Measuring and testing – With fluid pressure – Dimension – shape – or size
Patent
1993-08-31
1994-12-27
Noland, Thomas P.
Measuring and testing
With fluid pressure
Dimension, shape, or size
73 498, 73 407, 73807, 73866, 738656, 374 47, G01M 304, G01N 312
Patent
active
053754530
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for approximating the life of a gasket used in a predetermined environment is provided which allows for the long-term exposure to the environment to be simulated over a shortened period of time. The method and apparatus utilize the steps of placing a gasket sample in a test assembly, clamping the gasket sample within the test assembly at a predetermined clamping pressure whereby a chamber is formed within the interior of the gasket sample, filling the chamber with a gas at a predetermined pressure from a gas fill system, changing the temperature of the gasket sample over a predetermined number of temperature cycles, and measuring the amount of the gas which leaks from the chamber. The apparatus may also include a pressure control system for changing the pressure within the chamber over a predetermined number of pressure cycles or in response to predetermined temperature conditions.
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Kim Dong S.
Price Daniel L.
Rudd George E.
Sadhir Rajender K.
Withrow Samuel A.
Jarosik Gary R.
Noland Thomas P.
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Wiggins J. David
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