Acceptable Leak Rate
Acceptable Leak Rate
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Hello All, I am attempting to answer a question for a customer, who is looking for a basis to accept small nuisance leaks of air at a bolted joint, a flat cover on a flat head.
Do you know of any Code / Standard / Specification / Practice that addresses permissable / acceptable leak rates for equipment in service, especially for non-hazardous gasses such as air?
I suspect that this is up to the owner, but I was asked if there are published guidlines that may meet this situation.
Thanks in advance.
Mike
Do you know of any Code / Standard / Specification / Practice that addresses permissable / acceptable leak rates for equipment in service, especially for non-hazardous gasses such as air?
I suspect that this is up to the owner, but I was asked if there are published guidlines that may meet this situation.
Thanks in advance.
Mike





RE: Acceptable Leak Rate
now, as far as code/std/practice, i am not aware of any, but that does not mean there are. perhaps further information about the equipment/process will yield better results for you.
good luck!
-pmover
RE: Acceptable Leak Rate
You should read all of Appendix S for flange guidelines. There are many factors that can be the cause of the leak. Post the design conditions, geometry and materials and it may be possible to determine the exact cause of the leak.
I would check the ASTM and WRC web sites for reference material.
Regards
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I am doing the research on behalf of the customer, who hopes to be able to present such criteria to the owner, and get paid.
Regards,
Mike
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If you have leaks, you do have problems. It will likely get worse.
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Regards,
Mike