Course detail
Construction of Process Equipment I
FSI-KKP Acad. year: 2026/2027 Winter semester
Supervisor
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of elasticity and strength of structures, mechanics, theory of materials and details of machines.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Language of instruction
Czech
Aims
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
The study programmes with the given course
Programme N-PRI-P: Process Engineering, Master's
branch ---: no specialisation, 5 credits, compulsory
Type of course unit
Lecture
39 hours, optionally
Syllabus
Revision – stress and strain, limit states, beams and plates
Thin shell theory
Application of thin shell theory on axisymmetric cases
Application of thin shell theory on shell thickness calculation and dimensioning of ring stiffeners
Elastic solution of cylindrical shell with internal pressure
Thick shells
Edge effect and applications
Flat ends
Beam and plate models with pressure loads
Design of pressure vessels and piping systems
Finite element analysis
Exercise
26 hours, compulsory
Syllabus
Thematic problems: 1) Membrane shell state solution. 2) Static method, slope deflection method. 3) Analysis of spatial piping branch systems by the static method. 4) Analysis of statically indeterminate systems by the static method. 5) Design of removable joints. 6) Reinforcement of openings. 7) Design of tank 8) Design of silo.