This manual, written by José Luis Plano, provides extensive knowledge about installing the jobs in various industries. It contains practical and theoretical information, suitable for both beginners and professionals in pipe installation.
Among other topics, the book covers material properties, heat treatments, and various standards such as A.S.T.M., as well as a detailed dimension table and dimensions and weight of pipes, with sizes from 1/8" to 30". In addition, there are guidelines for accessories, flanges, seals, and bolts.
The handbook also includes chapters on basic mathematics for the trade, with conversion tables, trigonometry, and measurement methods, as well as practical applications such as precisely aligning and marking pipes and fittings. It also gives ample attention to project analysis, isometric drawings, and the importance of accurate layout.
This industrial piping manual is an indispensable resource for anyone who professionally works with pipe installations and offers a systematic approach to design, calculation, and execution.