Date September 21, 2009
Format Hardback, 1040 pages

A Comprehensive Guide to Facility Piping Systems

Fully up-to-date with the latest codes and standards, this practical resource contains everything you need to plan, select, design, specify, and test piping systems for industry, commercial, and institutional applications. The book includes complete coverage of pipes, fittings, valves, jointing methods, hangers, supports, pumps, tanks, and other required equipment.

Facility Piping Systems Handbook, Third Edition, progresses from fundamentals of systems operation to a design procedure that allows quick and accurate component and pipe sizing. Listings of FDA, EPA, and OSHA requirements are included. Complete with formulas, charts, and tables, this invaluable all-in-one volume will save you time and money on the job.

Coverage includes:

Water treatment and purification
Heat transfer, insulation, and freeze protection
Cryogenic storage
Facility steam and condensate systems
Liquid fuel storage and dispensing
Fuel gas and compressed gas systems
Vacuum air systems
Animal facility piping systems
Life safety systems
Nonpotable and drinking water systems
Swimming pools, spas, and water attractions
And more