Resolution of ASME PCC-1—2010 Guidelines for Pressure Boundary Bolted Flange Joint Assembly

Proper fitting for bolted flange joint has very important effect on both its integrity and its sealing performance.In 2010,ASME published a new edition of the standard PCC-1—2010 Guidelines for Pressure Boundary Bolted Flange Joint Assembly to replace its first edition published in 2000.Many new research achievements and engineering experiences in bolted joint area in the past ten years are embodied in the new edition.The highlights in the new edition of the standard are presented and discussed.