Process Flow, Piping, and Instrumentation Diagrams

Course code DRFT 1217

Credit 2.0

Length 40.0 hours

Course outline View

Students will learn about process flow diagrams and how they are used in industry. Students will then use process flow diagrams to create Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) using standard industry symbols. Students learn how to interpret piping specifications and apply them when creating P&IDs.

Prerequisites

DRFT 1010, DRFT 1011, DRFT 1012, DRFT 1013.

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • Terminology, abbreviations, & symbols within the process flow diagram and piping instrumentation diagram
  • Process Flow Diagram Fundamentals
  • Project Mass Balance
  • Interpretation of Flow Values
  • Equipment Numbers
  • Piping and Instrumentation Diagram Fundamentals
  • Equipment & Line Numbers
  • Line List Requirements
  • Preliminary Pipe Sizing
  • Pipe Specifications
  • Coordination with other disciplines

Course schedules

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How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.