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PIPING STANDARD SPECIFICATION

PROCUREMENT OF METALLIC EXPANSION JOINTS

DOCUMENT NO : L SS 006

PREVIOUS DOC. NO. : None

Rev No.

Issue Date

Pages

Rev Description

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By

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By

7 Oct. 2002

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0

PURPOSE

2.0

SCOPE

3.0

DEFINITIONS

4.0

METHODS

4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.10
4.11
4.12
4.13

DESIGN
FABRICATION
TESTING AND INSPECTION

VACCUM TEST
SPRING RATE TEST
MATERIAL TEST
LIFE CYCLE TEST
SUPPLEMENTARY WORL EXAMINATION
WITNESSING OF TEST
MARKING COMPANYS IDENTIFICATION
PROTECTION, PACKING AND TRANSPORTATION

5.0

RELATED DOCUMENTATION ( REFERENCES )

6.0

RECORDS

7.0

ATTACHMENTS / APPENDICES

7.1

DATASHEET FORMAT FOR BELLOWS

7.2

CHECK SHEET FOR BELLOWS

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PURPOSE
The purpose of this Standard Specification is to establish methods for procurement of metallic
expansion joints used in piping systems.

2.0

SCOPE
This Standard Specification defines the methods for the intended purpose of procurement,
design, supply of metallic expansion joints. Expansion joints used in Equipments, Vessel
shells, Heat Exchanger shells are not included in the scope of this Standard Specification.

3.0

DEFINITIONS

Vendor / Supplier / Manufacturer:

Successful Bidder

Company

Jacobs H&G Pvt. Ltd.

EJMA

Expansion Joints Manufacturers Associate Inc.

ASME

American Society for Mechanical Engineers.

4.0

GENERAL

4.1

DESIGN

4.1.1

Design of expansion joints shall be as per EJMA and ASME Standards and Codes.

4.1.2

Any conflicting requirements between this Standard Specification and related specification data sheets,
shall be immediately referred to the company for classification, prior to design, supply / procurement of
materials.

4.1.3

Where a Vendor / Supplier finds a suitable alternative to that specified, without comprising on the
working conditions, quality and other requirements specified in the data sheets, shall submit the
alternative in writing to the company for approval at the Bid stage.

4.1.4

When straight 18/8 stainless steels are used titanium stabilised is preferred for operating temperatures
of 7000C (13000F) and above. Unstabilised steels are acceptable if the carbon content is restricted to
0.04% max.

4.1.5

External sleeves or shrouds shall be removable to allow internal inspection.

4.1.6

Steam out connections will be required for same services, this will be noted on the data sheets. Such
connections shall be provided at suitable locations except on convolutions of the thin expansion joints.

4.1.7

Internal sleeves or liners shall not be designed to function as internal axial guides in axial movement
expansion joints.

4.1.8

When internal sleeves are required the supplier shall mark permanently on the unit, the direction of
flow.

4.1.9

Presettling of expansion joints is not acceptable unless, otherwise specified in the data sheets.

4.1.10

Spring rate indicated in the data sheets are maximum values. Vendors shall keep the values below the
specified values. In case it is not possible, the same shall be referred to the Company for approval.

4.1.11

Expansion joints that are working under vacuum conditions, shall be designed as per EJMA clause C.4
Bellows design Circular expansion joints; considering the effects of external pressure. For such

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expansion joints pressure thrust absorbing member (Tie-rods /Limit rods / Hinges / Gimbals) shall be
evaluated for an internally pressurised system. However the effects of compression loading on slender
member (viz. Long tie rods / limit rods) must be considered.
4.1.12

Number of tie-rods, lugs, their sizes shall be decided by the Manufacturer / Supplier / Vendor taking
into consideration all aspects of adequacy from the point of strength of the expansion joint for its
proper working during operating conditions.

4.1.13

Wherever limit rods / tie rods are specified for the expansion joints, due consideration in Design /
Manufacturing shall be given for the pressure thrust and pipe loads.

4.1.14

Wherever Butt welded ends for expansion joints are specified along with limiting tie-rods,
manufacturer shall design the thickness of the pipe piece, so as to withstand forces and moments
transferred to the pipe. The pipe schedule / thickness specified in the data sheet is for the main piping.
The same thickness shall not be used before proper design checks. Pipe Butt weld ends shall be as per
ASME B 16.25.

4.1.15

Wherever flanged end connections are specified, the manufacturer shall provide flanges to ASME B
16.5 unless otherwise specified.

4.2

FABRICATION

4.2.1

Welding of dissimilar material directly on end pipe piece or intermediate spool price of the
expansion joint shall be carried out only after providing a proper pad plate.

4.3

TESTING & INSPECTION

4.3.1

Vendor shall submit his quality assurance plan for approval. Vendor shall proceed for
fabrication only after getting approval of the same.

4.3.2

Vendor shall submit all heat treatment procedures when asked for.

4.3.3

Following tests shall be carried out as per the requirements laid down by EJMA and ASME
a.
b.

4.3.4

Visual Dimensional Test

Leak Test (optional), if leakage rate is specified.

Non-Destructive Testing
a.
b.

4.3.5

Radiographic Examination ( spot examination, min.)

Liquid Penetration Examination

Pressure Test
The test pressure shall be as per the value mentioned in the Technical Data Sheets, giving
due consideration to temperature connection factor as per EJMA.

4.3.6

The following guidelines shall be followed for pressure testing of various types of expansion
joints.
a.

Axial expansion joints (without limit rod) : Axial expansion joints shall be tested
hydrostatically, with ends fixed (restrained) properly by means of rigid fixtures, so that
the pressure thrust during testing can be absorbed by the restraints, without causing
any deformation at the constructions of the expansion joints.

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Axial Expansion Joints (with limit rods) / Lateral Expansion Joints (with tie rods) /
Expansion Joints (with Hinges / Gimbals) : During the pressure testing of the above
type of expansion joints, the ends shall be blanked, but shall not be held between fixed
restraint. If required expansion joints can be suitably guided for maintaining its
alignment during testing.

4.4

Expansion joints shall be tested in such a way that the tie rods, limit rods, Hinges / Gimbals
are also subjected to the internal loading due to pressure thrust. This method of hydrostatic
testing will indicate the presence of leakage, if any. This will also verify structural integrity of
the item being tested as well as the stability of the expansion joints.

4.5

Large expansion joints shall be provided with additional supports to take care of water load
during hydrostatic testing.

4.6

VACUUM TEST

4.6.1

When full vacuum test is asked for, the expansion joint, shall be subjected to test at 730 mm
of flange vacuum. All testing arrangement shall be same as mentioned in clauses 4.3.

4.7

SPRING RATE TEST

4.7.1

Spring rate mentioned in the data sheet is the maximum. Vendor shall consider this in the
design. In case if not possible to provide the required spring rate, Vendor shall submit the
calculation.

4.7.2

Axial spring rate test shall be performed on all types of expansion joints.

4.8

MATERIAL TEST

4.8.1

Mechanical tests, chemical analysis test on materials, which become a permanent part of the
expansion bellow shall be carried out.

4.9

LIFE CYCLE TEST

4.9.1

Vendor shall guarantee the working of the expansion joints for 7000 life cycles.

4.10

SUPPLEMENTARY WELD EXAMINATIONS

4.10.1 Any supplementary weld inspection and test, will be specified in the data sheet.

4.11

WITNESSING OF TEST

4.11.1 This activity shall be clearly identified in the Vendors quality plan and the same shall be
submitted for approval.
4.11.2 All test identified for witnessing in the quality plan shall be witnessed by the Companys
inspector / Clients inspector / Third party inspector.

4.12

MARKING COMPANYS IDENTIFICATION

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4.12.1 The Companys identification shall be the project no., the item tag no. / S.M. no. given in the
datasheet.
4.12.2 Each expansion joint shall be provided with a non-corrosive metal tag by embossing the
Companys identification.
4.12.3 Each expansion joint must be permanently marked with the flow direction wherever
appropriate.
4.13

PROTECTION, PACKING AND TRANSPORTATION

4.13.1 Generally, high alloy or stainless steel portion of the expansion joint shall be free of paint of
any kind.
4.13.2 All assemblies shall be protected against corrosion and mechanical damage.
4.13.3 All joints shall be clearly labelled with picture and notes for proper handling.
4.13.4 Should any expansion joint contain defects which are revealed during shop fabrication,
installation or whilst under normal test conditions, they will be rejected and a detailed report
submitted to the supplier, who shall immediately replace them with bellows complying with the
specification.
4.13.5 Should any expansion joint or delivery be found damaged or in any way not in compliance
with the terms of this specification, they will be rejected and a derailed report submitted to the
Vendor who shall immediately replace them with sand bellows complying with the
specification.

5.0

RELATED DOCUMENTATION (REFERENCES )

EJMA Std. : Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association Inc.
ASME Sec. VIII Div. : American Society Mechanical Engineers.

6.0

RECORDS
Vendor shall compile all stage wise test certificates, certified approvals, from design stage
upto delivery. The same shall be submitted in a file item wise. Vendor shall update all his
engineering documents to As-Built stage for submission.

7.0

ATTACHMENTS / APPENDICES
Refer Table of Contents

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ATTACHMENT 7.1
DATA SHEET FOR METALLIC EXPANSION JOINTS

JACOBS H&G
Rev. No.

Prpd. By

Vibration Amplitude/ Frequency

Flange Standard : ASTM B16.5/ BS_____/ Din______
Facing
O.D (In.)
I.D (In.)
Thickness (In.)
B.C.Diameter(In.)
No. Of Holes
Size of Holes
Hole Orientation
Special Flange
Design

Date
1 of __

Qty
Single Expn.
Single Expn.
Joint W/ Tie
Joint
Rods

Design (0C)
Max./ Min. (0C)
Installation (0C)
Axial Compression (mm)
Axial Extension (mm)
Lateral (mm)
Angular (deg.)
Axial Compression (mm)
Axial Extension (mm)
Lateral (mm)
Angular (deg.)
No. of Cycles
Axial Compression (mm)
Axial Extension (mm)
Lateral (mm)
Angular (deg.)
No. of Cycles
Bellows
Liners
Cover
Pipe Specification
Flange Specification

Sheet

Double Expn.
Joint w/
intermediate
Anchor

Medium Gas/ Liquid

Velocity (m/ sec)
Flow Direction

Rods (Tie/ Limit/ Control)

Pantographic Linkage
Anchor Base (Main/ Intermediate)
overall (mm)
Outside Dia. (In.)
Dimensional Limitations
Inside Dia. (In.)
Axial (kg/mm)
lateral (kg/mm)
Spring Rate Limitations
Angular ( kg/mm/deg.)
Installation Position: Horizontal / Vertical
Bellows Long Seam
Weld NDE Attach.
Pipe NDE
Quality Assurance
Design Code Requirements
Requirements
Partial Data Requirements

Form No. f1-L006.xls

Appd. By

Universal
Inline Pressure
Pressure
Universal Expn. Universal Expn.
Pressure
balanced Expn.
balanced Expn. Joint w/short tie Joint w/overall
balanced Expn.
Joint
Joint
rod
tie rod
Joint

S.M. No.

Materials of Construction

Date

Hinged Expn.
Joint

Project No.
BC-VVVV
1 Nominal Size/I.D/ O.D (In./ mm)
2 Expansion Joint Type
3a
3b Fluid Information
3c
4 Design Pressure (Kg/cm2g)
5 Test Pressure (kg/cm2g)
6a
6b Temperature
6c
7a
7b Maximum Installation
7c Movement
7d
8a
8b
Maximum Design
8c
Movements
8d

Operating Fluctuations

Chkd.by

UU-VVVV-XX/ L.YY/ZZZZ/A_

Gimbal Expn.
Joint

Data Sheet No.

8e
9a
9b
9c
9d
9e
10a
10b
10c
10d
10e
11
12
13
14a
14b
14c
15a
15b
15c
16
17a
17b
17c
17d
17e
17f
17g
19
20
21
21a
21b
21c
21d
21e
21f
21g
21h

Date

Data Sheet for Metallic Expansion Joints

Client

Universal
Pentographic
Expn. Joint

Project

Applicable Work Instruction L SD 006

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ATTACHMENT 7.2
CHECK SHEET FOR BELLOWS

PIPING
CHECKLIST FOR BELLOWS

JACOBS H&G

Project No.
Project Location
Project Title
Client
YES

G
E
N
E
R
A
L

NO

DOC. No.
SHEET
DRG. No.
APPD. BY
CHKD. BY
PRPD. BY
DATE
REV.

Not Acceptable

Remarks

Tag No. Checked

Data Sheet completed by vendor
Deviations from data sheet Identified
and informed vendor
Unit weight shown
Line No. shown
Convolution details shown

D
R
A
W
I
N
G
S

Welding Details shown

Flange Deails shown
Tie rods/ Limit rods/ lugs/ brackets/
Hinges/ gimbals Details shown
Internal sleeve details shown
Protective cover details shown

Overall and individual Dimensions of

the bellow and other parts shown

D
E
S
I
G
N
C
A
L
C
U
L
A
T
I
O
N
S

Material of Construction as per Data

sheet, if not alternate acceptable
Design Pressure +ve and/ or vac.
Test Pressure +ve and/ or vac.
Design Temperature
Axial/ lateral movements
Axial/ lateral / angular sprinf rates
Design Life cycles
Membrane Stress due to internal
pressure
Membrane/ Bending Stress due to
deflection
Fatigue Life
Column instability
Axial Spring rate
Lateral Spring rate
Angular spring rate
Tie rods and Lug design
External pressure (Vacuum) design
Isometric checked

S
T
R
E
S
S

Supports (Anchors/ guides etc)

checked from isometrics
Stress outputs checked for bellows

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