Prediction of explosive decompression damage in elastomer seals

Elastomer seals are widely used in industry for containing gases and liquids. Seal failure can have significant environmental and financial implications far beyond the cost of the seal itself. Explosive decompression failure can cause catastrophic cracking of an elastomer seal, causing leakage. The...

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Main Author: Routh, James Mathew
Other Authors: Bucknall, Clive : Ho, Emily : Groves, Steve
Published: Cranfield University 1999
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.248537