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b) The pressure testing of an expansion joint may be performed as a part of the vessel pressure test,
provided the joint is accessible for inspection during pressure testing.
c) Any expansion joint restraining elements (see Figure 4.19.1 Sketch (b) and paragraph 4.19.3.1(c)) shall
also be pressure tested in accordance with paragraph 4.1.6.2 and Part 8 as a part of the initial
expansion joint pressure test, or as a part of the final vessel pressure test after installation of the joint.
4.19.12 Marking and Reports
a) The expansion joint Manufacturer, whether the vessel Manufacturer or a parts Manufacturer, shall have
a valid ASME Code U2 Certificate of Authorization and shall complete the appropriate Data Report in
accordance with Part 2.
b) The Manufacturer responsible for the expansion joint design shall include the following additional data
and statements on the appropriate Data Report:
1) Axial movement (+ and -), associated design life in cycles, and associated loading condition, if
applicable;
2) Spring rate; and
3) That the expansion joint has been constructed to the rules of this paragraph.
c) A parts Manufacturer shall identify the vessel for which the expansion joint is intended on the Partial
Data Report.
d) Markings shall not be stamped on the flexible elements of the expansion joint.
4.19.13 Specification Sheet for Expansion Joints
Specification sheets for expansion joints are provided in paragraph 4.19.17 for Metric and US customary
units.
4.19.14 Nomenclature
A cross sectional metal area of one convolution.
c
A cross sectional metal area of all reinforcing collars for toroidal bellows.
A cross sectional metal area of one reinforcing fastener
r
A cross sectional metal area of one bellows reinforcing ring member.
offset angle of the U-shape bellows side-wall.
123
,,
BB stress and stiffness coefficients used for toroidal bellows.
,,
pfd
CCC
stress coefficients for U-shaped convolutions.
r
C convolution height factor for reinforced bellows.
12
,CC coefficients used to determine the coefficients ,,
pfd
CCC
3
C coefficient used to determine the coefficients
123
,,
BB
r
C convolution height factor for reinforced bellows.
wc
C longitudinal weld joint efficiency for tangent collar.
wr
C longitudinal weld joint efficiency for reinforcing member.
b
D inside diameter of bellows convolution and end tangents.
c
D mean diameter of collar.
eq
D equivalent outside diameter.
m
D mean diameter of bellows convolution.