How To Read Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams Made Easy

All you'll ever need to easily Read P & IDs in one Clear and Concise Course for Plant Operators, Maintenance & Engineers

Created by: Brad S.C. Smith
Instrumentation and Controls and Power Engineering Coach

What Will I Learn?

• Students will learn how to read and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams like a Pro.
• Define what a P&ID is
• Describe why P & IDs are important to the operation of a facility
• Give examples of when you might use a P&ID
• Use a Legend/Lead/Master sheet as a reference for identifying P&ID symbols and labels found in line tables, instrument; symbols and designations tables, and graphic symbols tables
• Identify the Symbols for selected vessels, compressors, heat exchangers, valves, and pumps
• Interpret an example Numbering System used for labeling Equipment on P&ID
• Explain why Instruments and Control Loops are important for the Safe Operation of a Plant
• Identify the Symbols for selected Instruments
• Describe how instruments in Control Loops are related and named on a P&ID
• Identify Piping and give specific information about a pipeline including Material in the line, Size, and Line Number as well as whether or not the line is Insulated or Traced
• Identify pneumatic, electric, and hydraulic instrumentation signals lines
• Trace the flow of a process stream into a P&ID, through the pipes and equipment, and out of a P&ID
• Practice with real P & IDs by exploring the 6 Areas of P & IDs which really helps to simplify this activity
• Learn each area one step at a time before bringing together all the areas to read a complete and real P & ID
• By the end of the course, students will be able to handle reading and interpreting any level of complexity of a P & ID

Requirements

• The need and motivation to learn about reading and interpreting Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams
• Works better for someone in the Process and Power Plant industries, or in school to get into this type of industries

Target audience

• Plant Operators in the Process and Power Plant Industries as well as Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants
• Plant Technicians in the electrical, instrumentation, millwright trades
• Workers in the Oil and Gas industry
• Workers in the Chemical Industry
• Engineers
• Technology and Engineering Students
• Security, Safety and Environment Officers (SSHE)
• Plant Supervisors and Management
• Beginners to Pros, there are nuggets for anyone in the Process and Power Plant Industries