Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Mechanical, Process, and Instrumentation Engineers
• Design and Project Engineers
• Plant and Maintenance Technicians
• Operations and Field Personnel
• Construction and Commissioning Engineers
• Anyone involved in reading, creating, or using piping and instrumentation drawings

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the purpose and importance of Piping and Instrumentation Drawings
• Identify and interpret symbols, abbreviations, and line designations
• Read process flow diagrams (PFDs) and P&IDs effectively
• Recognize the relationships between mechanical, electrical, and control systems
• Apply P&ID knowledge for maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety operations
• Communicate effectively using engineering drawings and documentation

DAY 1

Introduction to Piping and Instrumentation Drawings

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• Overview of Engineering Drawings in Process Industries
• Purpose of PFDs, P&IDs, and Utility Flow Diagrams
• Introduction to Drawing Standards (ISA, ISO, ANSI, PIP)
• Basic Symbols and Conventions Used in P&IDs
• Types of Lines and Connections in Piping Systems

DAY 2

Understanding Piping Components and Symbols

• Piping Symbols and Line Identification
• Valves and Fittings Symbols
• Pumps, Compressors, and Static Equipment Representation
• Instrument Symbols and Identification Methods (Tagging, Numbering)Piping Line Lists and Instrument Indexes
• Reading Equipment and Nozzle Orientation on Drawings
• Integration of Piping and Equipment Layouts

DAY 3

Instrumentation and Control Representation

• Instrumentation Loop Diagrams and Signal Paths
• Process Control Symbols and Functional Representation
• Transmitters, Controllers, and Final Control Elements
• Control Systems Architecture – Pneumatic, Electric, and Digital
• Control Logic and Interlock Identification
• Alarm and Safety Instrumented System (SIS) Representation
• Interpreting Control Narratives and Legends

DAY 4

Reading and Interpreting P&IDs in Practice

• Step-by-Step Approach to Reading a P&ID
• Understanding Flow Paths and Process Sequences
• Equipment Connections and Process Relationships
• Identifying Key Operating and Safety Features
• Cross-Referencing with Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
• Reviewing Real-World P&ID Examples
• Common Mistakes and Misinterpretations to Avoid

DAY 5

Application, Troubleshooting, and Course Wrap-up

• Using P&IDs for Operation and Maintenance Activities
• Troubleshooting Using P&IDs
• Identifying Modifications and Revisions in Drawings
• Linking P&IDs with Safety, Commissioning, and Inspection Tasks
• Case Studies of P&ID Use in Plant Scenarios
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony