Fitting school training courses in Baltimore, MD (public, in-house or online)

Learn the properties of various piping material and the principles underlying different methods of connecting these materials, the physical principles of flow rates, pressure, strength of joining materials, and expansion. Topics include the use of the tools required for industrial pipefitting and plumbing; and how to design and maintain piping systems for water, oil, oxygen and high pressure steam lines and more.

When you complete this lesson, you will be able to identify the different types of valves, gauges, and steam traps used in the operation of a steam boiler. In addition, you will be able to explain how these steam fittings are used to safely operate a steam boiler.

Ø Identify five types of valves and describe the common uses of each type of valve in conjunction with steam boiler operation.
Ø Describe the purpose and basic design of a water column.
Ø Describe two types of gauge glas...

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When you complete this lesson, you will be able to recognize symbols commonly used to indicate types of pipes, pipe-fittings, and welding connections.

Ø Identify line symbols used in pipe-fitting.
Ø Describe how pipe-fitting symbols can represent the following:
o Size of a pipe
o Method of branching and coupling
o Purpose for which the pipe will be used
Ø Identify welding symbols used for pipe-fitting.