Exam Solution – 2015- Pipe Drafting

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1: Flange Rating:

The maximum pressure allowable by pressure Piping Code for the Specified temperature at which flange
will be in operation.

2: Controllers:

Devices that used to maintain specified level of liquids, Temperature, pressure and flow inside vessel or
piping. They activate control valves that regulates level, Temperature, pressure, flow inside and outside
vessel.

3: Valves:

It’s a device that controls the flow of a fluid but today’s valves can control not only the flow, but also the
rate, the volume, the pressure, and the direction of a fluid within a pipe

4: Alarms:

Signals via lights or horns that indicate the liquid level, temperature, or pressure inside a vessel is too
high or too low or that there is no flow or reverse flow.

5: Gauges:

Instruments that measure the liquid level inside a vessel or the temperature and/or pressure in the
piping system. Level, Temperature, or Pressure Gauges are locally mounted to enable plant operators
to obtain a visual reading.

6: Records:

Devices used to record the liquid level, temperature, pressure, and flow rate inside a vessel or piping
system throughout a certain shift or period of time these same instruments may be found in
combination such as Level Recording Controller. The instruments not only record the liquid level but
also send a signal to a control valve to control the liquid level inside the vessel.

7: indicators:
Devices used to indicate the liquid level, temperature, pressure or flow rate inside a piping system.
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2. Which diameter of pipe varies as the wall thickness changes?

Inside Diameter

3. When drawing pipe, which pipe sizes are drawn single line and which sizes are
drawn double line?
-Pipe 12’’ and smaller is typically drawn single line.
-pipe 14’’ and larger is drawn double line.
4. Name three-methods for joining carbon steel and plastic pipe?
A: For Carbon Steel Pipes B: For Plastic Pipes
1- butt-welded (BW) Connections 1-threading
2- Screwed (Scrd) or Threaded Connections 2- solvent cement
3- socket-weld (SW) Connections 3- fusion
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5: What is the primary applica on for gate valves?
It is a general service valve that is used primarily for on-off, non-throttling applications.
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6. When using angle valves, which direc on must flow be traveling when it enters and
Leaves the valve?
The flow entering the valve and the flow leaving the valve form a 90° angle. The
angle valve is used to eliminate the need for a 90° elbow and addi onal fi ngs.
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7. Globe valves are used for what service situa on?
Globe valves are used primarily in situations where throttling of the commodity is required.
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8. List four materials used to manufacture gaskets?
Gaskets can be made of materials such as asbestos, rubber, neoprene, Teflon, lead, or
copper.
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9. What is the purpose of an orifice flange union?
The orifice flange union is used to measure, or meter the amount of pressure drop
through the orifice plate.
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10. Briefly describe three types of flanges depicted in this course?
1: Weld Neck flange:
It is designed to reduce high-stress concentrations at the base of the flange by transferring
stress to the adjoining pipe. Weld neck flanges are normally used in severe service
applications involving high pressures, high temperatures, or sub-zero conditions.
2: slip-on Flange:
The slip-on flange has a low hub that allows the pipe to be inserted into the flange prior
to welding Shorter in length than a weld neck flange, the slip-on flange is used in areas
where short tie-ins are necessary or space limitations necessitate its use. .
3: orifice Flange:
The orifice flange is the only one that actually performs a function. The function of the
orifice flange is to measure the rate of the flow of the commodity through the piping
system.

11. What is the purpose of using a check valve?

Check valves are designed to prevent backflow.

12. Which valve prevents excessive pressure on gas and vapor service line?
Relief Valves

13. List four items shown on the process flow diagram?

1- Major equipment 2- Main piping 3- Direction of flow,
4- Operating pressure
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14. List four items shown on the mechanical flow diagram?
 Pipe line numbers and direction of flow
 All valves
 All equipment
 All instrumentation with controlling devices
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15. List the four basic instrument groups ?
1: Gauges 2: Indicators 3: Alarms 4: Records

16. What type of instrument is used to maintain a certain liquid level?

Controllers

17. Explain the difference between codes and specifications?

Codes
the total scope of a project such as Are a broad-based set of guidelines that govern
ASHRE, ANSI and ASME
Specifications,
A specific set of guidelines are developed for design, fabrication, and construction of a
piping facility
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18. What is the purpose of specification classes?
Specify which manufacture to purchase valves from as well as the specific part
model number to be used.