PVRC'S WORKSHOP ON
TIGHTNESS-BASED BOLTED FLANGE 
GASKET CONSTANTS AND DESIGN RULES

February 6 & 7, 2002, Safety Harbor Florida


REGISTER NOW AND WATCH FOR FUTURE ANNOUNCEMENTS ON PVRC'S WEBSITE AT WWW.FORENGINEERS.ORG

Description

You must attend this workshop to help keep your job knowledge useful by understanding the new design rules for bolted flanged joints! Are you ready for the New Tightness-Based Gasket constants and flange design changes that are about to replace the traditional constants and rules?  This workshop will get you ready with focus on three critical areas that apply to both ASME Section VIII flanges and standard B16 Joints.

The New Tightness-Based Rules
Gasket Qualification and Selection
Latest On Analysis and Assembly of Bolted Joints

This Two-Day Workshop is a "must" for those needing  advance information and know-how about applying the recently developed gasket constants and flange design rules. The tightness-based rules accommodate levels of permissible joint leakage, representing a new basis for design criteria and opening additional choices and decisions for users and designers.  

Attendees will gain detailed knowledge about several topics focussing on the new gasket constants and design rules and particularly on issues relating to leakage criteria and associated choices.  The tightness concept is also extended to elevated temperature gasket qualification and selection, and know-how for efficient joint assembly and making zero leakage plant operation a realistic goal is presented.  Several industry experts will lead workshop sessions including: Bob Mikitka, Jim Payne, Michel Derenne, Yves Birembaut, Ron winter, Jerry Waterland, Rod Mueller, Anita Bausman, Jim Frew Hildegarde Zeres, Warren Brown, Ed Hayman, Bill Koves, and David Reeves. Attendees will receive a bound collection of the presentations and guidelines and recommendations. 

For additional information contact Welding Research  Council at 212-591-7956 or www.forengineers.org/pvrc
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Day 1 - Wednesday, February 6, 2002

Pick up Workshop Materials at 7:30 A.M.

A.M. SESSION 1 -  8:30 am

? Opening, Introduction and Overview
? Tightness-Based Rules -- Why and How
? Derivation of New Constants & ROTT Test 
? New European Calculation EN-1591
? Comparison of New and Traditional Rules including B16 Flanges and the New Rules
? Elevated Temperature Gasket Tests

P.M. SESSION 2 - 1:00 PM

? Elevated Temperature Gasket Tests (continued)
? CEN Tests Supporting EN-1591
? Gasket Selection Considerations
? Test Protocol Guidelines for Gaskets
? Graphite Gasket Qualification
? PTFE Gasket Qualification
? Gasket Specification Considerations
? The ASTM & Process Plant Gaskets

NETWORKING TIME - RECEPTION -- 5:30 - 7:00

Day 2 - Thursday, February 7, 2002

AM SESSION 3 -  

? Finite Element Analysis Guidelines
? External Loads on Joints
? Thermal Loading in joints
? Spiral Wound Gasket Buckling
? Bolted Joint Assembly

P. M. SESSION 4

? Zero-Leakage Operations of HX in a Large Refinery
? Gasket Selection and Considerations for a Large Chemical Complex
? PANEL: Future Trends and Current Needs
? Closure and Adjourn



Workshop REGISTRATION FORM


New Tightness-Based Bolted Flange 
Gasket Constants and Design Rules

February 6 & 7,  2002
Safety Harbor Resort & Spa
Safety Harbor, Florida, on Tampa Bay
105 N. Bayshore Drive

www.safetyharborspa.com
Hotel Reservations: Phone: 727-726-1161 Fax: 727-726-4268


Registration Fee: May be applied to first year of $1250 WRC/PVRC Membership

Check one and take the discount if appropriate:

____$415 for members/sponsors  **
____$550 After January 4, 2002

** Call 212-591-7956 if needed to determine qualification for this price.


Conference Registration  (Use a separate form for each attendee.  Please type or print clearly.)

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HOTEL RESERVATIONS
PVRC MEETINGS & BOLTED FLANGE WORKSHOP
MONDAY -- THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4-7, 2002
THE SAFETY HARBOR RESORT AND SPA  (ON TAMPA BAY)
105 North Bayshore Drive, Safety Harbor FL 34695

Phone: 888-237-8772; 727-726-1161  Fax: 727-724-4268

www.safetyharborspa.com

Block Reservations Starting Saturday Night, February 2, 2002
Check-in 3:00 pm -- Check-Out Noon.
Reservations must be received by the hotel no later than January 11, 2002


Please Reserve the following  room(s) at the Safety Harbor Resort & Spa on Tampa Bay

____ Room(s) at PVRC Discount Rate Single/Double  $149.00
+ $8.00 Resort Fee + Tax
____   Smoking ____   Non-Smoking 

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