expansion loop

expansion loop

[ik′span·shən ′lüp]

(engineering)

A complete loop installed in a pipeline to mitigate the effect of expansion or contraction of the line.

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expansion bend, expansion loop

expansion bends

A bend (usually in the form of a horseshoe or ?) which is inserted in a pipe run to provide for the expansion of the pipe resulting from a temperature change.

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