CPC G09B 9/00 (2013.01) [G09B 19/0069 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. An apparatus configured to train a user in flange and gasket assembly, the apparatus comprising a non-transitory computer readable medium having stored thereon a plurality of instructions, wherein the instructions are executed with one or more processors so that the following steps are executed:
(i) displaying, on a graphical user interface (“GUI”), at least a portion of a flange joint for an assembly training;
wherein the flange joint comprises a pair of flanges with a gasket in between the pair of flanges; and
wherein the pair of flanges are coupled together via a plurality of bolts;
(ii) displaying, on the GUI, a plurality of selectable icons;
wherein the selectable icons are associated with a plurality of parameters; and
wherein the plurality of parameters include: pressure, torque, nut factor, bolt yield, gasket style, tightening tool type, or any combination thereof;
(iii) receiving, by the GUI, a tightening pattern for the flange joint;
wherein the tightening pattern defines a recommended tightening sequence and target torque ranges, automatically;
(iv) receiving, by the GUI, selection(s) of the selectable icons associated with the plurality of parameters;
(v) receiving, by the GUI, a selected bolt from the plurality of bolts to be tightened, wherein the selected bolt may be chosen by the user in accordance with the tightening pattern;
(vi) determining, and displaying on the GUI, simulated stress values related to tightening the selected bolt; and
(vii) repeating at least steps (v) and (vi) until the tightening pattern is completed.
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