Mohinder L Nayyar, P.E.
ASME Fellow

The sixth edition of this Handbook was edited by

Mohinder L. Nayyar, P.E.

The fifth edition of this Handbook was edited by

Reno C. King, B.M.E, M.M.E., D.Sc., P.E.

Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Assistant Dean, School of Engineering and Science, New York University Registered Professional Engineer

The first four editions of this Handbook were edited by

Sabin Crocker, M.E.

Fellow, ASME: Registered Professional Engineer

Seventh Edition

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Nayyar, Mohinder L. Piping handbook / [edited by] Mohinder L. Nayyar. 7th ed. p. cm. ISBN 0-07-047106-1
1. Pipe Handbooks, manuals, etc. 2. Pipe-fitting Handbooks,
manuals, etc. I. Nayyar, Mohinder L.

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