03. How to design an expansion bellow butt-weld to the shell?


Applies To
Product(s):AutoPIPE Vessel
Version(s):ALL
Area:Expansion Bellows
Date Logged
& Current Version
March 2024
44.00.01.014

Problem:

How to design an expansion bellow butt-weld to the shell?

Solution:

Follow the steps given below to design the Expansion Bellow,

Step 1: Create new file and select component design, Then select Expansion Bellows.

Step 2: Enter all the required design parameters including shell internal diameter.

Step 3: Fill the data in Expansion Bellows tab

Step 4: Select appropriate material for Bellow and Collar.

Step 5: Run the calculations.

Refer below video only for your reference.

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