Leak-rate of seals: comparison of theory with experiment
arXiv:0904.2988 · doi:10.1209/0295-5075/86/44006
Abstract
Seals are extremely useful devices to prevent fluid leakage. We present experimental results for the leak-rate of rubber seals, and compare the results to a novel theory, which is based on percolation theory and a recently developed contact mechanics theory. We find good agreement between theory and experiment.
6 pages, 10 figures