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Special Designs 235

Flexible Baffle Design for Full-Cross-section Baffles

Baffle

Shell Shell

Attached by Angle to Shell Attached by Angle,
Guided by Ring

Stiffener
optional

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Baffle Bolted to Shell
Baffle Welded to Shell

Note: Difficult to fabricate when
t > 318 or inside head

Shell
Diaphragm Plate

Radius = vessel @
Alternate Construction
Benefits: Easily takes pressure
from either side and good for thermal
expansion