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| rule of thumb for piping engineers: Rules of Thumb for Mechanical Engineers J. Edward Pope, 1996-12-09 Save time with this collection of straightforward, common-sense techniques that provide quick, accurate solutions to your engineering problems. Rules of Thumb for Mechanical Engineers assembles hundreds of shortcuts, calculations, practical how-to methods, and concise background reviews into one convenient volume. Whether you're concerned with design, selection, or performance, you'll find fast, accurate answers here - all without wading through pages of theory. Experts from all engineering disciplines have packed this book's sixteen chapters with design criteria and practical tips. You'll find easy-to-read descriptions on fluids, heat transfer, thermodynamics, seals, pumps, and compressors, drivers, gears, and bearings, as well as piping and pressure vessels. Also covers tribology, vibrations, materials, stress and fatigue, instrumentation, and engineering economics.* Save time with this collection of straightforward, common-sense techniques that provide quick, accurate solutions to your engineering problems. * Hundreds of shortcuts, calculations and practical how-to methods in one convenient volume. * Fast, accurate answers to design, selection, or performance issues. |
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| rule of thumb for piping engineers: Piping and Pipeline Calculations Manual Phillip Ellenberger, 2014-02-12 Piping and Pipeline Calculations Manual, Second Edition provides engineers and designers with a quick reference guide to calculations, codes, and standards applicable to piping systems. The book considers in one handy reference the multitude of pipes, flanges, supports, gaskets, bolts, valves, strainers, flexibles, and expansion joints that make up these often complex systems. It uses hundreds of calculations and examples based on the author's 40 years of experiences as both an engineer and instructor. Each example demonstrates how the code and standard has been correctly and incorrectly applied. Aside from advising on the intent of codes and standards, the book provides advice on compliance. Readers will come away with a clear understanding of how piping systems fail and what the code requires the designer, manufacturer, fabricator, supplier, erector, examiner, inspector, and owner to do to prevent such failures. The book enhances participants' understanding and application of the spirit of the code or standard and form a plan for compliance. The book covers American Water Works Association standards where they are applicable. |
| rule of thumb for piping engineers: Piping Design Handbook John J. McKetta Jr, 1992-01-29 This encyclopedic volume covers almost every phase of piping design - presenting procedures in a straightforward way.;Written by 82 world experts in the field, the Piping Design Handbook: details the basic principles of piping design; explores pipeline shortcut methods in an in-depth manner; and presents expanded rules of thumb for the piping design engineer.;Generously illustrated with over 1575 figures, display equations, and tables, the Piping Design Handbook is for chemical, mechanical, process, and equipment design engineers. |
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| rule of thumb for piping engineers: Rules of Thumb for Mechanical Engineers J. Edward Pope, 1997 Fluids -- Heat transfer -- Thermodynamics -- Mechanical seals -- Pumps and compressors -- Drivers -- Gears -- Bearings -- Piping and pressure vessels -- Tribology -- Vibration -- Materials -- Stress and strain -- Fatigue -- Instrumentation -- Engineering economics. |
| rule of thumb for piping engineers: Pipeline Planning and Construction Field Manual E. Shashi Menon, 1978-06-26 Pipeline Planning and Construction Field Manual aims to guide engineers and technicians in the processes of planning, designing, and construction of a pipeline system, as well as to provide the necessary tools for cost estimations, specifications, and field maintenance. The text includes understandable pipeline schematics, tables, and DIY checklists. This source is a collaborative work of a team of experts with over 180 years of combined experience throughout the United States and other countries in pipeline planning and construction. Comprised of 21 chapters, the book walks readers through the steps of pipeline construction and management. The comprehensive guide that this source provides enables engineers and technicians to manage routine auditing of technical work output relative to technical input and established expectations and standards, and to assess and estimate the work, including design integrity and product requirements, from its research to completion. Design, piping, civil, mechanical, petroleum, chemical, project production and project reservoir engineers, including novices and students, will find this book invaluable for their engineering practices. - Back-of-the envelope calculations - Checklists for maintenance operations - Checklists for environmental compliance - Simulations, modeling tools and equipment design - Guide for pump and pumping station placement |
| rule of thumb for piping engineers: The Engineer's Guide to Plant Layout and Piping Design for the Oil and Gas Industries Geoff B. Barker, 2017-11-25 The Engineer's Guide to Plant Layout and Piping Design for the Oil and Gas Industries gives pipeline engineers and plant managers a critical real-world reference to design, manage, and implement safe and effective plants and piping systems for today's operations. This book fills a training void with complete and practical understanding of the requirements and procedures for producing a safe, economical, operable and maintainable process facility. Easy to understand for the novice, this guide includes critical standards, newer designs, practical checklists and rules of thumb. Due to a lack of structured training in academic and technical institutions, engineers and pipe designers today may understand various computer software programs but lack the fundamental understanding and implementation of how to lay out process plants and run piping correctly in the oil and gas industry. Starting with basic terms, codes and basis for selection, the book focuses on each piece of equipment, such as pumps, towers, underground piping, pipe sizes and supports, then goes on to cover piping stress analysis and the daily needed calculations to use on the job. |
| rule of thumb for piping engineers: Rules of Thumb for Chemical Engineers Stephen Hall, Stephen M Hall, 2012-06-18 Annotation A handbook for chemical and process engineers who need a solution to their practical on-the-job problems. It solves process design problems quickly, accurately and safely, with hundreds of techniques, shortcuts and calculations. |
| rule of thumb for piping engineers: Process Plant Layout and Piping Design Ed Bausbacher, Roger W. Hunt, 1993 For mechanical and chemical engineers working for engineering construction as well as process manufacturing companies with responsibility for plant layout, piping, and construction; and for engineering students. Based on the authors' collective 65 years of experience in the engineering construction industry, this profusely illustrated, comprehensive guidebook presents tried-and-true workable methods and rules of thumb for plant layout and piping design for the process industries. Content is organized and presented for quick-reference on- the-job or for systematic study of specific topics. KEY TOPICS: Presents general concepts and principles of plant layout -- from basic terminology and input requirements to deliverables; deals with specific pieces of equipment and their most efficient layout in the overall plant design configuration; addresses the plant layout requirements for the most common process unit equipment; and considers the computerized tools that are now available to help plant layout and piping designers. |
| rule of thumb for piping engineers: Chemical Engineering Design Gavin Towler, Ray Sinnott, 2012-01-25 Chemical Engineering Design, Second Edition, deals with the application of chemical engineering principles to the design of chemical processes and equipment. Revised throughout, this edition has been specifically developed for the U.S. market. It provides the latest US codes and standards, including API, ASME and ISA design codes and ANSI standards. It contains new discussions of conceptual plant design, flowsheet development, and revamp design; extended coverage of capital cost estimation, process costing, and economics; and new chapters on equipment selection, reactor design, and solids handling processes. A rigorous pedagogy assists learning, with detailed worked examples, end of chapter exercises, plus supporting data, and Excel spreadsheet calculations, plus over 150 Patent References for downloading from the companion website. Extensive instructor resources, including 1170 lecture slides and a fully worked solutions manual are available to adopting instructors. This text is designed for chemical and biochemical engineering students (senior undergraduate year, plus appropriate for capstone design courses where taken, plus graduates) and lecturers/tutors, and professionals in industry (chemical process, biochemical, pharmaceutical, petrochemical sectors). New to this edition: - Revised organization into Part I: Process Design, and Part II: Plant Design. The broad themes of Part I are flowsheet development, economic analysis, safety and environmental impact and optimization. Part II contains chapters on equipment design and selection that can be used as supplements to a lecture course or as essential references for students or practicing engineers working on design projects. - New discussion of conceptual plant design, flowsheet development and revamp design - Significantly increased coverage of capital cost estimation, process costing and economics - New chapters on equipment selection, reactor design and solids handling processes - New sections on fermentation, adsorption, membrane separations, ion exchange and chromatography - Increased coverage of batch processing, food, pharmaceutical and biological processes - All equipment chapters in Part II revised and updated with current information - Updated throughout for latest US codes and standards, including API, ASME and ISA design codes and ANSI standards - Additional worked examples and homework problems - The most complete and up to date coverage of equipment selection - 108 realistic commercial design projects from diverse industries - A rigorous pedagogy assists learning, with detailed worked examples, end of chapter exercises, plus supporting data and Excel spreadsheet calculations plus over 150 Patent References, for downloading from the companion website - Extensive instructor resources: 1170 lecture slides plus fully worked solutions manual available to adopting instructors |
| rule of thumb for piping engineers: Mechanical Estimating Manual Joseph D'Amelio, 2021-01-21 First published in 2006. Clear, practical and comprehensive, this mechanical estimating manual provides an indispensable resource for contractors, estimators, owners and anyone involved with estimating mechanical costs on construction projects, including a wealth of labor and price data, formulas, charts and graphs. Covering timeproven methodologies and procedures, it offers the user a full range of readytouse forms, detailed estimating guidelines, and numerous completed examples. You'll learn from leading experts how to produce complete and accurate sheet metal, piping and plumbing estimates both quickly and easily. The manual will also be of value to supervisors, mechanics, builders, general contractors, engineers and architects for use in planning and scheduling work, budget estimating, cost control, cost accounting, checking change orders and various other aspects of mechanical estimating. |
| rule of thumb for piping engineers: Construction Engineering Design Calculations and Rules of Thumb Ruwan Rajapakse, 2016-09-01 Construction Engineering Calculations and Rules of Thumb begins with a brief, but rigorous, introduction to the mathematics behind the equations that is followed by self-contained chapters concerning applications for all aspects of construction engineering. Design examples with step-by-step solutions, along with a generous amount of tables, schematics, and calculations are provided to facilitate more accurate solutions through all phases of a project, from planning, through construction and completion. |
| rule of thumb for piping engineers: Liquid Pipeline Hydraulics E. Shashi Menon, 2004-06-21 Avoiding lengthy mathematical discussions, this reference specifically addresses issues affecting the day-to-day practices of those who design, operate, and purchase liquid pipelines in the oil, water, and process industries. Liquid Pipeline Hydraulics supplies an abundance of practical examples and applications for an in-depth understanding of liq |
| rule of thumb for piping engineers: HVAC Equations, Data, and Rules of Thumb, 2nd Ed. Arthur Bell, 2007-09-26 The Latest Information and “Tricks of the Trade” for Achieving First-Rate HVAC Designs on Any Construction Job! HVAC Equations, Data, and Rules of Thumb presents a wealth of state-of-the-art HVAC design information and guidance, ranging from air distribution to piping systems to plant equipment. This popular reference has now been fully updated to reflect the construction industry's new single body of codes and standards. Featuring an outline format for ease of use, the Second Edition of this all-in-one sourcebook contains: Updated HVAC codes and standards, including the 2006 International Building Code Over 200 equations for everything from ductwork to air-handling systems ASME and ASHRAE code specifications Over 350 rules of thumb for cooling, heating, ventilation, and more New material including: coverage of the new single body of construction codes now used throughout the country Inside This Updated HVAC Design Guide • Definitions • Equations • Rules of Thumb for Cooling, Heating, Infiltration, Ventilation, Humidification, People/Occupancy, Lighting, and Appliance/Equipment • Cooling Load Factors • Heating Load Factors • Design Conditions and Energy Conservation • HVAC System Selection Criteria • Air Distribution Systems • Piping Systems (General, Hydronic, Glycol, Steam, Steam Condensate, AC Condensate, Refrigerant) • Central Plant Equipment (Air-Handling Units, Chillers, Boilers, Cooling Towers, Heat Exchangers) • Auxiliary Equipment (Fans, Pumps, Motors, Controllers, Variable-Frequency Drives, Filters, Insulation, Fire Stopping) • Automatic Controls/Building Automation Systems • Equipment Schedules • Equipment Manufacturers • Building Construction Business Fundamentals • Architectural, Structural, and Electrical Information • Conversion Factors • Properties of Air and Water • Designer's Checklist • Professional Societies and Trade Organizations • References and Design Manuals • Cleanroom Criteria and Standards |
| rule of thumb for piping engineers: Petroleum Refining Design and Applications Handbook, Volume 2 A. Kayode Coker, 2021-03-09 A must-read for any practicing engineer or student in this area There is a renaissance that is occurring in chemical and process engineering, and it is crucial for today's scientists, engineers, technicians, and operators to stay current. This book offers the most up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of the most significant and recent changes to petroleum refining, presenting the state-of-the-art to the engineer, scientist, or student. Useful as a textbook, this is also an excellent, handy go-to reference for the veteran engineer, a volume no chemical or process engineering library should be without. |
| rule of thumb for piping engineers: Piping Handbook Mohinder L. Nayyar, 1999-11-04 Instant answers to your toughest questions on pipingcomponents and systems! It's impossible to know all the answers when piping questions are on the table - the field is just too broad. That's why even the most experienced engineers turn to Piping Handbook, edited by Mohinder L. Nayyar, withcontribution from top experts in the field. The Handbook's 43 chapters--14 of them new to this edition--and 9 new appendices provide, in one place, everything you need to work with any type of piping, in any type of piping system: design layout selection of materials fabrication and components operation installation maintenance This world-class reference is packed with a comprehensive array of analytical tools, and illustrated with fully-worked-out examples and case histories. Thoroughly updated, this seventh edition features revised and new information on design practices, materials, practical applicationsand industry codes and standards--plus every calculation you need to do the job. |
| rule of thumb for piping engineers: Planning, Estimating, and Control of Chemical Construction Projects, Second Edition Pablo F. Navarrete, William C. Cole, 2001-01-23 Contains added chapters emphasizing the importance of choosing the correct project and defining project goals. Stresses the need for adequate front end loading (FEL) and outlines the responsibility of the venture manager in project selection. Provides updated case studies and examples on technical evaluation criteria, construction progress monitoring, offshore estimating, and more. The authors discuss such topics as initial involvement and plan of action, process design, regulatory compliance, risk analysis, project execution plan/master project schedule, estimating, contracting, detailed engineering, procurement, construction management, project control, contracts administration, communications, and plant start-up. |
| rule of thumb for piping engineers: Engineering Hydrology for Natural Resources Engineers Ernest W. Tollner, 2023-08-14 This fully revised edition provides a modern overview of the intersection of hydrology, water quality, and water management at the rural-urban interface. The book explores the ecosystem services available in wetlands, natural channels and ponds/lakes. As in the first edition, Part I examines the hydrologic cycle by providing strategies for quantifying each component: rainfall (with NOAH 14), infiltration, evapotranspiration and runoff. Part II examines field and farm scale water quality with an introduction to erosion prediction and water quality. Part III provides a concise examination of water management on the field and farm scale, emphasizing channel design, field control structures, measurement structures, groundwater processes and irrigation principles. Part IV then concludes the text with a treatment of basin-scale processes. A comprehensive suite of software tools is available for download, consisting of Excel spreadsheets, with some public domain models such as HY-8 culvert design, and software with public domain readers such as Mathematica, Maple and TK solver. |
| rule of thumb for piping engineers: The Siebel Technical Review , 1928 |
| rule of thumb for piping engineers: A Quick Guide to Pipeline Engineering D Alkazraji, 2008-03-26 Pipeline engineering requires an understanding of a wide range of topics. Operators must take into account numerous pipeline codes and standards, calculation approaches, and reference materials in order to make accurate and informed decisions.A Quick Guide to Pipeline Engineering provides concise, easy-to-use, and accessible information on onshore and offshore pipeline engineering. Topics covered include: design; construction; testing; operation and maintenance; and decommissioning.Basic principles are discussed and clear guidance on regulations is provided, in a way that will prove useful to both engineers and students. - Provides concise, easy-to-use, and accessible information on onshore and offshore pipeline engineering - Topics covered include design, construction, testing, operation, maintenance and decommissioning - Basic principles are discussed and clear guidance on regulations is provided |
| rule of thumb for piping engineers: Pipeline Engineering Henry Liu, 2003-05-28 Pipeline engineering has struggled to develop as a single field of study due to the wide range of industries and government organizations using different types of pipelines for all types of solids, liquids, and gases. This fragmentation has impeded professional development, job mobility, technology transfer, the diffusion of knowledge, and the move |
| rule of thumb for piping engineers: Piping and Pipeline Engineering George A. Antaki, 2003-05-28 Taking a big-picture approach, Piping and Pipeline Engineering: Design, Construction, Maintenance, Integrity, and Repair elucidates the fundamental steps to any successful piping and pipeline engineering project, whether it is routine maintenance or a new multi-million dollar project. The author explores the qualitative details, calculations, and t |
| rule of thumb for piping engineers: Pipeline Engineering ebook Collection E.W. McAllister, W. Kent Muhlbauer, Marshall Parker, Keith Escoe, Roy A. Parisher, Mehdi Farshad, 2008-09-05 Pipeline Engineering ebook Collection contains 6 of our best-selling titles, providing the ultimate reference for every pipeline professional’s library. Get access to over 3000 pages of reference material, at a fraction of the price of the hard-copy books. This CD contains the complete ebooks of the following 6 titles: McAllister, Pipeline Rules of Thumb 6th Edition, 9780750678520 Muhlbauer, Pipeline Risk Management Manual 3rd Edition, 9780750675796 Parker, Pipeline Corrosion & Cathodic Protection 3rd Edition, 9780872011496 Escoe, Piping & Pipeline Assessment Guide V1, 9780750678803 Parisher, Pipe Drafting & Design 2nd Edition, 9780750674393 Farshad, Plastic Pipe Systems: Failure Investigation and Diagnosis, 9781856174961 *Six fully searchable titles on one CD providing instant access to the ULTIMATE library of engineering materials for pipeline professionals *3000 pages of practical and theoretical pipeline information in one portable package. * Incredible value at a fraction of the cost of the print books |
| rule of thumb for piping engineers: Southern Engineer , 1922 |
| rule of thumb for piping engineers: Chemical Engineering Design Ray Sinnott, Gavin Towler, 2019-05-26 Chemical Engineering Design: SI Edition is one of the best-known and most widely used textbooks available for students of chemical engineering. The enduring hallmarks of this classic book are its scope and practical emphasis which make it particularly popular with instructors and students who appreciate its relevance and clarity. This new edition provides coverage of the latest aspects of process design, operations, safety, loss prevention, equipment selection, and much more, including updates on plant and equipment costs, regulations and technical standards. - Includes new content covering food, pharmaceutical and biological processes and the unit operations commonly used - Features expanded coverage on the design of reactors - Provides updates on plant and equipment costs, regulations and technical standards - Integrates coverage with Honeywell's UniSim® software for process design and simulation - Includes online access to Engineering's Cleopatra cost estimating software |
| rule of thumb for piping engineers: Chemical Engineering Design Gavin Towler, Ray Sinnott, 2007-11-26 Bottom line: For a holistic view of chemical engineering design, this book provides as much, if not more, than any other book available on the topic. --Extract from Chemical Engineering Resources review. Chemical Engineering Design is one of the best-known and widely adopted texts available for students of chemical engineering. It deals with the application of chemical engineering principles to the design of chemical processes and equipment. Revised throughout, this US edition has been specifically developed for the US market. It covers the latest aspects of process design, operations, safety, loss prevention and equipment selection, among others. Comprehensive in coverage, exhaustive in detail, it is supported by extensive problems and a separate solutions manual for adopting tutors and lecturers. In addition, the book is widely used by professions as a day-to-day reference. - Provides students with a text of unmatched relevance for the Senior Design Course and Introductory Chemical Engineering Courses - Teaches commercial engineering tools for simulation and costing - Comprehensive coverage of unit operations, design and economicsStrong emphasis on HS&E issues, codes and standards, including API, ASME and ISA design codes and ANSI standards - 108 realistic commercial design projects from diverse industries |
| rule of thumb for piping engineers: The Engineer's Guide to Plant Layout and Piping Design for the Oil and Gas Industries Geoff B. Barker, 2017-11-25 The Engineer's Guide to Plant Layout and Piping Design for the Oil and Gas Industries gives pipeline engineers and plant managers a critical real-world reference to design, manage, and implement safe and effective plants and piping systems for today's operations. This book fills a training void with complete and practical understanding of the requirements and procedures for producing a safe, economical, operable and maintainable process facility. Easy to understand for the novice, this guide includes critical standards, newer designs, practical checklists and rules of thumb. Due to a lack of structured training in academic and technical institutions, engineers and pipe designers today may understand various computer software programs but lack the fundamental understanding and implementation of how to lay out process plants and run piping correctly in the oil and gas industry. Starting with basic terms, codes and basis for selection, the book focuses on each piece of equipment, such as pumps, towers, underground piping, pipe sizes and supports, then goes on to cover piping stress analysis and the daily needed calculations to use on the job. - Delivers a practical guide to pipe supports, structures and hangers available in one go-to source - Includes information on stress analysis basics, quick checks, pipe sizing and pressure drop - Ensures compliance with the latest piping and plant layout codes and complies with worldwide risk management legislation and HSE - Focuses on each piece of equipment, such as pumps, towers, underground piping, pipe sizes and supports - Covers piping stress analysis and the daily needed calculations to use on the job |
| rule of thumb for piping engineers: Using the Engineering Literature, Second Edition Bonnie A. Osif, 2011-08-09 With the encroachment of the Internet into nearly all aspects of work and life, it seems as though information is everywhere. However, there is information and then there is correct, appropriate, and timely information. While we might love being able to turn to Wikipedia® for encyclopedia-like information or search Google® for the thousands of links on a topic, engineers need the best information, information that is evaluated, up-to-date, and complete. Accurate, vetted information is necessary when building new skyscrapers or developing new prosthetics for returning military veterans While the award-winning first edition of Using the Engineering Literature used a roadmap analogy, we now need a three-dimensional analysis reflecting the complex and dynamic nature of research in the information age. Using the Engineering Literature, Second Edition provides a guide to the wide range of resources available in all fields of engineering. This second edition has been thoroughly revised and features new sections on nanotechnology as well as green engineering. The information age has greatly impacted the way engineers find information. Engineers have an effect, directly and indirectly, on almost all aspects of our lives, and it is vital that they find the right information at the right time to create better products and processes. Comprehensive and up to date, with expert chapter authors, this book fills a gap in the literature, providing critical information in a user-friendly format. |
| rule of thumb for piping engineers: PIPING ENGINEERING Prabhu TL, Unlock the intricate world of piping engineering with this comprehensive guide that delves deep into the art and science of fluid conveyance systems. Whether you're an aspiring engineer seeking to refine your skills or a seasoned professional looking to expand your expertise, Piping Engineering offers a wealth of knowledge to elevate your understanding of this critical discipline. The Art of Fluid Conveyance: Step into the heart of fluid transport as Piping Engineering takes you on a journey through the principles and practices of piping design, analysis, and optimization. From fluid dynamics to material selection, each aspect is meticulously explored, providing a solid foundation for engineering success. Key Themes Explored: Fluid Mechanics: Master the principles of fluid behavior, flow rates, and pressure gradients to create efficient piping systems. Piping Design & Layout: Learn the art of designing piping networks with precision, ensuring seamless flow and safety. Material Selection & Compatibility: Explore the world of pipe materials, understanding their properties and compatibility to optimize performance. Stress Analysis & Support: Discover the techniques to analyze stresses and select appropriate supports to ensure structural integrity. Codes & Standards: Navigate through industry codes and standards, ensuring compliance and safety in all your projects. Target Audience: Piping Engineering caters to engineering professionals, students, and anyone passionate about fluid conveyance systems. Whether you're in the oil and gas, chemical, power, or construction industry, this book equips you with the skills needed to excel in your field. Unique Selling Points: Extensive Industry Insights: Benefit from real-world case studies and examples that bridge theory and application. Practical Guidelines: Find ready-to-implement guidelines for piping design, analysis, and maintenance. Expert Contributions: Acquire knowledge from seasoned professionals who share their valuable experience. Thought-Provoking Exercises: Reinforce your learning with thoughtfully crafted exercises and problems. Elevate Your Engineering Prowess: Piping Engineering is more than a book—it's your gateway to becoming an expert in fluid conveyance systems. Whether you're a novice or a pro, this comprehensive guide promises to sharpen your skills and propel your engineering prowess to new heights. Start your journey to piping excellence today! Secure your copy of Piping Engineering and embrace the art of fluid conveyance like never before! |
| rule of thumb for piping engineers: Industrial Piping and Equipment Estimating Manual Kenneth Storm, 2017-06-23 Industrial Piping and Equipment Estimation Manual delivers an invaluable resource for day-to-day operations. Packed full of worksheets covering combined and simple cycle power plants, refineries, compressor stations, ethanol, hydrogen and biomass plants, this reference helps the construction engineer and estimator learn how to create bids where scope and quantity differences can be identified and project impacts estimated. Beginning with an introduction devoted to labor, productivity measurement, estimating methods, and factors affecting construction labor productivity and impacts of overtime, the author then explores equipment through hands-on estimation tables, including sample estimates and statistical applications. The book rounds out with a glossary, abbreviations list, formulas, and metric/standard conversions, and is an ideal reference for estimators, engineers and managers with the level of detail and equipment breakdown necessary for today's industrial operations. - Includes day-to-day worksheets to help users estimate equipment and piping for any plant or refinery project - Presents the comparison method to estimate similarities and differences between proposed and previously installed equipment - Helps users understand and produce more accurate direct costs with sample estimates |
| rule of thumb for piping engineers: Piping Engineering Karan Sotoodeh, 2022-11-08 Eliminate or reduce unwanted emissions with the piping engineering techniques and strategies contained in this book Piping Engineering: Preventing Fugitive Emission in the Oil and Gas Industry is a practical and comprehensive examination of strategies for the reduction or avoidance of fugitive emissions in the oil and gas industry. The book covers key considerations and calculations for piping and fitting design and selection, maintenance, and troubleshooting to eliminate or reduce emissions, as well as the various components that can allow for or cause them, including piping flange joints. The author explores leak detection and repair (LDAR), a key technique for managing fugitive emissions. He also discusses piping stresses, like principal, displacement, sustained, occasional, and reaction loads, and how to calculate these loads and acceptable limits. Various devices to tighten the bolts for flanges are described, as are essential flange fabrications and installation tolerances. The book also includes: Various methods and calculations for corrosion rate calculation, flange leakage analysis, and different piping load measurements Industry case studies that include calculations, codes, and references Focuses on critical areas related to piping engineering to prevent emission, including material and corrosion, stress analysis, flange joints, and weld joints Coverage of piping material selection for offshore oil and gas and onshore refineries and petrochemical plants Ideal for professionals in the oil and gas industry and mechanical and piping engineers, Piping Engineering: Preventing Fugitive Emission in the Oil and Gas Industry is also a must-read resource for environmental engineers in the public and private sectors. |
| rule of thumb for piping engineers: Diesel and Oil Engineering Hand Book Julius Rosbloom, 1924 |
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RULE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
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