I am Werner and active since more than 40 years in petro and chemical industry.
Over the years, I have specialized myself in piping and static equipment, and have been working
in a variety of functions for many customers.
During this period I prepared hundreds of piping projects, and in many cases I have been coaching
and supervising that projects.
At the end of 2006, I got the idea to write a website where people can find all about piping.
The idea was born because there was no website on the Internet that gives all information about piping, "on one place".
Often dozens of websites must be consulted for a complete answer on a topic.
Wel, this website is a source of information for people who want to know more about piping systems,
valves, dimensions of flanges, fittings and pipes etc.
Except dimensions of pipes, fittings, flanges etc. I also give relevant background information
concerning all items.
During writing this Internet site I have been spoken many people, welders, pipefitters, draftmen
and engineers. I have frequently asked what is meant with Nominal Pipe Size, or what is meant
with A106 Gr.B...the answer often was not correctly.
Thus, a Internet site with all relevant information on one place can bring help for many people.
Further there have been given practical examples for pipefitters, welders, supervisors, draftmen and
designers and useful tips for contractors actively in Piping, Piping Engineers and Designers.
All subjects are related at the american ASME, ASTM, API, MSS and German DIN Standards, and are in
logical order classified.
I have tried to make a website with a clear structure, "what your click is what you get".
The menu at the top of each page provides links to different information and each item in the submenu
takes you directly to the item you have selected.
On December 21, 2008, this website with approximately 60 pages was placed online.
August 2025 it has become almost 1800 pages, and it is still being expanded.
Do you have any comments about this website or questions about a topic. Please let me know by email, and I'll respond in the Q&A section of this website.
As I've described in the disclaimer, I can not be held responsibility for any incorrect information on a page from this website. If you've found inaccuracies, please let me know. I will check, and if appropriate, I will change the information.
Send me your comment(s)... w.solken@planet.nl
September 2025, Werner