U.S. Bellows, Inc fabricated and installed a clamshell bellows for a shell and tube heat exchanger. The clamshell bellows are designed and fabricated per ASME VIII Div. 1 Appendix 26. It has a 14″ diameter and was designed at 150ºF and 150 psig. In order to detect any leaks, prior to and following forming, the heat exchanger and its welds were subjected to a series of tests such as the dye penetrant test (100%), X-ray test (100%) and air test
Clamshell Bellows for a Shell and Tube Heat Exchange
August 9, 2002