Analytical calculation of the constant force support working profile

Abstract

Analytical calculation of the constant force support working profile

Zvonov A.O.

Incoming article date: 19.02.2023

Constant force supports are used in all gas and oil refineries in cases where it is necessary to provide the mobility of the pipeline at the attachment points. The article discusses the algorithm for calculating the shape of the support profile details, which has a certain design. These details provide the constancy of the pipeline support vertical force when it is transferred from the compression spring to the support point. Analytical and geometrical variations of calculation are given. The article will be useful to specialists involved in the design of pipeline supports.

Keywords: movable joint, geometric calculation, variable stiffness, lisega, import substitution