| Abstract: | Constructional features of large-volume FRP vessels with internals. Especially in the case of large vessels with internals subject to corrosive attack (such as absorption towers and scrubbers in FGD plants) the use of FRP, particularly those based on vinyl ester resin, provides many advantages over conventional solutions such as stainless steel or rubber lining. The vessel's large dimensions may lead to relatively large deviations from target dimensions. In certain cases this may require departure from established design practice in order to ensure the benefit of easy on-site assembly and erection. The following article presents design details for large FRP vessels, i. e. fixing of internals inside the vessel, fixing of vessel on its foundations, and supporting of platforms and piping outside a free-standing tower. |
