What is a concentric reduction?
A concentric reducer, which is also known as the cone expansion joint, is mounting used to connect two pipes or pipes that have different inner diameters. Both tubes must share a common center line or alignment to facilitate the flow of liquid or substance. Reductions can be made using rubber, stainless steel, carbon steel, steel alloys, titanium alloys, copper, nickel, cast iron, brass or other materials that have met the pipe standards. It is usually used in connection with vertical pipes that need to be anchored for safety reasons. Concentric reducers are common both in the coastal and offshore operation of the oil and gas industry, where there is a large volume of cargo transmission and steam recovery. Its smaller end connects to a smaller tube, while the end with a larger diameter is connected to a larger pipe. The concentric reduction is assembled by the transition section in the shape of a cone to form a single assembly. Joining the two ends of concentric reduction can be done either without a freeby tanning integration or welding.
In general, the length of the concentric reduction is short due to its diameter. This may increase the change in fluid or other substances. The pipe designer may decide to have more concentric reducers if a sudden flow change is necessary.
The designer must also carefully define the specifications of concentric reducers that will be used in the pipeline project to achieve the most effective results without risk of safety. Designers usually decide on the brand, size, size and wall thickness of concentric reducers that will be installed in different parts of the pipeline system. More important consideration should be to adhere to the brand of concentric reducers selected for global and local standards for specifications, quality and safety.
Some concentric reducers are made in accordance with international standards and predefined specialficings; Others are made in accordance with customer specifications. They are presented in catalogs that can be obtained from local and foreign suppliers. Several manufacturers and suppliers have a website, some of which have online order forms. Delivery time, especially for customized orders, differs from one manufacturer or supplier to another and from one source to another. Therefore, the buyer must factor in the project plan to avoid order and delivery to avoid the delay of the installation.