This list is intended to include most commonly used abbreviations and acronym found in Piping Engineering and Design work.
It has been compiled and prepared to aid both the newcomer and others with a convenient list for mutual use and understanding.
Some of the questions that come up about Line Numbering include: What is it? Why is it? What does it mean? Who does it? Another question is that is often asked “is there a common pipe line numbering system? Do engineering companies and clients have different line numbering systems? Another question is: Does ASME B31.3 or CSA (Canadian STDs), have a standard for line numbering?
These are all good questions and it is important for every piper to know the answers to each one.
The tools in this group are specifically for the well trained and experienced Piper who is currently in a leadership or supervision role.
This person should already know the basics and terminology of piping leadership.
If anyone has any more tools they would like to share, please contact me, on info@pipingdesigners.com
Tracing (commonly referred to as “Heat Tracing”) is one of the most maligned and misunderstood activities the piping designer is asked or required to perform. Many pipers consider it to be “scutwork” and either refuse to do it or grumble as they put forth a less than their best effort.