2021 Directory

the advantages of tubing over pipe; bending quality tube and the use of less fittings; tube selection; tube hardness; surface condition; gas services; good and bad tube storage; tube materials, wall thickness and typical working pressures; and temperature reduction factors. The third section of the course looks at tube preparation and considers areas such as: correct handling of tube; and common tools and how they should be used in the preparation of tube. By completing this comprehensive BFPA Small Bore Tubing Integrity Course, candidates will be able to demonstrate that they have gained the appropriate skills, knowledge and ability when working with twin ferrule compression fittings and tube line fabrication. Hydrostatic Proof Pressure Testing Course This one-day course covers the theoretical and practical aspect of pressure testing with each delegate being trained to an assessed level. The first part of the course looks at the associated dangers associated with pressure testing; including: fluid injection injuries; a typical situation of trapped pressure; legionella and the possible contamination of pressure testing equipment when water is the test medium. The second part of the course looks at a safe system of work and considers what duty holders (the employer) involved in pressure testing must comply with under the Health & Safety at Work Act. This section of the course also explains the hierarchy for segregating items under test as identified in HSE document GS4 and provides examples of typical ‘good practice’ when undertaking a pressure test. Inspection of test hose assemblies (including common failure modes and discard criteria), air hose connections, whip checks and burst sleeving are other related topics covered in depth. The third part of the course looks at equipment and supporting information, including; typical pressure test rigs; methods of pressure generation; the elements included within a typical pressure test rig; pressure gauges; and recording the test results. Part four addresses the issue of selection, storage and maintenance of components; including: ‘good and bad practice’ for the storage of hose assemblies used for pressure testing purposes; examples of factors that can adversely affect hose and hose assemblies in storage; inspection of hose assemblies used for pressure testing purposes; and storage of test adaptors and related components. The fifth part looks at threaded connectors and sealing; including methods of sealing and O-ring selection, correct measuring of O-rings, bonded seals including factors which influence their burst pressure and understanding how to correctly identify an end termination by following 8 steps using a range of measuring instruments and gauges in conjunction with tabulated data to positively identify a range of end terminations. Part six addresses the International Standard and scope relating to pressure testing, containment (GS4) hierarchy of control measures (GS4), testing of hose assemblies having a volumetric capacity greater than that of the pressure test rig reservoir, typical durations of the pressure test and much more. BFPA Thread Awareness Online Theory Training Course This recently introduced 3-hour online training course provides candidates with an understanding of how to correctly identify an end termination, using a range of measuring instruments and gauges in conjunction with tabulated data to positively identify a range of fittings and adaptors. Authorised training organisations The BFPA franchises its courses to a number of experienced training providers and institutions, as well as to independent freelance trainers. Trainees will then be able to attend the course at their own site location or at the trainer’s own premises. Some of the larger fluid power organisations have already assimilated some of the above courses within their own internal staff training regimes. Recognised standard Since their introduction these courses have proven to be a major success. Book your place on these courses now by calling: 01608 647900 or emailing: info@bfpatrainingacademy.co.uk For all the relevant information on training, training dates, overviews of courses and more, visit www.bfpatrainingacademy.co.uk For additional information regarding the Association and its courses, visit www.bfpa.co.uk and www.hydraulichosesafety.co.uk www.bfpa.co.uk 25

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