Variables
Distance between fixed points (in, mm) L =
Diameter Outside of pipe (in, mm) D =
Coefficient of expansion ( in/in °F, mm/mm °C ) c =
Temperature of fluid ( °F, °C ) Tf =
Temperature ambient (ground) to pipe ( °F, °C ) Ta =
Modulus of elasticity (lb/in2, kPa) E =
Allowable stress in pipe (lb/in2, kPa) S =
Calculated Results
Thermal Expansion of Pipe Length (in, mm) ΔL =
Loop Length minimum (in, mm) W + 2H =