Thick Wall Expansion Joint (Bellows), has a very diverse methodology, which is explained in one of the articles below. DesignCalcs supports these components for shell and tube heat exchangers and the options to design either a Flange Only or a Flanged and Flued bellows are both supported. The following calculations are supported:
- Cylinder calculations
- Differential axial thermal expansion
- Axial rigidity
- Radii requirements
- Cylinder calculations
- Cycle life
- Minimum thickness based on material and service