G = diameter at location of gasket load reaction. Exceptas noted in sketch (1) of Figure 2-4, Gis definedas follows (see Table 2-5.2):When bo 1/4 in. (6 mm), G = mean diameter ofgasket contact faceWhen bo > 1/4 in. (6 mm), G = outside diameter ofgasket contact face less 2b,
Wm1 = minimum required bolt load for the operatingconditions [see 2-5(c)]. For flange pairs used tocontain a tubesheet for a floating head or aUtube type of heat exchangers, or for any othersimilar design,Wm1 shall be the larger of the valuesas individually calculated for each flange,and that value shall be used for both flanges. Page : 3 Line : 106 Author : Unknown Author 09/22/2017 This compression load is expressed as a multiple m ofthe internal pressure. Its value is a function of the gasketmaterial and construction.)NOTE: Tables 2 5.1 and 2 5.2 give a list of many commonly used gasket materials and contact facings, with suggested values of m, b, and ythat have proved satisfactory in actual service. These values are suggested only and are not mandatory.
Wm2 = minimum required bolt load for gasket seating[see 2-5(c)]. For flange pairs used to contain atubesheet for a floating head or Utube type ofheat exchanger, or for any other similar designwhere the flanges or gaskets are not the same,Wm2 shall be the larger of the values calculatedfor each flange and that value shall be used forboth flanges.
(2) Before a tight joint can be obtained, it is necessaryto seat the gasket or jointcontact surface properly by applyinga minimum initial load (under atmospheric temperatureconditions without the presence of internal pressure), which is a function of the gasket material andthe effective gasket area to be seated. The minimum initialbolt load required for this purpose Wm2 shall be determinedin accordance with eq. (2).