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Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) Development

Topic Process and plant operations

CPD Hours 7

Overview

This course is delivered by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). To learn more and to receive an exclusive £100 discount, contact courses@icheme.org

P&IDs (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams) are standardised engineering documents that graphically represent process systems within industrial facilities. They serve as the primary communication tool between various stakeholders, showing the interconnection of process equipment, instrumentation, and control systems.

Master practical skills and increase your confidence in P&ID development and review with this hands-on workshop delivered by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

Learning outcomes

After the course you will be able to:

  • understand P&ID development stages and milestones
  • comprehend relationship between P&IDs and other project documents
  • understand process safety fundamentals
  • read and interpret P&IDs accurately
  • evaluate line sizing requirements
  • assess control system requirements
  • review safety system configurations
  • validate equipment specifications
  • create basic P&IDs from process requirements
  • structure P&IDs for clarity and usability
  • incorporate operational requirements
  • document different operating modes.

Who will benefit

  • Engineers
  • Project Engineers
  • Managers
  • Package Managers
  • Operators
  • Construction Managers
  • Commissioning Engineers

Course outline

  • What is a P&ID for?
  • P&ID milestones
  • Key items on P&ID sheet
  • General rules
  • Symbols
  • Key elements: pipes, valves, pumps and compressors, containers and vessels, PRVs, Instrumentation, heat exchangers
  • Key parameters: flow, pressure, temperature, levels
  • Line sizing
  • Operating modes: start up, shut down, reduced capacity
  • Control and safety systems
  • Ancillaries
  • Change management
  • Reviews and stakeholder involvement

This course is delivered by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). To learn more and to receive an exclusive £100 discount, contact courses@icheme.org

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