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Pipes - Expansion Loops: Input Data

This document discusses using expansion loops in pipes to account for thermal expansion over long pipe runs. It provides an example calculation for a 300 foot long 2.375 inch PVC pipe that will experience a 150 degree Fahrenheit temperature change. Based on the pipe material properties and temperature difference, the pipe will expand by 15.7 inches. To accommodate this expansion, the document recommends installing two expansion loops - the first loop should be 4.4 feet long and the second should be 8.8 feet long.

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Pipes - Expansion Loops: Input Data

This document discusses using expansion loops in pipes to account for thermal expansion over long pipe runs. It provides an example calculation for a 300 foot long 2.375 inch PVC pipe that will experience a 150 degree Fahrenheit temperature change. Based on the pipe material properties and temperature difference, the pipe will expand by 15.7 inches. To accommodate this expansion, the document recommends installing two expansion loops - the first loop should be 4.4 feet long and the second should be 8.8 feet long.

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Pipes - Expansion Loops

Input Data
D = nominal outside diameter (inches) 2.375 (example 2" PVC pipe)
Lo = length of pipe (ft) 300 (example 300 ft)
α = linear expansion coefficient (in./in.degF) 2.90E-05 (example PVC)
δt = temperature difference (oF) 150 (example)

Calculated Data
δl = thermal expansion (inches) 15.7

A = length of leg (ft) 4.4


B = length of leg (ft) 8.8

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