Integrity of Bolted Joints
Integrity of Bolted Joints
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Hi,
I dont have a task in this but it was something i overhead. I am quite interested in how people deal with the integrity of their bolted joints to prevent hydrocarbon releases/leakages etc.
I dont have a task in this but it was something i overhead. I am quite interested in how people deal with the integrity of their bolted joints to prevent hydrocarbon releases/leakages etc.
Please do drop more information or knowledge you have on this subject they will all be taken in and appreciated.
David O.
Project Engineer





RE: Integrity of Bolted Joints
Other than that, keeping the bolts from rusting is a must. On the Gulf Coast we went to a grease pump system where a sleave is wrapped around the bolted joint and filled with a wax to prevent salt water from getting to the exposed threads. Some people have used coated bolts whixch changes the torque required.
RE: Integrity of Bolted Joints
Johnny Pellin
RE: Integrity of Bolted Joints
Steve Jones
Materials & Corrosion Engineer
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RE: Integrity of Bolted Joints
For some useful info on good fitting practices, read ESA / FSA Publication No. 009/98
Guidelines for safe seal usage
-Flanges and Gaskets -