Cotech Group
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Flange Management Bolt Torque
Process system integrity problems result from a number of issues,including incorrect joint assembly, improper tightening methods, ineffective flange tagging systems, and the lack of a formal flange control / management system.
A flange management system can assure that all process system flanges are identified and have been mechanically completed in a controlled manner that helps minimize, and in most cases eliminates, integrity-related issues (such as leaks) at startup.
The value gained from COTECHS flange management service results from a number of industry-leading features:
- Computerized flange management control system
- Specialized flange management software package
- Integrated engineering package
- Tailored service packages delivering effective resource utilization from single-crew
- Joint work scopes to support facility construction or shutdown projects
- Speed and accuracy by utilizing state-of-the-art equipment
- Tensioning capability from 1 to 3.5 in. (25 to 89 mm) diameter
- Complete range of hydraulic and hand torque tools including low-profile and square drive heads
COTECH IRMs flange management software package is central to the joint integrity management of piping systems, and features the following:
- Rapid generation of job and joint specific equipment lists
- Production of detailed job cards for every joint
- Maintenance of joint historical data
- An electronic data bank of all joint-integrity information
- Full portability from engineering to field / site construction
- Three separate databases:
- Joint management
- Equipment control
- Personnel competence
- Controls and records all elements associated with bolted joints, including:
- Engineering calculations
- Joint assembly
- Tightening
- Testing
- Repairs