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    I.S. EN 1591-1:2013

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    FLANGES AND THEIR JOINTS - DESIGN RULES FOR GASKETED CIRCULAR FLANGE CONNECTIONS - PART 1: CALCULATION

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2013

    Publisher:  National Standards Authority of Ireland

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    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Notation
    4 Requirements for use of the calculation method
    5 Checking the assembly for a specified initial
      tightening bolt force (or torque)
    6 Calculation parameters
    7 Forces
    8 Load limits
    Annex A (informative) - Dimensions of standard
            metric bolts
    Annex B (informative) - Tightening
    Annex C (informative) - Flange rotations
    Annex D (informative) - Use of the calculation
            method
    Annex E (informative) - Gasket/flange face friction
            coefficients examples
    Annex F (normative) - Determination of Delta[eGc,l],
            based on a given P[QR]
    Annex G (informative) - Sealing gasket parameter
            when no leakage rate is specified
    Annex H (informative) - Alternative calculation procedure
            taking into account the plastic deformation
            of the gasket in subsequent load conditions
            procedures (after assembly)
    Annex I (informative) - Available, incomplete models
            for conversion of the leakage rates in different
            conditions (based on certain flow models)
    Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this
             European Standard and the Essential
             Requirements of EU Directive 97/23/EC
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    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Describes a calculation method for bolted, gasketed, circular flange joints.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Standards Authority of Ireland
    Status Current

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    EN 1759-3:2003/AC:2004 FLANGES AND THEIR JOINTS - CIRCULAR FLANGES FOR PIPES, VALVES, FITTINGS AND ACCESSORIES, CLASS DESIGNATED - PART 3: COPPER ALLOY FLANGES
    CEN/TS 1591-3:2007 Flanges and their joints - Design rules for gasketed circular flange connections - Part 3: Calculation method for metal to metal contact type flanged joint
    ISO 12807:1996 Safe transport of radioactive materials Leakage testing on packages
    ISO 4016:2011 Hexagon head bolts Product grade C
    EN 1759-1:2004 Flanges and their joint - Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, Class designated - Part 1: Steel flanges, NPS 1/2 to 24
    ISO 724:1993 ISO general-purpose metric screw threads — Basic dimensions
    EN 1759-4:2003 Flanges and their joint - Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, class designated - Part 4: Aluminium alloy flanges
    EN 1092-3:2003/AC:2007 FLANGES AND THEIR JOINTS - CIRCULAR FLANGES FOR PIPES, VALVES, FITTINGS AND ACCESSORIES, PN DESIGNATED - PART 3: COPPER ALLOY FLANGES
    NORSOK L 005:2013 COMPACT FLANGED CONNECTIONS
    EN ISO 4016:2011 Hexagon head bolts - Product grade C (ISO 4016:2011)
    EN ISO 4014:2011 Hexagon head bolts - Product grades A and B (ISO 4014:2011)
    EN 13480-3:2017 Metallic industrial piping - Part 3: Design and calculation
    EN 1779:1999/A1:2003 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING - LEAK TESTING - CRITERIA FOR METHOD AND TECHNIQUE SELECTION
    EN 1092-4:2002 Flanges and their joints - Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, PN designated - Part 4: Aluminium alloy flanges
    CR 13642:1999 Flanges and their joints - Design rules for gasketed circular flange connections - Background information
    EN 1591-2:2008 Flanges and their joints - Design rules for gasketed circular flange connections - Part 2: Gasket parameters
    ISO 261:1998 ISO general purpose metric screw threads General plan
    EN 1092-2:1997 Flanges and their joints - Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, PN designated - Part 2: Cast iron flanges
    EN 13555:2014 Flanges and their joints - Gasket parameters and test procedures relevant to the design rules for gasketed circular flange connections
    ISO 4014:2011 Hexagon head bolts Product grades A and B
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