Meena Rezkallah, P.Eng.Jun 29, 20173 minPiping DesignFlange Stress AnalysisThe most common design standard for flanges is in ASME Section VIII, Appendix 3—‘‘Mandatory Rules for Bolted Flange Connections.’’ This...
Meena Rezkallah, P.Eng.Jun 29, 20171 minPiping DesignBolt SelectionBolts and nuts should be selected to conform to the design specifications set out with the flange design. Care is taken to ensure that...
Meena Rezkallah, P.Eng.Jun 29, 20173 minPiping DesignGasket SelectionThe proper selection of gasket is critical to the success of achieving long-term leak tightness of flanged joints. Due to their...
Meena Rezkallah, P.Eng.Jun 29, 20174 minPiping DesignBehavior of the Flanged Joints SystemJoint Stiffness It is important to recognize that the individual components of flanges, gaskets, nuts, and bolts operate together as a...