A pipe anchor is a type of pipe support that is used to control pipe movements by fixing the pipe with secondary civil structures. Piping anchor supports are very important in piping and pipeline...
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Being a piping engineer you must be familiar with the term "Piping Shoe". Pipe shoe supports are highly popular for insulated lines. As insulation material is usually not capable to withstand high...
PSIA vs PSIG: Differences | Conversion from PSIA to PSIG and PSIG to PSIA
PSI is the most basic unit for measuring pressure in the FPS unit system which is widely used in the United States and European countries. Most of household sporting goods, pressure transducers, etc...
Various Types of Pipe Clamps for Piping and Plumbing Industry
Pipe clamps are widely used for supporting suspended pipes. They are also used to work as clamped pipe shoes. Pipe clamps can be defined as bolted circular or semi-circular pipe attachments that...
Piping Thermal Expansion and Contraction (Thermal Movement) in Piping Design
What causes thermal expansion in piping? All piping materials expand or contract when exposed to temperatures greater or lower than the installation temperature. As the temperature of the pipe...
What is Pressure Reducing Valve? Its Types, Applications, and Advantages
A pressure-reducing valve is a self-operating valve that is used to reduce any excess pressure in a system. Sometimes this valve is also known as pressure reducing regulator. The basic function of...