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3.0.0.1
Introduction
Contents
E-Comps
Overview
This section contains instructions and conditions for installing expansion components after
installation method III, the E-system.
Installing E-Comps, general 3.1
Installing E-Comps in the E 70-system 3.2
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Requirements to
the joint area
Tools
Space conditions, see section 1.2 excavation, installation.
Preparing joint installation, see section 5.1.
Pressure test kit Pressure testing
Use tihe following tools to install E-Comps:
Tool Used for Illustration
Compression tool Compression of the
E-Comp
3.1.0.1
Application
E-Comps
Installing E-Comps
Use the E-Comp as a compensator - which operates only once - in the E-system which is a
method to absorb expansion movements. (Installation method III, see Design Manual, section
6).
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e-measurement
e
e
42,4 - 139,7mm
E E E
R
e
e
168,3 - 610mm
The e-measurement is so to speak the
gap, required for the E-Comp to be able to
absorb the coming expansion.
To determine the e-measurement the follow-
ing factors must be known:
1. t
d
which is the normal operating tempera-
ture of the system
2. t
m
which is the ambient temperature at the
time of installation of the E-Comp.
3. R is the length in m of the pipe section for
the E-Comp to serve
These factors are included in the formula:
e mm = (t
d
- t
m
) x R x 0.0062
where 0.0062 is a constant allowing for i.a.
friction, allowable stresses, safety factors etc.
Example of determination of the e-measure-
ment:
Operating temperature: 110C
Installation temperature: 20C
Pipe length R = 144 m
e = (110 - 20) x 144 x 0.0062 = 80 mm
3.1.0.2
Determining the
e-measurement
for the standard
E-system
E-Comps
Installing E-Comps
The E-Comp is a component which operates only once when it absorbs a movement cor-
responding to the expansion of a certain pipe length, R, the first time hot water runs through
the pipes.
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Adjusting the
E-Comp
Example of
E-Comp label
e
e
td-tm (C)
R (m)
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
160
180
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
e-max
Part No. 0006 0219 032 000 219,1
(mm)
e
E
1
E2 R1
R2
R e
No
90
144
144 80
2
(144)
a
b
Pmax
bar
0,5-9 3x45 3
15 3x45 4
24 3x55 5
37,5 3x80 5
L min
mm
Pmax
bar
LOGSTOR pat.
0,5-9 20 5 3x45 3 110
15 20 5 3x55 3 110
24 20 5 3x85 3 110
37,5 20 5 3x125 3 110
Bmin
mm
t
mm
L min
mm
amin
mm
R
mm
amin
mm
84218
t
a
R
B
L
a
c
d
e
Adjust the E-Comp by means of the com-
pression tool.
Mark the e-measurement from the stop
marking and compress the joint.
The distance between the two pipe ends in
the E-Comp will then be exactly the same.
a. Determination of e-measurement on the
basis of design conditions
b. Reference to project drawing
c. Presetting
d. Fixing by means of tack welding
e. Fixing by means of fixing bars
3.1.0.3
E-Comps
Installing E-Comps
Fix the adjusted measurement by means of
tack welds or fixing bars.
This gives the joint mechanical strength
during the installation and the pressure test
of the pipeline.
The number of tack welds or fixing bars and
the length of the welds appear from the label
on the E-Comp, see example below.
The weld must comply with the a-measure-
ment, stated on the label.
Due to the later removal of the tacks fixing
bars are recommended, as possible burrs
from the welding may otherwise hamper the
compression.
Fixing the
E-Comp
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3.1.0.4
Plastic film
E-Comps
Installing E-Comps
E E E
Put polyethylene film over the pipes in the
part of the pipe run, served by E-Comps
and press it well under the outer casing from
both sides immediately before they are cov-
ered by sand.
Plastic film between cast or imaginary
anchors ensures a uniform friction and
equalization of stresses in the steel pipe.
Welding-in the
E-Comp
Weld the E-Comp into the pipeline as an
ordinary piece of pipe on the side of the
trench, on sleepers or at the bottom of the
trench.
The E-Comp must not be exposed to bend-
ing strain during handling.
Always weld the E-Comp in between two
pipe lengths without change of direction.
All welds must be in accordance with at least
welding mark 3.
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3.1.0.5
E-Comps
Installing E-Comps
Film width The width of the film which is rolled out along
the pipes varies dependent on the outer cas-
ing dimension.
Outer casing
out. mm
Width
mm
110-160 500
200-315 1000
355-450 1500
500-630 2000
710-780 2500
Preparations for
welding
a
Remove the tack welds or the fixing bars on
the E-Comps with an angle grinder.
All welding burrs must be removed to ensure
correct compression of the E-Comp when
the pipes are heated.
This makes the E-Comps move towards
each other until they meet.
Note! For practical reasons the pre-adjust-
ment of the flow and return joints is the
same, i.e. a sufficiently high circulation must
be established to ensure the same tempera-
ture in the entire system.
Now weld the compressed E-Comp by gas
or arc welding.
Pressure testing
Remove the iron plug from the E-Comp.
Make the pressure test by means of the
connecting stub included in the pressure
testing equipment.
Screw in the iron plug again and seal it with
a weld.
The E-system is now established and water-
proof. Future temperature variations in the
system will be converted into allowable ten-
sile or compressive stresses.
Steel pipe, out. mm a-measurement, mm
42.4-88.9 3
114.3-139.7 4
168.3-219.1 5
273-323.9 6
355.6 8
406.4-559 9
610 10
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3.1.0.5
E-Comps
Installing E-Comps
Insulation
Insulate the joint as usual.
In general use longer casing joints, when
insulating E-Comp joints.
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3.2.0.1
E-Comps
Installing E-Comps in E 70-system
Application
Determining e-
measurement for
the E 70-system
e-measurement
The E 70-system is used when a preheating temperature of only 70C (ex. summer operation)
can be reached.
The E-Comp is a component which operates only once when it absorbs a movement cor-
responding to the expansion of a certain pipe length, R, the first time hot water runs through
the pipes.
e
e
42,4 - 139,7mm
E E E
R
e
e
168,3 - 610mm
The e-measurement is so to speak the
gap, required for the E-Comp to be able to
absorb the coming expansion.
R is the pipe length in m of the pipe section,
served by the E-Comp.
This factor is included in the following for-
mula:
e (mm) = 0.43 x R (m)
Example of determination of the e-measure-
ment:
Pipe length R: 132 m
e = 0.43 x 132 = 56 mm.
Remaining
installation
The remaining installation steps in the E 70-system are the same as those for standard
E-Comps. See previous pages.