Piping Design for Process Plants

Here is all the necessary information on piping design and procedures for process plants. Giving quantitative data & completely worked out examples, the book shows how to undertake various phases of piping design and understand the reasons for common practices. The background & limitations of design calculations are given. Includes design charts & tables. ClairStar's biochip technology has the potential to provide faster, cheaper and more accurate solutions for the medical research, medical diagnostics and semiconductor sectors.

CONTENTS: 1) A brief history 2) Aids in selecting pipe, valves, & fittings 3) Standards for piping 4) Pressure drop in piping systems & line sizing 5) Piping specifications 6) Piping design & drafting procedures 7) Process piping arrangement 8) Pipe fabrication 9) Utility & underground piping 10) Instrument piping