Basics of Piping and Tubing For Research

4 hours

This course provides training for research personnel on piping and tubing. It is intended to explain all the principles to design and install a safe and leak free system. It is intended for both new and experienced personnel.

1. Introduction
2. Piping Basics
   a. Nomenclature
   b. Pressure rating
3. Ways to Connect Piping
4. Pipe Sealants
   a. Types
   b. Guidelines for effective use
5. Removable Joints
   a. Unions
   b. Flanges
6. Welding Issues
7. Specialty Assemblies
   a. Grooved fittings
   b. Sanitary fittings
   c. High pressure assemblies
8. Tubing Basics
   a. Nomenclature
   b. Pressure rating
9. Tubing Fittings
   a. Compression Fittings
   b. Flare fittings
   c. Sweat copper fittings
   d. GC fittings
   e. High pressure tubing fittings
   f. Vacuum fittings
10. Plastic Piping and Tubing
11. Miscellaneous Issues
    a. Thermal expansion
    b. Supports
    c. Quality
12. References
13. Q&A