ASME PCC-1 Level 4 Bolting Assembler Fundamentals (Self Study)
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Self Study
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Learn to develop procedures and provide detailed guidance to bolted flange joint programs and activities.
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This Self Study course is designed to be taken at your convenience and on your own schedule. You have 365 days from the time of purchase to finish the course.
Learn more about earning a microcredential through ASME's Bolted Flange Joint Assembly Program!
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This course is designed to train and evaluate an individual’s ability to develop procedures and training and provide detailed oversight and guidance to bolted flange joint programs and activities. It covers advanced topics and practices of all aspects of bolted joint assembly as outlined in Appendix A of ASME PCC-1: Guidelines for Pressure Boundary Bolted Flange Joint Assembly. This course covers the training concepts identified for the Level 4 Bolting Assembler.
This course is part of ASME’s Bolted Flange Joint Assembly Program, which provides formal on demand training by fostering a deeper understanding of topics and concepts defined in ASME PCC-1 Appendix A.
Students will earn a microcredential for each level by completing courses covering the 4 skill levels:
- Level 1: Individual should be able to identify the main components and have a basic awareness of bolted flange joints.
- Level 2: Individual should be able to perform pre-assembly, assembly and manual torque tightening of bolted flange joints.
- Level 3: Individual should be knowledgeable with assembly requirements for bolted flange joints including proper use of manual tightening equipment methods and pre, in-process, and post assembly quality assurance.
- Level 4: Individual should be able to develop bolted flange joint assembly procedures, training process, and provide detailed oversight and guidance to bolted flange joint program.
By participating in this course, you will learn how to successfully:
- Perform advanced bolted joint calculations as outlined in ASME PCC-1: Pressure Boundary Bolted Flange Joint Assembly Appendix A.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of all aspects of bolted flange joint assembly.
- Develop and maintain bolted flange joint assembly procedures and training processes.
- Provide detailed oversight and guidance to bolted flange joint programs.
Who should attend?
Anyone involved in the assembly, disassembly or quality assurance of bolted joints; Major operators and contractors involved in oil and gas, petrochemical and power generation, or any industry that uses bolted flange joint assemblies.
Course participants are expected to have:
- Access to a computer and reliable internet connection
- A calculator
- Software to display PDF files (such as Adobe Reader)
A Digital Badge will be issued to registrants who successfully complete the course and achieve a passing score of 75% or higher on the final exam.
Module 1: Overview of ASME PCC-1
Module 2: Level 4 Bolting Assembler Roles and Responsibilities
Module 3: Flanged Joints
- Determination of correct load from gasket specifications and bolt size or flange class charts for torque and hydraulic tensioning
- Calculation methods for bolt stress vs bolt elongation
- Installation and operational characteristics (rotation, stiffness, sealing area, etc. ) of common flange types
Module 4: Assembly of Flanges
- Reasons why varying gasket types have different acceptable levels of surface imperfections and levels of flatness
- Determination of correct assembly target bolt loads per Appendix O Simple Approach
- Determination of correct assembly target bolt loads per Appendix O Joint Component Approach
- Calculation and determining proper turn-of-nut assembly instructions
- Parameters that determine appropriate bolt load (flange size, gasket type, flange class, flange type, flange material, bolt material, piping service)
Module 5: Bolts
- Limitations of allowable minimum thread engagement
- Calculation methods for bolt stress vs. bolt torque
- Bolting specifications, including yield strength, tensile strength, material composition, heat treatment, and testing performed
- Reasons for bolt and nut material temperature limits
- Bolt and nut materials based on service requirements
- Use of spacers or bolt collars for the purpose of additional effective length and elongation
Module 6: Gaskets
- Reasons why gaskets have temperature limits
Module 7: Bolting Tools and Equipment
- Extensive knowledge of load control by length of strain measurement
- Troubleshooting flange joint leakage
Brett Thibodeaux
Fixed Equipment Reliability Area Group Leader, CITGO Petroleum Corporation
Brett Thibodeaux Has nearly 20 years of experience in the design, specification, maintenance, and troubleshooting of process equipment in both the refining and petrochemical industries.
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