LITTLE P.ENG. FOR ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Requirements for bolting are provided in para. 309. Listed bolting is acceptable. The only relevant component standards are ASME Bl.l,...

Monitoring of the actual residual bolt load after tightening is essential to ensure that leak-tightness goals are achieved and becomes an...

Bolts and nuts should be selected to conform to the design specifications set out with the flange design. Care is taken to ensure that...

The function of a bolt is to provide a clamp load or preload (Fp) to sufficiently compress and stress the gasket and resist the parting...

Bolting Bolting material for cast-iron flanges is listed in ASME B16.1. Generally, ASTM A307, grade B material is suitable. For steel...