Abstract: The quantities of leak rate through sealing systems are subjected to strict regulations because of the global concern on radiative materials. The maximum tolerated leak is becoming a design criterion in pressure vessel ...

Abstract: The prediction of leak rate through porous gaskets for different gases based on test conducted on a reference gas can prevent bolted joint leakage failure and save the industry lots of money. This work gives a basic ...

Abstract: The prediction of gas and liquid leak rates through packed glands is overlooked and the very few studies available in the literature focus on the packing axial stress distribution. For better prediction of leakage, the ...

Abstract: Leaking valves have forced shutdown in many nuclear power plants. The myth of zero leakage or adequate sealing must give way to more realistic maximum leak rate criterion in design of nuclear bolted flange joints and valve ...