Introduction to Piping General Arrangement Drawings

Introduction to Piping General Arrangement Drawings This post gives introduction to piping general arrangement drawings, like inputs required for generating any piping plans, presentation of piping plans, civil, structural details, instrumentation trenches, underground piping, supports, pipe racks etc. Piping shall be routed so that the optimum piping layout is achieved in terms of process Read More…

Non Metallic Materials Used in the Valve Industry

There are various Non Metallic Materials used in Valve industry. However some of the commonly used Non Metallic Materials used in the valve industry are described in this blog post with its use, characteristics, properties, etc. Even though metals will continue to be used throughout the valve industry, for their own unique characteristics of cost and performance. It has been the many developmeRead More…

Functioning of Different Types of Steam Traps

Functioning of Different Types of Steam Traps Steam trap selection is very important in any steam/condensate plants. This blog provides an introduction to various types and functioning of different types of steam traps. What are the different types of steam traps? Steam traps are divided into three main categories. They are; Mechanical Steam Trap Thermostatic Steam Trap ThermodRead More…

Steam Trap Inspection and Testing Methods

Steam Trap Inspection and Testing Methods Steam trap is main element on all condensate piping as well as in steam plants. Inspection and testing of steam trap is vital role for normal operation of plant. This post provide some of the basic information about steam strap inspection and testing methods. What is the general frequency of inspection of steam traps The key to keeping your trapsRead More…

Introduction to Pipe Supports

Introduction to Pipe Supports Introduction This post gives some of the basic information about Introduction to pipe supports, design of pipe supports, types of pipe supports, location of supports, pipe spacing requirements, piping expansion etc. All pipes have to be supported adequately. Pipe supports is a general term that actually is split into two families. Primary pipe support sysRead More…

Introduction to Piping Isometrics

Introduction to Piping Isometrics Piping Isometrics Introduction  This topic of discussion gives basic information for piping isometrics, its preparation details, drafting requirements, material take off in isometrics, supports etc. Piping isometrics drawing are a type of pictorial drawings that show the three principal dimensions of an object in one view. The principal dimensions aRead More…

Hydrostatic Testing of Piping or Pipelines

Hydrostatic Testing of Piping or Pipelines This blog gives you brief information regarding, hydrostatic testing of piping or pipelines. This covers Scope of Hydrostatic Testing of Piping or Pipelines, test procedure, test duration, test pressure, equipment’s required for hydro test, acceptance criteria for hydro test, test reports etc. In addition to above this covers basic information reRead More…

Piping Drafting Basics

Introduction of Piping Drafting Basics Piping drafting basics stands out as one in which the draftsman has great opportunities to express his knowledge of the uses of pipe and the best methods of representation. This needs piping drafting basics, which covers in this blog. Requires basic drafting knowledge of machine drafting, architectural drafting, map drafting. Consumes the major portion of Read More…