Author: Kalyani G. Katole, Prof.Sandip B. Patil
Abstract: This project will outline the issues and approaches involved in skid design for static loads such as in pressure vessels. The project presents the study of performance characteristics of the support frame structures also called as skid frame, according to changes in their connections, considering the loads caused by machine has been done and compared with the limits of displacements of the structures. Skid Base Frame is a structural assembly consisting of beams of various cross sections and dimensions. The base frame is subjected to gravitational loading of all the components mounted like as Compressor, Air Receiver vessel etc. The frame discussed in this report was designed with conventional CAD design practices and then analysed statically with FEA software.The analysis was carried out to determine the induced stresses and the deflections at various locations on proposed frame. The structure was optimized to reduce weight. In this project the experimental and Finite Element Analysis of skid Frame for Rigidity is been carried out. The base frame is analysed using Hyper mesh and ANSYS software. The static loads are applied on the frame and analysis is carried out. The test is carried out to check the conformance of the existing design. The skid base frame is modified for making a stiffer design within the allowable stress limits. Based on these results, best feasible design solution is proposed and validated experimentally.
Keywords: Skid Base Frame, CAD model, FEA loading, Static Analysis, Weight Optimization
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