Thermal expansion anchor bolts in horizontal vessels with saddles.
Thermal expansion anchor bolts in horizontal vessels with saddles.
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Pressure vessel hand book lists the Thermal expansion for anchor bolts dimension as "a". Seems to me, Delta_L= L* Delta_T* Expansion coeff equation is closer to a/2 dimension listed. Any advice how to make sure anchor bolt saddle slots are long enough to handle thermal expansion and contraction.
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RE: Thermal expansion anchor bolts in horizontal vessels with saddles.
I would calculate the Delta_T value as the difference between the as welded temperature and the MDMT or Maximum Temperature, whichever is greater. I would also use an anti friction material between the foundation and the saddle.