Movement of pipeline caused by thermal expansion is taken care by providing ___________________?
Correct answer: D. All A., B. and C.
- A. Expansion joint
- B. Changes in its direction
- C. Change in the shape of pipeline
- D. All A., B. and C.
Explanation
Thermal expansion can be absorbed by expansion joints, bends or direction changes, and deliberately flexible pipeline shapes such as loops. Hence all three listed methods are used.
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