ASME Certified Vessel #1

This product is a third-party engineer certified ASME vessel. ASME stands for American Society of Mechanical Engineers. They set the standards for safety in mechanical engineering. This vessel is a solvent tank. A solvent tank is a storage vessel used for releasing and recovering solvents. Examples of solvents used in this tank are butane and propane.

The vessel on the left is a tank design that was previously produced. The goal was to design a new tank that was larger in volume and more efficient. This image is a comparison of the old design vs two new iterations of a tank design.

The vessel on the left is a tank design that was previously produced. The goal was to design a new tank that was larger in volume and more efficient. This image is a comparison of the old design vs two new iterations of a tank design.

This image compares the volume of the old design vs the new design. The inner shell vessel was designed with the same volume as the old solvent tank design. As you can see, the new design holds a lot more volume than the previous design. The volume w

This image compares the volume of the old design vs the new design. The inner shell vessel was designed with the same volume as the old solvent tank design. As you can see, the new design holds a lot more volume than the previous design. The volume was nearly doubled in the new design to meet the needs of the growing industry.

ASME Certified Vessel #1 - Front

ASME Certified Vessel #1 - Front

ASME Certified Vessel #1 - Back

ASME Certified Vessel #1 - Back

ASME Certified Vessel #1 - Isometric

ASME Certified Vessel #1 - Isometric

ASME Certified Vessel #1 -Isometric Sectional

ASME Certified Vessel #1 -Isometric Sectional

ASME Certified Vessel #1 -Isometric 2

ASME Certified Vessel #1 -Isometric 2

ASME Certified Vessel #1 -Isometric 2 Sectional

ASME Certified Vessel #1 -Isometric 2 Sectional

ASME Certified Vessel #1 - Front Top

ASME Certified Vessel #1 - Front Top

ASME Certified Vessel #1 - Front Top Sectional

ASME Certified Vessel #1 - Front Top Sectional

ASME Certified Vessel #1 - Isometric Top. All components of this vessel have been reviewed and confirmed to be safe to operate up to 250psi. Before the production of this vessel, most of the products that were created were rated to 125psi.

ASME Certified Vessel #1 - Isometric Top. All components of this vessel have been reviewed and confirmed to be safe to operate up to 250psi. Before the production of this vessel, most of the products that were created were rated to 125psi.

2D Drawing view of the solvent tank body

2D Drawing view of the solvent tank body

There were multiple custom components that needed to be produced to accomplish this design. Here is one adapter that was created. 1.5" Tri-Clamp x 3/4" FNPT Elbow Adapter

There were multiple custom components that needed to be produced to accomplish this design. Here is one adapter that was created. 1.5" Tri-Clamp x 3/4" FNPT Elbow Adapter

2D Drawing of 1.5" Tri-Clamp x 3/4" FNPT Elbow Adapter

2D Drawing of 1.5" Tri-Clamp x 3/4" FNPT Elbow Adapter

This adapter is a 1.5" Tri-Clamp x 3/8" Compression Adapter

This adapter is a 1.5" Tri-Clamp x 3/8" Compression Adapter

2D Drawing of 1.5" Tri-Clamp x 3/8" Compression Adapter

2D Drawing of 1.5" Tri-Clamp x 3/8" Compression Adapter

This adapter is a 1/2" Tri-Clamp x 3/8" Compression Adapter

This adapter is a 1/2" Tri-Clamp x 3/8" Compression Adapter

2D Drawing of 1/2" Tri-Clamp x 3/8" Compression Adapter

2D Drawing of 1/2" Tri-Clamp x 3/8" Compression Adapter

This vessel has a max pressure of 250psi. If we were to use sight glasses on our vessel, they would have to be rated to a minimum of 250psi.

This vessel has a max pressure of 250psi. If we were to use sight glasses on our vessel, they would have to be rated to a minimum of 250psi.

Custom legs were created for this vessel using square tubing and standardized mounting plates.

Custom legs were created for this vessel using square tubing and standardized mounting plates.

With some research, we were able to source Metaglas Type 61 Sight Glass, which has a pressure rating of 50 bar (725psi).

With some research, we were able to source Metaglas Type 61 Sight Glass, which has a pressure rating of 50 bar (725psi).

2D Drawing of custom 4"x4.5" caster leg

2D Drawing of custom 4"x4.5" caster leg

This vessel would need to have heavy-duty wheels with a high weight capacity. The standard size that worked for this vessel the best was a 4"x4.5" plate caster. Using this pattern on the top and bottom of the leg allows for easy installation of wheel

This vessel would need to have heavy-duty wheels with a high weight capacity. The standard size that worked for this vessel the best was a 4"x4.5" plate caster. Using this pattern on the top and bottom of the leg allows for easy installation of wheels if needed, and creates a more modular design.

Example of how the vessel bracket, shelf, and leg support all share the same hardware.

Example of how the vessel bracket, shelf, and leg support all share the same hardware.

Custom shelves were created to mount modularly using the same hole patterns and hardware as the vessel brackets and leg supports. This allows you to remove the shelves or add more selves if needed.

Custom shelves were created to mount modularly using the same hole patterns and hardware as the vessel brackets and leg supports. This allows you to remove the shelves or add more selves if needed.

2D Drawing of tank shelf

2D Drawing of tank shelf

Counterflow coil for tank

Counterflow coil for tank

2D Drawing of counterflow coil for the tank

2D Drawing of counterflow coil for the tank

This cap is available if customers opt out of using the coil.

This cap is available if customers opt out of using the coil.

2D Drawing of custom 6" flat cap

2D Drawing of custom 6" flat cap

Overall dimensions of the tank

Overall dimensions of the tank

Ability to take standard drawing equations and build models from them. Here are the dimensions for a 2:1 elliptical ASME head.

Ability to take standard drawing equations and build models from them. Here are the dimensions for a 2:1 elliptical ASME head.

Ability to use outside tools to calculate volumes and reach product goals.

Ability to use outside tools to calculate volumes and reach product goals.

Why was this design needed?

  • Higher volume solvent storage

  • Higher pressure rating (250psi)

  • Increased port sizes

  • Removal of a diptube

  • Increased diameter of the opening to accommodate for the coil

  • Mobile solvent storage

What design skills were used in this project?

  • Sketching from standard dimensions and equations

  • 3D sketching and creating custom planes

  • Volumetric calculations

  • Creating various configurations

  • Parametric sketching/modeling for easy dimensional edits

  • Creating products that reference other parts

  • Sketching and modeling helix shapes

  • Mating complex assemblies

  • Render multiple views while maintaining scaling and scene settings

  • Producing manufacturer 2D drawings

  • Third-party evaluations and edits

  • Sourcing existing products suitable for the design

  • Exploded 2D drawing views

  • Research of solvent tanks

  • Research of wheel options

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