RUMAILA OPERATING ORGANISATION

FLANGE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE

4 GENERAL DESIGN INFOR MATION

The following technical information has been specified to support the development of this procedure.
The required values for bolt torqueing, tensioning by lubricant type are referenced in appendix 8.1,
has been based upon bolt, nut and gasket types as specified within the new BF pipe classes which
are summarised in section 4.1.1, 4.1.2 and Appendix 8.8 of the procedure.

4.0.1 Bolts and Nuts

CONTINUOUS THREAD STUD BOLT, CHROME-MOLYBDENUM PER ASTM A193 GRADE B7,
WITH 2 HEAVY HEX NUTS, PER ASTM A194 GRADE 2H, PER ASME B1.1 WITH DIMENSIONAL
RECOMMENDATIONS PER ASME B16.5, HOT DIP GALVANISED PER ASTM F2329. (MINIMUM
YIELD STRENGTH = 105000 PSI)

Bolt lengths are to be rounded up to the next 5mm increment for purchase. If the bolts are to be
torqued the bolts are to be set with an even thread protrusion on either side of the flange. There
should be at least one and a maximum three threads extending beyond each nut.

Bolts that are to be hydraulically tensioned require a minimum one diameter of thread at the end
where the tension tool will be applied and a minimum of one thread protruding at the other end.

4.0.2 Gaskets
• GASKET, 316L STAINLESS STEEL WINDING, FLEXIBLE GRAPHITE FILLED, SPIRAL
WOUND TYPE, 1/8" (3.2MM) THICK, 316L STAINLESS STEEL INNER RING, 316L
STAINLESS STEEL OUTER CENTERING RING, CLASS 150 to 300, PER ASME B16.5,
PER ASME B16.20

• GASKET , SOFT IRON (MAX HARDNESS 90 BRINELL) , RING JOINT, OVAL RING ,
CLASS 900 / 1500 , PER ASME B16.5 , PER ASME B16.20

• GASKET , SOFT IRON (MAX HARDNESS 90 BRINELL) , RING JOINT, OVAL RING ,
5000 PSI , PER API 6A TYPE R , 2-1/16" NOMINAL FLANGE SIZE

4.0.3 Lubricant
For bolt tightening activities, a single lubricant paste SHALL be standardised within ROO as follows:

• MOLYKOTE 1000

Refer to Appendix 8.1 and 8.2 for corresponding torque and tensioning values

4.1 WORK CHECK LIST PRIOR TO FLANGE ASSEMBLY

Flange assembly and tightening shall only be performed by suitably qualified personnel.
Prior to commence of controlled tightening the following checks shall be completed:
1. Raise permits as applicable, carry out tool box talks and make the area safe
2. Confirm correct bolts and gaskets are selected in line with the specified flange size and
rating as referenced in the new BF pipe classes
3. Confirm correct bolt tightening method and values for your application (Appendix 8.1)
4. Confirm equipment is calibrated and certified for use and is functioning correctly
5. Complete initial checks as per MC R00-P02A check sheet (Appendix 8.2)
6. Confirm Bolted Flanged joints are free of any rust dirt or other contamination.
7. Joints are brought up flush and square without forcing, bearing uniformly on the gasket.

Document Number
0000BF-C-G0-G000-PE-PRO-0001 Rev B04 - Date 10th January 2019 Page 12 of 31

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