DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF FLANGE IN STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST MANIFOLD
Keywords:
Analysis of Engine Exhaust manifold, weld flange, thermal stressAbstract
The concept that is used today for their manifolds is based on welding the pipes into place in the flange.
When pipes are welded into flanges due to this several negative effects occur. The welding process is expensive due to
high technology welding roots and time consumption. The pipe and flange are exposed to large thermal stresses that are
applied when welding. These stresses weaken the materials. Welding defects can occur when welding, some of the
defects can take shape as small pieces of material, weld spatter, that can get loose and end up destroying the catalytic
converter. Other defects can occur in the welding seam and they must be repaired manually. The task with this project is
to find an alternative solution concept for the connection of pipes into flanges in manifolds. Thus overcoming the present
defects caused by the welded flange