Introduction to Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings Using ASME B16.5
Online Course with e-Instructor Support
Course Description
This course is instructionally designed for inspectors, engineers, and other personnel who want to learn more about pipe flanges and flanged fittings, as described in ASME B16.5.
Online lessons are available for six months from the date of registration.
Learning Outcomes [+]
Participants who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- recall the common denotations for pressure rating and nominal pipe flange or flanged fitting size;
- describe how to determine the working pressure based on the material group including high and low temperature considerations;
- determine the system hydrostatic test pressure requirements for flanged joints and flanged fittings;
- understand the markings requirements for flanges and flanged fittings;
- describe the material requirements for bolting and gaskets;
- determine the required dimensions of flanges and flanged fittings based on size and class, including tolerances; and
- recall how to determine the pressure testing parameters for flanged fittings.
Who Should Attend
This e-learning course is designed for inspectors, QA/QC personnel, engineers, tradespeople, and others working for plant owners, pressure equipment manufactures and repair organizations, engineering procurement and construction companies in oil and gas industries (oilfield, upgraders, refineries, etc.), chemical plants, petroleum refining, petrochemical plants, power plants, pulp and paper plants, fertilizer plants, and others.
Course Outline [+]
The following topics are covered in this course:
Introduction to Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings Using ASME B16.5
- user accountability
- denotation
- pressure-temperature ratings
- flanged joints
- mixed flanged joints
- rating temperature
- high temperature
- low temperature
- system hydrostatic testing
Component Size
- nominal pipe size
Marking
- manufacturer name
- material
- rating designation
- conformance
- temperature
- size
- ring joint flanges
- multiple material marking
Materials
- application
- toughness
- responsibility
- cast surfaces
- bolting and gaskets
Dimensions
- minimum wall thickness
- local areas with less than minimum wall thickness
- flange facings
- minimum flange thickness
- flange facing finish and imperfections
- flange bolt holes
- bolt hole dimensions
Tolerances
- flange thickness
- new and existing equipment or system documentation
- positive material identification (PMI) records
Pressure Testing
- flanged fitting test
- shell pressure test
- test conditions and test fluid
- test duration
- acceptance
e-Instructor Support
CASTI e-Instructor provides support for any questions about the online course content.
Learning Self-Assessment
Practice problems throughout the course content are graded to allow self-assessment of student learning. Grades are reported at the completion of each lesson within the online content. Answer keys include references to the corresponding sections of ASME B16.5.
Required Code Documents
The ASME B16.5 document is required to complete this course. If you require a copy, it can be purchased from CASTI when you register for the course.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Hours
Participants will receive a digital CASTI Certificate of Completion, awarding 10 CPD hours, for successfully completing all online lessons. Note: CPD (Continuing Professional Development) hours are equivalent to PDH (Professional Development Hours).
Minimum System Requirements for Online Training with e-Instructor Support
Getting Started: Online Training Course with e-Instructor Support
- Broadband Internet connection
- Windows Vista (or higher)
- Mac and Android computers and tablets are not supported
- Google Chrome. (Microsoft Edge NOT supported.)
- Latest version of Adobe Reader
Note: Use of Adobe software may have additional system requirements (Please refer to the Adobe specifications provided with your Adobe software or visit the Adobe website at www.adobe.com for more information.)
Note: Please consult with your company IT department if you are unsure that your company computer meets the above requirements
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