Course Syllabus

Course Syllabus

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Course Syllabus

Level 3 training is where we dive deep to train inspectors and supervisors about pre-tightening and tightening (including different bolting patterns); troubleshooting; inspecting and confirming the right flange components; and identifying what flange faces are good, which ones are bad, and which ones work for which gaskets.  

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This course will teach the individual the basic methods of achieving torque and tension.  As this is an academic course and there are many different manufacturers within the marketplace, we strongly recommend reaching out to your favorite manufacturer or Hex Technology for practical training as well.

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Heat Exchangers present many different configurations and challenges for bolted flange joints.  This section of the training will discuss the basic configurations, common gasket types, inspection, and assembly practices for Heat Exchangers.

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The individual who has completed “Assembler Training” is capable of supervising individual crews on flanges that have been deemed intermediate. While they cannot make changes to the procedures given to them, they are encouraged to inform any Supervisor/SME of issues that might arise during the application of controlled bolt load (torque/tension). Does not include powered equipment.

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ASME PCC-1 “Guidelines for Pressure Boundary Bolted Flange Joint Assembly” states that the recommendations that are stated in the actual document and Appendix A (Notes Regarding Qualifying Flanged Joint Assemblers) are Guidelines.  They are not a code.  This training is based on information that an individual should have this training before they are considered a “Certified Bolting Specialist.”

Some companies may deem it necessary for one to all of their employees have this training.  They also might deem it necessary for their plant to have one or multiple “Senior Certified Bolting Specialist.”

SITE AND/OR CORPORATE GUIDELINES

  • PCC-1 Appendix A & Hex Technology do not specifically cover all safety and corporate policy aspects of your particular site or plant.
  • It is up to each individual to follow the site-specific procedures and policies 
  • Safety is officially outside of the scope of ASME PCC-1
  • Most sites have very rigorous safety programs that need to be followed
  • Assemblers must follow local laws and regulations
  • Those laws, regulations and site-specific programs take precedence over all else, including this training.

Course Syllabus

Level 1 training is where it all begins. This course covers the fundamentals of how to safely and properly assemble a bolted flange joint. 

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(You’ll also receive access to Level 2, Powered Equipment, and Heat Exchangers!)

The materials covered in this course correspond with the General Health and Safety Precautions covered in ASME PCC-1 Appendix A-2.3(a). Also covered are the principles of the correct practice of flange assembly, including: 

  • Safe Assembly and Disassembly
  • Tightening and Pre-Tightening
  • Lubrication
  • Alignment
  • Stud installation 
  • Gasket installation
  • General inspection of flange facings

See more on the specific topics covered in the course below.

Estimated time for completion: 1-2 hours