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The course on What is Pipe, Pipe Schedule & types has been developed to explain the fundamentals of Piping Engineering in a particular project in detail. The content is organized in a systematic manner so that the first timers can also understand. Course content is based on practical problems and solutions, which is created by experienced professionals with decades of experience in the relevant field.
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The purpose of this article is to give answers to the basic questions about the course which commonly comes into the mind before enrolling to the published courses. So Let’s begin with details and look at various sections of the article.
What you’ll learn in this course?
Pipe is important part of any piping system. In this section we are going to cover following items
•Introduction to Piping Engineering
•Introduction to Piping Components
•What is Piping System
•What is Pipe
•What is Pipe schedule
•Plastic Pipe : Thermoplastic & Thermosetting
•Jacketed Pipe
•Steam traced lines
•Electric Heat Tracing
•Lined & FBE Coated Pipes
•Advantages & Disadvantages of Non-Metallic Pipes
•ASME 36.10 : Piping Dimensional Standard
FAQs: Frequently asked Questions
Following questions have been answered in detail in the course:
What is pipe and types?
Pipes come in several types and sizes. They can be divided into three main categories: metallic pipes, cement pipes and plastic pipes.
What is a Pipe Schedule?
Pipe schedule (SCH) is how the wall thickness of a pipe is described.
What is pipe and types?
Pipes come in several types and sizes. They can be divided into three main categories: metallic pipes, cement pipes and plastic pipes.
What is definition of pipe?
The definition of a pipe is a hollow cylinder used to move liquids, gases or oil, or a tool for smoking, or a wind instrument where air vibrates to produce a sound.
What does Schedule 40 mean for pipe?
Schedule 40 pipe refers to the nominal wall thickness.
What is SCH in pipe?
Pipe schedule (SCH) is how the wall thickness of a pipe is described.
What is OD and ID of pipe?
The outside of the pipe is always larger than the inside. The difference between the inside diameter (ID) and the outside diameter (OD) is due to the thickness of the wall.
How are pipes measured?
These pipes are measured by nominal bore (NB) and outside diameter (OD).
What is DN size?
DN stands for diametre nominal, which denotes the size of a pipe (specifically, its inside diameter) in millimeters (mm). NPS, or nominal pipe size, is merely the non-metric equivalent in which the diameter is measured in inches (in.)
What is PN and DN in piping?
Nominal diameter (DN) and nominal pressure (PN)
What is DN and NB?
In the inch system, nominal bore is abbreviated as NB; in metric systems, it is “diameter nominal” (DN), or Nominal Pipe Size (NPS) in North America.
What are ERW pipes?
Electric resistance welded (ERW) pipe is made from steel coil and the weld seam runs parallel to the pipe.
What is IBR pipe?
IBR or Independent Boiler Regulation is an independent body that provides manufacturing guidelines for boilers and also regulates them.
What is ASME A105?
ASTM A105 (also known as ASME SA 105) covers seamless forged carbon steel piping components for use in pressure systems at ambient and high-temperature service
Are A53 and A106 the same?
The main difference between A53 vs. A106 pipes is that A53 pipes are used for low/medium temperature and pressure applications, whereas ASTM A106 pipes are used for higher temperatures-pressures
What is the duration of course
Total duration of the course is 1 hour. However, it is recommended to watch the lecture at least thrice, so that the fundamentals covered can be easily grabbed.
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Recommendations to proceed further
- It is highly recommended that watching all the lecture continuously in a single sitting should be avoided.
- Prepare a schedule of 1-2 hours on daily basis.
- Write down the learning in short or in the form of your own notes
- List out the queries or doubts and share at Forums of Engineers Land.
- Join Telegram group and register to keep yourself updated with the latest published content on EPCLand and Engineers Land.
Top Benefits of Piping Engineering course
- Lifetime access once enrolled
- Same lecture can be watched as many times as you want
- Flexibility of time and location
- Readymade notes which can be referred before interviews and working on live projects
- Become part of professional communities on Telegram & Engineers Land.
Prerequisites of this course
- Willingness to learn
- Complete clarity on where you see yourself after 3-5 years
- Awareness of Energy sector (Click here to read about Scope of Piping Engineers)
How to be an expert in piping engineering
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Don’t miss 7 Free courses available for Enrolment
Along with the above mentioned recommend courses, there are 7 free course which available on EPCLand platform. These courses are just published so that the candidates can get use to the interface of EPCLand and get a feel how the lectures are available and organised on this platform. Following are the links to the free courses:
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Summary
To conclude, this article talks about the course details onWhat is Pipe, Pipe Schedule & types explaining what is covered and how to approach after Enrollment. Moreover, it explains how to be part of various professional communities related to piping engineering where candidates can join various ongoing discussions and share the queries.
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