Pipes Are Insulated So That

question 42

Multiple Choice

Pipes are insulated so that

• A)There is minimum corrosion
• B)Heat loss from the surface is minimized
• C)They can withstand higher fluid pressures
• D)Vibrations resulting from fluid flow are minimized
• E)They may not break under pressure

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Definitions:

Sleeve Bearings

Bearings consisting of a cylindrically shaped liner that allows for relative motion by sliding, used in various machinery for rotational or sliding movements.

Porous Materials

Materials characterized by the presence of pores or voids, making them permeable to liquids or gases.

Cast Materials

Materials that have been shaped by pouring them into a mold while liquid and allowing them to solidify.

Unified National Coarse

A thread standard that specifies the shape, dimensions, and tolerances for coarse threads used broadly in bolts, nuts, and screws in the United States.