Engineering Analysis

Engineering Solutions for Bolted Joints

INTEGRA Services Technologies Inc's mission is to improve the effectiveness and reliability of critical bolted joints in the Energy industry by achieving:

• Zero Accidents 
• Zero Defects 
• Zero Delays

INTEGRA's Engineering division carries out several relevant services that can improve the integrity and reliability of critical bolted joints by solving leaking issues on critical flanges.

Risk and Reliability

Reliability is widely and publicly recognized by operators as a key issue and a top priority.  Reducing risk and increasing reliability go hand in hand.
A systematic approach to risk management and reliability improvement saves money and provides assurance that the critical equipment will work properly when needed.

 
The Process
 
INTEGRA provides several relevant services as part of the Risk and Reliability Analysis.

• Optimum gasket type, material and dimensions
• Determination of whether the flange/bolt/nut materials are suitable for the particular application 
• Temperature effects: Relaxation and decreased yield limits for flange and bolt material
• Optimum bolt load
• Minimum required gasket assembly stress and resulting bolt load to sustain online operating conditions using the PVRC 'Gasket Factor' method.
• Amount of flange rotation resulting from bolt load and operating conditions.