Classification of Pipes based on their Materials and Uses

Pipes are products of circular tubing used for transporting fluids. Pipes are built to withstand a certain pressure, which is determined by the temperature at which they will be used. Pipes can vary in many ways depending on factors like their size, schedule, material, pressure and temperature resistance, and so on. The industrial sector makes use of several pipe types for a variety of applications. Pipes are used extensively in a wide variety of industries, including the oil and gas industry, petrochemical as well as chemical industries, process industries, the power sector, the food and beverage industry, HVAC manufacturers, steel manufacturers, pipeline manufacturers, plumbing manufacturers, refineries, and many others. In today's contemporary industrial plants, piping is absolutely essential. Different criteria are used to determine the type of pipe to be used. A variety of pipes used extensively in manufacturing industries will be discussed further in this article. Types o...