RUMAILA OPERATING ORGANISATION

FLANGE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE

2 DEFINITIONS ABBREVI ATIONS AND REFERENCES

2.1 Definitions

Definitions

ANTISEIZE
Bolt lubricant that reduces the potential for seizure of bolts and nuts that
improves the ability to remove bolts after they have been in service.

BOLT
Used as a generic term that applies to both machine bolts and stud bolts.

COATING
Metallic or non-metallic treatment applied to the surface of bolts

COMPANY The COMPANY is the party, which initiates the project for its design and
construction. The COMPANY will generally specify the technical
requirements. The COMPANY may also include an agent or consultant
authorized to act for, and behalf of, the COMPANY.

CONTRACTOR The party that carries

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HAND TIGHTENED
Tightened (flange bolts) using unpowered wrenches.
Hydraulic torqueing:

HYDRAULIC BOLT
Using hydraulic tightening equipment to accurately tension bolts.
TENSIONING

HYDRAULIC
Tightening flange bolts using calibrated hydraulic torque wrenches.
TORQUEING

JOINT
The entire connection, including all components (e.g., flanges, gasket, and all
studs/nuts).

LUBRICATION
Application of anti-seize to a bolt

MANUAL TORQUEING
Tightening flange bolts using manual torque wrenches.

MAY One possible course of action

MECHANICALLY
A flanged joint or system that is leak tight and ready to accept process fluids.
COMPLETE

MUST / SHALL A Mandatory requirement

PLANT Shall mean permanent facilities designed, constructed and completed as a

result of execution of the WORK under the Contract.

Document Number
0000BF-C-G0-G000-PE-PRO-0001 Rev B04 - Date 10th January 2019 Page 7 of 31

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