Piping Materials and Codes
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What is the primary consideration for selecting piping materials?

  • Manufacturing process and Ease of installation
  • Material strength and durability
  • Anticipated operating conditions of pressure, temperature, and corrosion (correct)
  • Cost and availability
  • Which type of pipe is most commonly used for power plant piping?

  • Steel (correct)
  • Copper
  • Brass
  • Cast iron
  • What is the primary use of cast iron in power plants?

  • Ash handling systems, sewage lines, and underground water lines (correct)
  • Special applications requiring high strength
  • High-pressure piping
  • Instrumentation and water services
  • What type of iron is commonly used for screwed fittings?

    <p>Malleable iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is steel pipe manufactured in two main categories?

    <p>To suit different operating conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of materials are brass and copper?

    <p>Non-ferrous materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the word 'nominal' in Nominal Pipe Size?

    <p>Only in name</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of measurement used in the Imperial System for Nominal Pipe Size?

    <p>Inches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For NPS 14 (DN 350) and larger pipe, what does the number represent?

    <p>Actual outside diameter of the pipe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a union in piping?

    <p>To provide an easy method for dismantling piping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula to determine the inside diameter of a pipe?

    <p>d = D - 2t</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of screwed connections in piping?

    <p>They can be easily assembled or disassembled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a nipple in piping?

    <p>To make close connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a tee in piping?

    <p>To make branch line connections at 90°</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of measurement used in the metric system for Nominal Pipe Size?

    <p>Millimeters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a plug in piping?

    <p>To close off open pipe ends or fittings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using welded joints for piping over screwed or flanged connections?

    <p>They eliminate the possibility of leakage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary disadvantage of using welded joints for piping?

    <p>They require a skilled welder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical method used for welding piping of DN 50 (2 in. NPS) and smaller?

    <p>Socket welding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of backing or back up rings in welding?

    <p>To line up the pipe and prevent weld metal from protruding inside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to clearly identify fittings, valves, and flanges?

    <p>To ensure they are of the proper strength and material for the service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum requirement for marking fittings, valves, and flanges?

    <p>Manufacturer's name, service designation, and material designation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of additional stress in piping systems?

    <p>Thermal expansion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of expansion bends in piping systems?

    <p>To allow for thermal expansion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a slip corrugated slip expansion joint and a corrugated expansion joint?

    <p>One uses a slip pipe and the other uses a flexible corrugated section</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of semi-plastic packing in a slip corrugated slip expansion joint?

    <p>To prevent leakage between the slip pipe and the joint body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of threads do plugs have?

    <p>Male (external) threads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the smaller connection in a bushing being tapped eccentrically?

    <p>To facilitate free drainage of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a pipe reamer?

    <p>To remove the internal burr of the pipe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of flanged connections over welded connections?

    <p>They permit disassembly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a gasket in a flanged connection?

    <p>To prevent leakage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of gasket is used for high-pressure and special services?

    <p>Ring joint gasket</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to clean and free the flange and gasket surfaces from foreign particles?

    <p>To prevent leakage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct method of tightening the bolts in a flanged connection?

    <p>Tightening in the cross-over method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of connections are used in piping systems constructed from stainless steel or other costly materials?

    <p>Van Stone flanges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of reducers in piping?

    <p>To reduce the pipe size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration for selecting materials used in piping systems?

    <p>Anticipated operating conditions of pressure, temperature, and corrosion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of iron is brittle and not suitable for pressurized service?

    <p>Cast iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of referring to standard piping codes such as ASME Piping Codes?

    <p>To ensure the material is safe under anticipated operating conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of using steel pipe in power plant piping?

    <p>It is the most common piping material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of materials are used in instrumentation and water services in power plants?

    <p>Non-ferrous materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of using forged steel in piping systems?

    <p>To produce welded fittings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a bushing in piping?

    <p>To connect two pipes of different sizes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using flanged connections over screwed connections?

    <p>They are more convenient to assemble and disassemble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of cutting and threading pipes in piping systems?

    <p>To connect pipes to fittings and valves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a pipe reamer?

    <p>To remove internal burrs from pipes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main consideration when assembling a flanged joint?

    <p>Ensuring the flanges are aligned properly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a gasket in a flanged connection?

    <p>To fill small depressions in the flange faces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of reducers in piping systems?

    <p>To reduce the size of pipes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using welded connections over flanged connections?

    <p>They provide a stronger connection than flanged connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a displacement cutter in piping?

    <p>To cut pipes to the required length</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a Van Stone flange in piping systems?

    <p>To connect pipes to costly materials such as stainless steel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of using expansion bends in piping systems?

    <p>They require minimal maintenance and have a low likelihood of leaks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using semi-plastic packing in a slip corrugated slip expansion joint?

    <p>To prevent leakage between the slip pipe and the joint body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration when selecting materials for piping?

    <p>The pressure-temperature rating of the material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of using welded joints for piping over screwed or flanged connections?

    <p>They eliminate the possibility of leakage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of marking fittings, valves, and flanges?

    <p>To ensure the component is used for the proper service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary disadvantage of using welded joints for piping?

    <p>They require specialized skills to install</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of backing or back up rings in welding?

    <p>To prevent weld metal from protruding inside the pipe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of additional stress in piping systems?

    <p>The expansion of piping due to heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a corrugated expansion joint in piping systems?

    <p>To absorb a certain amount of endwise movement of the pipe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of using socket welding for piping of DN 50 (2 in. NPS) and smaller?

    <p>It provides a more secure connection than butt-welding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Nominal Pipe Size (NPS) number?

    <p>It represents the nominal inside diameter of the pipe up to NPS 12.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pattern of the Schedule Numbers used to designate wall thickness?

    <p>They increase in ascending order of wall thickness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of screwed connections in piping?

    <p>They are easier to assemble and disassemble.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a coupling in piping?

    <p>To connect two pieces of pipe of the same size in a straight line.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the outside diameter and the wall thickness of a pipe?

    <p>The outside diameter remains constant regardless of the wall thickness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between the Imperial System and the metric system in designating pipe sizes?

    <p>The Imperial System uses NPS numbers, while the metric system uses DN numbers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the DN numbers in the metric system?

    <p>They do not exactly match the outside diameter of the pipe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a plug in piping?

    <p>To close off open pipe ends or fittings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the inside diameter and the wall thickness of a pipe?

    <p>The inside diameter decreases as the wall thickness increases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a union in piping?

    <p>To provide an easy method for dismantling piping.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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