ACCELERATE FLANGE MAINTENANCE BY 80% WITH DATA-DRIVEN INSIGHTS

SPM helps you avoid them with fast, simulation-backed maintenance planning and real-time integrity insights.

THE HIDDEN COSTS OF LEGACY FLANGE STRATEGIES

Sealing Failures from Degradation & Misalignment

Aging gaskets, improper tightening, and thermal distortion create invisible risks that lead to leaks and emissions.

Bolt Fatigue from Poor Load Control

Without simulation, torque is unevenly distributed – causing stress concentrations, fatigue, and premature bolt failure.

Risky, Inefficient Maintenance Practices

Hot/half bolting and conservative guesswork slow down turnarounds and increase HSSE exposure without guaranteeing reliability.

UNLOCK VALUE WITH REAL-TIME FLANGE INTELLIGENCE

80% FASTER

ACCELERATE FLANGE ANALYSIS

Analyze bolt patterns, tension, gasket contact and more – at a speed that supports real-world maintenance cycles.

REDUCE HSSE EXPOSURE

THROUGH DATA-BACKED DECISIONS

Avoid high-risk hot work and minimize maintenance downtime with simulations that support smarter, safer plans.

SOLVED WITH SPM

SPM provides insights for bolt tensioning and simulates hot and half bolting to reduce downtime and boost maintenance efficiency.

Accelerate Flange Management

Gain actionable insights on bolt torque, tightening sequences, and bolt tension strategies to streamline maintenance and reduce downtime..

Simulate Hot and Half Bolting Procedures

Minimize risk and maintenance windows by safely modeling bolting operations in advance while meeting safety standards.

WHAT YOU NOW CAN DO

Bolt Load Control & Tightening Methods

Bolt Torque Estimation: Calculate optimal bolt torque values and identify maximum torque limits to avoid overstress in the bolts or flanges.
Tightening Sequence Optimization: Develop and refine tightening sequences tailored to specific flange configurations, ensuring even stress distribution and leak prevention.
Bolt Tensioning Strategies: Determine precise bolt tensioning values using hydraulic tensioning methods (A & B), including multi-pass techniques for enhanced accuracy.

Joint Assembly Scenarios & Procedures

Full vs Partial Bolting Configurations: Analyze and compare the structural integrity of flanged joints under complete or partial bolting scenarios.
Hot and Half Bolting Procedures: Simulate hot or half bolting strategies to minimize downtime while maintaining safety standards.

Flange Design & Material Influence

Piping Thickness Effects: Determine the true bolt stress limits for both standard (ASME PCC-1) and non-standard pipe thicknesses.
Material and Design Changes: Evaluate the impact of modifications in gasket width, type, bolt materials, or flange face conditions (e.g., corrosion) on joint performance.

Integrity Monitoring & Predictive Analysis

Leak Probability Estimation: Estimate the likelihood of leaks by analyzing gasket contact stress and leveraging industry experience.
Varying Load Risk Assessments: Conduct comprehensive risk evaluations based on fluctuating operational factors, such as pressure and temperature changes.

STRUCTURAL TWINS GIVE YOU SUPER VISION FOR YOUR FIXED EQUIPMENT

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TRANSLATING INSIGHT INTO MEASURABLE IMPACT

SOLUTION BRIEF

From Bolts to Bottom Line: Optimizing Flange Integrity with Akselos SPM

Learn how Akselos SPM software helps you proactively manage flange conditions and improve asset reliability with minimal downtime.

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TECHNICAL PAPER

Automated FEA for Risk-Based Hot/ Half Bolting of Flanged Joints

Download to explore the development of automation algorithms, validation through benchmark analyses, and its application in case studies reflecting real-world scenarios.