May 2, 2003
US Bellows designed and fabricated this refractory-lined universal expansion joint for an FFC Unit in India. This is a 70″ outside-diameter, tied refractory-lined universal expansion joint with two-ply Inconel® 625 LCF bellows, A516 weld ends and spool, and a 4″ thick refractory lining per UOP specifications. This joint was designed at 51 PSIG and 1400 degrees F. The bellows’ long seam welds were 100% x-rayed and 100% dye-penetrant before and after forming. It was also pneumatic tested at 57 PSIG. The refractory lining was dried out per UOP specifications.
