Instrumentation

Instrumentation refers to devices that sense, measure, indicate, transmit, and/or record physical
properties within a system. For these types of components, there is a slightly different approach.
The components are represented by what is called a “bubble.” The bubble is a simple circle,
square, or hexagonal shape.

All of these bubble types are further defined by a horizontal line, lines, or lack there of. These
lines define where the instrument is located and whether or not it is accessible to the operator.
LEGENDS FOR FUNCTIONAL IDENTIFIER
The tagging process is well documented process defined in several standards, the typical tag
number consists of two parts:

 a functional identification or prefix

 and a loop number or suffix
Depending on the circumstance, the second letters Indicate and Record can also be used as a
noun, verb, or adjective, in which case they will appear in text or speech as Indicator, Recorder,
Indicating, and Recording.

The two-element numbering scheme corresponds to the following format:

where XXXX is the tag prefix that provides indication of function and YYYY is a sequential
identifier to make the tag unique.
Sometimes a middle element, such as a building number or a process material designator, is
inserted to indicate a process area.
Typical letter combinations
The following are a few of the more common prefix arrangements:
 PIC = Pressure Indicating (Indicator) Controller
 LR = Level Recorder
 TT = Temperature Transmitter
 DAH = Density Alarm High
 DAHH = Density Alarm High High
 LSHH = level switch high-high
 LSH = level switch high
 LSL = level switch low
 LSLL = level switch low-low
 LAL = level alarm low
 PT = pressure transmitter
 PDT = pressure differential transmitter
 AT = analyzer transmitter
 TE = temperature element
 TT = temperature transmitter
 PDSH = pressure differential switch high
 KQL = time quantity light (i.e., time is expired)
 PY = pressure transducer
 ZSO = position switch (open)
 HV = hand valve
 HS = hand switch
 Republic of the Philippines
Batangas State University
College of Engineering, Architecture and Fine Arts
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department

ASSIGNMENT NO. 2

“P&ID SYMBOLS”

Submitted by:
Maralit, Diether D.

EE-5206

Submitted to:
Engr. Dayson John B. Araguas
Instructor

February 15, 2020

 Republic of the Philippines
Batangas State University
College of Engineering, Architecture and Fine Arts
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department

ASSIGNMENT NO. 2

“P&ID SYMBOLS”

Submitted by:
Macatangay, Angelo B.

EE-5206

Submitted to:
Engr. Dayson John B. Araguas
Instructor

February 15, 2020

 Republic of the Philippines
Batangas State University
College of Engineering, Architecture and Fine Arts
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department

ASSIGNMENT NO. 2

“P&ID SYMBOLS”

Submitted by:
Talabis, Jan Bredyl E.

EE-5206

Submitted to:
Engr. Dayson John B. Araguas
Instructor

February 15, 2020

 Republic of the Philippines
Batangas State University
College of Engineering, Architecture and Fine Arts
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department

ASSIGNMENT NO. 2

“P&ID SYMBOLS”

Submitted by:
Jusi, Marenella G.

EE-5206

Submitted to:
Engr. Dayson John B. Araguas
Instructor

February 15, 2020

 Republic of the Philippines
Batangas State University
College of Engineering, Architecture and Fine Arts
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department

ASSIGNMENT NO. 2

“P&ID SYMBOLS”

Submitted by:
Garcia, John Russell A.

EE-5206

Submitted to:
Engr. Dayson John B. Araguas
Instructor

February 15, 2020