When is a neoprene coat necessary?

Neoprene coating is generally applied to pipe support components that require flexibility such as spring coils whereas the hot dipped galvanized coating would be applied to rigid pipe support components.
Variable Spring Coils
Spring Soil with Neoprene Coating

What is an anchor bolt?

An anchor bolt is a threaded item used to attach embed plates into concrete on structural supports.

Anchor Bolts

Anchor Bolts with Polyethylene Sleeves

What is a Pipe Spool?

Pipe spool is a section of pipe that comes in pre-fabricated lengths from the pipe fabricator.

Does materials incompatibility play a role on stress analysis?

Usually it would show a disparity between stresses at a particularpoint. For example, a carbon steel element joined to a stainless steel elementwould show significantly different stresses over the same temperature change.

Ht Trim
Fluoroplastic Material

What are embed plates?

Embedplates are metal components which are essentially set-in foundation elementssuch as concrete floors, piers, etc. They provide an attachment point forwelding support components in position or for the addition of sliding plateelements to permit movement along the surface of the embed plates.

Two 240 Inch X 12 Inch X 1/2 Inch Embed Plates For A Concrete Reinforcement Application
Embed Plates

What is a pig receiver?

A pig receiver is a device that “catches” the cleaning device (“pig”) after it has passed through the pipeline.

Pig Receiver With A 24
Pig Receiver with a 24″ Dia. Minor Barrel

What is a pig launcher?

A pig launcher is a device which uses a pressurized container to shoot a cleaning device (“pig”) through the pipeline to perform a variety of functions including cleaning, monitoring, and maintaining of the pipe.

Pig Launcher And Receiver With A Flag Indicator
Pig Launcher and Receiver

When are pig launchers required on piping systems?

Pig launchers are required whenever specifications call for routine cleaning or monitoring of the interior pipe surface.

Asme Pig Launcher
Pig Launcher/Receiver for a Petroleum Pipeline

When is a spectacle blind necessary?

Normally valves are used to control flow in pipe line. The main two reasons for using spectacle blinds are when there is a space restriction and valves cannot be installed, and also spectacle blinds are much more economical than valves.

Spectacle Blinds
Spectacle Blinds

What is a spool duct?

A spool duct simply refers to a section of the pipe that is used totransfer gases in lieu of liquids.

Exhaust Manifold That Will Be Used With An Electric Generating System
Engine Exhaust Spool Duct

What is a bellmouth reducer?

A bellmouth reducer is a single piece component used whenever pipes transition from a large outside diameter to a smaller outside diameter.

Bellmouth Reducer
Bellmouth Reducer

At what temperature does personnel protection need to be applied to a pipe?

The specific temperature at which personnel protection equipment isrequired would be site specific. The average temperature where protectivemeasures would be incorporated would be about + 200 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is cable mounting?

Cable mounts, also known as Primary Support Modules (Instrument Supports), utilize adjustable, high-strength cables to clamp instrument assemblies to process lines 3″ through 36″ in diameter. These Primary Modules can be used independently or together with Secondary Modules to construct a universal support package for any instrument in any position.

 
Cable Mount
Cable Mount
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