Joint Seal System & Method

摘要

A joint seal system and method may include a seal and a band. The seal may be positioned between abutting flanges of two adjacent duct sections. A band may be positioned over the two flanges and the flange interface. The joint seal system and method may be configured to mitigate and/or eliminate leakage of pressure, flue gases, condensate, and/or any other fluid, gas, and/or vapor between abutting flanges of duct sections at a flange interface.

主权项

1. A method of connecting a first and a second chimney section, said method comprising:
a. constructing a first section comprising:
i. a body, wherein said body includes first and second portions that oppose one another and are substantially linear in shape, and wherein said body includes third and fourth portions that oppose one another and are curved such that said body has an obround cross-sectional shape;ii. a first flange integrally formed with a first end of said body, wherein said first flange is continuous around the periphery of said first end of said body through said first, second, third, and fourth portions, and wherein said first flange is substantially perpendicular to the main longitudinal axis of said body;iii. a second flange integrally formed with a second end of said body, wherein said second flange is continuous around the periphery of said second end of said body through said first, second, third, and fourth portions, and wherein said second flange is substantially perpendicular to the main longitudinal axis of said body; b. constructing a second section comprising:
i. a body, wherein said body includes first and second portions that oppose one another and are substantially linear in shape, wherein said body includes third and fourth portions that oppose one another and are curved such that said body has an obround cross-sectional shape, and wherein the dimensions of said second section body are substantially the same as those of said first section body;ii. a first flange integrally formed with a first end of said body, wherein said first flange is continuous around the periphery of said first end of said body through said first, second, third, and fourth portions, and wherein said first flange is substantially perpendicular to the main longitudinal axis of said body; c. positioning said first flange of said second section to abut said first flange of said first section to form a flange interface; d. placing a V-band over said flange interface, wherein said V-band comprises:
i. a first angled portion;ii. a second angled portion; andiii. a V-band apex, wherein said V-band apex connects said first angled portion to said second angled portion.