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Rubber Expansion Joint - Notes PDF
Rubber Expansion Joint - Notes PDF
Rubber Expansion Joint - Notes PDF
FUNCTION
Reduce Vibrations
Dampen sound transmission
Compensate Lateral, Axial, Torsional and Angular movements.
Light weight
Low movement forces
Reduce fatigue factor
Reduce Heat Loss
Corrosion, Erosion resistant
Acoustical Impedance
Greater shock resistance.
OPERATING PRINCIPLE
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Axial Compression
Axial Elongation
Lateral Deflection
Angular Deflection
ACCESSORIES
A.
All Rubber Expansion Joints are supplied with Split Retaining Ring. The Rings are
supplied to provide equal distribution of bolting stresses during fitment of the Expansion
Joint in the pipeline and assure a pressure tight seal. The Rings are made of flat steel and
galvanised with inner edges bevelled and are drilled to match respective drillings of the
Rubber Expansion Joints.
B.
CONTROL UNITS
It is advisable to use Control Units with all Rubber Expansion Joints. The Control Unit
assembly, consisting of two or more the control rods alongwith stretcher plate are placed
across the Expansion Joints from flange to flange. This minimizes possible damage of the
Expansion Joint caused by excessive motion of the bolt line, due to failure of anchor or
equipment. It also absorbs static pressure thrust developed at the joint and limits the
extension and compression movements, if required, to prevent damage to the main
equipment without hampering its basic need. Inadequate support of pipelines, incorrect
anchoring, considerable temperature variations may cause many abnormal movements.
Such undesirable and destructive movements can effectively be encountered by using
control units.
Spherical & Conical washers may also be used with the control units to achieve greater
lateral movement, if required.
Protective Shields/Cover should be used on the Expansion Joint that carry corrosive
chemicals or high temperature. It protects the environment in the event of leakage/ splash
& protects the Expansion Joint from fire during a flash fire.
D. COMPANION/ COUNTER FLANGES
Companion / Counter Flanges for the pipeline for which the Expansion Joint is to be
fitted is also supplied (with the Expansion Joint) if required.
DESIGN
Computer Aided Design facility, based on the following data. Selection of Expansion
Joint by the user should be based on the following points:
Mechanical Data:
1) Pipe size application.
2) Installation space
3) Flowing medium
4) Type of medium
5) Temperature of Flowing medium
6) Temperature of Surrounding atmosphere
7) Time duration at maximum temperature
8) Velocity of flowing medium
9) Surge pressure of the system
10) Test pressure of the system
11) Type of pressure i.e. Constant / Intermittent / Shock / Pulsating
12) Anchor points
A.
Elastomer Choice
1) Natural rubber
2) Neoprene rubber
3) SBR rubber
4) Buna-N/Nitrile rubber
5) GRS rubber
6) Butyle rubber
7) Cholorobutyle rubber
8) Hypalon rubber
9) EPDM rubber
10) Viton / thiorel ruber
11) Silicon rubber
12) Teflon /TFE / FEP / PTFE
B.
Reinforcement Choice
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Cotton
Rayon
Nylon
Polyester
Fibreglass
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Glass Cloth
Kevlar
Nomex
MS/ SS Ring
Wire
SPECIAL
Piping Stress Analysis for piping systems using our Expansion Joints can be provided by
us, if required, based an specified data.
TESTING
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D.WREN
USERS
Central heating and air conditioning, hot and cold water systems.
Chemical Industry
Fluids handling systems : acids, bases, hydrocarbons, emulsions, solutions, air, gas,
steam, water etc.
Power and Energy Production
Cooling systems, Pumping stations, Condenser Inlet & Outlet etc. for conventional and
nuclear power plants.
Petroleum Industry
Cooling systems and fuel handling, petroleum & by product, gas systems.
Naval Construction
Machine cooling systems, sanitary installations, fire extinguishing systems and fluids
handling systems.
Metallurgy
Production and distribution of drinking water, waste water treatment & Pumping
installations.
Food Industry
Central heating and air conditioning systems, hot and cold water distribution systems,
risers and gas connections.
Iron and Steel
Blast furnace gas systems, industrial water and compressed air systems.
Ship building
Cooling systems for machines, sanitary utilities, fire fighting systems and various loading
& unloading systems.
Railways
Process piping in paper & pulp, chemical, primary metal & petroleum refining plants.
More than 200,000 D.WREN Rubber Expansion Joints (ranging from sizes of 25 mm NB
3000 mm NB) are in use in Thermal Power Plants, Atomic Power Plants, Chemical
Plants, Steel Plants, Ships, Paper and Pulp Mills, Sewage disposals, Oil Refinery and
Pumping Stations a total of more than 1000 projects, cumulatively valued at US $ 500
Billion throughout India, Asia & Europe WITHOUT A SINGLE CASE OF FAILURE.
INSTALLATION
STORAGE
Expansion Joints are to be stored in a cool, dry airy covered place suitably wrapped.
Should be stored on Platform / Racks..
Storage of Rubber Expansion Joints for longer period Air Conditioned Storage is
recommended.
Should not come in contact with Acid, Alkali, Oil, Grease etc. (Irrespective of services in
which to be employed)
Should be stored vertically with integral flanges of the Rubber Expansion Joints in full
contact with rack/ flooring or parallel to rack floorings when stored in box.
The Expansion Joints should not be stored horizontally resting on the integral flange or
resting on side wall or at any angle.
To be handled with care while shifting to and from storage and to ensure no external
damage occurs.
Scores, scratches, indentation are to be strictly avoided specially on faces of the integral
flange and the inner tube.
Steel sections and accessories used alongwith the Expansion joints are to be protected
from corrosion effect. Periodical checks and adequate measures if needed should be
taken.
Steel sections and accessories should be handled properly to avoid any distortion during
handling.
Expansion joints in crate packed condition should be unloaded from transport by wire/
rope sling carefully and should be stored in clean and dry conditions and must be
protected against mechanical damage. Storage must be a covered area at a temperature 70
deg. C to 30 deg. C. Care should be taken that under no circumstances the insulation
layers of joints be allowed to get well.
Do not unpack the joints until ready for installation. Protective covers should not be
removed as long as possible.
Transport Supports such as Metal / Wooden props / struts provided between flanges
should not be removed until the joints are in position in ductwork.
However Periodic inspection of the Rubber Expansion Joints prevents the following:
Detects leakages between the rubber flange of the Rubber Expansion Joint and
Companion Flanges or through the bolts, Corrective action of tightening the bolts
or replacement of flange can avoid a serious problem in future.
Detects deterioration of cover rubber which can be avoided by painting with
Chloroprene / Hypalon based paint thus ensuring longer life of the Rubber
Expansion Joint.
Detects distortion due to fitment or due to excess movements of the pipeline thus
avoiding pre-mature failure.
BUCKLING