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Determine thread length by pressure requirements.
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Posted by: lancealot72 ®

05/24/2005, 13:36:37
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How would you go about calculating thread length based on an internal pressure of 100psi. i want to use a safety factor of about 4 so I need to design a thread length that will withstand around 400 psi or so. I have a 3" pipe that will be tapped at both ends and smaller inlets and outlets tapped into the caps for flow. What equation should i use. I know this is kind of elementary, but I cannot remember for the life of me which equation to use and how to go about it.

All help is appreciated.

thanks.






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Posted by: devitg ®

05/29/2005, 13:33:37
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just meassure the standar fiting to be used to tap the ends.
Look at your hardware shop for a female 3" cap , and made the thread a slight more lenght
As your 100 psi is a NORMAL pressure for a mild steel pipe Schedule 40,you had solve it.






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Posted by: Cragyon ®
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05/27/2005, 08:50:15
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On the following page: /mechanics_material_menu.shtml
, at the bottom, there are several pages which give the equations you need. I would use the "Minimum length of thread engagement formula and calculations per FED-STD-H28/2B"

You will need to know the material characteristics.

Additionally, you will have to calculate the effective axial force applied to the pipe thread.






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