Part 2 of our series Extending the Life of Aging Fixed Plant Equipment, this post focuses on techniques and practices to reduce flange leaks and extend equipment life. Proper gasket seating stress is important to generate the pressure drop required in sealing a flange reliably. This gasket stress needs to stay between a certain minimum and […]
Cost-Effective Ways to Control Leaking Valve Stem Seals [Part 1]
Note: As part of our series Extending the Life of Aging Fixed Plant Equipment, this post will focus on how to identify and stop leaking valve stem seals, while Part 2 will address best practices for reducing leaks in flange sealing. Coping with Older Fixed Equipment Process plants in Europe and the US are facing […]