Processing & Handling :: Liquid, Gas and Air Handling :: Seals, gaskets & packing materials
February 1, 2010
Seal selection for handling and storage of biofuels
Gerald Ondrey
Results of 12-mo immersion tests in biodiesel and bioethanol of a range of elastomer polymers typically used in fuel-handling equipment show that the seals are prone to significant swelling, which leads to failure in valves and other equipment, according to...
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