Question

Disc compensators are provided in large diameter fuel gas carrying pipelines to

a.

keep the pipe in proper orientation.

b.

make the pipe joint leak-proof.

c.

account for contraction/expansion of pipe due to temperature changes of the surroundings.

d.

account for the pressure variation side the pipeline.

Answer: (c).account for contraction/expansion of pipe due to temperature changes of the surroundings.

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