| Issue |
E3S Web Conf.
Volume 413, 2023
XVI International Scientific and Practical Conference “State and Prospects for the Development of Agribusiness - INTERAGROMASH 2023”
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| Article Number | 04011 | |
| Number of page(s) | 7 | |
| Section | Green Chemistry and Sustainable Technologies | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202341304011 | |
| Published online | 11 August 2023 | |
Leak rate investigation of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene flat gasket
“Angel Kanchev” University of Ruse, 7000 Ruse, Bulgaria
* Corresponding author: emladenov@uni-ruse.bg
This article examines expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) flat gaskets used in the industry to seal flange connections that prevent mixing of working fluids and leakage of fluids into the environment. Expanded PTFE gaskets and existing solutions to improve tightness are reviewed. Using test equipment for measuring the mass of gas passed through the gasket per unit time, which is one of the main operating characteristics of the gasket, a comparison of the required contact stress applied to the gasket during installation to achieve the same leakage rates was made. An annular expanded PTFE gasket with locally increased density is presented. Comparative tests were conducted to determine the mass of helium gas passed through the gaskets when changing the density in the sealed area to the inner diameter of the gasket. The results of the tests carried out show an improvement in the sealing ability and indicate a reduction in the mass of passed gas with the application of a lower contact stress on the seal while increasing the density in the area of the inner diameter.
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