Design and Simulation Analysis of Bolt Group Connection of BS-Type Flange Cast Steel Right-Angle Sea Valve

Abstract

BS type flanged cast steel right-angle sea valve is an important valve used to stop the backflow of medium in the ship pipeline system. The valve and the pipeline are connected by a bolt connection. To ensure the reliability of the bolt connection, the theoretical calculation and finite element method are used to verify the reliability of the design of bolt connection. The theoretical result and the result of finite element analysis (using ANSYS) show that the largest stress on the bolt is located in the middle of the bolt. This paper provides solutions for the verifying the design of bolt connection in valves based on comparing the results of theoretical calculation and finite element analysis.