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Ultrasonic thickness gauging as a means of evaluating integrity of liquefied petroleum gas vessels
Boateng, A. N. K. A, Diawuo, E. K., Adzaklo, S. Y., Awuvey, D. K., Agyei, P. N. K. N, Amoakohene, E. Y. & Kwaasi, E.
Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Ghana
Dept. of Nuclear Engineering, University of Ghana
Volume 02, Issue 02, pp. 36-41 | Date of Publication: 31 October 2015
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18801/jstei.020215.14
Ultrasonic thickness gauging as a means of evaluating integrity of liquefied petroleum gas vessels
Boateng, A. N. K. A, Diawuo, E. K., Adzaklo, S. Y., Awuvey, D. K., Agyei, P. N. K. N, Amoakohene, E. Y. & Kwaasi, E.
Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Ghana
Dept. of Nuclear Engineering, University of Ghana
Volume 02, Issue 02, pp. 36-41 | Date of Publication: 31 October 2015
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18801/jstei.020215.14
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Abstract: Wall thickness monitoring is very critical of the process pipes and transporting storage vessels in the power and the petrochemical industries. This is to assess their corrosion and erosion rate since failure of such equipment is very catastrophic. In this study, the wall thickness of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage vessels were measured by means of ultrasonic thickness gauge and the operating pressure (OP) of each vessel evaluated. The purpose is for routine monitoring and safety assessment to ascertain the integrity of storage and transporting vessels. The OP of each vessel was compared with the vapor pressure of tropical LPG and the integrity of each vessel inferred. The minimum and the maximum margins are 0.4 bar (0.04 MPa) and 5.6 bar (0.56 MPa) respectively. The safety implications of the results are also discussed for each vessel tested. The result shows that all the vessels are safe and fit for use.
Key words: Wall thickness, Storage vessels, LPG, Operating Pressure and Ultrasonic thickness gauge
Key words: Wall thickness, Storage vessels, LPG, Operating Pressure and Ultrasonic thickness gauge
APA (American Psychological Association)
Boateng, A. N. K. A, Diawuo, E. K., Adzaklo, S. Y., Awuvey, D. K., Agyei, P. N. K. N, Amoakohene, E. Y. & Kwaasi, E. (2015). Ultrasonic thickness gauging as a means of evaluating integrity of liquefied petroleum gas vessels. Journal of Science, Technology & Environment Informatics, 02(01), 36–41.
MLA (Modern Language Association)
Boateng, A. N. K. A, Diawuo, E. K., Adzaklo, S. Y., Awuvey, D. K., Agyei, P. N. K. N, Amoakohene, E. Y. & Kwaasi, E. “Ultrasonic thickness gauging as a means of evaluating integrity of liquefied petroleum gas vessels.” Journal of Science, Technology & Environment Informatics, 02.02 (2015): 36-41.
Chicago/Turabian
Boateng, A. N. K. A, Diawuo, E. K., Adzaklo, S. Y., Awuvey, D. K., Agyei, P. N. K. N, Amoakohene, E. Y. & Kwaasi, E. “Ultrasonic thickness gauging as a means of evaluating integrity of liquefied petroleum gas vessels.” Journal of Science, Technology & Environment Informatics, 02, no. 02 (2015): 36-41.
Boateng, A. N. K. A, Diawuo, E. K., Adzaklo, S. Y., Awuvey, D. K., Agyei, P. N. K. N, Amoakohene, E. Y. & Kwaasi, E. (2015). Ultrasonic thickness gauging as a means of evaluating integrity of liquefied petroleum gas vessels. Journal of Science, Technology & Environment Informatics, 02(01), 36–41.
MLA (Modern Language Association)
Boateng, A. N. K. A, Diawuo, E. K., Adzaklo, S. Y., Awuvey, D. K., Agyei, P. N. K. N, Amoakohene, E. Y. & Kwaasi, E. “Ultrasonic thickness gauging as a means of evaluating integrity of liquefied petroleum gas vessels.” Journal of Science, Technology & Environment Informatics, 02.02 (2015): 36-41.
Chicago/Turabian
Boateng, A. N. K. A, Diawuo, E. K., Adzaklo, S. Y., Awuvey, D. K., Agyei, P. N. K. N, Amoakohene, E. Y. & Kwaasi, E. “Ultrasonic thickness gauging as a means of evaluating integrity of liquefied petroleum gas vessels.” Journal of Science, Technology & Environment Informatics, 02, no. 02 (2015): 36-41.
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MAOP, (2015). Retrieved July 15, 2015, from http://www.mnga.org/MAOP Uprating.pdf
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ASNDT. (2009). American Society for Non-destructive Testing (ASNT), Ultrasonic testing. Boston.
Vincent A. C. (2005). Overview of pressure vessel design. Brewster.
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