The seamless elbow is one of the common pipe connections in a fluid conveying system. It is mainly used to change the direction of pipeline flow, so that the fluid can smoothly pass through the pipeline system. Compared to other types of elbows, seamless elbows have many advantages, such as high strength, corrosion resistance and high temperature resistance. In this paper, the principle, classification, manufacturing process, application field and future development of seamless elbow will be elaborated.
The principle of a seamless elbow is to bend the pipe to change the flow direction of the fluid. It is usually formed by bending a section of steel pipe, with a smaller bending radius and a larger bending Angle. This design allows the fluid to flow smoothly in the pipe and reduces the pressure loss of the fluid. In addition, the inner wall of the seamless elbow is smooth and does not produce fluid flow, ensuring the efficient operation of the system.
Depending on the manufacturing process and shape, seamless elbows can be divided into many types. Common are elbow, elbow and tee. Elbow is a common type, it is mainly used to change the flow direction of the pipe. Pipe bending is the addition of a straight pipe on the basis of pipe bending, which is used to connect other devices or pipes. The tee is to add a branch pipe on the basis of the bend pipe, which is used to introduce the fluid into other pipes or equipment.
The manufacturing process of seamless elbow mainly includes hot extrusion, cold extrusion and heat treatment.