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ASME PCC-1 Level 3 Bolting Assembler Fundamentals (Self Study)

Learn concepts related to manual tightening for bolted flange joints and pre, in-process, and post assembly quality assurance per ASME PCC-1 Appendix A.

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This Self Study course is designed to be taken at your convenience and on your own schedule. You have 365 days from the time of purchase to finish the course.

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This course is designed to train and evaluate a bolter's ability to apply in-depth concepts related to manual tightening equipment methods, pre, in-process, post assembly inspection/quality assurance, and troubleshooting bolted flange joints. Participants will also learn the reasons why requirements for bolted flange joints exist. This course covers training concepts identified for Level 3 Bolting Assembler Fundamentals.

This course is part of ASME’s Bolted Flange Joint Assembly Program, which provides formal on demand training, by fostering a deeper understanding of topics and concepts defined in ASME PCC-1 Appendix A.

This course is a prerequisite for the Level 4 Bolting Assembler Qualification Program.

Student will earn a microcredential for each level by completing courses covering the 4 skills levels:

Level 1: Individual should be able to identify the main components of a bolted flange joint including the bolts, nuts, flanges, gaskets, and lubrication. This individual should also have a basic awareness of bolted flange joints and general terminology of bolting tools and equipment.
Level 2: Individual should be able to perform general pre-assembly activities of bolted flange joints, such as cleaning and inspection, as well as assembly activities such as gasket and bolt installation, alignment, and manual torque tightening.
Level 3: Individual should be knowledgeable with in-depth concepts of assembly requirements such as proper use of manual tightening equipment methods and pre, in-process, and post assembly quality assurance. This individual should also be familiar with the reasons why the majority of requirements for bolted flange joint assembly exist.
Level 4: Individual should have advanced knowledge of all aspects of bolted flange joint assembly and should be able to develop and maintain bolted flange joint assembly procedures, training processes, and provide detailed oversight and guidance to bolted flange joint program.

By participating in this course, you will learn how to successfully:

Apply in-depth concepts of assembly requirements such as proper use of manual tightening equipment methods and pre, in-process, and post assembly quality assurance.
Perform inspection and assembly activities such as those outlines in Appendix A of ASME PCC-1: Pressure Boundary Bolted Flange Joint Assembly.
Articulate the reasons why the majority of requirements for bolted flange joint assembly exist.
Perform inspection, assembly, and troubleshooting activities such as those outlined in Appendix A of ASME PCC-1: Pressure Boundary Bolted Flange Joint Assembly.

Who should attend?

Anyone involved in the assembly, disassembly or quality assurance of bolted joints; Major operators and contractors involved in oil and gas, petrochemical and power generation, or any industry that uses bolted flange joint assemblies.

Course participants are expected to have:

Access to a computer and reliable internet connection
A calculator
Software to display PDF files (such as Adobe Reader)

A Digital Badge and a Certificate of Completion will be issued to registrants who successfully complete the course and achieve a passing score of 75% or higher on the final exam.

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ASME PCC-1 Bolting Assembler Fundamentals Learning Path

Includes:

ASME PCC-1 Level 1 Bolting Assembler Fundamentals (Self Study), ASME PCC-1 Level 3 Bolting Assembler Fundamentals (Self Study), ASME PCC-1 Level 4 Bolting Assembler Fundamentals (Self Study), ASME PCC-1 Level 2 Bolting Assembler Fundamentals (Self Study)

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Outline

Module 1: Overview of ASME PCC-1

Module 2: Level 3 Bolting Assembler Roles and Responsibilities

Module 3: Flanged Joints

Failure of potential of brittle cast flanges on vales, pumps, and similar equipment
Relationship between bolt stress and bolt elongation
Relationship between bolt stress and gasket stress during assembly and operation (pressure and temperature effects)
Sources of information on ASME PCC-1

Module 4: Bolts

Relationship between applied torque and achieved bolt stress/load
Brief detail of common bolting specifications including yield strength
Nut strength versus bolt strength
Generic bolt and nut material temperature limits
Bolt and nut materials for stress-corrosion-cracking environments
The need for bolt and nut corrosion resistance
Influence of bolt length on bolt-load loss due to gasket creep relaxation and surface embedment loss

Module 5: Gaskets

Gasket types and manufacturing methods
Reasons why used or damaged gasket should not be used
The need for gasket chemical compatibility
Gasket temperature limits
The effect of gasket stress on leak rate
The effect of bolt-load loss (creep/relaxation and operating conditions) on joint leakage and overall joint reliability
Gasket parameters, target gasket assembly stress, maximum permissible gasket stress, minimum gasket seating stress, minimum gasket operating stress

Module 6: Lubrication

Limitations of lubricants, including oxygen ignition, oxidation, temperature, shelf life, catalyst poisoning, stress corrosion cracking, etc. (compatibility with process fluid and materials of construction)

Module 7: Bolting Tools and Equipment

Importance of calibration and verification
Acceptable tightening methods in relation to bolt size or bolt load
Naturally occurring clearance problems related to general styles of tooling such as hand torque wrenches, torque multipliers, and impact wrenches
Techniques used for load control by hydraulic tension
Accuracy of each method and relationship to service or joint criticality
Familiarization with methods for calibrating and verification of common field equipment
Where to find guidance (user specifications, company guidelines, tool manufacturer web sites)

Module 8: Assembly of Flanges

Identification of correct assembly target bolt load
Reasons for requiring a disassembly procedure
Acceptable levels of flatness corresponding to different gasket types
Measurement of joint gaps during assembly
Use of turn-of-nut method of tightening
Use of startup re-torque and limitations
Usage of F-6 tightening patterns with limitations based on bolt quantity and gasket types
Disassembly procedures and critical issues
Reason for needing pattern passes and chase passes in procedure
Equipment-allowable nozzle loads and moments
Parameters that determine appropriate bolt load (flange size, gasket type, flange class, flange type, flange material, bolt material, piping service)
Troubleshooting flange joint leakage