Thermal Expansion in Pipes and Expansion Joint Calculation
Pipe lines grow as they heat up. If that growth is not released, serious stresses, support damage and leaks follow.
Pipe lines grow as they heat up. If that growth is not released, serious stresses build up along the line and cause support damage and leaks. The document below explains how thermal expansion in pipes is calculated and which type of expansion joint belongs at which point of the line, with worked examples.
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