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One definition of schedule is "a written or printed list, catalog, or inventory" (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/schedule). So pipe schedule simply refers to a list of wall thicknesses for given pipe sizes.
More specific history can be found on wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nominal_Pipe_Size#History
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What is the difference between astm a53 astm a120 in thickness of pipe?
The difference in thickness is not by the ASTM grade, but rather by the term "Schedule" - as in Schedule's 10, 40, and 80 - with schedule 10 having the lighest wall thickness, and schedule 80 having the thickest.
What does very fragnet mean?
We use this term in construction when we evaluate a set of activities in detail in a smaller separate schedule (fragment of the entire construction schedule). This fragnet can be used to examine a delay or means to recover lost time. Later, it can be incorporated into the full schedule.
How can you use a schedule in a sentence?
My schedule is booked this month!
What is the resonant frequency of an organ pipe related to?
Pipe lengh. a 32' pipe CCCC would produce a ferquency of about 16hz. a 64' pipe CCCCC, 8hz similarly a 16' CCC, 32hz.
What stronge ss pipe or black pipe?
Carbon Steel pipe is stronger than stainless steel pipe as there is more iron in the carbon steel. However, the application depends on the purpose the pipe is being installed. Stainless is of course capable of being sanitized and therefore can be used for food and pharmaceutical uses. Carbon Steel (black pipe) is stronger and cheaper but not sanitary.
What does the plumbing term schedule 40 mean?
wall thickness of the pipe
How do you calculate the od of a pipe from schedule?
1/8 pipe schedule
What is Definition of pipe schedule?
pipe schedule is an American definition to define pipe thickness and how much pressure can the pipe stand, schedules are 10,20,40,80.., pipe schedule is nearly close to the eurobian definition for pipe class.
What is schedule 20 pipe?
its the thickness of the pipe wall
What is the difference between schedule and class?
schedule is the thickness of the pipe and class is pressure/temperature rating of a fitting or pipe
Are pipe and pipe fittings can be different schedule?
No, they need to match.
What is the difference between astm a53 astm a120 in thickness of pipe?
The difference in thickness is not by the ASTM grade, but rather by the term "Schedule" - as in Schedule's 10, 40, and 80 - with schedule 10 having the lighest wall thickness, and schedule 80 having the thickest.
What means by schedule 40 in gas pipeline fittings?
The schedule of a pipe indicates its thickness. The higher the schedule number, the thicker the pipe will be. Shcedule 40 and schedule 80 seem to be the most common.
What is a pipe schedule?
Pipe schedule tell you something about the wall thickness of a pipe. Higher schedule means thicker wall. The actual thickness must be read from a pipe specification sheet, as it differs from material to material. Typical pipe sch. are Sch 20, 40, 80, 160, XS, XXS.
Which is thicker g.i. pipe schedule-40 or schedule-20?
schedule 40 is thicker than schedule 20
Max waterflow in 2 inch PVC pipe?
What schedule pipe?
What does pipe schedule means?
It refers to the strength and wall thickness of the pipe.
