Pipefitter's Licensing Study Guide

Book excerpt: Pass any pipefitter’s licensing and certification exam on the first try This highly effective self-study guide provides everything you need to prepare for any major pipefitter’s licensing and certification exam. Written by a pair of industrial technology experts and experienced trainers, Pipefitter’s Licensing Study Guide features hands-on coverage of the latest equipment, techniques, and regulations. Each chapter contains multiple-choice questions to help you review the material covered and practice the types of questions that typically appear on pipefitting licensing tests. Tips on troubleshooting and working with pipes appear throughout. In-depth coverage includes: The history of pipefitting Working with pipe Pipe fabrication codes and standards Soldering, welding, brazing, and chemical bonding Offset connections and screwed and flanged fittings Pipe valves and fittings Cast iron, clay, fiber, and metal pipes Reading piping and welding blueprints Troubleshooting pipe fittings