Meena Rezkallah, P.Eng.Jun 29, 20173 minPiping DesignGasket SelectionThe proper selection of gasket is critical to the success of achieving long-term leak tightness of flanged joints. Due to their...
Meena Rezkallah, P.Eng.Jun 29, 20174 minPiping DesignBehavior of the Flanged Joints SystemJoint Stiffness It is important to recognize that the individual components of flanges, gaskets, nuts, and bolts operate together as a...
Meena Rezkallah, P.Eng.Jun 29, 20172 minPiping DesignFunctions of GasketsThe function of a gasket is to conform to the irregularities of the flange faces to affect a seal, preventing the inside fluid from...
Meena Rezkallah, P.Eng.Jun 29, 20174 minPiping DesignGasketsGaskets A gasket is a material or combination of materials designed to clamp between the mating faces of a flange joint. The primary...
Meena Rezkallah, P.Eng.May 22, 20174 minPiping DesignGasketsSince it is expensive to grind and lap joint faces to obtain fluid-tight joints, a gasket of some softer material is usually inserted betwee