Abstract: The analytical prediction of the contact stress in tubetotubesheet joints subjected to hydraulic expansion is conducted without any consideration to reverse yielding that can occur inside the tube. Most existing models ...

Abstract: Packed stuffingboxes are mechanical sealing systems that are extensively used in pressurized equipment such as valves and pumps. Yet there is no standard design procedure in use to verify their mechanical integrity and ...

Abstract: The analytical prediction of the contact stress in tube-to-tubesheet joints subjected to hydraulic expansion is conducted without any consideration to reverse yielding that can occur inside the tube. Most existing models ...

Abstract: The prediction of leakage is one of the most challenging tasks when designing bolted flanged connections and industrial valves. Failure of these pressure vessel components can cause shutdowns but also accidents, loss of ...

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 ...