Course Details

Objective

By the end of the course, participants will be able to understand

• Understand the purpose and importance of instrumentation diagrams and symbols in process control systems.
• Identify and interpret common symbols used in instrumentation diagrams.
• Create accurate and standardized P&IDs and other process-related diagrams.
• Understand the relationship between P&IDs, control systems, and plant operations.
• Apply industry standards (e.g., ISA, IEC) for creating and reading instrumentation diagrams.
• Recognize and address common issues in interpreting instrumentation diagrams.

Content

Day 1: Introduction to Instrumentation Diagrams and Symbols

• Overview of instrumentation diagrams and their role in process control
• Types of diagrams: P&ID, PFD, Instrument Loop Diagrams (ILD)
• Standardization and conventions used in instrumentation diagrams
• Industry standards for instrumentation symbols (e.g., ISA, IEC)
• Symbols for electrical, mechanical, and control devices in process systems

Day 2: Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) Basics

• Understanding P&ID structure and components
• Symbols for valves, instruments, equipment, and control loops
• Instrumentation tags and their meaning
• Process flow representation in P&IDs
• Commonly used control systems (e.g., PLC, DCS) and their representation on P&IDs

Day 3: Advanced Instrumentation Diagramming Techniques

• Detailed symbol usage for complex instrumentation (e.g., flow meters, temperature sensors, control valves)
• Understanding the relationship between process equipment, instrumentation, and control systems
• Creating and interpreting instrument loop diagrams (ILDs)
• Integrating safety and emergency systems in instrumentation diagrams

Day 4: Developing and Updating Instrumentation Diagrams

• Key steps in developing a P&ID or process diagram
• Documenting and updating instrumentation diagrams during the project lifecycle
• Common errors and troubleshooting techniques when interpreting diagrams
• Cross-referencing between process flow, control loop, and electrical diagrams
• Use of software tools for creating and editing P&IDs (e.g., AutoCAD, SmartPlant)

Day 5: Practical Applications and Industry Case Studies

• Review of case studies where accurate instrumentation diagrams were critical to project success
• Applying instrumentation diagrams to real-world process control and operational scenarios
• Common industry practices and best practices for diagram creation and maintenance
• Final review and Q&A session

NOTE:

Pre-& Post Tests will be conducted.

Case Studies, Group Exercises, Group Discussions, Last Day reviews, and assessments will be carried out.

Methodology

A highly interactive combination of lectures and discussion sessions will be managed to maximize the amount and quality of information and knowledge transfer. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. You will also be encouraged to raise your own questions and to share in the development of the right answers using your own analysis and experiences.  Tests of multiple-choice type will be made available on daily basis to examine the effectiveness of delivering the course.

Very useful Course Materials will be given.

• 30% Lectures
• 30% Workshops and work presentation
• 20% Group Work& Practical Exercises
• 20% Videos& General Discussions