Abstract
Laboratory Explosive Decompression (ED) tests are now widely used to evaluate the performance of elastomer seals in high-pressure gas applications. These include four test protocols in common use, as well as project-specific test regimes and screening tests used by seal manufacturers. However, the complex interaction between the chemistry of elastomer compounds and their environment, and the influences of physical factors such as housing and seal design, suggests that the use of these ED tests to predict the performance of seals in field applications is not straightforward. This article discusses the variability in results obtained from tests and the influence of test parameters. Practical measures that can be taken to reduce the risk or severity of ED damage are discussed, along with recent developments in computer modeling.
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