Problems with flange gaskets in smoke turbine engines
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I read in some materials that metal wound gaskets are not allowed to be used for all the flange gaskets in catalytic cracking gas turbine systems. Is it because the temperature of the exhaust gas is too high, and metal wound gaskets cannot withstand such high temperatures? If anyone knows the reason, please let me know. Thank you
The use of metal-wound gaskets instead of flange gaskets in smoke turbine applications may be due not only to temperature issues, but also to considerations related to corrosion resistance, elasticity, and sealing performance. Although metal wound gaskets perform well in high-temperature environments, they may be prone to corrosion in certain chemical environments, and their high rigidity makes it difficult to compress them for a tight seal. In catalytic cracking flue gas turbines, non-metallic gaskets or other special material gaskets that are more suitable for that specific environment may be used to improve sealing performance and durability. .