HANDBOOK OF PIPING COURSE MATERIAL

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Introduction of Book :

Pipe is a pressure tight cylinder used to convey a fluid or to transmit a fluid pressure, ordinarily designated pipe in applicable material specifications. Materials designated tube or tubing in the specifications are treated as pipe when intended for pressure service. 

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Piping components are mechanical elements suitable for joining or assembly into pressure-tight fluid containing piping systems. Components include pipe, tubing, fittings,flanges, gaskets, bolting, valves and devices such as expansion joints, flexible joints,pressure hoses, traps, strainers, in-line portions of instruments and separators.  Piping is used in industry for conveying fluids and heat transfer. Pipes are generally  hollow cylindrical in shape. 

List of Contents :

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1. INTRODUCTION TO PIPING 

2. PIPING SHAPES 

3. PIPING MATERIALS 

4. SELECTION OF WALL THICKNES 

5. FLUIDS AND PRESSURE DROP 

6. PIPING INSULATION 

7. METHODS OF JOINING PIPE 

8. PIPE FITTINGS 

9. FLANGES 

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