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Process Piping Part 3 - Non-Metallic Piping Systems
Edward Brown, P.E.
Overview
This 2-hour online course
addresses various types of non-metallic piping and their properties, pipe
support requirements, thermal stresses, pipe specifications, material
properties, common products, and their proper application. Included is a
treatment of thermoplastic, thermosetting, rubber, and elastomeric materials.
This course is relevant to Civil, Environmental, Sanitary, and Mechanical
Engineers in the water/wastewater, manufacturing, chemical, and HVAC
industries. The course includes examples of design calculations and references
to relevant industry standards.
The course materials
consist of The US Army Corps of Engineers Publication EM1110-1-4008, Chapters 5,
6, and 7.
The student must take a
multiple-choice quiz consisting of twelve (12) questions at the end of
this course to obtain PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and
skills:
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Gain familiarity with the
non-metallic piping materials and their properties
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Understand the advantages
and disadvantages of each material
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Understand the mechanism
and factors contributing to deterioration due to chemical effects, sunlight
and temperature, and information of selection of the most appropriate
material.
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Understand the factors
involved in thermal effects in designing non-metallic piping systems.
Course
Click on the link
below to review the course prior to taking a quiz for PDH credits.
Non-Metallic Piping Systems (136 KB)
To obtain PDH credits for this course, you will need to take a quiz for
credit. Click on the link below.
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