Piping Systems and Components Quiz

The function of piping systems is to __________.

• store liquids for future use

• carry liquids or gases from one location to another

• meter liquids or gases to a chemical process

• provide hangers for electrical conduit in an industrial complex

Piping systems that carry flammable materials use what color scheme?

• White on Red

• White on Green

• Black on Yellow

• Black on Orange

The basic components of a piping system are __________ and __________.

• pipe, fittings

• valves, gages

• meters, hangers

• threads, ferrules

__________ are important safety devices in piping systems.

• check valves

• unions

• Globe valves

• ball valve

__________ are used to join the various elements of a piping system together.

• meters

• Fittings

• Pipe hangers

• Tie wraps

Cast iron pipe is suited for applications of __________.

• high pressure gas

• warm air ducts

• water mains

• high pressure steam

Shoes worn in construction or industrial settings would include __________.

• Safety shoes with non-slip soles

• Tennis or canvas shoes as long as they have rubber soles at least 1/2" in thickness

• Leather shoes are fine, as long as they do not have steel toe inserts

• Canvas shoes with non-slip soles

Before disassembling a piping system, you should __________ and drain it.

• shut off

• ground

• loosen

• clean

To carry heavy pipe sections, use a __________.

• Sling

• pipe hook

• trolley

• lifting clamp

The function of a piping schematic is to show __________.

• how a piping system is designed

• a maintenance schedule of the piping system

• the weight of the piping system

• the pressure drop in the components of the system