The book is a concise and illustrative introduction to the entire field of piping and apparatus engineering for students and engineers from various technical disciplines. With a wealth of scientifically grounded information, example calculations, references to further literature, and current standards, it serves both as a compressed introduction and as a clear practical handbook. It covers the functions, materials, and elements of pipelines and apparatus, as well as the most important calculations. The newly released 4th edition has been expanded to include a chapter on pumps and compressors.