Author: PipingDesigners.com Editorial Team

How the Cut Length tool works out the pipe to cut between two fittings from the centre-to-centre, take-outs and weld gaps.

How the Branch Reinforcement tool runs the ASME B31.3 area-replacement check for one welded branch and sizes a pad when one is needed.

How the Paint and Insulation tool works out pipe surface area, insulation volume, cladding area and paint quantity.

How the Orifice Flanges datasheet gives class 300 weld-neck and slip-on orifice flange dimensions from an interim manufacturer catalog.

How the NPT Thread Form tool gives pitch, taper and thread height for tapered pipe threads.

How the Butterfly Face-to-Face datasheet gives wafer and lug butterfly valve lengths from an interim manufacturer drawing.

How the Pipe by Wall tool reverse-searches the pipe schedule data to find which schedule a wall thickness belongs to.

How the Piping Quiz tests fittings, flanges, codes, P&ID symbols and supports, with an explanation for every answer.

How the Standards Index helps you find the right piping code or standard, with a plain one-line scope and a publisher link.

How the Quick Reference card brings pipe, flange, gasket, fitting, blank, valve and stud figures for one size onto one page.