Tutorials, Tracks and Organizers

Abstract Deadline extended to July 5.

Tutorial 1: Title to be defined - Warren Brown

Tutorial 2: To be defined

Track 1: Understanding BFC Design Methods – Hakim Bouzid

• ASME Section VIII division 1 Appendix 2
• New BFJ design rules, SWG on BFC
• EN1591
• JIS under adoption
• Other methods (Analytical, FEM, Non-Circular Flanges, Flat Face Flanges)

Track 2: Assembly of BFJ – Anita Bausman

• Torque Calculation Methods
• PCC1, Appendix F, Alternative Flange Assembly Methods & Field Experience
• Factors Involved in Determining Nut Friction Factor
• Hydraulic Tensioning and Torquing
• Elastic Interaction
• PCC-1 Appendix A Flange Assembler Qualification

Track 3: Gaskets and Packing Selection and Testing – Hubert Lejeune

• Torque Calculation Methods
• New Technologies
• Gasket and Packing Selection
• Performance Testing Methods/Standards and Their Use
• EN13555, ROTT, HOBT2 w/Cycles, ASTM (Gb a Gs, m & Y), API622

Track 4: Special Applications and Lessons Learned Testing – Clay Rodery

• Design and Testing of HPHT Flanges
• Heat Exchangers and Non-circular Flanges
• Non-metallic Flanges & Unique Equipment BFC Performance
• PTFE Lined, Glass Lined, Rubber Lined
• Nuclear Applications
• Cryogenic Applications
• Polymeric (PVC, HDPE), FRP, Dual-Laminate

Track 5: Joining and Fastening – Warren Brown

• Allowable Preload Stresses
• Design Allowable Stresses
• Fatigue Performance
• Vibration, Self-loosening
• Threaded Fasteners
• Friction, Lubricants and Coating

Track 6: New Emerging Sealing Technologies & Standards – Hakim Bouzid, Warren Brown

• New Flange Configurations
• Recent Development in Sealing
• New Gasket and Packing Materials and Styles
• New Standards NPPS and Others
• Leakage Reduction and Fugitive Emission