Course Highlights
Looking to gain a thorough understanding of Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)? Our online course is the ideal solution for both beginners and seasoned professionals. Our curriculum has been expertly crafted to cover all aspects of this intricate field.
In the first part of the course, we give a detailed introduction to P&IDs, explaining their importance in various engineering and industrial processes. A key part of this segment is dedicated to familiarizing you with the numerous symbols used in P&IDs. We have integrated practical exercises within the course content, allowing you to apply and practice using these symbols actively.
The course then progresses into an essential component of P&IDs – process control. We take you through the fundamental elements of control theory and elucidate the structure and functioning of Basic Process Control Systems (BPCS). Gaining a comprehensive understanding of these systems will significantly improve your grasp of P&IDs.
In the concluding part of the course, we concentrate on the safety systems in P&IDs, primarily focusing on Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), interlocks, and alarms. These critical safety elements are thoroughly explained with the aid of real-life P&ID examples, enhancing your practical understanding.
Once you complete the Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams P&IDs course successfully, you’ll be awarded a certificate as a testament to your newfound expertise in P&IDs. Our course is a perfect blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application.
Learning outcome
- Gain a thorough understanding of P&IDs.
- Learn to identify and use P&ID symbols.
- Understand the basics and advanced concepts of process control.
- Grasp the workings of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).
- Be proficient in reading and creating P&IDs.
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Why should I take this course?
- Develop a vital skill for a variety of engineering disciplines.
- Improve your career prospects in fields like process engineering and plant design.
- Understand safety systems and their importance in industry.
- Develop a skill that's in high demand in sectors like oil and gas, and power generation.
- Get a certificate to validate your learning.
Career Path
- Process Engineer
- Piping Engineer
- Plant Designer
- Control Systems Engineer
- Safety Systems Engineer
Requirements
- Basic understanding of engineering concepts.
- A keen interest in learning about process and instrumentation diagrams.
- Internet access for online learning.
Course Curriculum
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Introduction00:04:00
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What’s a P&ID ?00:03:00
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Why is a P&ID so important ?00:02:00
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Who uses P&ID’s ?00:06:00
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How do P&ID’s look like ?00:08:00
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Introduction- P&ID READING00:02:00
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Anatomy of a P&ID00:01:00
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The title block00:03:00
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The drawing scale00:03:00
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The grid system00:02:00
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The revision block00:03:00
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Changes
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Notes and legends00:03:00
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Valve symbols00:14:00
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Valve actuator symbols00:09:00
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Control valve designations00:02:00
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Standards and conventions for valve status00:07:00
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Process equipment symbols00:12:00
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Piping symbols00:03:00
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Pipe fitting symbols00:03:00
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Isolating, venting & draining symbols for ease of maintenance00:05:00
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Instrumentation00:03:00
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Sensing devices and detectors00:04:00
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Location symbols00:04:00
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Modifiers and transmitters00:05:00
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Indicators and recorders00:03:00
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Controllers00:03:00
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Example #1 : Identifying process equipment and flow paths00:05:00
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Example #2 : Identifying valve position and failure mode00:03:00
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Example #3 : Identifying the symbols00:02:00
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Piping designation code00:06:00
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Equipment designation code00:03:00
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Instrument designation code00:02:00
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Miscellaneous designation codes00:02:00
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The process00:01:00
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Process control00:06:00
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The control loop00:02:00
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Process control terms00:10:00
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Control loops : Feedback control00:02:00
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Pressure control loops00:01:00
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Flow control loops00:01:00
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Level control loops00:01:00
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Temperature control loops00:01:00
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Multi-variable loops00:02:00
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Feedforward control00:02:00
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Feedforward + Feedback00:01:00
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Cascade control00:08:00
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Split range control00:03:00
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Operations on control signals00:02:00
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Ratio control00:02:00
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Batch control00:01:00
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Selective control00:01:00
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Do we need to control at all ?00:01:00
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Principles of equipment-wise control00:10:00
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Pipe control system00:02:00
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Control of a single pipe00:02:00
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Control of pressure in a pipe00:03:00
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Control of flow in a pipe00:04:00
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Flow splitting00:05:00
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Centrifugal pump control00:04:00
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Control valve vs Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) for centrifugal pumps00:03:00
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Minimum flow control for centrifugal pumps00:09:00
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Positive displacement pump control00:02:00
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Control by a recirculation pipe for PD pumps00:03:00
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Variable Speed Drive (VSD) control for PD pumps00:01:00
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Control by stroke adjustment for PD pumps00:01:00
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Compressor control system00:02:00
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Compressor capacity control00:12:00
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Compressor anti-surge control00:03:00
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Heat transfer equipment control00:02:00
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Heat exchanger direct control system00:04:00
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Heat exchanger bypass control system00:04:00
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Reactor temperature control00:06:00
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Air cooler control00:02:00
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Heat exchanger for heat recovery00:01:00
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Heat exchanger back pressure control00:02:00
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Basic fired heater control00:08:00
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Complex fired heater control00:05:00
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Container and vessel control00:07:00
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Container blanket gas control00:02:00
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Safety strategies00:01:00
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Concept of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)00:01:00
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SIS actions and types00:14:00
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SIS extent00:02:00
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SIS requirement00:03:00
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Anatomy of a SIS00:02:00
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SIS element symbols00:01:00
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SIS primary elements : Sensors00:03:00
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SIS final elements00:04:00
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Switching valve actuator arrangements00:02:00
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Valve position validation00:02:00
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Merging a switching valve and a control valve00:03:00
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SIS logics00:01:00
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Showing safety instrumented functions on P&ID’s00:07:00
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Discrete control00:05:00
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Alarm system00:02:00
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Anatomy of alarm systems00:02:00
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Alarm requirements00:06:00
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Alarm system symbology in P&ID’s00:06:00
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Concept of common alarms00:01:00
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Fire and Gas Detection Systems (FGS)00:03:00
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Electric motor control00:07:00
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P&ID representation of commands and responses00:05:00
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P&ID example of electro-motor control00:04:00
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P&ID example #1 : Legend and specifications00:05:00
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P&ID example #2 : Hydrogen delivery station00:16:00
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P&ID example #3 : Acid system00:13:00
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P&ID example #4 : Centrifugal pump00:09:00
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P&ID example #5 : Utility station00:04:00
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P&ID example #6 : Waste water filter
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P&ID example #7 : Steam separator00:15:00
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P&ID example #8 : Flare knock-out drum00:14:00
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P&ID example #9 : Centrifugal compressor00:05:00
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P&ID example #10 : Hydrogen production from shale gas00:11:00
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P&ID example #11 : Fired heater00:07:00
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