Drill and Tap Training

Understand the processes and steps involved in performing a D&T repair safely while achieving the Low E performance needed to meet LDAR and Consent Decree compliance

Drill and Tap

The Drill & Tap (D&T) process has been performed at industrial locations for more than 60 years. In recent years, it has become a much more effective process with the invention of Certified Low E injectable packing, and due to changes in Consent Decree language written and supported by the US Environmental Protection Agency. The RFS Compliance Solutions Drill & Tap Training Program provides End User personnel and subcontractors the knowledge and tools necessary to carry out the D&T process effectively and safely.

Presented by the experts at RFS Compliance Solutions

The RFS Compliance Solutions Drill and Tap training program is designed to help end users better understand all the processes and steps involved in performing a D&T repair safely while achieving the Low E performance needed to meet LDAR and Consent Decree compliance, as well as any state rules, regulations or environmental definitions that may be in place for a particular facility.

In this training we will cover

Presentation and general overview of the D&T process

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Presentation and review of the RFS Compliance Solutions D&T procedure document

The D&T Procedure can be modified to include the use of any internal site-specific documents that may be available and are followed by the specific sites and their contractors
A copy of the RFS Compliance Solutions D&T procedure is included with this document.
The presentation of the procedure includes:

• A review of the duties of all personnel involved in the safe and effective completion of the D&T process.
• A review of the tools used in performing the D&T process is covered.
• A review of wall thickness calculations, and drill bit and tap sizes, usage, and requirements
• A review of the injection fitting types and sizes is covered.

Presentation and review of the D&T Pre-Job checklist

The Pre-Job checklist has been established as a generic document that may be modified or updated to meet the requirements of the End User upon request and communication between RFS staff and End User personnel.

Review of available injectable packing materials is covered to help understand how they can be used in the Low E repair of valves

A review of available injectable packing materials is covered to help understand how they can be used in the Low E repair of valves. More than one material is available, made of graphite with different fiber contents, as well as PTFE materials for those who allow and use these materials.