Bringing together decades of research findings into a single, coherent source, this practical guide discusses industrial, automotive, and chemical gasket types and materials from selection, installation, and testing to applications and problem-solving and prevention methods. The coverage includes, but is not limited to, the complex mechanical and leakage behavior of gaskets and gasketed joints; instructions for choosing proper gaskets based on hands-on experience and a computer-based selection approach; evaluation of mehods for testing gaskets; comparisons of flanged joint design rules for the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code using the Taylor Forge form; and more.

A practical guide discussing industrial, automotive, and chemical gasket types and materials, from selection, installation, and testing to the newest applications and problem-solving and problem-prevention methods. Some topics include the complex mechanical and leakage behavior of gaskets and gasketed joints; instructions for choosing proper gaskets based on hands-on experience in a process chemical plant and a computer-based selection approach; evaluation of the latest methods for testing gaskets, including emerging gasket rating and quality factors; comparisons of current and proposed flanged joint design rules for the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code using the Taylor Forge form; the design of noncircular, gasketed joints and joints having full-faced contact both within and without the bolt circle; and exploration of gasketed joints during assembly and in service, delineating techniques for in-service inspection and sealing in-process leaks.
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