Expansion between gas pipe

Thermal Expansion (inch) = Length of pipe (ft) x Linear thermal expansion of mild steel (inch/100 ft)

Linear Thermal Expansion of mild steel can be easily found from a material tables by knowing the temperature changes (min. & max.).

I am very much thanking you !

I want to know the exact location of expansion bellow in between horizontal pipe line,

Can you suggest me please !

Regards,

Prabhakar Aher

You are kindly requested to send the detailed design drawings to include type of supports and its locations.

Gland packed Telescopic Joint is your answer.

Wrap Graphited Asbestos rope--or even manilla/Hemp say 10x10mm and you should get leakproof expansion joint. Your total movement will be less than 5 mm --ever

Joints where?;

One on the Horizontal leg---middle of the run rigidly anchored-with 2 telescoping in/out dia 1500.

On the Vertical Run -- One, right near top delivery. Rest allowed to expand/contract in non-anchored Tower support in which it can expand/contract loose.

Hope not being suggested for use in USA, given use of Asbestos Rope. Would a Kevlar product work?

Cotton/Manilla/Polyester/Nylon all will do.Kevlar--so expensive! Smear Graphited Grease.

After you calculate the expansion based on Mr.Abdel Halim Galala go to Venn/ Ayvaz site and download their Expansion Bellow spec sheet indicating installation. There you will find formulas to calculate Fixed & Sliding guides for both horizontal & vertical installation. Follow it.