Nominal Pipe Size

GPTKB entity

Statements (25)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:standard
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:NPS
gptkbp:appliesTo metal pipes
plastic pipes
gptkbp:basisFor valves
pipe fittings
flanges
gptkbp:hasUnit inch
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Nominal Pipe Size
gptkbp:introducedIn early 20th century
gptkbp:notEqualTo actual pipe diameter
gptkbp:relatedStandard DN
gptkbp:relatedTo diameter
pipe schedule
metric pipe sizing
gptkbp:standardizedBy gptkb:ASME
gptkb:ANSI
gptkb:ASTM
gptkbp:usedFor pipe sizing
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:North_America
mechanical engineering
plumbing
industrial piping
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:NPS_(Nominal_Pipe_Size)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6