EUSR CERTIFIED TRAINING

It is recognised that up to 20% of electrofusion installations are subject to the following issues:

• Contamination – where dirt, grease or water are present the bonding process is significantly reduced or prevented.
• Pipe end preparation – PE surfaces need to be removed by correct scraping before fusion welding.
• Alignment – failure to clamp and align electrofusion weld assemblies increases the potential of service failure.
• Product issues – although very occasionally fittings, pipe and equipment may be faulty.

Our training covers the following core elements:

• Understanding the materials and products, explaining the benefits and longevity of polyethylene systems in creating and supporting a leak free network.
• Demonstrating use of correct equipment for the electrofusion process.
• Best practice, providing the best methodology for preparing, assembling and fusing EF joints.
• Demonstrating how poor practice can severely impact the jointing process.
• Providing the skills and underpinning knowledge to recognise issues and correct action to take.
• Practical Assessment of Electrofusion Joint Preparation and Welding.

It is recognised that up to 90% of mechanical flange installations are subject to the following issues:

• Incorrect installation methods – resulting in unequal loading and premature failure.
• Flange face damage – preventing the formation of a leak free seal.
• Incorrect gasket selection – resulting in environmental stress, causing premature failure.
• Overtightening of bolts – reducing hydraulic performance during natural movement of pipework in operation.
• Failure to lubricate bolts – resulting in incorrect torque loading.

Our training covers the following core elements:

• Explanation of what a flange mechanical connection is designed to achieve, compatible materials and components.
• Preferred gasket selection, and how the correct selection influences the lifetime performance of the completed flange connection.
• Equipment and ancillary component selection and use i.e. torque wrenches, spanners, bolts and lubricants.
• Providing the best methodology for preparing and assembling multi material flange assemblies, and demonstrating how poor practice can severely impact the jointing process.
• Providing the skill and knowledge to recognise material, product and equipment issues which can impact on the flange assembly process, and the correct actions and responses to take where these are identified.
• Practical testing demonstration to evidence flange connection quality where best practice and correct equipment have been utilised to create a multi material assembly.