Steam pipes carries steam at high temperature. Due to this high temperature because of the heat of steam, the steam pipe lines are subjected to thermal expansion.If the provision for this expansion in pipe lines is not made then it develops thermal stresses and eventually damages the pipe line installation.
The thermal expansion in steam lines is taken care of by installing suitable expansion bends or joints in the pipe lines. A few different types of expansion bends. Expansion pipe bends are commonly used in the steam pipe lines for higher pressures. With the expansion bends the forces to be handled by the anchors are substantial. A well lubricated sliding expansion joint may reduce the resulting forces but it requires increased care and maintenance.
The thermal expansion in steam lines is taken care of by installing suitable expansion bends or joints in the pipe lines. A few different types of expansion bends. Expansion pipe bends are commonly used in the steam pipe lines for higher pressures. With the expansion bends the forces to be handled by the anchors are substantial. A well lubricated sliding expansion joint may reduce the resulting forces but it requires increased care and maintenance.
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