Gas Flow System Laboratory SKN 4711: Title of Experiment

GAS FLOW SYSTEM LABORATORY SKN 4711
Title of Experiment STEEL PIPE THREADING
DEPARTMENT OF GAS ENGINEERING FACULTY OF CHEMICAL & NATURAL RESOURCES ENGINEERING UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA
Gro up Group Leader 1. Members 2. 3. 4. Technicians / Teaching Assistants
STEEL PIPE THREADING
INTRODUCTION
Threading is a process to make thread on pipe using pipe threading machines. Pipe thread is a spiral ridge on the end of a pipe that enables pipes to be joined together. For male fittings, pipe thread appears on the outer diameter of the pipe; if female, the pipe thread appears on the inner diameter. By rotating a male pipe end into a female pipe thread, the two fittings become joined. Since male and female pipe thread must align successfully to form a connection, manufacturers follow pipe thread industry standards. The two main pipe thread standards used in gas reticulation industries are the National Pipe Thread (NPT) which is a US standard for tapped thread and the BSPT (British Standard Pipe Taper Thread) which is a British standard for tapped thread, whose diameter increases or decreases along the length of the thread. NPT and BSPT are a tapered pipe thread that can make a close-fitting wet seal. There are also another standard for thread. National Standard Free-Fitting Straight Mechanical Pipe Thread (NPSM), a US standard and BSPP (British Standard Pipe Parallel Thread ), which have a constant diameter. NPSM and BSPP are a straight pipe thread that only forms a mechanical seal. When joining NPT or BSPT tapered pipe thread to make a leak-proof seal, professionals recommend using a sealer such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) pipe thread tape. PTFE, more commonly known as Teflon, is also the name of the best known brand of sealing tape. Tape should be wound tight around the male pipe threads, running in the same direction as the lead thread so that the turning motion of joining the pipes follows the tape's winding direction. Sealing tape makes it easy to drive the male pipe deeper by allowing the threads to slip past one another, while filling minute gaps to prevent seepage. Pipe thread tape also makes it easier to disassemble the joint later, if need be, by reducing thread galling, or the tendency of some types of pipe threads to stick together over time. LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the end of this module, students will be able to 1. 2. 3. 4. Describe types of thread Identify the threading machine and its components Perform the threading process Perform the threading steel pipe jointing
EQUIPMENT
Picture 1:
Steel Pipe Threading Machine

Feeds crew handle
Pipe Cutter
Die Head Die Pipe Reamer Cutting oil tank Power Vise
Foot Switch
Carriage
ON-OFF (control) switch
THREADING PROCEDURE Important Note: Prior to carrying out the threading procedure, you are required to perform equipment risk analysis and fill up a laboratory safety assessment form. Pipe cutting 1. 2. 3. 4. With reamer and die head in their UP position, place the cutter over the pipe. Turn the carriage to line up with the cutter wheel to cut-off mark (6 in. of pipe). With control switch in the close position, step on the foot switch and tighten the feed screw handle. Turn the feed screw handle until all cut-off is completed.
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Release the foot switch. Turn the machine off and return the cutter to its up position.
Pipe reaming 1. 2. 3. 4. With cutter and die head in their up position, swing the reamer into its operating position. With the control switch in the close position step on the foot switch and feed carriage towards the pipe. With slight carriage pressure feed reamer to achieve the desired ream. Release the foot switch, switch the machine off and return the reamer to it up position.
Pipe threading 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. With control switch in close position and all tools in their up position step on foot switch. Lower die head and oil will flow through head and onto dies. Feed die head towards pipe with carriage. Apply slight pressure to carriage until 3 to 4 threads have been cut. Release carriage. When the treading operation is complete, release foot switch. With machine is switched off return all tools to their up position. Turn the control switch to open position. Depress foot switch and machine will release the pipe. Release foot switch, turn control switch to the off position and remove pipe from machine.
PRACTICAL ASSIGMENT 1. 2. 3. Cut 6 in of pipe NPS using treading machine. Ream the pipe and make thread on one side of the pipe. How many threads per 1 in (25.4 mm) per size of pipe? Cut 6 in of pipe NPS 2 using treading machine. Ream the pipe and make thread on one side of the pipe. How many threads per 1 in (25.4 mm) per size of pipe? Sketch and describe the shape of your thread. - Starting thread (4 threads from unthreaded pipe) - 2 threads after starting thread - threads after 6 threads from unthreaded pipe - how many good thread ? Screw both of your samples into 90 elbow and get the end to end measurement. Make thread to another end of your sample. Screw you sample into 90 elbow both end and get the center to center measurement. State and explain any difference and similarity between these two measurements. Give your conclusion.
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Title of Experiment STEEL PIPE THREADING

Gro up Group Leader 1. Members 2. 3. 4. Technicians / Teaching Assistants

STEEL PIPE THREADING

Steel Pipe Threading Machine

ON-OFF (control) switch

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