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1. What is meant by fluid transport?
2. What is the role of pumps in fluid transport?
3. What are these elements through which the fluids are transported?
4. Let's talk about pipelines
5. What other elements are involved in fluid transport?
6. Types of valves
7. Conclusions

Introduction

The transport of fluids is considered by experts in the industries where they are used, as a vital process for the operational performance in which fluids such as: clean water, industrial, waste and gases can be involved.

What is meant by fluid transport?

It is clear for people who have knowledge about the ways of transporting fluids such as liquids and gases, that this operation can be executed by means of containers by any conventional means, but in engineering, ` is known as fluid transport to the continued forced movement of liquids or gases through fixed pipes that form a fluid circuit and involves some functional elements such as pumps or compressors, valves, heat exchangers, filters, reaction chambers, etc..

There are several processes in which there is a need to transport fluids (liquids and gases) from one place to another through ducts or channels. The movement of fluids in their transport is achieved by means of an energy transfer and to carry it out, equipment such as pumps and compressors are needed.

What is the role of pumps in fluid transport?

The function (pumping) performed by pumps in the transport of fluids, is the way in which kinetic energy and potential energy is added to a liquid so that it moves and moves from one point to another. That is why the role of pumps in these processes is so important, since with this instrument an increase in the mechanical energy of the liquid is achieved, which in turn generates speed, pressure or elevation in the fluid.

Now, what are these elements through which fluids are transported?

Definitely this process could not be carried out without the elements that actually transport the fluids; the pipes.

Pipes can be described as a hollow piece, usually having a cylindrical shape and having an opening at both ends. The union of multiple tubes is known as a pipe, which is ultimately what makes the transport of any fluid possible.

Let's talk about pipelines

This system, formed by tubes, can be made of different materials and fulfill a specific function that allows transporting liquids, gases or solids in suspension (mixtures) in an efficient way and according to standardized norms that are selected based on the needs of the work to be performed.

When we refer to industrial piping, we mean piping designed for the execution of a process within a process plant or, alternatively, commercial buildings.

Pipes are manufactured with different materials, the following groups are classified:

Non-metallicpiping: Plastics, Ceramics, Glass, Rubber, Cement

Metalpipes: Carbon steel, Stainless steel, Cast steel, Malleable cast steel, Malleable cast steel

Non-ferrous metallics: Bronze, Copper, Aluminum, Nickel, Brass, Zinc

What other elements are involved in fluid transport?

Valves are one of the elements involved in this process and they also play a very important role in the transport of fluids. The purpose of valves is to control the flow through the system.

We can find different types of valves, manufactured with different materials and with different characteristics depending on the manufacturer and the function to be fulfilled.

Among the main types of valves, we can find:

• Gate valve
• Ball or globe valve
• Male valve
• Check valve
• Needle valve
• Diaphragm valve
• Automatic control valve
• Safety valve

Within a fluid transport system, we can also find the fittings, which are in charge of giving the geometry to the piping route (change of direction, branches, etc.). These fittings can be: threaded, welded, toasted and flared.

What does an expansion joint do?

An expansion joint absorbs the linear expansion of the pipe to reduce stresses due to thermal expansion in the case of constrained piping systems.

What is a bracket responsible for?

Supports provide support for pipelines. They can also be very useful in providing fixed or movable support to follow the restriction or to provide freedom of movement to the pipeline.

Conclusions

• The transport of fluids involves in its process, pumps or compressors. or compressors, valves, heat exchangers, filters, reaction chambers.
• Liquids and gases can be transported through pipelines.
• Pumps achieve an increase in the mechanical energy of theenergy of the fluid, which fluid, which in turn generates velocity, pressure or lift in the fluid.
• Industrial pipes are those that have been designed for the execution of a specific task within a process plant or in commercial buildings.
• Pipes are available in three different materials.
• Valves are intended to control the flow through the system.
• Up to 8 types of valves can be involved in fluid conveying, depending on the task.