Course Details - Subsea Bolted Joint Integrity (Bolt Tensioning)

Legislation states that “the end user or employee should be provided with training in the use of the equipment they are expected to operate within their daily working environment,” this is the employer’s responsibility. The PDA is delighted to offer this comprehensive course to fullfill the employers requirements. The course is initialy delivered in a topside, before progressing sub-surface where divers will learn to operate equipment in open and highly restricted visibility conditions. The final day of the course is dedicated to assessing candidates practical and theoretical knowledge and those who achieve a pass on the written exam and practical assessment, will receive a Hydratight certificate of training competence which will be valid for 3 years.

Participating in this course will underpin knowledge in the following areas:

• Subsea theory, specific to the assembly and tightening of bolted connections
• Gasket identification, and its features and benefits including failure mechanisms
• Subsea flanged bolted connection tightening tools
• The mechanics of tensioning – load loss explained and demonstrated
• Maintenance issues: subsea torque, Tensioners, pumps, hoses and connections

Theory:

This training course provides a comprehensive theoretical program covering the safety/technical and operational elements of the equipment.

Practical:

The PDA is a well-established HSE/SQA accredited training academy, furnished with dedicated practical training rigs, including typical flange/clamp arrangements in a topside and subsurface environment, simulating offshore diving activities. Health and safety practices remain key and the PDA adheres to strict methodology procedures associated with the use of this type of equipment.

Results:

• A motivated workforce with best practice skills
• Accredited and certified route of training provision
• Reduced costs due to our “right first time” philosophy
• Legislation compliance
• Access to the latest technical standards and procedures
• Networking opportunities with global technical support

Who Should Attend:

Experienced/inexperienced commercial air and mixed gas divers/supervisors who are currently working in, or wishing to work in, the offshore diving sectors.