Certificate in Fundamentals of Process Plant Layout and Piping Design

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

 

• Plant layout fundamentals and work flow procedures
• Terminology and symbols used in plant layout
• Plot plans, elevations and 3-D models
• Fundamental principles of chemical process technology
• Process flow diagrams (PFDs)
• Equipment used in process plants
• Instrument symbols and abbreviations
• Piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
• Piping design and engineering principles
• Terminology, symbols and abbreviations used in piping design
• Piping materials
• Piping specifications and piping codes
• Components of piping systems - fittings, flanges and valves
• Piping isometrics and bill of materials
   

 

Course Overview

Process plants, such as refineries and petrochemical plants, are complex facilities consisting of equipment, piping systems, instruments, electrical systems, electronics, computers, and control systems. The design, engineering and construction of process plants involves a multidisciplinary team effort. Plant layout and design of piping systems constitutes a major part of the design and engineering effort. The goal is to design safe and dependable processing facilities in a cost effective manner. The fact is that there are very few formal training programs that focus on design and engineering of process plants and piping systems. Therefore, most of the required skills are acquired while on the job, reducing productivity and efficiency.

The objective of this course is to provide the delegates the basic knowledge and skills in this discipline to facilitate faster learning curves while on the job. This course will cover the fundamental principles and concepts used in process plant layout and piping design. Upon completion of this course the delegates will have a clear understanding of the design and engineering principles used in plant layout and piping design.

COURSE OUTLINE

UNIT 1: Introduction to Process Plant Layout and Piping Design
 

Plant layout fundamentals
Procedures and workflow
Physical quantities and units
 

UNIT 2: Introduction to Chemical Processing Methods

Unit operations and unit processes
Process flow diagrams (PFDs)
Heating and cooling utilities used in process plants
Typical equipment specifications

UNIT 3: Equipment Used in Process Plants - I

Process equipment
Reactors - Towers
Exchangers - Furnaces
Vessels
Mechanical equipment
Pumps - Compressors
Turbines
Equipment foundations and supports

UNIT 4: Equipment Used in Process Plants - II (Documents)

Equipment data sheets
Equipment sketches
Equipment drawings
Equipment nozzle specifications
Equipment foundation drawings

UNIT 5: Plant Layout and Plot Plans

Plant layout specifications
Codes and safety considerations
Development of plot plans
Plot plan use by disciplines
Sample plot plans and equipment arrangement drawings
Layout case studies

UNIT 6: Piping Materials and Material Specifications

Material properties
Classification of materials
Material specifications (ASTM)
Common piping materials
Piping specifications
Material selection
Material testing, inspection and QA

UNIT 7: Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) - I

P&ID basics
Use of P&IDs by different disciplines
Information contained in P&IDs
Instruments and instrument symbols

UNIT 8: Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) - II

Local control, DCS and PLC
Discussion of a sample P&ID
Control valve manifolds
Meter runs

UNIT 9: Plant Layout and Piping Design Documentation and Tools - I

Piping codes
Piping specifications
Equipment lists
Piping line lists

UNIT 10: Plant Layout and Piping Design Documentation and Tools - II

Stress isometrics
Piping isometrics and Bill of Materials
PFDs, plot plans, and P&IDs
3D models

UNIT 11: Fundamentals of Pipe and Pipe Fittings

Pipe dimensions and pipe representation
Use of pipe data tables
Pipe joining methods
Pipe fittings
- Elbows
- Tees
- Reducers
- End caps
Fitting dimensions and tables

UNIT 12: Piping System Components

Basics of flanges
Flange ratings and flange types
Flange data tables and their use
Different types of valves and their applications
Valve data tables
Piping restraints
Supports, anchors and guides