Process engineering is often a synonym of
chemical engineering.
It focuses on design, operation and
maintenance of chemical and material
manufacturing processes.
Process engineering also involves developing
new processes, project engineering and
Process troubleshooting.
Services in Process Engineering
Process conceptual and feasibility study
Process project scope definition
Process design, evaluation and modification
PFD and P&ID development
Process modeling and simulation
Process equipment sizing and selection
Process safety analysis
Process troubleshooting
Applications of Process Engineering
Chemical plants
Biotech plants
Crude oil refineries
Fertilizer production
Oil & gas processing
Food processing
Pharmaceutical manufacturers
Pulp paper mills
Mineral processing
Water treatment plants
Nuclear power plants
......
Type of Flow Diagrams
in Process Engineering
Mass Flow Diagram
Block Flow Diagram (BFD)
Also known as Information Flow Diagram
Process Flow Diagram (PFD)
Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) Also
known as Mechanical Flow Diagram (MFD).
Utility Flow Diagram
This is a type of P&ID for common plant utilities
(steam, utility air, fuel oil, etc.)
An Example of Block Flow Diagram (BFD)
Composed of only blocks (rectangles) and straight lines
Each block represents one or more unit operations
The lines represent the major process flow streams (material/
energy flows)
H
2
(upgrader)
FG
(upgrader)
Syn Gas
Diluent
SCO
Upgrader
Sour Gas
Sulfur
Gasifier H
2
S
Diluted
Bitumen
Pitch
LVGO
HVGO
Kerosene
Diesel
CDU VDU
DHT
HC
Treating
SRU
GSFR
NHT
Naphtha
Diesel
GO
SDA
DAO
EB
Naphtha
Process Flow Diagram (PFD)
A PFD is a schematic representation of a process using
symbols to illustrate major operation units
and major
process flow lines.
A PFD also tabulates process design values
for the
streams in different operating modes (minimum, normal
and maximum).
A PFD is typically the first drawing developed for a
process, often in the pre-conceptual or conceptual
design phase.
What should be included in a PFD
A PFD should include:
Major equipment (symbols, names and identification #)
Main process piping and flow direction
Operating pressure and temperature
Major bypass and recirculation lines
Major control and instrumentation (optional)
A PFD should not include:
Pipe line numbers
Minor components and minor bypass lines
Isolation and shutoff valves
Maintenance vents and drains
Relief and safety valves
Code class information
A Sample of PFD
Piping & Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID)
–
Scope
It is a detailed symbolic representation of
process interconnection, including all equipment,
piping, and instrumentation.
All items are identified using a standard
numbering system.
It should be developed at the Basic Engineering
stage.
It is the basis for all Detail Engineering work in
plant design.
Piping & Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID)
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Synonyms
Process and instrument diagram (P&ID) √
Piping and Instrument diagram (P&ID) √
Mechanical flow diagram (MFD)
Engineering flow diagram (EFD)
Piping and wiring diagram (P&WD)
Pipe and identification diagram (P&ID)
Piping & Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID)
–
Multidisciplinary
Technical contents of P&IDs
rely on multi-
disciplines:
Process
Mechanical
Piping
Control and Instrumentation
Plant Operation
P&ID –
Classification
Process P&ID
Define on-plot process unit design, as well as off-plot tankage
and
shipping systems
Utility Plant P&ID
Define utility units such as coo ling towers, air compressors, boilers,
unit drain collection systems, fire water systems, and water
treatment plants.
Utility Distribution P&ID
Show the distribution of utilities within a given process. Valving
and
instrumentation on piping are shown for main headers up to and
including branch root valves.
Interconnecting (Rack) P&ID
They are the connecting link between individual process, utility
plant,
and utility distribution P&IDs. Th ey are usually prepared for the
offsite pipe racks and link the various process and utility plants.
Vendor P&ID
Prepared for systems that s upport major equipment packages.
Piping & Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID)
–
Format
There are no universal format to be used in
developing P&IDs.
The P&ID formats vary with industry segments and
contractors.
In reality, every industrial company that develops or
uses P&IDs
has its unique formats/guidelines for
P&IDs.
The P&ID preparation should follow the formats from
individual clients.
The P&ID formats are similar for different companies
in the same industry.
Two Key Elements in P&IDs
Piping:
Physical elements that interconnect equipment and process flow.
In different sizes, normally expressed as nominal sizes
In different materials. The most common material is carbon steel.
Other metals, such as various grades of stainless steel, and
plastic materials, such as PVC, Teflon, are also used.
With thermal insulation, if required.
Instrumentation
Devices used to measure, control, and monitor the process
variables. These variables can be flowrate, temperature,
pressure, liquid level, viscosity, and others.
Control valves and relief valves ar e also an important part of the
instrumentation.
Relationship between PFD and P&ID
For a process, a PFD is a simple representation, while a P&ID
is a definitive and comprehensive representation.
A PFD shows major equipment and major process lines, while
a P&ID shows all equipment and all process lines.
A PFD shows major operating conditions (flow, temperature
and pressure), while a P&ID shows piping, valves and
instruments that monitor and control the process.
P&IDs
are more important in the design process, but PFDs
provide a basis for P&IDs
development.
PFDs
and P&IDs
use the same symbols and formats.
What should be included in a P&ID?
All equipment with names and identification numbers
Piping with flow direction and line numbers (pipe specifications
and line sizes are included in line numbers)
All valves
All instrumentation with controllin g devices and signal inputs and
outputs
Interconnection references (from one P&ID to another P&ID)
Miscellaneous –
vents, drains, special fittings, sample lines, and
reducers
Permanent start-up and flush lines
Interfaces for class changes
Vendor and contractor interfaces
Identification of components and subsystems delivered by others
Intended physical sequence of the equipment
What should not be included in a P&ID?
Manual switches
Equipment rating or capacity
Pressure, temperature and flow data
Supplier package piping which is internal to the
package and has no operational interface
Elbows, tees and similar standard pipe fittings
Extensive explanatory notes
Physical details and dimensions
Piping connections and type (e.g. threaded, flanged,
etc.)
Basic Steps for P&ID Preparation
Show all equipments with necessary piping to carry out
the process
Show all connecting process piping necessary to carry
out the process
Show all other piping required for auxiliaries
Show all required valves and major non-standard fittings
Show all required instruments and control loops
Mark size, fluid code, material code & identification
numbers of all pipe lines
Mark interlock numbers as per interlock description
Instrument symbols should contain
letters and numbers.
The letters indicate the instrument
type, and the numbers identify the
control loop.
Usually 2 or 3 letters are used.
The first letter identifies the
measured or initiating variable,
The second is a modifier,
The remaining letters identify the
function.
Normally a plant # should be
prefixed to the Tag#.
e.g. 265-PI217 (265 is a plant #)
a.
Pressure indicator, Loop 217,
located in the field.
b.
Pressure indicator, Loop 217, on
control panel, located in the
control room.
c.
Pressure indicator, Loop 217,
signal to DCS.
PI
217
PI
217
PI
217
ab c
Examples of Instrument #
Instrument Identification Letters
First Letter
Succeeding Letters
Measured or Initiating
Variable
Modifier
Readout or Passive
Function
Output Function
Modifier
A
Analysis
Alarm
B
Burner, Combustion
User’s Choice
User’s Choice
User’s Choice
C
User’s Choice
Control
D
User’s Choice
Differential
E
Voltage
Sensory (Primary)
F
Flow Rate
Ratio
G
User’s Choice
Glass, Viewing Device
H
Hand
High
I
Current
Indicate
J
Power
Scan
K
Time
Time Rate of Change
Control Station
L
Level
Light
Low
M
User’s Choice
Momentary
Middle
N
User’s Choice
User’s Choice
User’s Choice
User’s Choice
O
User’s Choice
Orifice
P
Pressure, Vacuum
Test Point
Q
Quantity
Integrate, Totalize
R
Radiation
Record
S
Speed, Frequency
Safety
Switch
T
Temperature
Transmit
U
Multivariable
Multifunction
Multifunction
Multifunction
V
Vibration, mechanical analysis
W
Weight, Force
Well
X
Unclassified
x-axis
Unclassified
Unclassified
Unclassified
Y
Event, State or presence
y-axis
Relay, Compute, Convert
Z
Position, Dimension
z-axis
Driver, Actuator
Some Combinations of Instrument Letters
PCPressure controllerTATemperature alarm
PIPressure indicatorTITemperature indicator
PTPressure transmitterTRTemperature recorder
PRPressure recorderTYTemperature I/P converter
PYPressure converterTWTemperature well
PICPressure indicating controllerTICTemperature indicating controller
PRCPressure recording controllerTRCTemperature recording controller
PSV
Pressure safety valve/
Pressure relief valve
TCVTemperature control valve
PCVPressure control valve
I/P: Current to Pneumatic.
Some Combinations of Instrument Letters FAFlow alarmLALevel alarm
FEFlow elementLAHLevel alarm high
FIFlow indicatorLALLevel alarm low
FRFlow recorderLCLevel controller
FTFlow transmitterLGLevel glass
FYFlow I/P converterLILevel indicator
FFFlow ratioLICLevel indicating controller
FCVFlow control valveLRCLevel recording controller
FRCFlow recording controllerLCVLevel control valve
A Control Loop Example in P&ID
FT123: field-mounted flow transmitter
FIC123: panel-mounted flow indicating
controller located in a shared
control/display device
TY123: temperature I/P converter
located in an inaccessible location
TT123: filed-mounted temperature
transmitter
TIC123: field-mounted temperature
indicating controller. Its output is
connected via an internal software or
data link to the setpoint (SP) of
FIC123.
YIC123: an event indicating controller.
All inputs and outputs are wired to a
PLC accessible to the operator. YIC
typically indicates a controlled on/off
valve.
Rules of Thumb in P&ID Design
P&IDs
are typically developed from PFDs, so that understanding
the designed process is a key basis for P&ID design.
P&IDs
do not have a drawing scale and usually present only the
functional relationship, not the relative physical locations of
components.
P&IDs
are done in a “single line”
format that represents all piping
and ductwork as a single line regardless of size.
P&IDs
should be specific to one system only, i.e. no more than one
system should be shown on a single diagram.
P&IDs
should be configured such that major flow should generally
be from left to right and from top to bottom, if possible. Primary
flow paths should not suffer major changes in directions on P&IDs.
P&IDs
should start simple and then be enhanced in several
revisions to address the real process by various disciplines.
Following the style from the existing P&IDs for the same client.
Line Designation (Line Number) in P&IDs
Line # is required for piping in P&IDs
Position of the line #: normally above piping lines
Different formats of line # for different companies
A line # contains the following basic information:
Plant #
Commodity symbol
Line serial #
Piping/Line size
Piping/Line class (optional)
An example: 6N1-4”-CA2B Plant 6, Nitrogen line 1, 4”
pipe, piping class –
CA2B
Styles for Flow Direction in P&IDs
2.
Flow arrow at the end of each line
1.
Flow arrow at each turning point
3.
Flow arrow at the middle of each line
Valve Status for Bypass Lines
It’s better to mark the valve status on the bypass
lines including safety relief lines:
NC –
Normal Closed
NO –
Normal Open
CSC –
Car Seal Closed
CSO –
Car Seal Open
LC –
Lock Closed
LO –
Lock Open
Relief valves need to indicate their set pressures
e.g. SET @125 PSIG
Accompanying Deliverables from P&IDs
Equipment List
Line List (Line Designation Table - LDT)
Valve List
Instrument List
Tie-In List
A Tie-in List shall be issued indicating the extent of the Vendor package battery limits
each time a P&ID issue is made starting with IFA. For plant modification, the tie-in
point is the point where from process or utility is connected in
the existing systems.
“Holds” List
A "Holds" list must be issued each time a P&ID issue is made starting with IFD. The
"Hold" indicates where the information us ed as input to the P&ID
is preliminary and
the item is used with risk in the downstream design.
Revision list
A Revision List defines the changes made in the design so that appropriate action
can be taken to accommodate those changes. A Revision List must accompany any
issue of P&IDs
after IFH if the changes are too extensive to be distinguished in the
revision box and by clouding. (
IFA -
Issued for Approval, IFD -
Issued for Design, IFH -
Issued for HAZOP)
“As-Built”
P&IDs
When there are modifications done in construction,
commissioning, qualification, or at any other time after the
facility has been validated and operating, the P&ID must be
modified to indicate the latest information.
Frequently these modifications arise from construction,
post-construction, and C&Q walk-downs prior to the
system turn-over from IQ, OQ and PQ.
All changes must be processed through the Quality
Management System (QMS).
All changes on a P&ID must be bubbled, signed and dated.
Often a new revision number should be assigned to a “As-
Built”
P&ID.
Software for Developing P&IDs
AutoPLANT
P&ID –
AutoCAD-based (Bentley)
PlantSpace
P&ID –
MicroStation-based (Bentley)
SmartPlant
P&ID –
Able to convert AutoCAD or
MicroStation
based P&ID to SmartPlant
P&ID
(Intergraph)
CADWorx
P&ID –
AutoCAD-based (CodeCAD
Inc.)
AutoCAD P&ID –
AutoCAD-based (Autodesk)
CADPIPE P&ID –
AutoCAD-based (AEC Design Group)
AutoFLOW
–
AutoCAD-based (PROCAD)
HexaCAD
P&ID –
(Hexagon Software)
AutoCAD P&ID 2007
for Developing P&IDs 1.
Industry standard P&ID symbols
2.
Dynamic process and signal lines
3.
Dynamic components
4.
Report and list generation
5.
Import and export to MS Excel
6.
Tag generation and uniqueness
7.
Search and edit using a spreadsheet interface
8.
Easy symbol creation and substitution
9.
Review and approve data edits http://www.autodesk.com/us/autocadpid/interactiveoverview2008/index.html