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Gasketed flange joints are very common in pressure vessel and piping systems. Flanges are primari... more Gasketed flange joints are very common in pressure vessel and piping systems. Flanges are primarily used where a connecting or dismantling joint is needed. These joints may include joining pipe to fittings, valves, equipment, or any other integral component within the piping system. The performance of joint is characterized mainly by its strength and sealing capability. However, recommended design procedures for bolted flange joints are available in international codes and standards. In this paper, bolted flange connections are analysed by implementing the design method of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. The results of a parametric study of the behaviour of flanges and stresses in bolts are analysed by varying the flange thickness, bolt preload and number of bolts, at the same time maintaining other flange dimensions constant. Theoretical results obtained using ASME design approach is compared with results obtained by an analytical method.
Gasketed flange joints are very common in pressure vessel and piping systems. Flanges are primari... more Gasketed flange joints are very common in pressure vessel and piping systems. Flanges are primarily used where a connecting or dismantling joint is needed. These joints may include joining pipe to fittings, valves, equipment, or any other integral component within the piping system. The performance of joint is characterized mainly by its strength and sealing capability. However, recommended design procedures for bolted flange joints are available in international codes and standards. In this paper, bolted flange connections are analysed by implementing the design method of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. The results of a parametric study of the behaviour of flanges and stresses in bolts are analysed by varying the flange thickness, bolt preload and number of bolts, at the same time maintaining other flange dimensions constant. Theoretical results obtained using ASME design approach is compared with results obtained by an analytical method.