Reading a P&ID
Learning objectives
- Identify symbols for selected vessels, compressors, heat exchangers, valves, and pumps
- Identify instrument symbols
- Describe how the instruments in control loops are named on a PID
- Identify piping and determine information about a pipeline including:
- Material in the line
- Size of the pipe
- Line number
- Recognize the different types of lines including pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, and signal lines
Course overview
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to use a P&ID to identify instrumentation, common equipment, and symbols used in your area. You will also be able to describe how components are related.
- 45 Minutes
- English