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291. The ends of a cylinderical vessel can be closed by a head, which can be one of the four shapes. For the same thickness, choose the one which can withstand the highest pressure.

Flat plate

Hemispherical

Torispherical

Ellipsoidal

✅ The correct answer is option D.

ultimate tensile strength (or yield point) of the material and operating temperature.

operating pressure and welding/joint efficiency.

diameter of the vessel.

all (a); (b) and (c).

✅ The correct answer is option D.

pd/2t

pd/4t

pd/t

pd/3t

✅ The correct answer is option A.

1.3 to 2

1.6 to 2

2.5

1.5 to 3

✅ The correct answer is option A.

Larger dia vessel.

Smaller dia vessel.

Larger dia long vessel.

Strength of the vessel is same irrespective of the diameter.

✅ The correct answer is option B.

25-50

50-75

200-250

750-1000

✅ The correct answer is option B.