18" Single Expansion Joints for an Offshore Oil Platform Under Construction in Korea
September 12th, 2007
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18" Single Expansion Joints for an Offshore Oil Platform Under Construction in Korea
Close up of Bellows
These expansion joints measure 18″ in diameter x 11″ in overall length. Each expansion joint is fabricated with 300 lb. stainless steel raised face slip on flanges. The liner, cover, and tie-rods are fabricated from 316L stainless steel.
18" Single Expansion Joint
The design pressure is 403 PSI, and the design temperature is 200°F. Dye-penetrant tests, hydro-tests at 604 PSIG, and 100% x-ray tests of the bellows’ longitudinal weld seams were performed to assure quality.