title: Static and dynamic stresses of practical thermowells
abstract: A flexible beam model is proposed for calculating the flow induced stresses and application limits of common thermowell designs. It is intended to replace traditional selection methods with one which emphasizes mechanical integrity and process containment.
authors.affiliation: Monsanto Enviro-Chem Systems, Chesterfield, MO 63017, USA. david.s.bartran@monsanto.com
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Bartran
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Frikken
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Kinsey
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Schappelle
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Yee