Layout and Installation of Tubing and Piping Systems (12302-15)

The first step in installing any tubing or piping system is _______.

Planning

The data for all relevant instrument loops is usually contained in a(n) ______.

P&ID

Which of the following documents may contain the process piping system operating pressures and temperatures?

Project piping specifications

When planning the location of instrumentation piping and tubing, ____________.

Making plans to avoid present and future obstructions

The range for the ideal bend radius for piping or tubing is ________.

two-and-a-half to three times the outside diameter

Developing an isometric sketch requires the use of _______.

fitter's math

All the items that are needed to properly install a particular instrument, and any instruments identical to it, are typically listed on a(n) _________.

bill of materials

Before bending piping or tubing, an instrument fitter must know the ________.

distance to the first bend and its angle

The basis for all tubing or piping line measurements is typically the _____.

center line

How does the springback for copper tubing compare to the springback for stainless steal tubing?

Copper tubing has less springback.

What is the gain for a 45-degree bend in 1/2-inch tubing?

1/16 inch

A support that permits movement in the presence of slowly applied pressure but locks up to become rigid during rapidly applied loads is a ______.

snubber

Tubing installations should be supported at a minimum of every _______.

3 feet (0.9 meters)

Unlike most piping and conduit, tubing requires cushioning to protect against _______.

outer wall damage

What sometimes separates tubing runs from cable runs in cable trays?

Partitions

According to OSHA standards, the minimum headroom for piping installations in pedestrian areas is _______.

7 feet (2.1 m)