Introduction

Valves exceed any other piping component. Estimates reveal that a substantial portion, approximately 8-10%, of the total capital expenditure of the chemical process industry is used for the procurement of valves. In terms of the number of units also. Hence, proper thought should be given for the selection of valves. The first step in the selection is to determine exactly what function the valve ...

Galvanization (or galvanisation) is the process of applying a protective zinc coating to steel or iron, in order to prevent rusting.In few services care should be taken to avoid rusting of the pipeline as it might be hazardous to personnel, cause damage, malfunction of  equipment, instrument, etc. so for that reason the piping is galvanized. The most commonly used methods ...

Table of contents: Introduction to flange joint Classification of flanges based on pipe attachment 1.1) Slip-on flanges 1.2) Socket-Weld flanges 1.3) Screwed/Threaded flanges 1.4) Lap-joint flanges 1.5) Welding neck flanges 1.6) Blind flanges 1.7) Reducing flanges Introduction to flange joint Flange joint is one of the methods of pipe joints. Pipe flanges are classified in different ways based on pipe attachment, Pressure-Temperature (PT) rating, ...

The function of gaskets is to interpose a semi-plastic material between the flange facings, the material which, through deformation under load seals the minute surface irregularities to prevent leakage of the fluid. Gaskets can be generally divided into three main categories as follows: Non-metallic Gaskets Semi-metallic Gaskets Metallic Gaskets 1. Non-metallic Gaskets: Usually composite sheet materials are used with flat face ...

The basic parameters considered during the selection of supports are mentioned below: 1)  Process design conditions 2)  Pipe material of construction 3)  Piping Loads including Piping weight, fluid,weight, Valves,inline instruments etc. 4)  Insulation material,thickness,density & specification. 5)  Piping General Arrangement drawing 6)  Thermal forces,moments & displacement of Piping 7)  Occasional loads: Hydrotest loads, Sesimic loads, wind loads etc. As per clause 321.1.1 of ...

Table of contents: 1. Flat Face (FF) Flanges2. Raised Face (RF) Flanges3. Male-Female (M/F) Face Flanges4. Tongue-Groove (T/G) Face Flanges5. Ring Type Joint (RTJ) Flanges 6. Flanges based on Face Finish 7. Flanges based on Serrations There are different types of pipe flanges  used in the piping systems depending upon the fluid, PT rating, material of construction, connecting equipment etc.  Below are ...

Table of contents: 1. Introduction to flange joint 2. Flange materials used 3. Classification of flanges 1.1 Pipe flanges based on Pipe Attachment 1.2 Pipe flanges based on Pressure-Temperature (PT) rating 1.3 Pipe flanges based on Facing 1.4 Pipe flanges based on Face Finish 1.5 Pipe flanges based on Serrations Introduction to flange joint: Flange joint is one of the ...

Table of contents: 1. Elbow 2. Tee 3. Reducer 4. Couplings 5. Swage nipples Apart from pipe, different piping fittings components are used in a piping system. Each component has a different function and location in the piping system as per the requirement. Different Piping components are discussed below: 1. Elbow 2. Tee 3. Reducer 4. Couplings 5. Swage nipples ...

Table of contents: A. Dimensional Standards available for pipe fittings B. Classification of pipe fittings based on end connections 1. Socket weld/ Screwed end pipe fittings 2. Butt weld end pipe fittings 3. Flanged end pipe fittings The components used in piping system post details about the various components. These are used changing a direction, joining different sizes of pipes, taking a ...

Table of contents: Pipe system components Types of pipes Pipe joints methods Pipe materials A Piping System is an assembly of various components put together with a proper method of joints, functionally to transport fluid from its source to destination. The different components put together are defined as piping components. They are designed for withstanding the operating and design conditions ...