Maricopa Community Colleges  MEC253   20032-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/26/02
MEC253 20032-20086 L+L 1 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Aboveground Pipe Installation
Identifies types of pipe, flanges, gaskets and bolts. Includes step-by-step procedures for installing pipe sleeves and floor penetrations.
Prerequisites: Registered Apprentice status or permission of the apprenticeship coordinator.
Cross-References: ABC253
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MEC253   20032-20086 Aboveground Pipe Installation
1. Identify proper storage procedures to maintain quality pipes and materials. (I)
2. Identify types of flanges and their applications. (II)
3. Identify types of gaskets and bolts used with flanges. (III)
4. Describe the location of flange bolt holes and how to install pipe with flanged connections. (IV)
5. Lay out and install pipe sleeves and floor penetrations. (V)
6. Read and interpret spool sheets. (VI)
7. Erect spools in piping systems. (VII)
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MEC253   20032-20086 Aboveground Pipe Installation
    I. Pipe and Materials Storage
        A. Inside
        B. Outside
        C. Protecting pipe, fittings and valves
          1. Flange faces
          2. Male threaded ends
          3. Beveled ends
          4. Socket weld and female threaded ends
      II. Flanged Piping Systems
          A. Types of flanges
            1. Weld neck
            2. Slip-on
            3. Slip-on reducing
            4. Blind
            5. Socket weld
            6. Threaded
            7. Lap-joint
            8. Cast iron
          B. Flange facings
            1. Raised-face
            2. Flat-face
            3. Ring joint
            4. Tongue and groove
            5. Male and female
        III. Flange Gaskets
            A. Gasket materials
              1. Teflon
              2. Fiberglass
              3. Acrylic fiber
              4. Metal
              5. Rubber
              6. Cork
              7. Vinyl
              8. Ceramic
              9. Asbestos
            B. Types of flange gaskets
              1. Flat ring
              2. Full-face
              3. Metal ring joint
            C. Flange bolts
              1. Thread standards and series
              2. Thread class
              3. Thread designation
              4. Fastener grade
          IV. Installing Pipe Flanges
              A. Cleaning parts
              B. Aligning parts
              C. Installing gaskets
              D. Tightening flange bolts
            V. Pipe Sleeves and Floor Penetrations
                A. Lay out
                B. Installation
              VI. Spool Sheet
                  A. Reading
                  B. Interpreting
                VII. Erecting Spools
                    A. Steps
                    B. Other
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