ALL FLANGE LEAKS ARE AVOIDABLE


Flange Integrity is the single largest contributor to the prevention of process releases.




ORIGIN OF FLANGE LEAKS IN PROCESS PLANTS IN THE USA

29
DESIGN DEFECTS
14
LACK OF COMPETENCY
26
MECHANICAL FAILURE
ALL FLANGE LEAKS ARE AVOIDABLE

PROBLEMS
Product Loss / Lost Production
Accidents, risk and personal injuries
Delays, Re-work
Lost credibility
Emissions/Pollution/Environmental Fines
Forced shutdown / Lost revenues
SOLUTIONS
Right First Time / No need for Re-work
On time start up
Hydrotest cost reduction
Long term safety and joint integrity
Construction, Operation and Maintenance
Knowledge and Experience transfer
Legal Compliance / Insurance savings
The processes and procedures for obtaining the Leak Free Plants Certification of Texas Controls is based on the ASME PCC-1-2013 standard



