Components like elbows, tees, and reducers that change the direction or size of the flow.

Critical devices used to start, stop, or regulate flow and pressure within the system.

Structural elements that hold the weight of the pipe and its contents while managing thermal expansion.

Changes in length due to temperature fluctuations.

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Such as wind, seismic activity, or soil pressure for buried pipes. 4. Standards and Codes

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