Rubber expansion joints; Pipe connectors reduce risk of damage to piping

Journal Article · Tue Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1988 · Pipeline and Gas Journal; (USA)

OSTI ID:5202873

Magner, R ^[1]

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1. Vibration Mountings and Controls Inc., Bloomingdale, NJ (US)

Pipeline dynamics can create stresses and strains that may cause pipeline damage, ranging from aggravating minor leaks at the flanges to major pipeline ruptures that require expensive and lengthy service interruptions and repairs. The author describes a universal ounce of prevention used in the heating and air conditioning systems, as well as in many other industries. Rubber expansion joints and pipe connectors provide built-in flexibility that protects pressurized systems from damage caused by the almost constant movement in piping systems. A flexible expansion joint also acts as an efficient isolator that absorbs vibration and deadens noise as well as compensating for minor misalignment of pipeline sections.

• OSTI ID: 5202873
• Journal Information: Pipeline and Gas Journal; (USA), Journal Name: Pipeline and Gas Journal; (USA) Vol. 215:3; ISSN PLGJA; ISSN 0032-0188
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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42 ENGINEERING
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CONDUCTOR DEVICES
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ELASTOMERS
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