Understanding Pipe Supports
- Course Number: M3006
- Credits: 2 hours
- Instructor: Hong Chen
- Price: $20
Course Outline
Pipes are used to carry liquids, gases, slurries, or fine particles. A piping system is generally considered to include the complete interconnection of pipes, including pipe supports and in-line components such as pipe fittings and flanges. Expert opinion says that among all piping design issues, 20% of issues are directly related to support design and the other 20% are indirectly related. So overall 40% of the problems in the piping design are related to pipe support. In this course, you will learn various loads on the piping system, types of pipe support, and materials used for pipe supports. In addition, you will learn how to control pipe movement through the use of expansion joints.
At the end of this course, there will be a multiple-choice, open-book quiz designed to enhance your understanding of the course material.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Understand various types of load on piping systems;
- Know how to deal with thermal expansion of pipes;
- Be familiar with various types of pipe support; and
- Know how to select appropriate pipe supports.