Topside Training: Typical Course Content
Whether accredited to API or ECITB, there are a number of key elements common to both:
- Health and safety in relation to the offshore industry and COMAH sites
- Theory of components within the bolted flange connection
- Preparation of bolted flanged connections prior to assembly
- Assembly of bolted flanged connections
- Tightening methods
- Tightening of bolts using hydraulic tensioning equipment
- Theory, practical and demonstration of the correct and safe practice of assembly and tightening
- Inspection process for components
- Failure mechanisms/root cause
- Audit and record all information
These elements give the candidate a basic underpinning knowledge of the principles and practices associated with assembly and controlled bolt tightening of a bolted flanged connection.