Review on Life Estimation of Coke Drum Operating Under Fatigue Condition

  • Unique Paper ID: 171611
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 8
  • PageNo: 284-288
  • Abstract:
  • Coke drums are thin-walled pressure vessels that endure some of a refinery's highest levels of heat cycling. Consequences of high thermal stresses can cause premature drum failure in the form of through-wall low cycle fatigue cracking and failure of the weld-joint between the skirt and drum when they are applied repeatedly. Therefore, it is essential to calculate the probabilistic life of the coke drum so that the operator can choose the level of risk to be assumed in the future with regard to coke drum maintenance. Different techniques are used in the industry to estimate the life of coke drums; some of these techniques are covered in this study. An analytical solution to estimate the probable life of a coke drum is provided based on the results of the fatigue test.

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  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 8
  • PageNo: 284-288

Review on Life Estimation of Coke Drum Operating Under Fatigue Condition

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