Solidworks Simulation Valve Body casting proof load estimate

05/20/2016

Don Blanchet

3B Associates

USNNRL00127892-405

Model – cast steel

Meshed model

Meshed model openings blocked

Max stress under internal pressure load of 1500 psi

Material yield point Exceeded locally

Local yielding

Refined Adaptive

mesh

MAX DEFORMATION

Conclusion

For static pressure proof testing the internal pressure should not exceed 1500 psi.