Official Course Description:  MCCCD Approval:  12-8-09
IMC148  2010 Spring - 9999	LEC  0.5 Credit(s)  0.5 Period(s)  0.5 Load  Occ
Field Routing and Vessel Trim
Field run specifications, rigging equipment needs, load weights, assembly systems and support needs. Also includes fabricating field run piping and vessel trim. Prerequisites: Registered apprentice status or permission of the Apprenticeship Coordinator.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
IMC148  2010 Spring - 9999	Field Routing and Vessel Trim

 

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)

 

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
IMC148  2010 Spring - 9999	Field Routing and Vessel Trim

 

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