Type: | Hinged Expansion Joints |
Size: | 110″ diameter and 39 3/8″ OAL |
Material: | 321 Stainless Steel and Carbon Steel |
Design | 250°F at 7.25 psig/FV and +/- 3° angulation |
Testing: | Dye-penetrant and high vacuum (70 mbar) tested |
U.S. Bellows custom-designed this hinged expansion joint for a combined cycle power plant in Texas. This expansion joint is one of 11 units constructed and has a nominal diameter of 110″ with an overall length of 39 3/8″. The bellows are fabricated from 321 stainless steel with a carbon steel weld ends, cover, and hinges. This hinged joint is part of a condenser duct complex that is designed to operate at 250°F at 7.25 psig/FV, with +/- 3° angulation. All expansion joint welds were 100% dye-penetrant tested and high vacuum (70 mbar) tested prior to shipment.