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The document outlines the key elements and types of drawings used in plant commissioning, specifically focusing on Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) and Piping & Instrument Diagrams (P&ID). It details the uses of P&IDs, including operational methodology, safety philosophy, and control programming, while also explaining the symbols and codes used to represent equipment and instrumentation. Additionally, it describes how to interpret the location of instruments and the nature of piping connections within P&IDs.

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P&ID

The document outlines the key elements and types of drawings used in plant commissioning, specifically focusing on Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) and Piping & Instrument Diagrams (P&ID). It details the uses of P&IDs, including operational methodology, safety philosophy, and control programming, while also explaining the symbols and codes used to represent equipment and instrumentation. Additionally, it describes how to interpret the location of instruments and the nature of piping connections within P&IDs.

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PLANT COMMISSIONING STEPS

H OW TO R EA D P&ID AN D PF D

BY:SHAALAN M ANHAL
Commissioning key elements
TYPES of DRAWINGS
• Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) : What a Process Does
• Piping & Instrument Diagrams (P&ID) : How it works
• Layout Drawings: How it looks
• Mechanical Drawings: How to build it
• Construction Drawings: How to build it

Uses of P&IDs
• Develop Operational methodology
• Develop Safety Philosophy and Design
• Develop Control Philosophy
• Basis for Control Programming
• Communication Document for Project
Elements of a P&ID
• Equipment & valves identified
• Instrumentation type & location identified
• Path between instruments & control devices indicated
• Piping size and type identified for all lines
P&ID Symbols and Codes
The symbols contained in P&IDs represent the equipment in the process such as actuators, sensors, and controllers.
Process equipment such as valves, instruments, and pipelines are identified by codes and symbols.

As well as devices and pipelines, a P&ID will commonly contain information on vents, drains, and sampling lines as
well as flow directions, control I/O and Interconnection References.
P&ID Code Format
The Instrumentation codes listed in P&IDs follow a standard format.
• The first letter of the code identifies the parameters that are being controlled or monitored for example Flow,
Temperature, Level or Pressure.
• The next letter is used to define the type of control device being used, for example, Transmitter, Valve or Controller.
• The number refers to the logical numerator.
P&ID Instruments Location
• Now that we know our device FV01 is represented by a circle, we can also tell from the P&ID where the instrument or
device is located.
• The presence or absence of a line in the circle determines the location of the physical device. Let’s take a look at how
these are commonly represented.
• – NO LINE: The instrument is located in the field near the process & operator.
• – SOLID LINE: The instrument is located in a control room (accessible to the operator).
• – DOTTED LINE: The instrument is not directly accessible.
P&ID Piping and Connections
• The piping or connection lines on the P&ID also tell us about the instrument, for example, a solid line would
indicate the interconnection is via pipework whereas a dotted line would indicate an electrical connection.
P&ID Piping and Connections
P&ID Symbols
1.Valve Symbols
P&ID Symbols
1. Actuators Symbols
P&ID Symbols
2.Pump Symbols
P&ID Symbols
2. Compressors Symbols
P&ID Symbols
2. piping fittings Symbols
P&ID Symbols
2. Storage Tanks and Vessels Symbols

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