The development and testing of asbestos-free gasket materials
- Southwest Research Inst., San Antonio, TX (United States)
Of the 27 vendors contacted, 11 submitted asbestos-free gasket materials for thermal analysis followed by hydrostatic pressure testing, steam pressure testing, and fire testing. Virtually all were acceptable up to 400 C (air-free), and most were stable to 700 C. Several can be used to over 900 C in air or gases, since they are ceramic. Several graphitic gaskets are serviceable to 900 C in absence of air. Several performed well in steam pressure testing to 315 C, requiring a single adjustment in bolt/flange pressure after pressurization. Many acquired a compression set and consequent slight pressure loss, but responded well to bolt tightening. All except one are made of compressed ceramic or graphite fiber with 0-35 wt% binder, hence was inelastic but malleable/compressible. The large number of ceramic-and graphitic-based gasket materials obviated the need for further development; efforts were concentrated on critical evaluation of the off-the-shelf available materials, in comparison with asbestos.
- Research Organization:
- American Gas Association, Inc., Arlington, VA (United States). Pipeline Research Committee; Southwest Research Inst., San Antonio, TX (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- AGA; American Gas Association, Inc., Arlington, VA (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 6792893
- Report Number(s):
- AGA-93007095
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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ASBESTOS
CARBON
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DOCUMENT TYPES
ELEMENTAL MINERALS
ELEMENTS
EVALUATION
FIRES
GASKETS
GRAPHITE
HYDROSTATICS
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PIPELINES
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RECOMMENDATIONS
SEALS
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