Working principle of spherical compensator
Structural characteristics：
The spherical compensator is mainly composed of a sphere (or spherical shell) and a connecting flange. The sphere has a certain space inside, which can allow a certain deformation.
Spheres are typically designed to be able to bend or rotate in multiple directions to accommodate complex variations in the pipeline system.
Absorption thermal expansion：
The spherical compensator takes advantage of the deformability of its sphere to absorb this length change as a thermal pipe thermally expands and contracts due to temperature changes.
Through the rotation or bending of the sphere, the spherical compensator can effectively reduce the stress and displacement of the pipe due to temperature changes.
bending angle：
The spherical compensator can be bent in any direction, and the bending angle is usually around ±15° (the exact angle may vary depending on the product model).
This flexibility allows the spherical compensator to be adapted to a variety of complex pipe layouts and temperature variation conditions.
Use in pairs or groups：
In order to ensure the straightness and stability of the pipe, spherical compensators usually need to be used in pairs or in groups of three.
Although a single spherical compensator has a certain deformation ability, it is usually not enough to bear a large amount of thermal expansion alone.