Successful application of spiral wound gaskets requires ASME Code revisions
Spiral wound gaskets are widely used in piping and pressure vessel construction. However, there is little published data on their characteristics. The ASME Code rules for gaskets contain design data which have not been revised for the last thirty years. Test results and other specification values indicate that they do not reflect current gasket manufacturing practice. Their use can result in designs which provide insufficient bolt area to seat gaskets less than about 5 in. in diameter. Recommended design values are given for gaskets from 21/ 2 to 203/4 in. in diameter. In the long term, the ASME Code Subcommittee on Pressure Vessels is encouraged to consider the adoption of the design rules in the German Standard, DIN 2505. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd., Chalk River, Ontario. Chalk River Nuclear Labs.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- Sponsor not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-29-007663
- OSTI ID:
- 4934574
- Report Number(s):
- AECL--4430
- Country of Publication:
- Canada
- Language:
- English
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