Process Piping - Joints, Fittings and Valves (Ohio Timed & Monitored)

In Process Piping - Joints, Fittings and Valves, you'll learn ...

• The various types of pipe joints and fittings
• Advantages and disadvantages of butt welding vs. socket welding vs. threaded connections
• Types of pipe flanges and flange facings
• Selection criteria for different types of gaskets, bolts and fasteners
• Characteristics, ratings, advantages and disadvantages of commonly used valves

Overview

To meet the Ohio Board's intent that online courses be "paced" by the provider, a timer will be used to record your study time. You will be unable to access the quiz until the required study time of 200 minutes has been met.

Credit: 4 PDH

Length: 74 pages

A piping system has a lot of components such as fittings, flanges, gaskets, bolts, valves and various special items. Although they make look simple, these elements are critical to piping integrity and plant safety.

There are specific code requirements that describe the dimensional tolerances, materials, pressure rating of the piping components and also describe when it is permissible to use threads or when welding must be used for joint connections.

This course is Part 3 of a 9-part series that covers the entire gamut of piping engineering in an easy-to-learn format. Each course in the series is stand-alone. Feel free to jump back and forth through the courses depending on your own knowledge and experience and your current needs. However, it is suggested that you complete the series in sequential order if you have limited knowledge of piping systems.

This course is intended for mechanical engineers, chemical engineers, piping engineers, control systems engineers, as well as civil, structural and electrical engineers who have a need or a desire to know more about piping components and systems. No prerequisite knowledge of the subject is required.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the purpose of pipe fittings.
• Distinguish among common fittings, including bends, elbows, tees, reducers, nipples, couplings, unions, flanges, bushings, plugs, and caps.
• Describe the advantages of thread-o-lets, weld-o-lets, and sock-olets.
• Compare piping joint methods and the advantages and disadvantages of each type.
• Explain why different jointing methods are selected for specific applications.
• Describe the functions of special piping elements, including strainers, traps, and expansion joints.
• Classify flange types by their applications and ratings.
• Identify flange-securing bolt types and explain the proper torque-tightening sequence.
• Apply gaskets and bolts correctly in flanged piping joints.
• Select appropriate valve types for applications within a piping system.

Certificate of Completion

You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 26 questions. PDH credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.