ATPP 1150 - Pipe Fitting Fundamentals

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Given descriptions on exam questions, the student will identify cast iron; PVC; CPVC; ABS; types K, L & M copper; black iron; and galvanized and stainless steel piping, to an accuracy of 100%.
2. Given final exam questions, the student will describe the application of cast iron; PVC; CPVC; ABS; types K, L & M copper; black iron; and galvanized and stainless steel pipe, to an accuracy of 70%.
3. Given a list of pipes, the student will determine the material used, to an accuracy of 100%.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to describe the various types of pipe joints.

Objectives:

1. Given a list of cast iron; PVC; CPVC; ABS; types K, L & M copper; black iron; and galvanized and stainless steel pipe, the student will identify the type of joint - thread, solder, flare, cement, compression, or flange ‐ to an accuracy of 100%.
2. Given a list of joint types on a work sheet, the student will describe the fabrication of the joint, to an accuracy of 70%.
3. Given a list of joint types in a lab setting, the student will fabricate three types of joints, to an accuracy of 100%.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to describe the various types of valves.

Objectives:

1. Given descriptions on exam questions, the student will identify gate, globe, ball, butterfly, check, relief, and safety valves, to an accuracy of 70%.
2. Given a list of 7 valves on exam questions, the student will describe the application of each valve in a system, to an accuracy of 70%.
3. Given a list of 3 valves on exam questions, the student will describe the operation of each valve, to an accuracy of 70%.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to describe the various types of fittings, nipples, flanges, and gaskets.

Objectives:

1. Given pictures of fittings, the student will identify the tee, cross, ell, union, and wye, to an accuracy of 70%.
2. Given a catalog of pipe nipples, the student will select 3 standard sized nipples, to an accuracy of 70%.
3. Given pictures of 3 flanges, the student will identify the manufacturer of each flange, to an accuracy of 70%.
4. Given pictures of 3 gaskets, the student will identify the applications of each gasket, to an accuracy of 70%.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to describe the various types of pipe hangers and their appropriate spacing.

Objectives:

1. Given 8 pipe materials, the student will identify the acceptable hanger material, to an accuracy of 70%.
2. Given pictures of 8 hangers, the student will identify the correct name, to an accuracy of 70%.
3. Given a list of 8 hangers, the student will identify the application, to an accuracy of 70%.
4. Given tables from the text or the current International Plumbing Code and 8 pipe materials, the student will determine the allowable spacing between hangers, to an accuracy of 100%.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to describe the effect of pressure on the fluid flow in pipes.

Objectives:

1. Given tables of pipefittings, the student will determine the equivalent length of fittings, to an accuracy of 70%.
2. Given graphs of fluid flow in five pipe materials, the student will determine the flow for a given pressure, to an accuracy of 70%.

Outcome 7: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to identify the components and piping used in steam fitting.

Objectives:

1. Given a layout of a typical steam system, the student will identify 20 components, to an accuracy of 70%.
2. Given a layout of a typical steam system, the student will describe the operation of 4 components, to an accuracy of 70%.

Outcome 8: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to identify the components and piping used in steam fitting.

Objectives:

1. Given a layout of a typical steam system, the student will identify 20 components, to an accuracy of 70%.
2. Given a layout of a typical steam system, the student will describe the operation of 4 components, to an accuracy of 70%.

Outcome 9: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to identify the components and piping used in steam fitting.

Objectives:

1. Given a layout of a typical steam system, the student will identify 20 components, to an accuracy of 70%.
2. Given a layout of a typical steam system, the student will describe the operation of 4 components, to an accuracy of 70%.

1. Introduction
2. Pipe
3. Tubing
4. Valves
5. Fittings
6. Gaskets, Offsets, and Measurements
7. Pipe Layout
8. Piping Prints
9. Pipe Welding and Soldering
10. Rigging and Safety