Maricopa Community Colleges  ABC254   19952-19996 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  11/22/94  
ABC254      19952-19996 L+L 2 Credit(s) 6 Period(s)
Field Routing, Trim and Springs
Field run specifications, rigging equipment needs, load weights, assembly systems and support needs. Also includes fabricating field run piping, vessel trim and identifying, selecting and installing spring can supports. Prerequisites: (Indentured status with Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., and ABC253) or permission of the apprenticeship coordinator.
 
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ABC254   19952-19996 Field Routing, Trim and Springs
1. Describe the procedures and techniques required to secure a work area to field-route pipe. (I)
2. Explain specific methods for determining field run specifications. (II)
3. Given weight, location and configuration of a job, determine required rigging equipment. (III)
4. Identify specific types of erection connections and list the materials required for these connections. (IV)
5. Demonstrate screw pipe, socket weld pipe and butt weld pipe assembly systems and list specific applications of each. (V)
6. Fabricate and test field run piping. (VI)
7. Erect specific vessel trim. (VII)
8. Explain specific industry standards that apply to variable spring can supports. (VIII)
9. Identify and describe specific types of spring can supports and explain how to select spring can supports according to type and size. (IX, X)
10. Explain the storage, handling and maintenance of spring can supports. (XI, XII)
11. Install specific spring can supports. (XIII)
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ABC254   19952-19996 Field Routing, Trim and Springs
    I. Securing Work Area
        A. Safety
        B. Transportation
        C. Storage
      II. Field Run Specifications
          A. Start/end points
          B. Check area
          C. Measure
          D. Check connections
          E. Check pipe and in-line equipment
        III. Rigging Equipment
            A. Load calculations
            B. Support needs
          IV. Erection Materials
              A. Common types
                1. Flange bolts
                2. Gaskets
                3. Welding rods
              B. Selecting flange bolts
                1. Thread standards and series
                2. Thread class
                3. Thread designation
                4. Fastener grade
              C. Selecting flange gaskets
                1. Gasket materials
                2. Types
              D. Selecting Welding rods
            V. Assembling Pipe
                A. Screw pipe assembly
                B. Socket weld pipe assembly
                C. Butt weld pipe assembly
              VI. Fabricating Field Run
                  A. Transporting and erecting piping
                  B. Testing
                    1. Test blinds
                    2. Hydrotest spools
                VII. Vessel Trim
                    A. Vents
                    B. Drains
                    C. Valves
                    D. Instruments
                      1. Level controllers
                      2. Level glasses
                      3. Temperature elements
                    E. Erection
                  VIII. Industry Standards for Pipe Hangers and Supports - MSS SP-58
                      A. Criteria
                      B. Design load ratings
                    IX. Spring Can Supports
                        A. Variable spring can supports
                          1. Type A
                          2. Type B and C
                          3. Type D and E
                          4. Type F
                          5. Type G
                        B. Constant Spring Can Supports
                          1. Type A
                          2. Type B and C
                          3. Type D
                          4. Type E
                          5. Type F
                          6. Type G
                      X. Selecting Spring Can Supports
                          A. Type
                          B. Size and series
                        XI. Storage and Handling Procedures
                            A. Damage
                            B. Corrosion
                          XII. Maintaining Variable Spring Can Supports
                              A. Inspection
                              B. Replacement
                            XIII. Installing Spring Can Supports
                                A. Location
                                B. Installation
                                C. Removing travel stops
                                  1. Variable spring stops
                                  2. constant support stops
                                D. Adjusting
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