Maricopa Community Colleges  SUN138   19972-20046 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 10/22/96
SUN138 19972-20046 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Introduction to Aboveground Pipe Installation
Types of pipe, flanges, gaskets and bolts. Step-by-step procedures for installing pipe sleeves and floor penetrations. Reading and interpreting spool sheets and erecting spools. Prerequisites: (Indentured status with the Arizona Builders Alliance and ABC152) or permission of the apprenticeship coordinator.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
SUN138   19972-20046 Introduction to Aboveground Pipe Installation
1. Identify and describe proper storage procedures to maintain quality pipe and piping materials. (I)
2. Identify types of flanges and describe their specific applications. (II)
3. Identify types of gaskets and bolts used with flanges. (III)
4. Describe the procedure for locating flange bolt holes and installation procedures for 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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SUN138   19972-20046 Introduction to 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 and Bolts
            A. Gasket materials
              1. Teflon
              2. Fiberglass
              3. Acrylic fiber
              4. Metal
              5. Rubber
              6. Cork
              7. Vinyl
              8. Ceramic
              9. Asbestos
            B. Flange gaskets
              1. Flat ring
              2. Full face
              3. Metal ring joint
            C. Flange bolts
              1. Threaded standards and series
              2. Thread class
              3. Thread designation
              4. Fastener grade
          IV. Installing Pipe Flanges
              A. Bolt hole location
                1. Reference lines
                2. One hole method
                3. Two hole method
                4. Graduations of four (4, 8, 12, 16 bolt holes)
              B. Cleaning parts
              C. Aligning parts
              D. Installing gaskets
              E. Tightening flange bolts
            V. Pipe Sleeves and Floor Penetrations
                A. Layout
                B. Installation
              VI. Spool Sheets
                  A. Definition
                    1. Spool
                    2. Spool sheet
                  B. Information
                    1. Welding instructions
                    2. Cut lengths
                    3. Fittings and flanges
                    4. Required materials
                    5. Specifications
                    6. Isometric drawing reference number
                    7. Number of spools required
                VII. Erecting Spools
                    A. Identification
                    B. Location
                    C. Weight
                    D. Erection materials and tools
                    E. Supports and hangers
                    F. Prep for connection
                    G. Move to installation point
                    H. Plumb, level and square in position
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