Compensation of Thermal Loads in Detachable Flange Connections
Design of sealed flange connections accounts for the effect of pressure of the sealing medium, reduction in the load on the parts of the connection with time caused by relaxation of stresses and vibrations of the load. However, the thermal load resulting from temperature changes is not taken into consideration. The article presents a methodology of selecting conditions in the design of flange connections eliminating the occurrence of thermal loads on the parts of the connection and an example of the design.