U.S Bellows, Inc, the expansion joint division of Piping Technology & Products, Inc., recently designed and fabricated three elbow pressure balanced expansion joints for a power station in Canada. These joints are designed at 150 PSIG and 450ºF to allow lateral and axial movements in a 42″ steam line. Expansion joints were designed and fabricated per EJMA and B31.1 code. The expansion joints were hydro-tested at 225 PSIG and 75ºF. In order to detect any leaks in the weld, prior to and following forming, bellows long seam welds and attachment welds were 100% dye-penetrant tested.
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Upcoming Live Webinar
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U.S. Bellows 101 - The Basics of Expansion Joints
Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024 - Register for 10:00 am OR 2:00 pm
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Live Webinars are 1 PE/PDH Credit for TX Professional Engineers
Listen to in-depth explanations on how to choose the type of expansion joint that will best suit your system. Learn about the bellows movements throughout the piping system due to thermal changes of mechanical motion. Increase your understanding of the different types of expansion joints and value-added services offered by U.S. Bellows.
Upcoming Webinars:
September 5th: Pipe Support Field Inspection, Installation and Maintenance Webinar 10:00 am OR 2:00 pm
September 19th: Constant Spring Supports Design and Application Webinar 10:00 am OR 2:00 pm
September 26th: Shock Control, Restraint & Support Devices Webinar 10:00 am OR 2:00 pm
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Online Course
Expansion Joint Application and Design
Our Expansion Joint course was developed for the following disciplines…
- Piping system designers that may decide to use expansion joints
- Expansion joint designers use the information provided by piping system designers to determine the best design to meet the requirements.
- Designers that use modern software systems to evaluate different options
- Engineers / Managers: field, maintenance, process, operations, construction, surveyors
*This online course is approved for 8 hrs. P.E. Credits
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