FLANGE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE

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10) ASME B16.20 (2017) Metallic Gasket for pipe flange

11) ASME B16.21 (2016) Nonmetallic flat Gaskets

4. RESPONSIBILITY.
1. Field Engineer shall be responsible for the following;
• Focal point and responsible to ensure that bolted flange connections are tightened
as per this procedure.
• Comply with all site HSE rules during the application of bolt-tightening activities.
• Keep all the flange management records, maintain a database updated on a daily
basis, and report progress.
• Ensure that the flange management check sheets are handed over for each
completed system.
• To act as the coordinator for any necessary training required to monitor/improve
the competency of site personnel in flange execution.
• Coordinate with QA/QC after receiving hydro test pack isometrics to number the
flanged joints and form the database.

2. The QC Engineer is responsible for witness and review the data sheets, daily log
sheets to ensure implementation of this procedure.

5. DETAILS OF PROCEDURE

Trained personnel will be responsible for executing the proper joint make-up as per the
below guidelines and ensure protective materials required to prevent damage to joint
components (e.g. flange face covers) are used. The assembly drawings will indicate the
bolt length, diameter and material type and rating. Flange faces shall be cleaned to remove
preservations and the gasket surfaces shall be inspected for defects. Any rust or burrs shall
be removed using a hand wire brush and / or a hand file. Particular attention shall be paid
to seating for ring type joints.

5.1 Principles of Flanged Joint Assembly:

1) Flange faces shall conform to the relevant specifications.

2) Flange faces and bolts holes are correct and free of any foreign material.
3) Bolt holes of mating flanges shall be aligned using a spud wrench or similar tool.
Lateral alignment shall be checked by considering that bolts and studs can be
inserted without force and that the alignment tool is not required to impart a
significant force to achieve alignment.
4) Sealing faces flat, parallel, aligned properly and in good condition and free of
defects.
5) Gasket of the correct type shall be used and shall be in proper position. Type,
pressure rating, material and size of the gasket shall be checked.
6) Correct lubricated stud and nut material; correct stud length shall be used.

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