Reading P & IDs

CEUs

0.6 CEUs

Description

Reading Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s) is an essential skill for Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Wastewater Collections Operators. In fact, it is a fundamental skill in a variety of operations in many industries.

Upon completion of this one day course participants will be able to identify symbols and function labels commonly found on P&ID’s; describe how system components are related; and trace process stream flow and control loop functions.

Prerequisites

Note: If you have previously taken this course through Edmonton Waste Management Centre of Excellence (EWMCE) you cannot receive CEUs again.

Delivery Formats

There are no available options for this course at this time - please contact .

Outline

Topics Include:
• Define what a P&ID is;
• Describe why they are important to the operation of your facility;
• Give examples of when you might use a P&ID;
• Use a Master sheet as a reference for identifying P&ID symbols and labels found in line tables, instrument; symbols and designations tables, and graphic symbols tables;
• Identify the symbols for selected vessels, compressors, heat exchangers, valves, and pumps;
• Interpret an example numbering system used for labeling equipment on P&ID;
• Explain why instruments and control loops are important for the safe operation of a plant;
• Identify the symbols for selected instruments
• Describe how instruments in control loops are related and named on a P&ID
• Identify piping and give specific information about a pipeline including material in the line, size, line number and whether or not the line is insulated or traced.
• Identify pneumatic, electric, and hydraulic instrumentation signals lines.
• Trace the flow of a process stream into a P&ID, through the pipes and equipment, and out of a P&ID.
• Identify instruments that belong to the same control loop on a P&ID;
• Describe how a process variable is measured and controlled by reading a P&ID for the process.

COURSE MATERIALS:
No manuals will be forwarded to students in advance of this course – the instructor will provide all material on-site.

Cost

$350.00 Must have current AWWOA Membership

$450.00 Non-Members

$262.50 (For in-class courses only) Must have a current AWWOA Membership and be an operator of a small public rural water/wastewater facility.