Heat exchangers are critical to the operation of refining, chemical and power gen facilities, and leakage is the enemy of any heat exchanger. Breakdowns, often the result of thermal expansion, can be extremely costly and also have the potential to create safety hazards. Gasket failure usually gets the blame when leaks occur—but what if a change in bolting could help prevent leaks?(…)
via Master your maintenance using load indicating fasteners – BIC Magazine.