HIGH-PRESSURE EXPANSION JOINTS
MADE FROM HASTELLOY C-4

Cement plant

Germany

ASME

These high-pressure Hastelloy Expansion Joints were the perfect solution for a Cement Plant in Germany.

2.5 meters-long Expansion Joints

These large sized DN 600 and DN 550 Expansion Joints are 2.5 meters long. High requirements were placed on the Expansion Joint design as well as on testing due to extremely high-pressure operating conditions together with the requirement that they absorb large axial movements. In order to fulfil the above requirements, Belman designed these special high-pressure Expansion Joints with Equalising rings, which are externally fitted on the Bellows. The purpose of the rings is to reinforce the Bellows against internal pressure and enhance the stability and pressure integrity.

Made from Hastelloy C-4

As per the client specifications, the Bellows and the inner sleeves are made from Hastelloy C-4 – a material with outstanding high temperature stability as well as high ductility and corrosion resistance.

Quality control

In addition, several quality tests, including 100% penetrant test, radiographic test and leak test, have been performed in order to ensure the safety requirements.

DESIGN FEATURES

Design parameters of the Hastelloy C-4 Expansion Joints:

Type: Equalizing ring reinforced Expansion Joints • Quantity: 5 pcs. • Dimension: DN 600 • Length: 2500 mm • Medium: – • Design temperature: -24°C /+230°C • Design pressure: -1/+50 barG • Weight: 828,2 kg • AX: +/-60 mm • Bellows: 1.4541/Hastelloy C-4 • Inner sleeve: 1.4541 • Welding ends: SA-516 Sr. 70 • Design code: ASME

Type: Equalizing ring reinforced Expansion Joints • Quantity: 1 pcs. • Dimension: DN 550 • Length: 2500 mm • Medium: – • Design temperature: -24°C /+230°C • Design pressure: -1/+50 barG • Weight: 913 kg • AX: +/-80 mm • Bellows: 1.4541/Hastelloy C-4 • Inner sleeve: 1.4541 • Welding ends: SA-516 • Design code: ASME

CLIENT BENEFIT

Expansion Joints made by a manufacturer familiar with the ASME design codes
Expansion Joints made by a supplier skilled in the production of Bellows from special alloys
Custom-designed Expansion Joints engineered to meet the exact needs and requirements of the application
Safe and efficient accommodation of movements under high pressure
Trouble-free operation and longer service life of the Expansion Joints, as the material is highly resistant to the specific media and surroundings

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RELATED INFORMATION

TECHNICAL information

Technical information on Ring Reinforced Expansion Joints in the Belman Expansion Joint Catalogue
page 379
Technical information on materials used for Expansion Joints in the Belman Expansion Joint Catalogue
pages 51 – 55

REFERENCES

Cummins • Weinberger • International Silencers •
Norcem • Power Machines • Caterpillar • Bronswerk •
WMF Group • Lee Tunnel • Cementa • ESS • Rolls Royce •
Deutsche Bahn • Saline Water Conversion Cooporation (SWCC) • University of Oxford •
Egger Technologies • Shell • FLSmidth

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