27/10/2017 A literature on Cold Springing (Cold Pull) In Piping Systems What is Piping

A literature on Cold Springing (Cold Pull) In Piping Systems

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Definition of Cold Spring:

1. Cold spring is the process of intentional deformation (usually accomplished
by cutting short or long the pipe runs between two anchors) of piping during
assembly to produce a desired initial displacement and stress.
2. Cold spring is the intentional stressing and elastic deformation of the piping
system during the erection cycle to permit the system to attain more
favourable reactions and stresses in the operating condition.
Why Cold Spring?
Cold Spring can help to
Reduce the hot stresses to mitigate the creep damage.
Reduce the hot reaction forces on connecting equipment.
Control the movement space.
Actual use of Cold Spring
The general belief is that the additional creep damage caused by the initial
thermal expansion stress (due to cold pull) is insignificant if the total
expansion stress range is checked within the allowable limit. Also code does
not allow us to take advantage of cold spring in reducing stresses.
The control of the movement space is secondary.
Thus the real gain of cold spring has become the reduction of the hot reaction on the connected equipment.
System without Cold Spring Vs System with Cold Spring:

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Fig. 1: System without Cold Spring Vs System with Cold Spring

End Reaction at Design Temperature (as per B31.3):

Fig. 2: End Reaction at Design Temperature (as per B31.3)

End Reaction at Installation Temperature (as per B31.3):

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