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Notations used in ANSI

Notations used in ANSI

Notations used in ANSI

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Hello All,

I just graduated in June and got my first permanent job. I was assigned to do bid evaluations.

Does any1 know a good web resource for me to understand the notations used in ANSI (e.g. 125#FF flange??)

Thanks

Abuzent

RE: Notations used in ANSI

Goggle, this forum and pacience

RE: Notations used in ANSI

Hi Abuzent,

The standard engineering handbooks like Perry's Chemical Engineers Handbook and Machinery's Handbook will have sections discussing the different classes and styles of piping, flanges and fittings.

The web site www.pipingdesign.com has quite a bit of info, plus links to other sites.

When I was starting out I found that supplier's catalogs were very useful. Ask in your buying office or your drawing office where they will most likely have a range of catalogs.

If you company is not big enough to have its own pipe standard manual check with the draftsmen in the D.O. - they tend to "accumulate" their own libraries as they move around from contract to contract.

And never stop asking questions. In my experience pipers are a friendly lot, always ready to help each other out.

Good luck
Katmar

RE: Notations used in ANSI

BTW, ANSI (e.g. 125#FF flange includes old notations not actually correct.  ANSI is a conglomerate organization that recognizes accepted standards.  The flange standard is ASME.  ASME Class 125 would be more accurate.  Look for AWME B16.5 for flange information.  The # or pound inserted is wrong.  If you are a recent grad having progressed straight through your educatino, the pound references left the ASME standard long before you were born.  You will see that explained in front of the standard.

Most people never read codes and standards.  Lead, do not follow those people.

John

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