Why can leaks at pipeline welds be sealed with rivets
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There are some leakage points within the device, such as sand holes in the steam pipelines. The treatment method involves using a riveting gun to strike the area around the leakage point; why does this help to seal off the leakage? What type of pipeline leaks can be sealed using this method?
Low-carbon steel generally has good plasticity; very small sand holes can be sealed by causing plastic deformation in the material around the leak site through hammering, thereby allowing the leak to be riveted shut. Materials with good plasticity can be riveted using this method.
I’ve never done this before, but materials with good plasticity should work...
This method can provide temporary repairs, but it is not a long-term solution; welding should be done to fix the leak when time permits.
It can be used as a temporary solution in situations with low pressure.
This post was last edited by Menghan100 on 2017-1-11 at 08:44. Small sand holes are sealed off by using a pin to compress the material around them, thereby preventing plastic deformation; however, this is only a temporary solution.