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Guideline A-53

Question

Answer

Yes.

Reason:
Even if thermal, dynamic and other non-pressure loads are important for the design of dryer rolls, for most pressure is a significant design factor when dimensioning the equipment.

Note 1:
However some dryer rolls with a specific design such as the incorporation of many small holes may be excluded from the PED on the basis of Article 1 paragraph 2 (j) because pressure is not a significant design factor.

Note 2:
Some dryer rolls are regularly ground to meet the process requirements. This loss of thickness can eventually oblige the user to reduce pressure loads according to a curve called “derating curve” provided by the manufacturer.

See also PED Guideline A-11.