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Introduction
‘The PTFE (polytetrafuorethylene) expansion
Joints DINAFLON model DJE are designed to
Absorb axial, lateral and angular movements
and vibrations in piping or equipment working
Under varied pressure and temperature
conditions.
Consisting of a PTFE bellows, elastic
‘Component of the expansion joint, formed by
‘molding thin wal pure PTFE pipes by means
of extrusion, and flanged carbon steel ends,
representing the ideal solution for absorbing
thermal and/or mechanical movements with
reduced transmitted forces and moments.
Specially recommended for systems
‘operating with highly corrosive media and/or
Under atmospheres or environments with high
‘chemical corrosion.
‘The PTFE expansion joints model DJE-02,
DJE-03, DJE-04 and DJE-05, so called due to
having 2, 3,4 and 5 convolutions respectively,
Include a wide range of diameters, pressures.
and temperatures, combined to assure
‘excelent operation performance, indepenent
of the applied severity degres.
Advantages of the use
‘Among the various advantages provided by
the PTFE expansion joints mode! DJE, are:
+ Excellent ani-corrosive behavior
+ Capacity for operation with temperatures up
to 200°C.
= Absorption of large conjugate movements,
‘with shor instalation length and minimum,
‘spring rates.
- High absorption of mechanical and sound
vibrations.
= Low weight.
No need to use sealing gaskets.
‘Typical Applications
CCentritugal Pumps
In the suction of pumps working with nitric
and sulfuric acid in storage tanks, the PTFE
‘expansion joints absorb the stresses due to
mechanical vibrations and quick thermal
‘changes.
Pumps with glass tining
Vibration has destroyed the anti corrosive
‘lass lining of various pumps. With the
instalation of PTFE expansion joints, those
absorb the vibrations.
Plastic material piping
Relatively fragile and submitted to severe
thermal expansions and contractions, the
plastic material piping isnot able to absorb
the static or dynamic stresses to which they
‘are normally submitted. In this case, the
PTFE expansion joint allows the absorption
of the produced movements releasing
reduced forces and moments, compatible
With the characteristics ofthe plastic material
ofthe line.
Sanitary systems
Inay sanitary type piping system, the PTFE
‘expansion joint, within this qualification,
solves the problems of thermal expansion
‘and mechanical vibrations without changing
the properties of the conveyed fui.
‘We listed above some of the most common
applications of the PTFE expansion joints,
‘emphasizing that, due to the exceptional
qualities ofthe used material, as well as the
Careful design and manufacture of the
finished product, there are many possibilities
‘or application of the DINAFLON flexible
elements,
Definitions and concept
Calculation of the axial thermal expansion
Ina pipe subject to temperature variation,
‘there will be a thermal expansion,
Thermal expansion coefficients
K cootficiont (mmvm'C)
K cootficient
(o-r00°6] 200°
10,1600 |0,1950
0.0120 | 0.0126,
0175
Material
PTFE
Carbon steal
| Stainiess steel
(18Cr @Ni)
Reinforced PVG
FRP
Polyethylene
Polypropylene
ot6s
10,0700
‘Thermal expansion diagram
Peewee
‘The axial thermal expansion of a pipe is
calculated by the folowing equation:
X=L.aT.K
were:
X_ = axial thermal expansion (mm)
L_= total enath of the pipe (m)
[AT = maximum temperature variation (°C).
AT represents the temperature variation,
between the instalation temperature
and the design temperature or maximum
‘expected operation temperature
thermal expansion coefficient
K
‘The K values depending exclusively on the
piping material and temperature are shown in
the following table, for various materials and
temperatures.
Pressure thrust force (FRP)
According to Pascal Principle, a pressure
applied within a liquid is transmitted with
equal intensity in all the directions.
“Thus, the pressure acting internally in a
cylindrical vessel with closed ends will create
a stress in the longitudinal wal of the vesseldue tothe pressure thrust force (FRF).
FRP =p. A
Where:
FRP = pressure thust force (kal)
itornal pressure (kgt/em)
[A= internal area ofthe cross section cm’)
‘Since 2 cylindrical body with a mobile
‘element has no longitudinal strength, the
FRP thrust force will distance the parts unt
‘separating them. For example, a piston a8
shown in picture 8
Pte
Similar conditions we have joining the mobile
parts with a bellows as shown in picture 4
‘The pressure thrust force (FRP) released by
the bellows is given by the folowing equation:
FRP=p.Af=p.2.dm
+
Where:
FFRP = pressure thrust force (kaf)
internal pressure (kat/em?)
‘effective area ofthe bellows (em
mean diameter of the bellows (cr)
(Gis de) /2