PHEP Ch 8 Pipe System Flashcards
Pipe having a diameter of less than 12 inches is usually designated by its
Threads per inch
Inside diameter
Outside diameter
All three
Inside diameter
Which of the following kinds of pipe would be affected the least by corrosion
Steel
Cast-iron
Brass
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
The most distinguished feature of pipe threads is there
Size
Shape
Taper
Length
Taper
A female end pipefitting used for joining two lengths of pipe is called a
Coupling
Nipple
Tee
Bushing
Coupling
A pipe fitting used to join the length of pipe to permit easy opening of a line is called a
Coupling
Bushing
Union
Reducer
Union
Piping supports or hangers are used to
Provide rigidity
Prevent metal fatigue
Provide drainage
All three
All three
What type of gasket material would generally be used between the flanges of a piping system supplying low pressure cold services
Metal
Composition
Rubber
Oiled paper
Rubber
Where are frequent cleaning is necessary. It is best to use.
Duplex strainer
Y strainer
T strainer
S strainer
Duplex strainer
Plastic line pipe would most likely not be used for the transfer of
Acids
Cause tics
Solvent
Oil
Oils
Most pipe is generally coded on the outside with Paint, galvanize or insulation to prevent
Corrosion
Condensation
Heat loss
All three
All three
To differentiate between pipes, caring different substances pipe systems are often
Pressurized
Flanged
Color-coded
Looped
Color-coded
All pipe systems should be installed in accordance with
ASA
ASTM
ASCPP
SB104
ASCPP
Strainers that are used to automatically strain raw water to remove silt and debris R
Duplex type
Self cleaning
Separators
y type
Self cleaning
Lines that reduce where, and make large valves easier to open our ______ lines
Drain
Pressure equalizing
Overflow
Loop
Pressure equalizing
A line used to control the concentration of impurities in a pressure vessel, is a ______ line
Purge
Blow down
Vent
Bypass 
Blow down 
