44" Expansion Joints for a Petrochemical Plant
April 9th, 2008
44" Expansion Joints for a Petrochemical Plant
U.S. Bellows, Inc., a division of Piping Technology & Products, Inc., designed and fabricated 44″ fabric expansion joints for a petrochemical plant in Malaysia. The expansion joints measure 44″ ID x 40″ face to face and are fabricated from stainless steel pipe and flanges and a three layer fabric belt protected by an insulation pillow. The design conditions were 3 PSIG at 845°F. The expansion joints are designed for a lateral movement of 1/2″ and an angular rotation of 1.5°. Stainless steel covers were included to protect the fabric expansion element from possible outside damage.