IRVING, TX - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) today announced it has released a new, free, online software tool that aids in designing plastic pressure pipe systems using PEX, PE-RT and CPVC.

For individuals looking to start a new career, or who want to increase their technical skills, Lee College recently launched a process piping design program in which students can gain a foundation in ...

While several methods exist for sizing collector pipes on steam lines, the results obtained from the various approaches can be quite different. This article will show how design parameters can be used ...

For a yet-to-be-selected fabricator, design large-diameter, corrosion-resistant, filament-wound composite pipe with sufficient strength to resist burial and settlement loads as well as internal ...

Power plant piping with a nominal pipe size of four inches or larger that carries steam or water operating at greater than 750F or 1,025 psi is considered a “covered piping system.” That means the ...

According to Autodesk and FMI, nearly 52% of all rework in construction stems from insufficient project data and poor communication. As schedules tighten and margins face increasing pressure, ...

Code requires that nuclear plant piping must be designed to withstand seismic effects due to potential earthquake. During a potential loss of coolant accident (LOCA) condition in a pressurized water ...

Fiber architecture, using continuous and chopped glass, mimics an I-beam for axial strength, without the need for axial or helical fibers. Improved glass sizing and toughened resin result in greater ...

This article was updated May 31, 2023. It was originally published March 23, 2000. Technological advances are pushing the pressure, flow and temperature requirements for fluid and pneumatic pipes and ...