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Maintenance Piping
Course: AIT130

First Term: 2019 Fall
 Lecture   3.0 Credit(s)   2.0 Period(s)   2.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T- Lab Load


Description: Overview of the area of maintenance of piping systems for manufacturing or industrial facilities. Preparation to sit for the NIMS Duty Area 9: Maintenance Piping Certification Exam.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Read and interpret piping schematics. (I)
2. Identify and select proper materials for installation and replacement. (II)
3. Prepare material for installation or repair of piping systems. (III)
4. Assemble and disassemble piping systems. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Piping schematics
   A. Components
      1. ISA schematic symbols
         a. Control valves
            (1) Direction
            (2) Pressure
            (3) Flow
         b. Cylinders
         c. Motors
         d. Instrumentation
         e. Pumps
         f. Various types of operators
         g. Filters
      2. Piping line types and symbols
   B. Connectors and fittings specifications for processes
   C. Operation of basic piping systems (given a schematic)
II. Installation and replacement materials (i.e. selection, identification)
   A. Proper tools
   B. Piping types and size
      1. Schedule
      2. Material
   C. Tubing type and size
      1. OD/ID
      2. Material
   D. Sealants, gaskets, solder types
   E. Hoses (e.g. types and ratings)
   F. Hangers (e.g. types, uses)
   G. Identifying correct materials based on process and medium compatibility
      1. Fitting, connections
      2. Pipe or tubing
      3. Sealants, gaskets, or solder/weld
III. Preparing materials for installation or repair
   A. Appropriate measurement of materials
      1. Cutting
      2. Bending
   B. Calculate pipe length
      1. Installation
      2. Repair
   C. Pipe and tubing devices
      1. Threading machines
      2. Tubing benders
      3. Cutting devices
   D. Surface preparation (for all types of connections)
   E. Measure, cut, and prepare
      1. Iron pipes
      2. PVC or CPVC pipes
      3. Tubing
IV. Assembling/disassembling piping systems
   A. Support devices (for all types of pipe systems)
   B. Pipe strain and effects on equipment
   C. Proper torque (importance of)
   D. Proper installation of sealants and gaskets
   E. Remove and install
      1. Thread pipe and fittings
      2. Tubing and fittings
      3. PCV and CPVC pipe and fittings
      4. Bolted pipe flanges
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: March 26, 2019

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