Michael L. Frankel Facility Piping Systems Handbook

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A Comprehensive Guide to Facility Piping SystemsFully up-to-date with the latest codes and standards, this practical resource contains everything you need to plan, select, design, specify, and test piping systems for industry, commercial, and institutional applications. The book includes complete coverage of pipes, fittings, valves, jointing methods, hangers, supports, pumps, tanks, and other required equipment.Facility Piping Systems Handbook, Third Edition, progresses from fundamentals of systems operation to a design procedure that allows quick and accurate component and pipe sizing. Listings of FDA, EPA, and OSHA requirements are included. Complete with formulas, charts, and tables, this invaluable all-in-one volume will save you time and money on the job.Coverage includes:Water treatment and purificationHeat transfer, insulation, and freeze protectionCryogenic storageFacility steam and condensate systemsLiquid fuel storage and dispensingFuel gas and compressed gas systemsVacuum air systemsAnimal facility piping systemsLife safety systemsNonpotable and drinking water systemsSwimming pools, spas, and water attractionsAnd more