Flanges and Flat Ends according to EN 13445

What you'll learn

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Learn how to assess flanges and flat ends according to the EN 13445 design code.

In this on-demand module, participants will be taken through: 

• assessment of flat ends, circular and non-circular, welded directly to the shell,

• assessment of flanges and blind flanges,

• the steps in the "Taylor and Forge" flange assessment method in Clause 11 in EN 13445,

• how the method in Clause 11 differs to the Equivalent Pressure Rule,

• the bolt tightening limits according to EN1591-1.

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About the author

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Daniel van Baalen, MSc

Project Engineer, Dynaflow Research Group

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Mechanical, Piping, FEA, Flow

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Access to the Module 
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Who should attend this course? 

• Those looking to understand how to calculate if custom and standard flanges or flat ends, including external loading, conform to EN 13445.

• Those looking for a clear step-by-step run-through of the Taylor and Forge flange assessment method, which is used in Clause 11 of EN 13445.

• Those looking for an explanation and comparison of the flange assessment methods; Equivalent Pressure, Taylor and Forge, and EN 1591-1.