NDLI: The Impact of Qualified Bolting Specialists on the Safe, Reliable Assembly and Operation of Bolted Flanged Connections

Content Provider	The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Digital Collection
Author	Waterland, A. Fitzgerald (Jerry) Lay, David Dodge, Michael
Copyright Year	2015
Abstract	Why do we certify welders but require no evidence of training or competence from those performing the critical bolted flanged joint assembly of pressure vessels and piping throughout the same industries? To remedy this situation ASME has recently released the first comprehensive standard in ASME PCC-1-2013 Appendix A that establishes uniform criteria, not just for the quality of the bolted joints but for the workers who assemble them. To support this critical training and qualification standard, ASME Training & Development has created a unique blended learning program for pipe fitters and mechanics to become Qualified Bolting Specialists (QBS), per the requirements outlined in PCC-1-2013 Appendix A. The purpose of this technical presentation is to explain the opportunities presented by this new standard and how industry can benefit from a better-trained work force in this critical area of bolted joint assembly. The authors have been integrally involved in the development of both the PCC-1 guideline document, and the ASME qualification program, and can authoritatively answer industry’s questions.
Sponsorship	Power Division
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9780791856604
DOI	10.1115/POWER2015-49032
Volume Number	ASME 2015 Power Conference
Conference Proceedings	ASME 2015 Power Conference collocated with the ASME 2015 9th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, the ASME 2015 13th International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology, and the ASME 2015 Nuclear Forum
Language	English
Publisher Date	2015-06-28
Publisher Place	San Diego, California, USA
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Subject Keyword	Bolted joints Flange connections Manufacturing Pipes Pressure vessels
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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