Abstract
Pressure vessels are frequently mounted on four equispaced legs (Photographs 18.a–b). These legs are typically made out of “channel” or “I” sections available in product form in the industry. Such a support system is relatively inexpensive, and often quite adequate from a structural standpoint. In addition to simplicity, the four leg support system affords the added advantage of permitting nearly complete access to the underside of the vessel. This means, for example, that all welded joints in the bottom head are available for a complete in-service inspection. Also, drainage and instrumentation connections are easily installed with this class of support system.
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Singh, K.P., Soler, A.I. (1984). Four-Leg Supports for Pressure Vessels. In: Mechanical Design of Heat Exchangers. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-12441-3_18
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