CONTROL VALVE SYMBOLS

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Before a well is completed, a Facilities Engineer creates a diagram of all the piping and instrumentation that
will be used to produce the well. This is called a “Piping and Instrumentation Diagram,” and is usually
shortened to “P&ID.”

Each P&ID has its own legend that identifies the symbols for the various equipment. While there is some
variation, examples of the standard symbols for control valves are as follows:

GATE VALVES
M H

Gate Manual Operated Pneumatic Motor Hydraulic Bleeder

GLOBE VALVES M
M H

Globe Pneumatic Motor Hydraulic Angle Pneumatic Motor Needle

BALL VALVES H
PLUG VALVES M

Motor or Hydraulic Motor or Hydraulic

BUTTERFLY VALVES S

Pneumatic Operated Solenoid Closed Three-Way

DIAPHRAGM VALVES CHECK VALVES

M

Diaphragm Motor Check Valve Check Valve Stop Check

SAFETY (GASES) RELIEF (LIQUIDS)

Pinch Gauge Orifice

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