Safe Bolting, Pressure Vessel & Piping ASME

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Safe Bolting, Pressure Vessel & Piping ASME
Safe Bolting, Pressure Vessel & Piping ASME
COURSE COURSE NO. ITEM CODE HOURS IN-PERSON ONLINE CERTIFICATE
Safe Bolting – Pressure Vessels & Piping HBI-ASME-GP562 8
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ASME
Description This course provides a foundational introduction to the assembly of bolted joints in pressure vessel and piping applications. The course includes an introduction to bolts, nuts, washers, flanges, gaskets, and bolting patterns covered in PCC-1. An emphasis is placed on safety and best practices in bolting with power tools.
Audience Anyone interested in learning basic bolting safety principles, practice and application in pressure vessel and piping application such as Assistant Assembler, Assembler, Tool Operator, Technician, Inspector, Supervisor, Engineer, other professionals.
Prerequisite None, some technical background and exposure to bolting concepts is helpful.
Objectives
  1. Describe industrial bolting risks and precautions for bolting safety.
  2. Explain basic components and tightening principles for bolted joints.
  3. Discuss bolting tools and methods used in bolted flange joint assembly.
  4. Use bolting tools to safely tighten simple bolted joints under supervision.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Topic Delivery Method
Introduction to Bolting
  • Course Introduction
  • Overview of Bolting Applications
  • Principles of Bolted Joints
Components for Pressurized Joints
  • Standard Flanges used in Pressurized Joints
  • Standard Fasteners used in Pressurized Joints
  • Gaskets used in Pressurized Joints

Tightening Pressure Flanges

  • Tightening Flanges with Torque
  • Tightening Flanges with Tension
  • Bolting Sequences and Patterns

Safe Bolting with Industrial Power Tools

  • -Industrial Power Bolting Tools
  • -Operation of Power Bolting Equipment
  • -Bolting Safety Precautions and Protective Equipment


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