Piping and instrumentation diagram

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A process and instrumentation diagram (P&ID or PID) is a detailed diagram in the process industry which shows process equipment together with the instrumentation and control devices. It is also called as mechanical flow diagram (MFD). [1]

Contents

Superordinate to the P&ID is the process flow diagram (PFD) which indicates the more general flow of plant processes and the relationship between major equipment of a plant facility.

Contents and function

Example of a single industrial control loop; showing continuously modulated control of process flow. Industrial control loop.jpg
Example of a single industrial control loop; showing continuously modulated control of process flow.
Piping and instrumentation diagram of pump with storage tank. Symbols according to EN ISO 10628 and EN 62424. Pump with tank pid en.svg
Piping and instrumentation diagram of pump with storage tank. Symbols according to EN ISO 10628 and EN 62424.
A more complex example of a P&ID. P&ID.JPG
A more complex example of a P&ID.

A piping and instrumentation diagram (P&ID) is defined as follows:

  1. A diagram which shows the interconnection of process equipment and the instrumentation used to control the process. In the process industry, a standard set of symbols is used to prepare drawings of processes. The instrument symbols used in these drawings are generally based on International Society of Automation (ISA) Standard S5.1
  2. The primary schematic drawing used for laying out a process control installation.

They usually contain the following information:

P&IDs are originally drawn up at the design stage from a combination of process flow sheet data, the mechanical process equipment design, and the instrumentation engineering design. During the design stage, the diagram also provides the basis for the development of system control schemes, allowing for further safety and operational investigations, such as a Hazard and operability study (HAZOP). To do this, it is critical to demonstrate the physical sequence of equipment and systems, as well as how these systems connect.

P&IDs also play a significant role in the maintenance and modification of the process after initial build. Modifications are red-penned onto the diagrams and are vital records of the current plant design.

They are also vital in enabling development of;

P&IDs form the basis for the live mimic diagrams displayed on graphical user interfaces of large industrial control systems such as SCADA and distributed control systems.

Identification and reference designation

Based on STANDARD ANSI/ISA S5.1 and ISO 14617-6, the P&ID is used for the identification of measurements within the process. The identifications consist of up to 5 letters. The first identification letter is for the measured value, the second is a modifier, 3rd indicates passive/readout function, 4th - active/output function, and the 5th is the function modifier. This is followed by loop number, which is unique to that loop. For instance FIC045 means it is the Flow Indicating Controller in control loop 045. This is also known as the "tag" identifier of the field device, which is normally given to the location and function of the instrument. The same loop may have FT045 - which is the flow transmitter in the same loop.

LetterColumn 1
(Measured value)
Column 2
(Modifier)
Column 3
(Readout/passive function)
Column 4
(Output/active function)
Column 5
(Function modifier)
AAnalysisAlarm
BBurner, combustionUser choiceUser choiceUser choice
CUser's choice (usually conductivity)ControlClose
DUser's choice (usually density)DifferenceDeviation
EVoltageSensor
FFlow rateRatio
GUser's choice (usually gaging/gauging)GasGlass/gauge/viewing
HHandHigh
ICurrentIndicate
JPowerScan
KTime, time scheduleTime rate of changeControl station
LLevelLightLow
MUser's choiceMiddle / intermediate
NUser's choice (usually torque)User choiceUser choiceUser choice
OUser's choiceOrificeOpen
PPressurePoint/test connection
QQuantityTotalize/integrateTotalize/integrate
RRadiationRecordRun
SSpeed, frequencySafety (Non SIS (S5.1))SwitchStop
TTemperatureTransmit
UMultivariableMultifunctionMultifunction
VVibration, mechanical analysisValve or damper
WWeight, forceWell or probe
XUser's choice (usually on-off valve as XV)X-axisAccessory devices, unclassifiedUnclassifiedUnclassified
YEvent, state, presenceY-axisAuxiliary devices
ZPosition, dimensionZ-axis or Safety Instrumented SystemActuator, driver or unclassified final control element

For reference designation of any equipment in industrial systems the standard IEC 61346 (Industrial systems, installations and equipment and industrial products — Structuring principles and reference designations) can be applied. For the function Measurement the reference designator B is used, followed by the above listed letter for the measured variable.

For reference designation of any equipment in a power station the KKS Power Plant Classification System can be applied.

Symbols of chemical apparatus and equipment

Below are listed some symbols of chemical apparatus and equipment normally used in a P&ID, according to ISO 10628 and ISO 14617.

Symbols of chemical apparatus and equipment
Pipe.svg
Pipe
Insulated pipe.svg
Thermally insulated pipe
Jacketed pipe.svg
Jacketed pipe
Cooled or heated pipe.svg
Cooled or heated pipe
Flexible pipe.svg
Flexible connection
Symbol Hydro pump.svg
Hydraulic pump
Pump.svg
Pump
Vacuum Pump or Compressor.svg
Vacuum pump or compressor
Fan.svg
Fan
Axial fan.svg
Axial fan
Radial fan.svg
Radial fan
Dryer.svg
Dryer
Autoclave.svg
Jacketed mixing vessel (autoclave)
Half pipe reactor.svg
Half pipe mixing vessel
Pressurized vessel horizontal.svg
Pressurized horizontal vessel
Pressurized vessel vertical.svg
Pressurized vertical vessel
Fluid contacting column.svg
Packed column
Tray column.svg
Plate column
Furnace.svg
Furnace
Cooling tower.svg
Cooling tower
Heat exchanger with cross.svg
Heat exchanger
Heat exchanger no cross.svg
Coil heat exchanger
Cooler-symbol.svg
Cooler
Plate heat exchanger.svg
Plate & frame heat exchanger
Double pipe heat exchanger.svg
Double pipe heat exchanger
Fixed straight tubes heat exchanger.svg
Fixed straight tubes heat exchanger
U shaped tubes heat exchanger.svg
U-shaped tubes heat exchanger
Spiral heat exchanger symbol.svg
Spiral heat exchanger
Covered gas vent.svg
Covered gas vent
Curved gas vent.svg
Curved gas vent
Dust trap.svg
Air filter
Funnel.svg
Funnel or tundish
Steam trap.svg
Steam trap
Viewing glass.svg
Viewing glass
Pressure reducing valve.svg
Pressure reducing valve
Valve.svg
Valve
Gate valve.svg
Gate valve
Control valve.svg
Control valve
Manual valve.svg
Manual valve
Back draft damper.svg
Check valve
Needle valve.svg
Needle valve
Butterfly valve.svg
Butterfly valve
Diaphragm valve.svg
Diaphragm valve
Ball valve.svg
Ball valve
Check Valve.svg
Check valve
Back draft damper.svg
Back draft damper
Bag.svg
Bag
Gas bottle.svg
Gas bottle
Globe valve.svg Globe valve Valve3.svg 3-way valve P&ID Piston Compressor Symbol.svg Piston or reciprocating compressor Spring safety valve.svg Relief valve
Rupture disc Turboexpander Centrifugal pump Reciprocating pump

Historical use

Prior to the advent of computer-aided design (CAD) in the late 1980s, P&IDs were drawn by hand. The drawing template shown below, actual size 225.mm by 111 mm, is typical of those used to draw P&IDs.

P&ID drawing template.jpg

Piping and instrumentation diagram manual drawing template (1980s). Symbol key:

  1. Vessel dished end
  2. Motor driven pump or compressor and baseplate
  3. Valves
  4. Valve diaphragm actuator
  5. Shell and tube heat exchanger
  6. Flexible hose, bellows
  7. Ejector
  8. Machine driven pump or other device
  9. Reducers

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References

  1. Turton, Richard; Bailie, Richard C.; Whiting, Wallace B.; Shaeiwitz, Joseph A.; Bhattacharyya, Debangsu (2012). Analysis, synthesis, and design of chemical processes. Prentice Hall international series in the physical and chemical engineering sciences (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, N.J. Munich: Prentice Hall. ISBN   978-0-13-261812-0.