I.S. EN 13555:2021
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Flanges and their joints - Gasket parameters and test procedures relevant to the design rules for gasketed circular flange connections
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28-02-2021
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European foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Symbols
5 List of gasket parameters
6 Test equipment
7 Test gaskets
8 Test procedures
9 Report details
Annex A (informative) Generalized test rig schematic
Annex B (informative) Test rig schematic for compression and compression creep tests
Annex C (informative) Test rig schematic for ambient temperature leakage measurement
Annex D (informative) Schematic of leakage rig allowing use of interchangeable face plate
Annex E (informative) Transferability of measured leakage rates to service conditions
Annex F (informative) The measurement of the sealing parameter QSmin(L) after long term service simulating exposure to elevated temperature
Annex G (informative) Determination of the sealing characteristics of strip sealing materials available in coil form
Annex H (informative) Proposed method for the determination of the coefficient of static friction, μG, of gaskets
Annex I (informative) Guideline for interpretation of test results and acceptable modification of measured characteristics
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