Fluid Control Europe (F.C.E.)
FCE - Model RBP -Low Pressure Swivel Joint
A swivel joint is a component in a piping system that allows fluid circulation whilst maintaining articultation and inbuilt rotation between 2 fixed ends of the piping system. Applications can be for temporary and fixed installations. Most common swivels employ male/female housings, a bearing - usually of ball race design and a sealing mechanism between the male and the female components of the housing.
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How to select your swivel joint with following parameters:
1 - Flow conditions:
- Max operating pressure.
- Min and Max operating temperature (fluid).
- Max flow rate.
2 - Fluid characteristics: (abrasive & corrosive content).
3 - Mechanical constraints:
- Radial & axial loads.
- Rotating speed.
- Ambient temperature & environment (indoor, outdoor).
- Service frequency (time per day).
- Piping system configuration & line size.
- Swivel style.
4 - Service and environmental conditions:
- Ambient temperature & environment (indoor, outdoor).
- Service frequency (time per day).
- Piping system configuration & line size.
- Swivel style
- loading systems
- temporary piping system around the wellhead (cementing operations, BOP and choke lines, etc.)
- flare lines
- hoses
- hydraulically powered machinery, sewer units, etc.
