A self-tightening sealing connector includes a first tubular member, a second tubular member, a first locking member, and a first sealing member. The first tubular member includes a first connecting end and a first flange located at the first connecting end. The second tubular member includes a second connecting end. The second connecting end is configured to be connected with the first connecting end thereby fluid communicating the first tubular member with the second tubular member. The first sealing member is configured to be located between the first locking member and the first flange. In an assembled state, the first locking member and the first flange are capable of applying a force on the first sealing member in an axial direction, and the force can be increased, when an inner fluid pressure is increased.

A connection assembly between two portions of a line including an inner conduit for transporting a cryogenic fluid, the assembly including two flanges which are respectively arranged at the ends of the line portions and which are configured to be held in contact with one another by virtue of a fixing arrangement. The contact zone between the two flanges includes at least two grooves for positioning seals and at least one conduit opening out, for the one part, between the two seals and, for the other part, into an expansion chamber for the cryogenic fluid. The expansion chamber is arranged in one, or in the vicinity of one, of the first connection flange and the second connection flange. The expansion chamber includes a detector for detecting the presence of the cryogenic fluid in the expansion chamber or a recess configured for the installation of such a detector.

An embodiment fluid recovery structure includes a body having an interior cavity, ports integrally joined to first walls of the body and having port walls that extend away from the body, with each of the ports having a port opening that is contiguous with the interior cavity, and a drain structure integrally joined to a second wall of the body and having a drain hole that extends from the interior cavity through the drain structure.

A fitting for attaching to double wall tubes includes a body, a fitting center port, an outer seal, a tube connection, a pad connection, an inner seal, a groove, and a diagnostic port. The body has a first surface on a first side of the body and a second surface on a second side of the body. The fitting center port extends through the body for passing a primary fluid flow. The tube connection is on the first side of the fitting, and includes an inner connection and an outer connection. The groove is in the second surface surrounding the inner seal and the groove is configured to receive an outer seal. The diagnostic port is in the second surface for transferring a collected fluid through the body to the outer connection.

A drainage assembly (68) includes a first segment (70A) with a first inner tube (76A) defining a first inner tube passage (78A), a first outer tube (72A) concentrically disposed around the first inner tube (76A) and defining a first outer tube passage (74A), and a first fitting (80A) disposed on an end of the first segment (70A). The first fitting (80A) has a first inner passage (82A) in fluid communication with the first inner tube passage (78A) and a first outer passage (84A) in fluid communication with the first outer tube passage (74A). A plate (88) is positioned adjacent the first fitting (80A). The plate (88) has a second inner passage (90) in fluid communication with the first inner passage (82A) on one side, and a second outer passage (92) in fluid communication with the first outer passage (84A) on the one side. Also included is a drainage line (104) in fluid communication with the first outer tube passage (74A).

A pipe repair fitting (10) includes a pair of opposed generally semi-cylindrical sleeve members (12, 14) including side flanges (16, 18) and first fasteners (20) that engage the side flanges (16, 18) for fastening and encircling the sleeve members (12, 14) together onto a pipe to be repaired. Each sleeve member includes a central longitudinal semi-cylindrical portion (22). A first seal member (26) is disposed in at least one of the longitudinal semi-cylindrical portions (22) for sealing the sleeve members (12, 14) with respect to each other. Semi-annular clamp housings (24, 25) extend from opposite ends of the longitudinal semi-cylindrical portion (22). Ends of the semi-annular clamp housings (24, 25) include opposing clamp members (27). One or more second fasteners (30) tighten the clamp members (27) towards each other so as to apply a clamping force on the pipe to be repaired. At least one end seal (28) is disposed in the semi-annular clamp housings (24, 25).

A fluid-device connecting structure includes a first fluid device having a first connection part, a second fluid device having a second connection part, an annular seal member to connect the first and second connection parts, and a coupling member to keep the first and second connection parts in a connected state. The coupling member includes a first coupling segment and a second coupling segment, each including at one end a first hinge part or a second hinge part. The first and second connection parts each have a cylindrical outer shape. The first coupling segment has a U-like shape having an opening and surrounds the first and second connection parts over a range more than 180 degrees of an entire circumference of each of the first and second connection parts.

A bolted flange joint sealing and monitoring apparatus with the bolting flange joint having two flanges abutting one another at an interface and the abutting flanges providing an inner surface and an outer surface. A layer of sealant applied to the interface and an area of the abutting flanges. An inner and outer surface of sheet material providing an air space. A sealant forming an air tight space. A vacuum source in communication with the air tight space and a vacuum monitor monitoring the status of a vacuum in the air tight space.

A system is for determining a viscoelastic property of a flexible seal, such as for use in connection with a vessel having a junction formed between first and second rigid parts that serve to compress the seal in use. A magnetic material is coupled to the flexible seal, and a generator such as an electric coil is provided for generating a magnetic field for causing the magnetic material to output a signal representative of a dynamic mechanical response of the magnetic material. A sensor senses the signal. An analyzer may be provided for analyzing the signal to determine the viscoelastic property of the object. Flexible seals with one or more embedded permanent magnets are disclosed, as are a method and apparatus for manufacturing such a seal using superconductive levitation to position a magnetic material, such as a permanent magnet, in a mold cavity during injection of a molding material.

A coupling system (100) is disclosed. The system (100) includes an insert (102), an upper part (106) and a flange (104). The insert (102) includes a plurality of pillar devices and has a ring comprised of plastic material. The upper part has a circular shaped opening. The flange has a washer or elastomer seal element (110). Pilot (114 and 116) are a molded plastic that encase the insert ring (102). The washer element is adjacent to and concentric with the circular shaped opening and is comprised of a rubber material. The pillar devices are configured to mitigate force from the upper part to the washer element of the flange. The insert or ring (102) can have an L-shaped profile (502).