Steam Condenser’s Body Flange and Cover Flange Design Validation Using FEA

Weight optimization of body flange and cover flange used in condenser is major area of interest since many years. Most of the researchers have worked on functional ability of bolted joints with gasket under operating conditions. This paper will provide an exposure to design and analysis of body flange & cover flange of steam condenser used in thermal power plant by using FEM approach and validate analytically as per ASME.