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Understanding BFC Design Methods
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)
BFC Assembly
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
Gaskets and Packings
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
Design and Testing of HPHT Flanges for Oil and Gas Applications
Design Verification Analysis Methodology
Allowable Preload Stresses
Design Allowable Stresses
Combined Load Conditions
Fatigue Performance
Sealing Performance
Performance Capacity Charts
Design Validation Testing Methodology
Tutorial Topics
Fasteners
New Technologies
Performance Capabilities and Limits of Coated Bolts
Research and field experience on fatigue, yield, cyclic loading, etc.
LDAR/Emissions Compliance
Packings, Gaskets
BACT (Best Available Control Technology)
Compliance
BFC Lessons Learned: Product or application case histories
Non-metallic Flanges & Unique Equipment BFC Performance
PTFE Lined
Polymeric (PVC, HDPE), FRP, Dual-Laminate
Glass Lined
Rubber Lined