Maricopa Community Colleges  IMC146   19992-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
IMC146 19992-20086 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Special Plumbing
Types of drain materials used corrosive waste systems. Installation and testing of glass and compressed air pipe. Joining of plastic and silicon cast iron pipe. Single and multistage compressors. Medical gases system installation and testing.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
IMC146   19992-20086 Special Plumbing
1. Identify the types of drain materials used on corrosive waste systems. (I)
2. Describe specific methods for the installation and testing of glass pipe. (II)
3. Describe specific methods for joining plastic and silicon cast iron pipe. (III)
4. Explain the process for installing pipe for compressed air. ( IV)
5. Compare and contrast single stage to multistage air compressors. (V)
6. Explain methods of drying the air. (VI)
7. Describe the different applications and uses of medical gases. (VII)
8. Explain the installation requirements for medical gas systems. (VIII)
9. Explain the methods for joining and testing of medical gas piping. (IX)
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IMC146   19992-20086 Special Plumbing
    I. Corrosive Waste Piping Materials
        A. Borosilicate glass
        B. Thermoplastic plastic piping
          1. polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
          2. chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC)
          3. polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)
          4. polypropylene (PP)
        C. Silicon cast iron
      II. Glass Pipe Installation
          A. Beaded end to beaded end
          B. Plain end to beaded end
          C. Plain end to metal or plastic joint
          D. Cutting
          E. Underground
          F. Mechanical coupling
          G. Support
            1. horizontal
            2. vertical
          H. Testing of Glass Pipe
            1. air
            2. water
        III. Joining Plastic and Silicon Cast Iron Pipe
            A. Epoxy
            B. Threaded
            C. Mechanical joint
            D. Silicon Cast Iron Pipe
              1. bell and spigot
              2. mechanical
          IV. Compressed Air Piping
              A. Pressure loss
                1. per 100 feet
                2. per run-total
              B. Material
                1. above 2 1/2 inches
                2. below 2 inches
              C. Accessories
                1. valves
                2. fitting
                3. regulators
                4. oil feeders
                5. other
            V. Single stage and Multi Stage Air Compressors
                A. Single-stage
                B. Multi-stage
              VI. Air Drying Methods
                  A. Refrigeration
                  B. Desiccant
                VII. Medical Gas Services
                    A. Areas
                      1. anesthetizing locations
                      2. acute care locations
                      3. subacute care locations
                      4. other
                    B. Gases
                      1. oxygen
                      2. nitrous oxide
                      3. vacuum
                      4. medical air
                      5. nitrogen
                      6. gas evacuation
                      7. carbon dioxide
                  VIII. Installation Requirements
                      A. Medical-surgical vacuum system
                      B. Medical compressed air system
                      C. Installation of medical gas systems in a hospital
                      D. Installation of medical gas systems in a non-hospital facility
                      E. Piping requirements for medical gas
                    IX. Joining and Testing of Medical Gas Systems
                        A. Joining
                          1. 45% silver braze
                          2. threaded connections
                        B. Purging
                          1. nitrogen
                          2. argon for stainless steel
                        C. Testing
                          1. cross connecting
                          2. 150 PSI
                          3. joint test
                          4. vacuum systems
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