Bypass Loop
A bypass loop is used to allow for maintenance without disrupting the process flow and causing a shutdown. Certain valves, instrumentation and equipment have loops installed as a best practice.
Store
Visit the Piping Designer store? Here we have AutoCAD blocks to assist in piping design. Currently, there are more than 2,500 blocks in many different drawing packages. We have a mixture of various packages and dynamic blocks.
Standards
Standards are developed by trade associations, government agencies and private companies. They are meant to provide a set of guidelines for engineering & construction. But by no means are these rules to be a substitute for good engineering practices.
Engineering
An engineering discipline is an area of education where you can practice your chosen profession. On this site, engineering is broken down into five basic disciplines: Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Systems.
Sample Box
A sample box is used on a pressure vessel or tank to determine the height of the liquid or the location of the oil/water interface.
Pipe Saddle
A common way to support piping in a plant is to use a pipe saddle to transfer the vertical load from a piece of pipe to another. Click to learn more about pipe saddles.
The World
This is not a look at the history of the world or its countries. It is a database where you can find out about the natural resources of countries.
Bolt Tightening
Ensuring the flanges are properly torqued prior to startup is critical to ensure that the process fluid stays in the pipe. View our procedure and torque specs here
Instrument Air
Instrument air is critical to most facilities. View our sizing for an air receiver to ensuring all your valves have enough air when you need it.
Flange Identification
All flanges should be stamped for identification on the outside diameter of the base for easy identification. This applies to weld fittings as well.
Science
Science is a systematic way to investigate the behavior of the physical world by establishing facts. Science covers a lot of different subjects to discover the nature of reality.
Datasheets
Here you will find hundreds of datasheets for most equipment you will encounter doing piping design. Because there are over 500 separate datasheets, we've organized them into several different categories.
Water Filters
In services where particulate is present, media filters help ensure the process stays clean. The filtration process has several steps which allow it to operate efficiently
Physics
Physics is the study of the universe and our surroundings. Matter and energy are the two basic concepts that exist through the universe making them the foundation of physics. The two main branches of physics are pure physics and applied physics.
Trade Associations
A trade association is an organization representing the common interests and advancement of its members who are involved in a particular business or trade. These organizations can often be a great source for information.
Mathematics
Mathematics is the study of properties, quantities and their relationships using numbers and symbols.
Split Tee
A full encirclement split tee is used when hot tapping into a pipeline. Generally it is used when the branch diameter is greater than half the size of the run diameter.
P&IDs
One of the most important documents in facility design & plant operation is the piping & instrumentation diagram. This provides a roadmap to how a plant will function. Click to view what should be on a P&ID.
Datasheets
Pipe, Flange, Valve and other useful data sheets for piping designers and engineers. Dimensions in Imperial & Metric units!
Disciplines
Engineering & Design information broken out by discipline. Articles on different pieces of equipment and design considerations.
Store
Visit our store for thousands of piping related blocks. Pipe, fittings, flanges, valves, supports, etc. are available for purchase and download!
Companies
This is a database of companies and their brands/ divisions. Companies may have numerous brands or divisions.
Job Search
We've partnered with CareerBuilder.com to help search for various design and engineering jobs. Search for jobs here!