Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)

Course Goal/Description

This course provides learners with an awareness of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams and the engineering data represented within the drawings.

Learning Objectives

LO1 Explain why drawings are used in the oil and gas industry
LO2 Define common drawing terminology
LO3 List and describe the types of drawings used in process operations
LO4 Identity the key components of a Process Flow Scheme (PFS) and explain when this type of drawing is used
LO5 Identify the key components of a Process Flow Diagram (PFD) and explain when this type of drawing is used
LO6 Identify the key components of a Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) and explain its importance to process safety
LO7 Navigate and explain the design layout of a P&ID
LO8 Identify the main equipment and control functions on a P&ID
LO9 Describe line identification and identify their symbols
LO10 Describe piping classification and identify their symbols
LO11 Describe equipment classification and equipment numbering and identify their symbols
LO12 Describe control valves and identify their symbols
LO13 Describe instrumentation and control systems and identify their symbols