April 2022
Version 2022.1 brings updates to existing features of IMS FCM, mostly focused on easier job management and capturing flange information.
Highlights
Grayloc and Clamp Export
A Grayloc-Workpack export is now available for Jobs. It contains the following Grayloc and Clamp information:
Protocol | Equipment |
|---|---|
Job Name | Strategy |
Job description | Clamp Size [inch] |
Job date | Stud Size [inch] |
Condition History | Wrench Size [inch] |
Description | Hub Size [inch] |
Planned Event | Seal Ring size [inch] |
Planned Event Description | Torque [lbf-ft] |
Unit | Stud Grade |
Flange FLOC | Nut Material |
FLOC Description | Clamp material |
Floc 1 | Shrouded |
Floc 2 | Hub Material |
Critical Joint | Seal ring material |
Hub thickness | Pipe Wall Thickness [inch] |
Seal Angle [deg] | Pipe Schedule |
Seal length [inch] | Drawing |
Non-Erosion Ring | Isometric Number |
Heat Trace LOTO | P&ID |
Figure 1: The Grayloc-Workpack export is available via the Export button in the Job Main Screen.
Second Flange Material
It is now possible to capture two materials for a Flange. Users can enter the Second Flange Material in the Flange design section. It is also available for imports/exports and in Specs.
Take note that the material lookups are based on the first Flange Material, not on the Second Flange Material.
Figure 2: The Second Flange Material is entered in the Flange Design section. Flange Sizes in NPS and DN
In the Flange Design section, in addition to the NPS Flange Size, the equivalent DN Flange Size is now also shown. If desired, users can define the Flange by selecting the DN value from the dropdown. In this case the equivalent NPS Flange Size will also be shown.
Figure 3: Both NPS and DN values are now shown in the Flange Design section. 
Figure 4: Flange Size can now also be defined by selecting a DN value from the dropdown. FCM Improvements
Reviewing Dropdown lists in Settings
To increase transparency, the FCM dropdown lists are now shown in Settings. Go to Settings \ Maintenance \ FCM Specific Data \ Dropdowns.
Gasket Materials, Gasket Types and Ring Material dropdown lists are currently available here.
“Flange 2” available in FLOC & Equipment grids
For a FLANGE-FLOC it is possible to capture information for both sides of the Flange. The two sides are called “Flange 1” and “Flange 2”. Both sides are now available fields in the FLOC and Equipment Main Screen grids.
Figure 6: Both the Flange sides can be shown in the FLOC and Equipment Main Screen grid. New Nut Material and Flange Material option
Both the Nut Material and Flange Material options are customizable. However, both these lists now have an additional default option:
- New option for Nut Material: A194-4L
- New option for Flange Material: CAST IRON
Pump Pressure Specs
Pump pressure can give useful information when it comes to managing Jobs on Flanges. Thus, FCM now has the option to capture PUMP PRESSURE A and B as Flange Specs.
Figure 7: New pump pressure Specs. A Renaming Import
Similar to PEI, FCM now also supports a rename import, which can be used to rename Flange FLOCs and Equipment.
Figure 8: The Rename import template.Resolved issues
Module | Count |
|---|---|
Reporting | 4 |
Other | 3 |
Total | 7 |