... ) shell models Nonuniform FEA model was constructed using the thickness variation and applying to relevant zones, as illustrated in Fig. 7 . To apply nonuniform wall thickness concepts in the modeling, the wedge function technique ( 3 ) was applied. On the other hand, different types of the MPs...

... received September 23, 2004. Review conducted by: B. Blyukher. 18 August 2003 23 September 2004 27 05 2005 refrigerants deformation finite element analysis stability Instability Analysis DOT-39 Refrigerant Cylinder Nonlinear Failure Analysis Nonuniform FEA Model NRV...

... Analysis Nonuniform FEA Model NRV Cylinders DOT-39 refrigerant cylinders, approved by the Department of Transportation (DOT), are low-pressure cylinders, which can be commercially filled and used in industrial, commercial, consumer markets, and medical applications. These cylinders, customer...