Bolted flange connections with ring type gaskets
according to 2015 ASME BPVC Section VIII Division 1 Appendix 2
Attention!
This calculation is only a simplified estimation, and does not replace a detailed design calculation.
Input data
Nominal pipe size
Flange class
Flange inside diameter
mm
Design temperature
°C
Design pressure
bar(g)
External axial force
kN
External bending moments
kN·m
Corrosion allowances
inside
radius
flange
thickness
mm
Flange material
Spec.
No.
Type/
Grade
Class/
Cond.
UNS
No.
Nominal
Comp.
Product
Form
Bolt material
Gasket dimensions
required
width
outside
diameter
inside
diameter
mm
Allowable gasket pressure
MPa
Gasket type
Gasket subtype
Gasket factors
m =
y =
MPa
ksi
Calculate
Results
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