Bolted Flange Joint Certification: A paramount industry standard and safety measure

About this episode

This episode discusses the API bolted flange joint certification program and its significance in the industry.

This episode explores the development and importance of the new API bolted flange joint (BFJ) certification program, featuring insights from industry experts Andri Orphanides, Director of Individual Certification Programs, API, and Andy Smith, Director of Training, VSP Technologies. Learn about the BFJ certification program, the certification process, and industry impact and importance of bolted flange joint competency.

People in this episode

Guests: Andri Orphanides, Andy Smith

Topics covered

• bolted flange joint
• certification
• industry standards
• safety measures
• expert insights

Keywords

• bolted flange joint
• certification program
• API
• safety
• industry impact

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: API, VSP Technologies

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