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    The document discusses lessons learned from a hydrocarbon leak at the Erskine platform in 2010 due to corrosion of a carbon steel seal ring in a hub connector. It also summarizes the evolution of guidelines and best practices for managing the integrity of bolted joints, including the Energy Institute's ongoing review and update of its guidelines. Key areas being addressed include material identification, competence training, criticality assessment considering asset aging, and sharing lessons learned industry-wide. Input is requested to help strengthen the updated guidelines.

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    The document discusses lessons learned from a hydrocarbon leak at the Erskine platform in 2010 due to corrosion of a carbon steel seal ring in a hub connector. It also summarizes the evolution of guidelines and best practices for managing the integrity of bolted joints, including the Energy Institute's ongoing review and update of its guidelines. Key areas being addressed include material identification, competence training, criticality assessment considering asset aging, and sharing lessons learned industry-wide. Input is requested to help strengthen the updated guidelines.

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    The document discusses lessons learned from a hydrocarbon leak at the Erskine platform in 2010 due to corrosion of a carbon steel seal ring in a hub connector. It also summarizes the evolution of guidelines and best practices for managing the integrity of bolted joints, including the Energy Institute's ongoing review and update of its guidelines. Key areas being addressed include material identification, competence training, criticality assessment considering asset aging, and sharing lessons learned industry-wide. Input is requested to help strengthen the updated guidelines.

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    The document discusses lessons learned from a hydrocarbon leak at the Erskine platform in 2010 due to corrosion of a carbon steel seal ring in a hub connector. It also summarizes the evolution of guidelines and best practices for managing the integrity of bolted joints, including the Energy Institute's ongoing review and update of its guidelines. Key areas being addressed include material identification, competence training, criticality assessment considering asset aging, and sharing lessons learned industry-wide. Input is requested to help strengthen the updated guidelines.

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    Hydrocarbon Leak Reduction in Bolted Joints

    Robert Noble: Technical Director: 1tegrity

    Hydrocarbon Leak Reduction in Bolted Joints


    Lessons Learned in the North Sea

    Evolution in Management Systems Energy Institute Guidelines for Management of Integrity of bolted joints in Pressurised Systems Discussion on simple real issues.

    Lessons Learned -Case Study


    Erskine NUI Ignition and fire Jan 2010. No Injuries or environmental loss 15M lost production + reinstatement
    Courtesy of Chevron Step Change HCR workshop June 2011

    Erskine Case Study Why it happened


    Why ? Why ?
    Loss of containment due to corrosion of carbon steel seal ring in hub connector.

    Wrong Seal ring material installed during construction many years earlier. Lack of understanding of assembly issues associated with hub connectors Confusing colour coding grade markings and identification of seal ring materials.

    Why ?

    Why?

    Industry Lessons Learned


    LESSON INDUSTRY ACTION

    Competence on hub connectors lagged behind ANSI flanges in previous best practice training

    NEW BEST PRACTICE

    Identification of Seal ring material was inconsistent across industry

    WIP

    Systems including Positive Material identification within bolted joints UPDATE IN PROGRESS need updating. A CLASSIC ASSET AGEING ISSUE!

    Management of Integrity of Bolted Joints - Evolution

    HSE SAFETY NOTICE 2/2000

    UKOOA GUIDELINES Published 2002

    EI GUIDELINES Published 2007

    ASME PCC-1-2010 Published 2010

    DNV Guidelines Published 2011

    EI GUIDELINES Updating 2012/13

    Bolt Load Calculations - Evolution


    ASME VIII BPVC TAYLOR FORGE % YIELD TRENDS. FOCUS ON GASKET NEEDS MORE GASKET DATA FEA OF FLANGE HIGHER BOLT LOADS EN1591-1 Revision in TIGHTNESS CLASS progress due(2013) ASME PCC-1-2010 Appendix O Published 2010 Update in Progress

    VDI 2230
    PD5500 PVRC

    Training & Competence Bolted Joints - Evolution


    UKCS PF Competence > MJI Competence NORWAY ? > OLF118 training EUROPE Var>Training Spec >Competence standard ASME ? PCC-2010 App A (2012/13) 2000 2005 2010

    ECITB PF010 ECITB PF015 ECITB PF018 ECITB PF019 MJI UNITS

    EN1591-4

    ASME PCC-1 APP A

    Guidelines for Management of Integrity of Bolted Joints in Pressurised Systems Review 2012/13
    2002

    2013
    2007

    Working Group Active Chair and Section Champions appointed 5th Meeting June 2013 Progress good Target Issue Q4 2013

    Guidelines for Management of Integrity of Bolted Joints in Pressurised Systems Review 2012/13 Proposed Sections

    Ownership, Support and Integration Management Process Technology and Practice Criticality Assessment Training , Competence and Awareness Records, Data Management and Tagging In-service Inspection

    Management of Leaks Analysis, Learning and Improvement Integrity Testing. Lessons Learned. Hot bolting and bolt replacement.

    Guidelines for Management of Integrity of Bolted Joints in Pressurised Systems Review Key updates identified to date

    Material control/PMI for joint components. Colour coding and marking of materials. Hot Bolting increasing due to asset ageing and bolt change-outs. Paint under nuts on new build. Hardness of RTJ rings versus grooves Definition of Technical Authority role. Types of bolts and re-use of bolts. Bolt Load selection. Washers !

    Guidelines for Management of Integrity of Bolted Joints in Pressurised Systems Review Key updates identified to date

    PTFE Coated Bolts Training and Competence Key Update. Criticality assessment Bring in Aging. Disassembly as important as assembly Hub Connectors more focus Special Flanges add guidance on new flange types. Data Management & Tagging (Spec Blinds!) Extend Lessons Learned and Knowledge sharing.

    Hot Bolting

    Desire increasing due to Asset Aging. Risk increasing due to Asset Aging.

    Criticality Assessment

    2002

    Table

    2007

    Matrix

    2013

    REAL ISSUES

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    The importance of Nuts USS Iwo Jima En route to Operation Desert Shield 1990 Why ? 4 Valve Bonnet blew releasing superheated steam to manned compartment Valve repaired in local shipyard en route wrong material nuts installed Box said High Strength Fasteners assumed good enough!

    Alloy Steel

    Why ?
    Coated Brass

    10 US Navy Sailors killed by 8 Nuts


    Courtesy of NASA and US NAVY

    Why ?

    Guidelines for Management of Integrity of Bolted Joints in Pressurised Systems Review Industry Input required

    Industry grows and becomes safer when we share knowledge and lessons learned, if you have anything to contribute to the rewrite of the Energy Institute Guidelines for Management of Integrity of Bolted Joints in Pressurised systems please contact:

    [email protected] [email protected]

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