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A Graphical Symbols For Piping Systems and Plant: BASED ON BS 1553: PART 1: 1977 Scope
A Graphical Symbols For Piping Systems and Plant: BASED ON BS 1553: PART 1: 1977 Scope
GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS
FOR PIPING SYSTEMS
AND PLANT
A- 1
A-2
Weight device
Electrical device
Access point
Equipment branch:
general symbol
Note. The upper representation does not
necessarily imply a
flange, merely the termination point. Where a
breakable connection is
required the branch/pipe
would be as shown in the
lower symbol
Vibratory or loading
device (any type)
Equipment penetration
(fixed)
Spray device
Equipment penetration
(removable)
Rotary movement
Boundary line
Stirring device
Point of change
Fan
Discharge to atmosphere
Alternative:
Shell and tube: fixed tube sheet
Air-blown cooler
Plate type
A- 3
A- 4
Upshot heater
Detail A
Where complex burners are employed
the burner block may be detailed
elsewhere on the drawing, thus
Detail A
Tray column
Trays should be numbered from the
bottom; at least the first and the last
should be shown. Intermediate trays
should be included and numbered where
they are significant.
30
14
Autoclave
A- 5
A- 6
Open tank
Sealed tank
Covered tank
Storage sphere
A- 7
A- 8
Solids Handling
Size reduction
Breaker gyratory
Roll crusher
Kneader
Ribbon blender
Drying
Drying oven
Rotary kiln
A- 9
A- 10
Belt conveyor
Screw conveyor