Piping systems are used to transport liquids and gases in many industrial applications like power plants, laboratories, and hospitals. They are made up of pipe sections joined with fittings and supported by hangers. Understanding piping fundamentals, materials, design, fabrication, installation, and testing is important for working in piping system design and construction. Basic engineering documents for piping include block flow diagrams, process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, piping layout drawings, isometric drawings, and equipment layouts. Common abbreviations used include designations for piping services and equipment as well as notes on insulation, pipe materials, joint types, and dimensions.