Science and Technology of Piping Design

Description

A pipe is a tubular section or hollow cylinder of circular cross-section, used mainly to convey substances that can flow; liquids and gases or fluids, slurries, powders, and masses of small solids. It can also be used for structural applications as hollow pipe is far stiffer per unit weight than solid members. Pipe is generally manufactured to one of several international and national industrial standards. Both “pipe” and “tube” imply a level of rigidity and permanence, whereas a hose or a hosepipe is usually portable and flexible. The in-line components, known as fittings, valves, and other devices, typically sense and control the pressure, flow rate and temperature of the transmitted fluid, and usually are included in the field of piping design.
Within the industry, piping is a system of pipes used to convey fluids from one location to another. The engineering discipline of piping design studies the efficient transport of fluid. Piping sometimes refers to piping design; the detailed specification of the physical piping layout within a process plant or commercial building. In earlier days, this was sometimes accomplished through drafting, technical drawing, engineering drawing, and design, but is today commonly performed by designers who have learned to use automated Computer Aided Drawing / Design also known as, CAD software.
This book is an essential resource guide for practicing engineers and an ideal text for postgraduate students; it takes a highly practical approach to the design and selection of pipes. The author is a well-regarded authority with a PhD on the subject.