Flange leakage in emissions service can result in loss production and money. If a plant is going to reduce emissions at a plant, one important step that is often overlooked is procedures of flange sealing. This training will focus on the best practices for successful flange sealing including gasket seating stresses, torque calculations, and gasket selection. Some other topics that will be discussed are the following:
• Flange and bolts inspection
• Flange Condition
• Torque patterns
• Anti-seize and K factor
• Alignment
• Flange Rotation
• Heat Exchangers
• Nut Embedment
This webinar was recorded on June 9, 2020. The cost to view this webinar on-demand is $25.Click here to register.
This training will focus on identifying best practices in regards to valve packing installation in downstream emissions service. The best valve packing installed incorrectly will not ensure compliance to LDAR requirements. It is imperative that a plant have a serious, focused, approach to this important subject. One way to improve this is by creating a continuous improvement process regarding valve packing that is fact based and focusing on identifying and classifying root causes of packing performance.
Some of the points that the training will include:
• Accurate measuring of valve dimensions
• Observing valve issues that could hinder sealing
• Installation of packing
• Torque and bolting considerations for Low E sealing
• Consolidation of packing
• Multi-discipline continuous improvement program focusing on root causes of packing failures
This webinar was recorded on June 10, 2020. The cost to view this webinar on-demand is $25.
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Right now in North America major regulatory changes are happening in regards to sealing valves in Low Emissions service. This webinar discusses the regulations and the challenges that industry is facing to curb methane and fugitive emissions; including an insight into the new EPA methane rules.
The FSA is proud to offer this 1.5 hour webinar that will give solid information about the coming wave of changes to meet regulatory requirements for valve sealing. Valves are recognized as one of the primary sources of emissions leakage and this webinar will focus on the relationship between valve and valve packing and the adoption of best available technologies and correct installation practices.
This webinar was recorded on January 25, 2016. The cost to view this webinar on-demand is $50.00.
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One of the most misunderstood issues in industry today is correct bolt loading for flanges. There are many fables and half-truths that are passed on to new maintenance people that can result in a leaking joint. The Fluid Sealing Association (FSA) is a manufacturer-based resource thats charter is educating industry including the correct methods of bolt tightening to ensuring a sound connection.
This webinar will give solid information including the following:
- Best bolting practices
- Anti-seize effects on gasket loading
- Calculating gasket loads
- Step-by-step determination of a torque value
The webinar was recorded on March 22, 2016. The cost to view this webinar on-demand is $50.00.
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It has been said, in rotating equipment circles, that the friction from compression packing on a pump shaft consumes more power than mechanical seals. It has even been stated that using pump packing is like driving around with the emergency brake on to reinforce this perception.
The Fluid Sealing Association has been working with the European Sealing Association to study sealing devices power consumption and has data that shows that this perception is erroneous.
Some topics to be covered include:
- development of a joint ESA/FSA test procedure for pump packings
- concerns about measurement of frictional power losses
- commissioning dedicated test equipment
- results of friction testing
- comparison with mechanical seals
- rethinking theoretical results and a new model
The webinar was recorded on January 26, 2017. The cost to view this webinar on-demand is $50.00.
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One of the most critical yet overlooked aspects to successful flange sealing is selecting the correct gasket. Due to an aging workforce and lack of shared sealing knowledge, more focus is needed to be put on selecting the proper gasket. Industry records show that 1 in every 5 gasket failures indicates improper gasket style or material was used. The Fluid Sealing Association (FSA) is a manufacturer-based resource that's charter is educating industry including the correct selection of gasketing to ensure a safe and sound connection.
This webinar will give vital information including the following subjects:
- Forces acting on a bolted connection - Types of gaskets by categories (Metallic, semi metallic, and non-metallic) - Selection of gasket for applications: o Gasket related considerations o Flange related considerations o Fastener considerations o Joint considerationsThis webinar was recorded on December 9, 2016. The cost of this on- demand webinar is $50.00.
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