Integrity of Electrically Isolated Flanged Joint Connections

Piping systems are utilised across the world to carry a multitude of different media such as oil, gas, water, chemicals and many other fluids and gases and are found in nearly all sectors of industry.

These piping systems are all interconnected and are tethered together with welded joints or via flanged connections and can encompass valves, pumps and many other connections.

From the early days, flanged joint connections have been considered to be the weakest part of any piping system. However when referring to a weakness, we may not necessarily be referring to a lack of strength, it may just be that there are a number of factors that can contribute to flange failure.