• Containing fluids (liquids and gases) is essential to both safe and efficient process operation
• Leaky systems can be costly as well as dangerous
• The US EPA has set down regulations aimed at limiting emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC) in pumps, compressors, valves, and flanged equipment
• This training shows you how to achieve a good flanged connection as well as the essentials of studs, bolts and nuts
• Selected as a Finalist for the 2004 Product of the Year Award by Plant Engineering Magazine

The Physics of a Bolted Flange Connection

• Fugitive Emissions and Moving Toward a Leak Free System
• VOC's (EPA 40 CFR Part 60)
• Gasket Terminology and Selection Criteria
• The Mechanics of a Gasketed Joint
• ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
• Minimum Seating Force
• Minimum Operating Bolt Load
• Pressure (P), Temperature (T), and PxT Ratings
• Gasket Materials

The Function of Bolts, Studs, and Nuts

• Hooke's Law and the Physical Limits of Bolts
• The Stress vs. Strain Relationship
• Standard Bolt Components
• Bolt and Stud Terminology
• Bolt and Stud Size and Thread Standards
• Stud, Bolt, and Nut Grades
• Using a Torque Wrench
• Determining Bolt Torque Values
• Friction Factor and Nut Factor
• Other Ways to Achieve Proper Bolt Load

Types of Flange Connections

• Standard Pressure Ratings
• Flange Faces and Connections
• Types of Gaskets

Bolted Connection Maintenance

• Establishing a Flange Connection Program
• Flange Connection Guidelines
• Flange Tightening Sequence and Torque
• Progression Flange Leakage and Maintenance