Component Rotational Alignment -

Apparatus
Experiment
Graph
Data

Paticle Generation Tests -

Objectives
Graph
Data

Galling of Sealing Surfaces
Single Make-up study -

Gland-

14 x magnification S.E.M.

200 x magnification S.E.M.

1000 x magnification S.E.M.

Gasket -

14 x magnification S.E.M.

200 x magnification S.E.M.

1000 x magnification S.E.M

Multi Make-up study -

Gland

14 x magnification S.E.M.

200 x magnification S.E.M.

1000 x magnification S.E.M.

Stainless Steel Gasket study

100 x magnification S.E.M.

½ turn past finger tight study

40 x magnification S.E.M.

200 x magnification S.E.M.

EDS showing gasket deposits on gland face

Control surface

VCR gland face after one make-up with a nickel gasket

Omnisafe gland face after one make-up with a nickel gasket

Cross Section showing Torque Eliminator safety stop if gasket missing.

Shock and Vibration loosening data

Fixturing

Data sheet

Gasket Indentation measurement

Diagram

Calculations

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