Piping

Examines piping system materials and sizing. Includes coverage of codes, valves and fittings, and the cutting and joining of piping and tubing. Explains the function and unique requirements of the discharge line, liquid line, and suction line. Concludes with a lesson on piping system maintenance, including handling dirt and scale, expansion, vibration, corrosion, and leaks. This course has no prerequisites. Piping is available in online maintenance training and course manual formats. Lesson 1 - Piping Materials and Fittings Topics: Material compatibility; Sizing; Oil migration; Pipe vs tubing; Schedules and codes; Valves; Fittings; Cutting and joining pipe; Tubing materials and sizes; Cutting, flaring, bending, and joining tubing Learning Objectives: – Name the three main lines of piping in a refrigeration system. – Explain why air conditioning and refrigeration piping must be sized correctly. – Contrast pipe and tubing and explain why tubing is