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What is the primary consideration for selecting piping materials?
What is the primary consideration for selecting piping materials?
Which type of pipe is most commonly used for power plant piping?
Which type of pipe is most commonly used for power plant piping?
What is the primary use of cast iron in power plants?
What is the primary use of cast iron in power plants?
What type of iron is commonly used for screwed fittings?
What type of iron is commonly used for screwed fittings?
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Why is steel pipe manufactured in two main categories?
Why is steel pipe manufactured in two main categories?
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What type of materials are brass and copper?
What type of materials are brass and copper?
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What is the meaning of the word 'nominal' in Nominal Pipe Size?
What is the meaning of the word 'nominal' in Nominal Pipe Size?
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What is the unit of measurement used in the Imperial System for Nominal Pipe Size?
What is the unit of measurement used in the Imperial System for Nominal Pipe Size?
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For NPS 14 (DN 350) and larger pipe, what does the number represent?
For NPS 14 (DN 350) and larger pipe, what does the number represent?
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What is the purpose of a union in piping?
What is the purpose of a union in piping?
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What is the formula to determine the inside diameter of a pipe?
What is the formula to determine the inside diameter of a pipe?
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What is the advantage of screwed connections in piping?
What is the advantage of screwed connections in piping?
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What is the purpose of a nipple in piping?
What is the purpose of a nipple in piping?
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What is the purpose of a tee in piping?
What is the purpose of a tee in piping?
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What is the unit of measurement used in the metric system for Nominal Pipe Size?
What is the unit of measurement used in the metric system for Nominal Pipe Size?
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What is the purpose of a plug in piping?
What is the purpose of a plug in piping?
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What is the main advantage of using welded joints for piping over screwed or flanged connections?
What is the main advantage of using welded joints for piping over screwed or flanged connections?
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What is the primary disadvantage of using welded joints for piping?
What is the primary disadvantage of using welded joints for piping?
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What is the typical method used for welding piping of DN 50 (2 in. NPS) and smaller?
What is the typical method used for welding piping of DN 50 (2 in. NPS) and smaller?
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What is the purpose of backing or back up rings in welding?
What is the purpose of backing or back up rings in welding?
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Why is it important to clearly identify fittings, valves, and flanges?
Why is it important to clearly identify fittings, valves, and flanges?
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What is the minimum requirement for marking fittings, valves, and flanges?
What is the minimum requirement for marking fittings, valves, and flanges?
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What is the primary cause of additional stress in piping systems?
What is the primary cause of additional stress in piping systems?
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What is the purpose of expansion bends in piping systems?
What is the purpose of expansion bends in piping systems?
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What is the difference between a slip corrugated slip expansion joint and a corrugated expansion joint?
What is the difference between a slip corrugated slip expansion joint and a corrugated expansion joint?
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What is the purpose of semi-plastic packing in a slip corrugated slip expansion joint?
What is the purpose of semi-plastic packing in a slip corrugated slip expansion joint?
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What type of threads do plugs have?
What type of threads do plugs have?
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What is the purpose of the smaller connection in a bushing being tapped eccentrically?
What is the purpose of the smaller connection in a bushing being tapped eccentrically?
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What is the purpose of a pipe reamer?
What is the purpose of a pipe reamer?
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What is the advantage of flanged connections over welded connections?
What is the advantage of flanged connections over welded connections?
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What is the purpose of a gasket in a flanged connection?
What is the purpose of a gasket in a flanged connection?
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What type of gasket is used for high-pressure and special services?
What type of gasket is used for high-pressure and special services?
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Why is it important to clean and free the flange and gasket surfaces from foreign particles?
Why is it important to clean and free the flange and gasket surfaces from foreign particles?
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What is the correct method of tightening the bolts in a flanged connection?
What is the correct method of tightening the bolts in a flanged connection?
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What type of connections are used in piping systems constructed from stainless steel or other costly materials?
What type of connections are used in piping systems constructed from stainless steel or other costly materials?
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What is the purpose of reducers in piping?
What is the purpose of reducers in piping?
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What is the primary consideration for selecting materials used in piping systems?
What is the primary consideration for selecting materials used in piping systems?
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Which type of iron is brittle and not suitable for pressurized service?
Which type of iron is brittle and not suitable for pressurized service?
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What is the main purpose of referring to standard piping codes such as ASME Piping Codes?
What is the main purpose of referring to standard piping codes such as ASME Piping Codes?
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What is the primary advantage of using steel pipe in power plant piping?
What is the primary advantage of using steel pipe in power plant piping?
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Which type of materials are used in instrumentation and water services in power plants?
Which type of materials are used in instrumentation and water services in power plants?
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What is the main purpose of using forged steel in piping systems?
What is the main purpose of using forged steel in piping systems?
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What is the primary purpose of a bushing in piping?
What is the primary purpose of a bushing in piping?
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What is the main advantage of using flanged connections over screwed connections?
What is the main advantage of using flanged connections over screwed connections?
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What is the purpose of cutting and threading pipes in piping systems?
What is the purpose of cutting and threading pipes in piping systems?
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What is the primary purpose of a pipe reamer?
What is the primary purpose of a pipe reamer?
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What is the main consideration when assembling a flanged joint?
What is the main consideration when assembling a flanged joint?
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What is the purpose of a gasket in a flanged connection?
What is the purpose of a gasket in a flanged connection?
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What is the primary purpose of reducers in piping systems?
What is the primary purpose of reducers in piping systems?
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What is the main advantage of using welded connections over flanged connections?
What is the main advantage of using welded connections over flanged connections?
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What is the purpose of a displacement cutter in piping?
What is the purpose of a displacement cutter in piping?
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What is the primary purpose of a Van Stone flange in piping systems?
What is the primary purpose of a Van Stone flange in piping systems?
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What is the primary benefit of using expansion bends in piping systems?
What is the primary benefit of using expansion bends in piping systems?
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What is the primary purpose of using semi-plastic packing in a slip corrugated slip expansion joint?
What is the primary purpose of using semi-plastic packing in a slip corrugated slip expansion joint?
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What is the primary consideration when selecting materials for piping?
What is the primary consideration when selecting materials for piping?
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What is the primary advantage of using welded joints for piping over screwed or flanged connections?
What is the primary advantage of using welded joints for piping over screwed or flanged connections?
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What is the primary purpose of marking fittings, valves, and flanges?
What is the primary purpose of marking fittings, valves, and flanges?
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What is the primary disadvantage of using welded joints for piping?
What is the primary disadvantage of using welded joints for piping?
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What is the purpose of backing or back up rings in welding?
What is the purpose of backing or back up rings in welding?
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What is the primary cause of additional stress in piping systems?
What is the primary cause of additional stress in piping systems?
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What is the purpose of a corrugated expansion joint in piping systems?
What is the purpose of a corrugated expansion joint in piping systems?
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What is the primary benefit of using socket welding for piping of DN 50 (2 in. NPS) and smaller?
What is the primary benefit of using socket welding for piping of DN 50 (2 in. NPS) and smaller?
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What is the significance of the Nominal Pipe Size (NPS) number?
What is the significance of the Nominal Pipe Size (NPS) number?
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What is the pattern of the Schedule Numbers used to designate wall thickness?
What is the pattern of the Schedule Numbers used to designate wall thickness?
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What is the advantage of screwed connections in piping?
What is the advantage of screwed connections in piping?
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What is the purpose of a coupling in piping?
What is the purpose of a coupling in piping?
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What is the relationship between the outside diameter and the wall thickness of a pipe?
What is the relationship between the outside diameter and the wall thickness of a pipe?
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What is the difference between the Imperial System and the metric system in designating pipe sizes?
What is the difference between the Imperial System and the metric system in designating pipe sizes?
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What is the significance of the DN numbers in the metric system?
What is the significance of the DN numbers in the metric system?
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What is the purpose of a plug in piping?
What is the purpose of a plug in piping?
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What is the relationship between the inside diameter and the wall thickness of a pipe?
What is the relationship between the inside diameter and the wall thickness of a pipe?
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What is the purpose of a union in piping?
What is the purpose of a union in piping?
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