Process Equipment and Plant Design
Practical dividing line between a ductile and brittle materials is suggested, when the ultimate elongation is about 5%. Generally, larger the knuckle radius, stronger is the corner torus section of a head. The knuckle radius provided should be less than __________ of the head.

Either A or B, whichever is larger
6% of I.D.
3 times the thickness
Either A or B, whichever is smaller

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Process Equipment and Plant Design
The function of manholes provided in the shell of a distillation column is to

Give access to the individual trays for cleaning, maintenance and installation
All of these
Guard against foaming & entrainment by dumping antifoaming agent through it
Keep a check on the liquid gradient over the plate by direct visual observation

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