Journal of Ocean Engineering and Technology (한국해양공학회지)

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Preliminary Study on Deformation During Hydrostatic Testing in a Deep Tank

  • Kim, Geun-Gon (Department of Ocean System Engineering, Graduate School, Gyeongsang National University) ;
  • An, Tae-Hyun (Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Graduate School, Gyeongsang National University) ;
  • Lee, Tak-Kee (Department of Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering, Gyeongsang National University)
  • Received : 2021.11.01
  • Accepted : 2022.01.27
  • Published : 2022.04.30
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Abstract

There are many different types of tanks on ships that meet various requirements. Each tank is required to undergo hydrostatic testing according to the Ship Safety Act after being installed onboard. In some hydrostatic tests, excessive deformation may occur. The overpressure of the air in the tank generated during testing is one of the possible causes of deformation. Based on the dimensions of the tank, nozzle, and pipes installed, it was confirmed that the overpressure of the air can cause problems with the structure, according to the Bernoulli equation. Additionally, finite element analysis (FEA) was performed on the tank structure to confirm the deformation and the stress occurring in the structure. From the perspective of deformation, the maximum deflection limit was set based on the criteria provided by the Eurocode and DNV. From the perspective of stress, the structural safety assessment was performed by comparing the allowable stress and equivalent stress generated in the structure. To determine whether the behavior of the actual structure was well implemented via FEA, beam theory was applied to the tank structure and compared with the FEA results. As a result of the analysis, severe deformation was found in some cases. This means that the overpressure of the air may be the cause of actual deformation. It was also confirmed that permanent deformation may occur.

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