Piping Flange Fundamentals
Part of bundle BUN700
Self-paced Course
12 modules
by saVRee
SPC708
Format:
On-demand
Part of the bundle Industrial Equipment I
This course can only be purchased as part of bundle BUN700
Course Objective
"To give professionals working with industrial systems a strong fundamental understanding of pipe flanges and their use."
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Self-paced
12 modules
4 hrs of videos
English
1-yr access
SPC708
You will encounter pipes and joints even if you are not working in an engineering related industry. Fluids must move within piping systems in a safe and efficient manner, and it is pipes, joints, and valves, that allow this to occur. But what are joints?
A joint can be welded, screwed, or bolted. This course covers the topic of bolted joints within piping systems. Specifically, you will learn about flanges, gaskets, and fasteners, which are the essential components of bolted joints. The course covers:
Flange Terminology and Nomenclature
Flange Types (welding neck, slip-on, lap joint etc.)
How Flanges Work
Piping Codes, Standards, and Specifications
ASME, ASTM, ANSI, ISO, EN, API etc.
Pipe Types (seamless, welded etc.)
Pipe Ends (bevel, threaded etc.)
Nominal Pipe Size (NPS)
Pipe Schedule (thickness etc.)
Pressure Class (150#, 300# etc.)
Flange Materials
Flange Faces (flat face, raised face etc.)
Flange Surfaces (smooth, serrated etc.)
Concentric and Spiral Serrated Surfaces
Roughness (AARH, Ra etc.)
Gasket Types (soft, hard, composite etc.)
Fastener Types (bolts, studs etc.)
Weld Types (butt, fillet etc.)
Non-Destructive Testing (types and applications)
And lots more!
This is an ideal course for anyone working in the Oil and Gas, Petrochemical, or Chemical Engineering industries, but it is also useful for any working engineer (flanges are everywhere!).
The course is suitable for people just starting their career, or as an efficient refresher for old hands.
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Program & Details
Welcome to the course
Your instructor
How to use this course
Personal Certificate requirements
Welcome
Introduction
Flange Terminology
Bolted, Threaded and Welded Joints
Piping Joint Example
Expansion Joints
Flange Construction
How Flanges Work
Basic Flange Math
Flange Defining Factors
The Need for Standardization
Regulatory Organisations
Insurance
Codes, Standards and Specifications
Pipes and Piping
Piping Systems
Pipe Types
Pipe Ends
Pipe Sizing History
Nominal Pipe Size (NPS)
Diameter Nominal (DN)
Larger Pipe Sizes
Pipe Wall Thickness
Schedule (SCH)
Flange Schedule
Defining A Flange
Flange Pressure Class
Flange Pressure Class Examples
Determining Pressure Class
Pressure Class Tables
Pressure Class Table Examples
Flange Pressure Class Effect
Flange Dimensions
Flange Material Selection
Flange Material
Flange Faces
Plain Face/Flat Face (FF)
Raised Face (RF)
Ring-Type Joint (RTJ)
Flange Face Summary
Flange Face Surfaces
Surface Finish
Smooth Flange Surface Finish
Serrated Flange Surfaces
Concentric Circular Groove Surfaces
Spiral Groove Surfaces
3D Model Of Serrations
Roughness and Surface Finish
Roughness Average (Ra)
Gaskets and Sealing Agents
Gaskets
Soft Gaskets
Hard Gaskets
Composite Gaskets
Screw Thread Sealing Agents
Nuts and Bolts
Bolting Criteria
Bolts
Nuts
Washers
Bolting Procedure
Alignment
Flange Types
Welds
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
Welding Neck Flange
Slip-on Flange
Socket Weld Flange
Lap Joint Flange (LJF)
Threaded Flange
Blind Flange
Flange Types Summary
Special Flange Types
Final thoughts
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Results
After this course, you will understand...
Flange Terminology and Nomenclature
Flange Types (welding neck, slip-on, lap joint etc.)
How Flanges Work
Piping Codes, Standards, and Specifications
ASME, ASTM, ANSI, ISO, EN, API etc.
Pipe Types (seamless, welded etc.)
Pipe Ends (bevel, threaded etc.)
Nominal Pipe Size (NPS)
Pipe Schedule (thickness etc.)
Pressure Class (150#, 300# etc.)
Flange Materials
Flange Faces (flat face, raised face etc.)
Flange Surfaces (smooth, serrated etc.)
Concentric and Spiral Serrated Surfaces
Roughness (AARH, Ra etc.)
Gasket Types (soft, hard, composite etc.)
Fastener Types (bolts, studs etc.)
Weld Types (butt, fillet etc.)
Non-Destructive Testing (types and applications)
And much more!
Who should attend this course
This course is designed for Piping Designers, Pipe Stress Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Process Engineers, or Maintenance Engineers with 0-3 yrs of experience.
This course is beneficial for anyone in the oil & gas, HVAC, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or power engineering industries.
Prerequisites:
Basic engineering background knowledge is beneficial but not essential.
Level: Foundation
Access to the course.
After your purchase is confirmed you receive an account to the EngineeringTrainer online learning portal, where you find the course in your dashboard. After opening the course you will be guided step-by-step through the different modules. You receive 1-year unlimited access to the course. This allows you to perform modules again if this is beneficial for your work projects.
The course is mainly based on video content: video lectures and interactve 3D model video demonstrations. The course is packed with 2D images, 2D animations and 3D animations. Interactive 3D models are used extensively to show you exactly how valves and their components work. English subtitles are available and videos can be viewed as many times as desired. The video lectures help you to grasp the important technical concepts.
This course is self-paced and is not subject to specific dates. The course contains 12 modules with a total of 4 hours of content which can be performed at your own pace. A Personal Certificate will be provided to you if you finish the course within the first month after starting. This incentive will motivate you to perform the course quickly thereby improving your learning curve.
You receive 1-year unlimited access to all 12 modules. This allows you to perform modules again whenever you want to refresh knowledge for your daily work projects.
A personal digital certificate will be made available to participants based on the following requirement:
finish the course within the first month after starting. This incentive will motivate you to perform the course quickly thereby improving your learning curve.
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You receive 1-year unlimited access to the course. This allows you to watch content again if this is beneficial for your work projects.
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Yes, this course qualifies for PDH hours as per the NCEES CPC Guidelines.