VSP personnel are recognized experts in the fields of gasket material capabilities; fluid sealing; and bolted flange connection design, engineering and assembly. Collectively, they have authored numerous technical and research papers. Listed below are samples of these publications. Full copies are available from the specific copyrighting organizations.
- Using an Emperical Method to Estimate Leak Rates in Support of Lowest Emission Gasket Selections 17th EDF/prime Workshop (October 4, 2018)
- Review of Mechanical and Sealing Performance Aspects of Commercially Available PTFE Based Gasket Materials PVP2018-84082
- Stress Multiplier for Segmented Gaskets PVP2018-84029
- The Effects of Fluoropolymer Coated Fasteners on Nut Friction Factors PVP2018-84027
- Exploring M & Y Gasket Factors and Their Degree of Correlation with Proposed PVRC Gasket Factors PVP2017-65734
- Estimation of Head Loss Due to Flow Intrusion with Inner Ring Spiral Wound Gaskets PVP2016-63614
- Further Studies on Predicting Leak Rates Using an Emissions Calculator for Bolted Flange Connectors PVP2015-45196
- Buckling and Lateral Pressures in Spiral Wound Gaskets PVP2014-28449
- Gasket Testing Regimen for Transportation Intermediate Bulk Containers PVP2014-28771
- A Survey Method to Optimize Bolted Flanged Joint Assembly Torques for ASME B16.5 Flanges PVP2014-28270
- Environmental Considerations for Gasket Selection and the Development of an Emissions Calculator for Gasket Materials PVP2014-28024
- Gasket Design and Assembly for Large Diameter Glass Lined Vessel Flanges PVP2012-78600
- Practical Evaluation of PTFE Thermal Behavior using the Hot Blowout Thermal Cycling Test PVP2012-78184
- Variables Affecting Nut Factors for Field Assembled Joints PVP2011-57197
- WRC Bulletin 495 “Test Protocol Guidelines for Gasket Materials” (2009)
