TIE ROD SUPPORT APPARATUS FOR LARGE PRESSURE VESSEL PIPING

摘要

A tie rod support apparatus for a large pressure vessel system. The tie rodsupportapparatus comprises a tie bar, an upper bearing unit, a bottom bearing unitand a tie rodsupport base. The upper bearing unit is coupled to a pipe section or othercomponent inthe large pressure vessel system and includes a bearing to provide a pivotallymoveableconnection point. The bottom bearing unit is coupled to the other end of thetie rod andconfigured with the tie rod support base. The tie rod support base isconnected or attachedto a support surface (e.g. a concrete slab or block) that is independent fromthe largepressure vessel system. The bottom bearing unit may include a bearing toprovide anotherpivotally moveable connection point. According to an embodiment, the tie rodsupportincludes a length adjustment mechanism configured to allow adjustment of thelength orspan of the tie bar. According to an embodiment, the tie rod support includesa springblock configured to allow flexing of the tie rod support assembly.