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ASME PCC-1-2019 - Guidelines for Pressure Boundary Bolted Flange Joint Assembly, 2019

CONTENTS
FOREWORD
COMMITTEE ROSTER
CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE PCC COMMITTEE
ASME PCC-1–2019 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
1 SCOPE
2 INTRODUCTION
3 TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION OF BOLTED JOINT ASSEMBLY PERSONNEL
4 CLEANING AND EXAMINATION OF FLANGE AND FASTENER CONTACT SURFACES
5 ALIGNMENT OF FLANGED JOINTS
6 INSTALLATION OF GASKET
7 LUBRICATION OF “WORKING” SURFACES
8 INSTALLATION OF BOLTS [Go to Page]
8.1 Bolt/Nut Specifications
8.2 Bolt Lengths
9 NUMBERING OF BOLTS [Go to Page]
9.1 Numbering of Bolts When a Single Tool Is Used
9.2 Numbering of Bolts When Multiple Tools Are Used
10 TIGHTENING OF BOLTS [Go to Page]
10.1 Tightening Method/Load-Control Technique
10.2 Bolt Elongation (Bolt Stretch) Determination
10.3 Tightening Method/Load-Control Technique Selection
10.4 Start-Up Retorque
11 TIGHTENING SEQUENCE [Go to Page]
11.1 Single-Tool Usage
11.2 Multiple-Tool Usage
11.3 Measurement of Gaps
12 TARGET TORQUE DETERMINATION
13 JOINT PRESSURE AND TIGHTNESS TESTING
14 RECORDS [Go to Page]
14.1 Documentation of Authorized Agent
14.2 Joint Assembly Records
15 JOINT DISASSEMBLY [Go to Page]
15.1 Disassembly Load Control
16 REFERENCES [Go to Page]
16.1 General
16.2 API Publications
16.3 ASME Publications
16.4 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
16.5 ASTM Publications
16.6 AWS Publication
16.7 European Committee for Standardization Publication
16.8 ISO Publications
16.9 U.S. Department of Labor/Occupational Safety and Health Administration Publication
16.10 Japanese Standards Association Publication
16.11 MSS Publication
16.12 PIP Publication
16.13 TEMA Publication
16.14 WRC Publications
16.15 VDI Publication
16.16 Other Publications
Figures [Go to Page]
Figure 1 Indicator-Type Bolting for Through-Bolted Joints
Figure 2 Indicator-Type Bolting for Studded Joints
Figure 3 Example Legacy and Alternative to Legacy Numbering Sequences for 12-Bolt Joint
Figure 4 Example of 48-Bolt Flange Bolt Grouping
Figure 5 Example Short Assembly Record
Figure 6 Example Medium-Length Assembly Record
Figure 7 Example Long Assembly Record
Figure A-1 Appendix Procedure Flowchart
Figure D-1 Flange Circumferential Variation Tolerance, T1
Figure D-2 Flange Radial Variation Tolerance, T2
Figure D-3 Flange Surface Damage Assessment: Pits and Dents
Figure D-4 Flange Surface Damage Assessment: Scratches and Gouges
Figure D-5 RTJ Gasket Seating Surface Assessment
Figure E-1 Centerline High/Low
Figure E-2 Excessive Spacing or Gap
Figure E-3 Parallelism
Figure E-4 Rotational-Two Hole
Figure F-1 Legacy Pattern Numbering System
Figure F-2 Alternative Assembly Pattern #1 (Modified Legacy Pattern)
Figure F-3 Alternative Assembly Pattern #2 (Quadrant Pattern)
Figure F-4 Alternative Assembly Pattern #3 (Circular Pattern)
Figure F-5 Alternative Assembly Pattern #4 (Multibolt Legacy Pattern)
Figure F-6 Alternative Assembly Pattern #5 (Multibolt Quadrant Pattern)
Figure F-7 Alternative Pattern #1: Modified Legacy Pattern (Single Tool)
Figure F-8 Alternative Pattern #2A: Quadrant Pattern: Star Sequencing (Single Tool)
Figure F-9 Alternative Pattern #3: Circular Pattern (Single Tool)
Figure F-10 Alternative Pattern #4: Simultaneous Multibolt Pattern (Four Tools)
Figure F-11 Alternative Pattern #5: Simultaneous Multibolt Pattern Example (Two Tools)
Figure P-1 Tapered-Hub-Type Flange
Figure P-2 Slip-On-Type Flange
Figure P-3 Lap Joint Flange
Figure Q-4.5-1 24-Bolt, 24-Tool Example
Figure Q-4.5-2 24-Bolt, 50% (12-Tool) Example
Tables [Go to Page]
Table 1 Torque Increments for Legacy Cross-Pattern Tightening Using a Single Tool
Table 2 Recommended Tool, TighteningMethod, and Load-Control Technique Selection Based on Service Applications
Table 3 Legacy Cross-Pattern Tightening Sequence and Bolt-Numbering System When Using a Single Tool
Table 3.1 Alternative to Legacy Cross-Pattern Tightening Sequence and Bolt-Numbering System When Using a Single Tool
Table A-1 Guidance for Work-Site Experience
Table C-1 Recommended Gasket Contact Surface Finish for Various Gasket Types
Table D-1M Flange Seating Face Flatness Tolerances (Metric)
Table D-1 Flange Seating Face Flatness Tolerances (U.S. Customary)
Table D-2M Allowable Defect Depth vs. Width Across Face (Metric)
Table D-2 Allowable Defect Depth vs. Width Across Face (U.S. Customary)
Table F-1 Summary Instruction on the Use of Alternative Assembly Procedures
Table H-1M Bolt Root and Tensile Stress Areas (Metric Threads)
Table H-1 Bolt Root and Tensile Stress Areas (Inch Series)
Table L-1 ASME B16.5 Flange Bolting Information
Table M-1 Recommended Washer Temperature Limits
Table M-2 Chemical Requirements
Table M-3 Dimensional Requirements for Metric Washers
Table M-4 Dimensional Requirements for U.S. Customary Washers
Table M-5 Dimensional Tolerances for Metric Washers
Table M-6 Dimensional Tolerances for U.S. Customary Washers
Table M-7 Sampling
Table O-3.2-1M Reference Values (Target Torque Index) for Calculating Target Torque Values for Low-Alloy Steel Bolting Based on Unit Prestress of 1 MPa (Root Area) (Metric Series Threads)
Table O-3.2-1 Reference Values (Target Torque Index) for Calculating Target Torque Values for Low-Alloy Steel Bolting Based on Unit Prestress of 1 ksi (Root Area) (Inch Series Threads)
Table O-4.1-1M Pipe Wall Thickness Used for Following Tables (mm)
Table O-4.1-1 Pipe Wall Thickness Used for Following Tables (in.)
Table O-4.1-2M Bolt Stress Limit for SA-105 Steel Flanges Using Elastic–Plastic FEA (MPa) ASME B16.5 and ASME B16.47 Series A — Weld Neck
Table O-4.1-2 Bolt Stress Limit for SA-105 Steel Flanges Using Elastic–Plastic FEA (ksi) ASME B16.5 and ASME B16.47 Series A — Weld Neck
Table O-4.1-3 Flange Rotation for SA-105 Steel Flanges Loaded to Table O-4.1-2M/Table O-4.1-2 Bolt Stress Using Elastic–Plastic FEA (deg) ASME B16.5 and ASME B16.47 Series A — Weld Neck
Table O-4.1-4M Bolt Stress Limit for SA-105 Steel Flanges Using Elastic Closed Form Analysis (MPa)
Table O-4.1-4 Bolt Stress Limit for SA-105 Steel Flanges Using Elastic Closed Form Analysis (ksi)
Table O-4.1-5 Flange Rotation for SA-105 Steel Flanges Loaded to Table O-4.1-4M/Table O-4.1-4 Bolt Stress Using Elastic Closed Form Analysis (deg)
Table O-4.1-6M Bolt Stress Limit for SA-182 F304 Steel Flanges Using Elastic–Plastic FEA (MPa) ASME B16.5 and ASME B16.47 Series A — Weld Neck
Table O-4.1-6 Bolt Stress Limit for SA-182 F304 Steel Flanges Using Elastic–Plastic FEA (ksi) ASME B16.5 and ASME B16.47 Series A — Weld Neck
Table O-4.1-7 Flange Rotation for SA-182 F304 Steel Flanges Loaded to Table O-4.1-6M/Table O-4.1-6 Bolt Stress Using Elastic–Plastic FEA (deg) ASME B16.5 and ASME B16.47 Series A — Weld Neck
Table O-4.2-1 Example Bolt Stress for SA-105 Steel Weld-Neck Flanges, SA-193 B7 Steel Bolts, and Spiral-Wound Gasket With Inner Ring (ksi) ASME B16.5 and ASME B16.47 Series A—Weld Neck
Table O-4.2-2 Example Assembly Bolt Torque for SA-105 Steel Weld-Neck Flanges, SA-193 B7 Steel Bolts, and Spiral-Wound Gasket With Inner Ring (ft-lb) ASME B16.5 and ASME B16.47 Series A — Weld Neck
Table P-1 Leak During Hydro-Test (LHT)
Table P-2 Leak During Heat-Up or Initial Operation (LIO)
Table P-3 Leak Corresponding to Thermal or Pressure Upset (LCU)
Table P-4 Leak After Long-Term (Months of) Operation (LTO)
Table P-5 Leak During Shutdown (LDS)
Forms [Go to Page]
Form A-1 Example Reference Sheet
Form P-3.4 Sample Flange Joint Leak Report
APPENDICES [Go to Page]
APPENDIX A TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION OF BOLTED JOINT ASSEMBLY PERSONNEL [Go to Page]
A-1 INTRODUCTION
A-2 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFIED BOLTING SPECIALISTS
A-3 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFIED SENIOR BOLTING SPECIALISTS
A-4 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFIED BOLTING SPECIALIST INSTRUCTORS
A-5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
APPENDIX B DESCRIPTION OF COMMON TERMS [Go to Page]
B-1 TIGHTENING TERMS
B-2 GASKET TERMS
B-3 TENSIONER LOAD/BOLT STRESS TERMS
APPENDIX C RECOMMENDED GASKET CONTACT SURFACE FINISH FOR VARIOUS GASKET TYPES
APPENDIX D GUIDELINES FOR ALLOWABLE GASKET CONTACT SURFACE FLATNESS AND DEFECT DEPTH [Go to Page]
D-1 FLANGE FACE FLATNESS TOLERANCES
D-2 FLANGE FACE IMPERFECTION TOLERANCES
D-3 RTJ GASKETS
APPENDIX E FLANGE JOINT ALIGNMENT GUIDELINES [Go to Page]
E-1 GENERAL
E-2 GUIDELINES FOR ALIGNING FLANGES
APPENDIX F ALTERNATIVES TO LEGACY TIGHTENING SEQUENCE/PATTERN [Go to Page]
F-1 EXISTING PROCEDURES
F-2 DEVELOPING NEW PROCEDURES
F-3 RTJ AND LENS-TYPE GASKETS
APPENDIX G USE OF CONTRACTORS SPECIALIZING IN BOLTING SERVICES
APPENDIX H BOLT ROOT AND TENSILE STRESS AREAS
APPENDIX I INTERACTION DURING TIGHTENING [Go to Page]
I-1 ELASTIC INTERACTION
I-2 COUNTERING THE EFFECTS OF ELASTIC INTERACTION
APPENDIX J CALCULATION OF TARGET TORQUE
APPENDIX K NUT FACTOR CALCULATION OF TARGET TORQUE
APPENDIX L ASME B16.5 FLANGE BOLTING INFORMATION
APPENDIX M WASHER USAGE GUIDANCE AND PURCHASE SPECIFICATION FOR THROUGH-HARDENED WASHERS [Go to Page]
M-1 WASHER USAGE GUIDANCE
M-2 PURCHASE SPECIFICATION FOR THROUGH-HARDENED WASHERS
APPENDIX N DEFINITIONS, COMMENTARY, AND GUIDELINES ON THE REUSE OF BOLTS [Go to Page]
N-1 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
N-2 GENERAL COMMENTARY
N-3 GUIDELINES
APPENDIX O ASSEMBLY BOLT STRESS DETERMINATION [Go to Page]
O-1 INTRODUCTION
O-2 ASSEMBLY BOLT STRESS SELECTION
O-3 SIMPLE APPROACH
O-4 JOINT COMPONENT APPROACH
O-5 DETERMINING FLANGE LIMITS
APPENDIX P GUIDANCE ON TROUBLESHOOTING FLANGED JOINT LEAKAGE INCIDENTS [Go to Page]
P-1 INTRODUCTION
P-2 SCOPE
P-3 INVESTIGATIVE AND DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION GUIDE
P-4 CHECKLIST OF FLANGE DESIGN AND ACCEPTABLE PRACTICE CONSIDERATIONS
P-5 LEAKAGE PROBLEMS AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS
P-6 REFERENCES
APPENDIX Q CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE USE OF POWERED EQUIPMENT [Go to Page]
Q-1 GENERAL GUIDANCE
Q-2 PNEUMATIC AND ELECTRIC TORQUE WRENCHES
Q-3 HYDRAULIC TORQUE WRENCHES
Q-4 HYDRAULIC TENSIONERS
Q-5 REFERENCE [Go to Page]

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