Course Details

  • Course Code: OS-TT-FLAINT-5D
  • Mode of Delivery: Onsite
  • Duration: 5 Days
  • Price: On Request

Flange Integrity

Course Overview

The course includes an induction session to welcome and orientate the candidate, and familiarize them with the training centre, health and safety requirements and other important policies and procedures. The training consists of a mix of classroom and workshop sessions and various assessments. Upon successful completion, the candidates will gain the knowledge and understanding that will go towards enhancing their existing skills about flange integrity.

The course is designed for an apprentice or beginner who would like to work as a Maintenance Technician or Pipe Fitter.

The candidate should have basic knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering.

Upon completing the training course, candidates will be awarded a ‘Certificate of Attendance’ from NTI, attested by the Ministry of Manpower.

Other Details

Flanges

  • Flange types
  • Flange dismantling
  • Flange inspection
  • Flange assembly

Characteristics of materials used

  • Characteristics of steel, castings, and forgings
  • Types of discontinuities
  • ABS requirements for steel, castings, and forgings

Safety concerns and issues

  • Key safety concerns in the Joint Integrity Industry
  • Acceptable level of flange imperfections
  • Recommendations for acceptable gasket contact surface flatness and defect depth

Flange guidelines and specifications

  • Flange joint alignment guidelines
  • Hardened washer usage guidelines and specification
  • Alternative flange bolt assembly patterns

Calculations and reports

  • Assembly bolt load / calculation methods
  • Gasket types and materials
  • Flange joint leak report
  • Training and certification standards
  • Flange completion certificates and tagging

Types of Gaskets and guidelines

  • Gasket types
  • Gasket identification
  • Assembly instruction
  • The ASME PCC-1-2013 Guidelines for Bolted Flange Joint Assembly

Steps in flange joints

  • Planning and preparations
  • Break flange
  • Inspect flange and components
  • Make flange joints
  • Complete the task.

By the end of the module the candidate will be able to:

  • Explain the flange types and its assembly.
  • Identify the characteristics of materials used.
  • Explain the Safety concerns and issues.
  • Identify the flange guidelines and specifications.
  • Explain the calculations and reports related to flange integrity.
  • List the types of gaskets and guidelines.
  • Explain the planning and preparation before executing the task.
  • Explain break flange.
  • Explain inspecting procedure for flanges and its components.
  • Explain the process of making a flange joint.
  • Explain the process of confirmation on flange joint integrity.
NTI's policy ensures that learners are engaged and that their learning is transferred effectively, resulting in measurable learning outcomes. To attain this, we employ various learning methodologies, including audio-visual presentations, simulations, group discussions, and brainstorming.