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Pipework Thermal Expansion Calculator

Calculate free thermal expansion, fully-constrained thermal force and stress, and expansion loop or offset sizing for pipework systems using the guided cantilever method per ASME B31.3.

Thermal Expansion of Pipework

Calculate free thermal expansion, constrained thermal force and stress, and the minimum expansion loop or offset leg length required to absorb the movement. Enter pipe geometry to unlock force, stress and loop sizing outputs.

Material & Temperature

Material

CDT α (×10⁻⁶ /°C)

Módulo de Young E (GPa)

Límite elástico σ_y (MPa)

Longitud de tubería L (m)

Temperatura de instalación T₁ (°C)

Temperatura de servicio T₂ (°C)

Pipe Geometry — optional, enables force, stress & loop sizing

Selección rápida NPS

Outside Diameter D_o (mm)

Espesor de pared t (mm)

Tensión admisible lira σ_a (MPa)

Dilatación térmica libre

ΔL = α · L · ΔT

Temperature Difference ΔT

—

°C

Free Expansion ΔL

—

Expansion Rate

—

mm/m

Strain ε = α·ΔT

—

mm/m (×10⁻³)

Totalmente restringido — Fuerza & tensión térmica

F = α · E · A · ΔT · σ = α · E · ΔT

Pipe Wall Area A

—

mm²

Constrained Thermal Stress σ

—

MPa

Constrained Thrust Force F

—

Stress Utilisation

—

% of σ_y

Enter pipe Do and t to calculate constrained force and stress.

Absorción de dilatación — Dimensionamiento lira & offset

Voladizo guiado — Enfoque ASME B31.3

U-Loop Leg Length L_loop

—

mm each leg

L-Offset / Elbow Leg

—

Loop Allowable Stress Used

—

MPa

Bellows / Joint Stroke ΔL

—

mm (axial)

Enter pipe Do, t and allowable stress to size expansion loops.

    Loop sizing uses guided cantilever formula L = √(3·E·Dₒ·ΔL / (2·σₐ)). Allowable stress default 2/3 σ_y. Verify to ASME B31.3 Appendix C or EN 13480-3 Clause 12. Expansion joints / bellows must be selected by the manufacturer for axial stroke, pressure rating and cycle life.
    
  

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