Bolted and Gasket Joint Fundamentals Combo Course (Virtual Classroom)

This curated course combo will guide you through the behavior and design of bolted joints, including flange joints and gaskets, and the use of ASME PCC-1 guidelines for compliance. You will learn from an instructor with over 30 years of experience in the field and deepen your technical expertise of bolted and gasket joints.

VCPD539 — Bolted Joints and Gasket Behavior 

Gain an overview of bolted joint fundamentals, whether gasketed or not, including behavior and troubleshooting. Participants will take a more detailed look at the latest developments in gasketed joint assembly, torque factors, bolting patterns, gasket behavior, tightness, selection, and specification. This course covers the use of ASME PCC-1 guidelines for compliance to successfully sealing bolted, gasketed connections.

VCPD386 — Design of Bolted Flange Joints 

This course specifically reviews the different flange types and facings used in pressure vessel and piping industries, along with the advantages and disadvantages of each. Participants are introduced to the various ASME codes and standards applicable to pressure vessels, piping, and flanges and how to use them to design for internal and external loads.

Who should attend?

Engineers involved in the design, construction, or maintenance of pressurized equipment utilizing flanged joints for the petroleum, refining, chemical, power, and process industries. 

Practicing design and manufacturing professionals involved in the assembly of electro-mechanical hardware and engineers and technicians in design and assembly operations. Two years of engineering experience would be beneficial but is not necessary.