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BOLT TORQUING AND TENSIONING FOR PIPING

SCOPE of TRAINING

I. PURPOSE
II. OBJECTIVES
III. REQUIREMENTS

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 PURPOSE

The purpose of this orientation

course is to establish the minimum
guidelines on how to carry out bolt
torquing and tensioning.

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 OBJECTIVE

To provide the uniform gasket

compression , essential for the
integrity of critical bolted
connection.

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 REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Torque values vary according to flange rating, bolt size,

type of gasket & friction factor of the thread lubricant.
Bolt Tightening shall be in accordance with SHJ-CS-GDE-X-11790
The manufacturer’s instruction shall be followed for the operation,
limitation &maintenance of all torque wrench used to performed
in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations or as
required in specification.

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 REQUIREMENTS
A.REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

SHJ-CS-GDE-X-11790 Flange management-

DRP001-OUF-2037-JV-PI-0003-V99-0001-FPI Method
statements

SCHEDULE “Q” Contract’s Quality

Requirements

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 REQUIREMENTS
B. RESPONSIBILITIES

The QC Inspector performs the required inspection before and after

tightening activities and shall assure tightening activities and shall
assure that correct values and method are being used, properly
documented in accordance to JAL & Saudi Aramco Standards.

FOGs shall have to assign a crew/group to prepare & set up, update the
calibration of all tools & equipments prior to tightening activities. All
personnel involved in this activity shall show proof of training &
competency in the used of the equipment & tightening procedure.
Personnel certification will be required to use of special equipment.

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 REQUIREMENTS
B.RESPONSIBILITIES
The Crew/group must have to present the latest calibration
certificate of the tools & equipment to be used to QC Inspector
assigned to verify the calibration settings or torque value
required prior to perform bolt tightening activities.

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 REQUIREMENTS
C.TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Chain Block/Puller
Square Drive Set
Hex Wrench Set
Set of Hand Tools, as Applicable

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 REQUIREMENTS
D.METHODS
BOLT TIGHTENING PROCEDURE
All bolts, nuts & washer shall be as per approved
drawing & visually checked for proper size, dimension &
for any physical damage to shank or threads which would
interfere with bolt assembly
or performance.

NUT
LE
NG
TH

STUD WASHER
SIZE
SIZE
ZE
SI

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Check/verify the gasket as per approved
drawing for type, rating, dimension,
compatibility with flange facing & free of
any damages particularly in seating area.
DIMENSION/SIZE
(OUTER)

50
GASKET
1 SPIRAL WOUND
CL GASKET SS316
WINDING/GRAPHITE
FILLER CL150 ASME
DIMENSION/SI

B16.20, FLG B16.5 RF

ZE (INNER)

OR CSIR SS316 4.5MM-T

SPIRAL WOUND GASKET

AFC DRAWING
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 METHODS

Only approved thread lubricant should be used

to lubricate the threaded components. This
includes the threads of bolt, nut, bearing surface
of nut & washers if any. Lubricant shall be as per
FPI Recommendation

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 METHODS
Lubricant shall not be used on gasket seating
area

GASKET

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 METHODS

Ensure that the nuts run freely down the thread

of the stud. Apply lubricant to stud’s threads over
length & nut engagement & to face of nut that
contact with the flange.

NUT

STUD
NUT

LUBRICANT
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 METHODS
Install all studs & nuts hand-tight. Position the
nut on one end of the stud such that only the crown
of the stud projects beyond face of nut. Excess stud
length should projects beyond other side whichever
has the better maintenance access.

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 METHODS
Manual Torque Wrench

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Number each stud according to each position in

the flange. As per figure SAEP-351-01, stud bolt
tightening sequence.

MANUAL TORQUING PROCEDURE

TWO STAGES OF TORQUE VALUE APPLICATION

1st stage, 30 % OF TOTAL TORQUE VALUE

2nd stage, 100 % OF TOTAL TORQUE VALUE

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 METHODS

Tighten studs as per sequence with an

appropriate torque wrench.

Example:
8 1
4 1
4 5

3
6
2 3
2 7

FOUR (4) BOLTS FLANGE EIGHT (8) BOLTS FLANGE

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1
2 1

8 5

4 9

1 3
0

6 7
1
2 1

TWELVE (12) BOLTS FLANGE

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TORQUE VALUE FOR INSULATING GASKET :FPI METHOD

STATEMENT

TORQUE FOR AI93, B7 & B7M

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Tighten the stud bolts in stages to obtained the

final required torque from torque table ;

The first stage should not be more than 30% of the final
torque.

The final torque shall be within ± 5% of the required to

torque value.

Apply the torque evenly to each stud by following the stud

bolt tightening sequence & mark with the applicable color YOU
YOU
for the identification of tightened bolt. NEED
NEED TO
TO
KNOW
KNOW
THIS
THIS

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