A Piping System is an assembly of various components put together with a proper method
of joints, functionally to transport fluid from its source to destination. The different
components put together are defined as piping components.
They are designed for withstanding the operating and design conditions specified in the
process parameters. Each component used in piping systems are specified in piping
specification.
a. Electric fusion welded (EFW): Pipes carrying a single or double longitudinal but weld
joined wherein coalescence is produced by manual or automatic electric arc welding in the
preformed tube.
b. Electric resistance welded: (ERW): Pipe carrying ongitudinal but weld joined wherein
coalescence is produced by heat obtained from resistance of the pipe to flow of electric
current in a circuit of which the pipe is a part and by application of pressure.
3. Forged and bored:
Pipes prepared by forging and then boring to the desired thickness.
They are available in both seamless and welded type. They are usually with the same
thickness as pipe.
The different grades of material used for these fittings are:
ASTM A234- Carbon Steel Fittings for Moderate & High temperature Services.
ASTM A403- Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe Fittings.
ASTM A420- Carbon Steel & Alloy Steel Pipe Fittings for Low temperature Services.