U.S. Bellows, Inc., the expansion joint division of Piping Technology & Products, Inc., designed and fabricated 14″ diameter, tied universal expansion joints for a steam application at a power plant in Illinois. The expansion joints were designed at 350 psig, 780° F and constructed from Inconel® 625 bellows, A105 300# RFSO flanges, A106 GR. B spool, and SA193 B7 tie rods. The expansion joints were hydro-tested at 525 PSIG
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This presentation will briefly touch on the basics of fabric expansion joints; however, is mainly focused on the various designs, material details, and applications. Learn how fabric expansion joints are engineered and fabricated for various applications and the many factors that influence those designs. View the abundance of materials used, including Fluoroplastic and Fluoroelastomer, and their respective capabilities. Take a journey through a Fossil Fired Power Plant and see exactly where fabric expansion joints are required.
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