Deck 6: Pipe Joint Design and Preparation

Question 1

The _____ is the part of the pipes that are closest together where it will be welded. ​

A)joint root ​
B)bevel angle​
C)scope​
D)joint geometry​

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The _____ is often a smaller pipe that feeds into a larger pipe known as a header. ​

A)saddle​
B)branch​
C)tee​
D)setback​

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Plasma equipment has the advantage of being a ____ cutting process that can cut a variety of metals. ​

Answer 3

high-speed

Question 4

Joint geometry has two elements to it - shape and _____. ​

A)dimensions ​
B)groove ​
C)angle ​
D)face​

Question 5

Name the five pipe layout tools.​

Question 6

What can you do if a pipe-beveling machine is not available to flame-cut a bevel end on a pipe?

Question 7

Metal rings can be used to lay out saddles, 45-degree and 90-degree elbows, and _____. ​

A)radius markers ​
B)templates ​
C)square cuts ​
D)grinding​

Question 8

The most commonly used process to prepare pipe for welding is the _____ torch process. ​

A)ionized​
B)oxy-fuel​
C)plasma​
D)manual​

Question 9

When laying out pipe for 90-degree saddles, there are _____ techniques that can be used. ​

A)two​
B)three​
C)four​
D)five​

Question 10

There are two common types of weld joints used in most pipe-welding applications - groove welds and _____ welds. ​

Question 11

_____ is the shape and dimensions of a joint as viewed in cross section prior to welding. ​

A)Joint root​
B)Bevel angle​
C)Scope​
D)Joint geometry ​

Question 12

What is the disadvantage of using plasma equipment? ​

Question 13

What are the main considerations for constructing an orange peel? ​

Question 14

Which of the following tools has the ability to conform to any angle so that both pieces of pipe or tubing can be marked accurately? ​

A)template​
B)contour radius marker ​
C)metal rings​
D)contour tool​

Question 15

On many machine torches the cutting tip is positioned very close to the _____. ​

Question 16

Why don't high-strength, high-reliability, extremely critical piping systems use welder-fabricated fittings? ​

Question 17

The _____ technique is when the end of a pipe is cut, formed, and welded to cap off the end. ​

A)pipe end​
B)lateral​
C)orange peel​
D)banana peel​

Question 18

A pipe's _____ will dictate the quality and which code will apply. ​

Question 19

Which of the following is the best way to flame-cut a bevel end on a pipe? ​

A)pipe-beveling machine torch ​
B)hand grinder ​
C)freehand​
D)half-round file ​

Question 20

Groove _____ is the surface of the members that are included in the groove. ​