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The characteristics of the medium have a significant impact on the selection of compensators, mainly reflected in the following aspects:
a. Corrosive media: For pipelines containing corrosive liquids or gases, the material of the compensator needs to have strong corrosion resistance. Common corrosion-resistant materials include stainless steel (such as 316L, 321, 310S, etc.), which exhibit different behaviors at different temperatures and corrosive environments. For example, 316L stainless steel performs well in media containing phosphate or hydrogen sulfide, while 321 stainless steel has better corrosion resistance in high temperature (above 450 ℃) environments.
b. Non corrosive media: For non corrosive or less corrosive media, the material selection for compensators can be more flexible, but other factors such as working pressure and temperature also need to be considered.
a. High temperature medium: When the temperature of the medium is higher than a certain value (such as 80 ℃, 450 ℃, or 800 ℃), it is necessary to choose high-temperature resistant compensator materials. For media with temperatures above 800 ℃, the compensator material will prioritize 310S stainless steel.
b. Low temperature medium: Although low-temperature medium has a relatively small corrosive effect on compensator materials, the brittleness of materials may increase in low-temperature environments, so it is also necessary to choose materials with good low-temperature toughness.
a. High wear media: For media with high transmission wear rates, wear-resistant lining may need to be added to the inner wall of the compensator, and thicker carbon steel or manganese steel materials are generally selected to improve the wear resistance of the compensator.
b. Low wear media: For media with low wear, the material selection of compensators can pay more attention to their corrosion resistance and high temperature resistance.
a. Sulfur containing medium: When the medium contains sulfur, the corrosive effect of sulfur on the material needs to be considered. Materials such as stainless steel 825 or stainless steel 254 exhibit good corrosion resistance when transporting sulfur-containing media.
b. Non sulfur-containing media: For non sulfur-containing media, the material selection of the compensator can be more flexible, but other factors such as working pressure, temperature, etc. still need to be considered.
In summary, the characteristics of the medium have a significant impact on the selection of compensators. When selecting a compensator, it is necessary to comprehensively consider factors such as the corrosiveness, temperature, wear resistance, and sulfur content of the medium in order to choose the appropriate compensator material and type. At the same time, it is necessary to consider factors such as the design pressure, displacement requirements, and installation environment of the pipeline system to ensure that the selected compensator can meet the specific application requirements.
