Contents

Chapter 1 – Introduction to pipe fabrication 5

About pipe fabrication.......................................................................................................5
Codes and standards.......................................................................................................6
Approval of piping systems..............................................................................................7
Pipe fabrication abbreviations..........................................................................................8

Chapter 2 – Materials 13
Piping systems...............................................................................................................13
Pipe................................................................................................................................16
Pipe fittings.....................................................................................................................18
Flanges...........................................................................................................................29
Gaskets..........................................................................................................................37
Valves.............................................................................................................................40
Bolts...............................................................................................................................54
Brackets and hangers (support).....................................................................................58
Identification of piping.....................................................................................................73

Chapter 3 – Drawing 75
Types of drawings..........................................................................................................75
Types of projection.........................................................................................................82
Parallel line.....................................................................................................................92
Piping symbols...............................................................................................................98
Dimensioning and line types........................................................................................107

Chapter 4 – Fabrication methods 115

Pipe fabrication.............................................................................................................115
Preparing for fabrication...............................................................................................116
Fabrication process......................................................................................................123
Welding process...........................................................................................................129

Appendix 1 – MRC Data Chart 135

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