Pipework, Joints and Unions

Water pipe is generally measured by the?

• Width

• Nominal diameter

• Length

• Nominal pipe size - NPS

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Which of the pipe characteristics can be controlled through production? (Select all that apply)

• End finish

• Diameter

• Wall thickness

• Resistance to vibration

• Length

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What is a main advantage that a steel fitting has over other materials?

• Resistant to creep and corrosion

• They look nice

• They are cheap

• You can weld them

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What type of pipe fitting/coupling is displayed in the image below?

• Expansion loop

• Victaulic

• Centrifugal coupling

• Hydraulic coupling

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Which type of pipework is preferred for extended pipe runs such as for gas or oil transportation?

• Welded pipework

• Jointed pipework

• Hoses

• None of the above

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How can we make pipework expansion less severe?

• Installing more elbows

• Installing less fittings

• Installing expansion loops

• Installing more supports

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What is the standard unit of measurement for pipe length in the UK?

• Feet

• Metres

• Miles

• Inches

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Which material is commonly used for pipes in high-temperature applications?

• PVC

• Copper

• Steel

• Aluminium

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What is the primary purpose of a pipe flange?

• To reduce pipe diameter

• To connect pipes

• To increase pipe length

• To insulate pipes

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Which of the following is a common method for joining copper pipes?

• Welding

• Soldering

• Gluing

• Clamping

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