• Mohammed Abdul Raheem
• P. Prabhuraj
• Shazia Anwar

Nozzles welded to air receiver drums for fluid inlet and outlet, subjected to complex loads from connected pipelines, require robust design to prevent structural failure. These nozzles, reinforced with additional plates to compensate for metal loss from hole punching, face primary and secondary stresses at the junctions. The WRC method is employed to analyze these stresses, ensuring they remain within allowable limits to maintain safety. In the introduction, the significance of air receiver drums in industrial applications and the challenges associated with ensuring their structural integrity are discussed. The merits of this process include its ability to provide a detailed understanding of stress distribution, which is critical for preventing failures. The existing problem lies in the potential for high stress concentrations at nozzle junctions, which can lead to fatigue and failure over time. The aim of the study is to utilize WRC 107 and WRC 297 guidelines for detailed stress analysis under various loading conditions, aiming to identify critical stress points and evaluate the structural integrity of nozzle connections. The process methodology involves a comprehensive analysis of primary and secondary stresses using the WRC method. In summary, this aims to enhance the reliability of air receiver drums in industrial applications by ensuring that nozzle connections are designed to withstand complex loads and prevent structural failure.

Pipe line loads, Nozzles, Air receive drum, WRC method, stress analysis, Reinforcement plates, Structural integrity, Primary stresses, Secondary stresses, Design optimization.

"Analysis of Connected Pipeline Loads on Nozzles Welded To Air Receiver Drum Using WRC Method", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 7, page no.h589-h595, July-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2407770.pdf

"Analysis of Connected Pipeline Loads on Nozzles Welded To Air Receiver Drum Using WRC Method", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 7, page no. pph589-h595, July-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2407770.pdf