Bolted Joints and Gasket Behavior
What you'll learn
Explain how the bolted joint functions as a mechanical system that relies on the simultaneous interaction of the three primary components to successfully seal the connection
Assess the mechanical stress and strain of a bolt and explain the challenges that one encounters when specifying an optimum bolt load
Evaluate the total state of stress in bolts and how this effects the selection of a given bolt type and grade
Describe the effects of in-service conditions and how they reduce or increase bolt load
Describe the concept of leak tightness as a predictable value of gasket stress and how to use leak tightness as the basis of specifying bolt loads
Identify conditions that create bolt failure
Use ASME PCC-1 Guidelines for compliance to successful sealing of bolted, gasketed connections
Discern how to use either stress or strain to select bolt load
Evaluate the various methods of attaining bolt load.
B31.8 Gas Transmission & Distribution Piping System
What you'll learn
Explain the causes and modes of pipeline failure
Describe the considerations for material specifications, pipe manufacturing, and pipe joining
Estimate pipeline stresses from external loading
Explain how to evaluate pipeline defects
Identify pipeline repair techniques
Identify the elements of pipeline integrity
Explain how code requirements address these issues
Explain the differences between B31.8 and US DOT gas pipeline regulations
Design of Bolted Flange Joints
What you'll learn
You Will Learn To
Develop an awareness of flange types and the ASME codes and standards applicable for bolted flange joint design
Enhance your knowledge for designing and analyzing bolted flange joints
Explain how the flange design interacts with bolts and gaskets to achieve a leak tight joint
Identify the parameters that can affect flange sealing along with methods to troubleshoot and remediate flange leakage
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