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 […]
Heat Exchanger Gaskets: Tips for Safety & Performance
When it comes to gasket applications, heat exchangers are among the most difficult pieces of equipment to seal. These are complicated pieces of equipment that require special gasketing attention for proper safety and maximum efficiency. When you are having issues with heat exchanger gaskets, there are four major areas to consider: Heat exchanger design: Because […]