IPC Subclass
F17D PIPE-LINE SYSTEMS; PIPE-LINES
Introduced: September 1968
Classification Context
- Section:
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- Class:
- STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
- Subclass:
- PIPE-LINE SYSTEMS; PIPE-LINES
Description
F17D covers the design, construction, and operation of pipeline systems used for transporting gases and liquids over distances. This includes piping networks, conduits, connections, joints, supports, and infrastructure for distribution and storage applications. The class encompasses materials, structural integrity, layout configurations, and protective measures for pipelines carrying various fluids including oil, natural gas, water, and chemicals. Related classes F17C (pressure vessels) and F17B (gas or liquid handling apparatus) address storage containers and individual handling equipment rather than the pipeline distribution networks themselves.
Related Keywords
distribution pipe systems for compressed AIR in generalCONVEYING of liquids through pipe-linesDAMPING of pulsations in pipelinesdistribution pipe systems for GAS(ES) in generalpreventing or locating LEAKS in pipe-linesdistribution pipe systems for LIQUID(S) in generalLOCATING leaks in pipe-linesMAINS systems for gases or liquidsPIPE(S) -linesdistribution pipe systems for STEAM in general
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