Includes bibliographical references and index.

Major codes and standards -- Metric versus U.S. customary measurement -- Selection and use of pipeline materials -- Piping and pipeline sizing, friction losses, and flow calculations -- Piping and pipeline pressure thickness integrity calculations -- Straight pipe, curved pipe, and intersection calculations -- Piping flexibility, reactions, and sustained thermal calculations -- Pipe-supporting elements and methods calculations -- Specialty components -- High-frequency versus low-frequency vibration calculations -- Occasional loads calculations -- Slug flow and fluid transients calculations -- Fabrication and examination elements calculations -- Valves and flow control calculations.