Introduction What is a Piping System? Value of a Clear Picture of a Piping System Understanding the Total Piping System
Terminology, Units, and Physical Laws Fluid Properties Flow Rate, Pressure, Head, and Head Loss Physical Laws that Govern Fluid Flow
Tanks and Vessels Types of Tanks and Vessels Key Hydraulic Measurements Measuring and Controlling Tank Level, Pressure, and Temperature Common and Abnormal Tank Operations
Centrifugal Pumps Major Pump Parts Theory of Operation Understanding the Pump Curve Pump Power & Cost of Operation Net Positive Suction Head and Cavitation Pump Affinity Laws Parallel and Series Pump Operation Fluid Considerations Pump Selection Operating Pumps Properly
Pipelines Pipeline Terminology Head Loss Calculations Head Loss for Series and Parallel Piping
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Valves and Fittings Purpose of Valves and Fittings Valve and Fitting Losses Hydraulic Performance of Valves and Fittings Valve Applications Cost of Valve Head Loss
Control Valves Types of Control Valves Control Valve Operation Characteristic Curves Control Valve Applications ASME Ratings and ANSI Valve Classes Cavitation, Choking, and Flashing Sizing and Selecting Control Valves Control Valve Equations Process Measurement and Controls Instruments Used to Measure Processes The Typical Process Control Loop The PID Controller and Controller Tuning Control Schemes
Piping System Processes and Process Equipment Types of Processes Process Equipment Hydraulic Performance of Equipment
The Total System Types of Piping Systems Key Concepts to Understand the System Calculating Flow Between Two Pressure Sources Series Piping Parallel Piping Branching Piping The Siphon Effect System Static and Dynamic Head Visualizing Energy Addition and Losses Troubleshooting Piping Systems
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