Flange Make Up and Bolting for Integrity

There are no prerequisites for this course.

• Understand safe working practices in relation to flange make up and bolting for integrity.
• Demonstrate the ability to prepare an area for work.
• Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the removal, replacement and testing of components within a mechanical plant.
• Understand the basic principles of flange make up and bolting for integrity.
• Interpret the health and safety requirements related to Flange make up and bolting for integrity.

• Introduction to flanged joints, focusing on the energy and engineering industries. Types of flange, materials, sizes and pressure/temperature rating to BS1560-3.1/ ANSI B16.5 standards
• Gasket types, applications, materials selection and identification, installation procedures and requirements
• HSE & industry initiatives toward hydrocarbon leak reduction and staff training and competence
• Piping classification methods and maintaining systems to design standard through correct material selection
• Flange inspection, defect identification and rejection criteria, and repair methods
• Flange make up procedures, bolt tensioning methods, control and management, using hand spanners, torque wrenches, hydraulic torque and tensioning equipment
• Calculation of hydraulic pressures required to achieve desired bolt tension
• Use of standards prepared by industry bodies

Delegates will undertake a multiple-choice examination paper to demonstrate they have achieved the key learning outcomes detailed above.

Safety footwear, coveralls, safety glasses and gloves.

This is a classroom based course combined with practical training exercises to underpin knowledge gained.