Maricopa Community Colleges  MEC211   20032-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/26/02
MEC211 20032-20086 LEC 0.50 Credit(s) 0.50 Period(s)
In-Line Specialties for Pipefitting
Specific in-line specialty equipment for pipefitting including purpose, function and safety precautions.
Prerequisites: Registered Apprentice status or permission of the apprenticeship coordinator.
Cross-References: ABC211
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MEC211   20032-20086 In-Line Specialties for Pipefitting
1. Define in-line specialties and describe the hazards associated with operating, installing and maintaining these specialties. (I)
2. Identify and describe the function and purpose of specific in- line specialties. (II)
3. Sketch and describe a typical drip-leg installation. (II)
4. Describe proper storage and handling of in-line specialty equipment. (III)
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MEC211   20032-20086 In-Line Specialties for Pipefitting
    I. In-Line specialties
        A. Definition
        B. Safety and Potential Hazards
          1. Hazards of opening process lines
          2. Personal protective equipment requirements
      II. Types of in-line specialty equipment
          A. Snubbers
          B. Ball joints
          C. Bleed rings
          D. Drip legs
          E. Steam traps
          F. Strainers
          G. Expansion joints
          H. Filters
          I. Flowmeters
          J. Orifice plates
          K. Rotameters
          L. Venturi tubes
          M. Anu-bar pitot tubes
          N. Level measurement devices
            1. Conductivity probes
            2. Sight glasses
          O. Flow pressure switches
          P. Rupture discs
            1. Conventional
            2. Scored tension-loaded
            3. Composite
            4. Reverse acting
            5. Graphite
          Q. Thermowells
          R. Desuperheaters
        III. Storing and handling in-line specialties
            A. Storage
            B. Handling
            C. Disposal
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