What are Pipe Nipples? Screwed fittings are manufactured with threads on the inside of the fitting, and socket-weld fittings have an internal socket that prevents fitting makeup assembly. To facilitate the assembly of screwed and socket-weld fittings, small lengths of pipe called pipe nipples are used between fittings. What are Pipe Nipples? Pipe nipples can…
What is Coupling in Piping? It is a fitting used to make branch connections, known as a coupling. They are primarily for connecting small-bore screwed and socket-weld pipe to large-bore pipe headers. Besides, the coupling is also used extensively where instrument connections are required. About Coupling in Piping? Couplings may be threaded, socket welded, or,…
Pipe Tees Types and Functions Tees are used to form branch connections. Suppose the size of the branch is the same size or one or two sizes smaller than the run pipe. In that case, a tee or reducing tee is usually used, as cutting a fishmouth can weaken the pipe and require the application…
Reducer and Different Types of Reducers in Piping Reducers are used to alter the sizes of adjacent pipe segments. The bigger diameter usually comes before the smaller diameter when reducing. Different Types of Reducers in Piping There are two types of reducers Concentric Reducer Eccentric Reducer What is the purpose of using Reducer? For headers…
Elbow and Different Types of Elbows The elbow is the fitting that is used the most out of all of them. To put it simply, when a pipe changes direction, the elbow, or ell, is used. Elbows can turn in any direction, including up, down, left, and right. Different Types of Elbows 90° ELBOWS Long-Radius…
Different Types of Pipe Flanges What is the purpose of Flanges? Flanged fittings perform functions similar to other fittings of the same type. The major difference is their method of connection. The connection joint for flanged fittings is made by bolting two specially designed metal surfaces together. A gasket to prevent leaks is sandwiched between…
What are the different types of Pipe Fittings? Fittings are necessary for piping systems to change direction and connect to all of the tools, equipment and devices needed for operation. The fitting take-out is the term used to describe the standard dimensions in which these fittings are made. A fitting is essentially any pipe component…
What is a Piping System? Overview: What is a Piping System? The Piping System is considered the Veins of an industrial plant that carry different types of fluids. For the refinery, it carries crude oil, Hydrocarbons, Water, Plant Air, etc. The power plant piping system carries mainly high-pressure Steam from the boiler drum. fire protection…
Important Piping Codes & Standards Following certain norms and standards in the field of piping design and engineering is crucial for guaranteeing safety, dependability, and efficiency across industries; it is not merely a legal necessity. Whether used for power production, chemical processing, or oil and gas, piping systems need to be planned, built, and maintained…
Pipe Nominal Diameter to MM and Inches Chart As per ASME, the word pipe is used, as distinguished from tube, to apply to tubular products of dimensions commonly used for pipeline and piping systems. Pipes NPS 12 (DN 300) and smaller have outside diameters numerically larger than their corresponding sizes. In contrast, the outside diameters…
