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How To Read An Oil & Gas P&ID Reference Guide
How To Read An Oil & Gas P&ID Reference Guide
P&ID
Reference Guide
Based on information from ANSI/ISA-5.1-2009 Instrumentation Symbols and Identification
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PI
02
TI
PIC
01
TO FL AME
TI
03
PCV
TI
C O R RO S IO N
COUPON
01 8 8 ,9 m m O. D. G A S F RO M W E L L H E A D
C I RC U L AT I N G
OI L H E AT E R
ALCOHOL C O R RO S IO N
S T O R AG E INHIBITOR
TA N K
ESD
02
DI A P H R AG M
PUMP
ALCOHOL OI L
PUMP R E S E RVOI R
PI
02
P -1 P -2
WELL
HEAD
ESD TC TI
01 03 02
TC TC TI
FR P IC
01 02 01
CHOKE
VA LV E PI
01
PILOT
PCV
03
FUEL GAS
PCV
02
PCV
TI
275 8 k Pa F U E L G A S 01
F RO M P L A N T
8 8 ,9 m m O. D. S O U R G A S
F RO M P L A N T
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P F D SA MPL E
C O O L I N G T OW E R
VAC U U M P U M P
P RO D U C T
TA N K 1
D RU M
F U R N AC E
F E E D TA N K
COLUMN
P RO D U C T
TA N K 2
R E AC T O R S
B O T T O M S TA N K
B OI L E R
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TAG NUMBERS – L E T T ER SY MBOL S F OR DATA PROCE SSING F UNC T IONS
Symbol Measured or Initiating Variable Modifier Readout or Passive Function Output Function Modifier
A Analysis Alarm
B Burner, Combustion User's Choice User's Choice User's Choice
C User's Choice Control
D User's Choice Differential
E Voltage Sensor (Primary Element)
F Flow Rate Ratio (Fraction)
G User's Choice Glass, Viewing Device
H Hand High
I Current (Electrical) Indicate
J Power Scan
K Time, Time Schedule Time Rate of Change Control Station
L Level Light Low
M User's Choice Momentary Middle, Intermediate
N User's Choice User's Choice User's Choice User's Choice
O User's Choice Orifice, Restriction
P Pressure, Vacuum Point (Test) Connection
Q Quantity Integrate, Totalize
R Radiation Record
S Speed, Frequency Safety Switch
T Temperature Transmit
U Multivariable Multifunction Multifunction Multifunction
V Vibration, Mechanical Analysis Valve, Damper, Louver
W Weight, Force Well
X Unclassified X Axis Unclassified Unclassified Unclassified
Y Event, State or Presence Y Axis Relay, Compute, Convert
Z Position, Dimension Z Axis Driver, Actuator, Unclassified Final Control Element
A “ U s e r’s c h oi c e” let te r is u s e d fo r u nliste d m e a nin g s u s e d re p etitively in a p ro j e c t a n d will b e ex p lain e d o n t h e d ia g r a m o r s u p p o r tin g d o c u m e nt.
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TAG NUMBERS – OIL & G A S INS T RUMEN T A BBRE V I AT IONS (Adapted From ISA Standard S5.1)
A Analog Signal FO Fial Open LSLL Level Switch Low for Level Below LSL RC Ratio Controller
AC Analysis Controller FQ Flow Indicator Totaliser LT Level Transmitter RTD Resistance Temperature Detector
AAH Analysis Alarm [High] FQI Flow Indicator with Total Counter LY I/P Converter [Level Loop] RTU Remote Terminal Unit
AAHL Analysis Alarm [High/Low] FR Flow Recorder LO Lock Open S Solenoid
AAL Analysis Alarm [Low] FRC Flow Recorder Controller MCC Motor Control Center SAH Speed Alarm [High]
AS Air Supply FRT Flow Recorder Transmitter MTU Master Terminal Unit SAHL Speed Alarm [High/Low]
ASDH Analysis Shutdown [High] FS Flow Switch NC Normally Closed SAL Speed Alarm [Low]
ASDL Analysis Shutdown [Low] FSDH Flow Shutdown [High] NO Normally Open SC Sample Connection
ASH Analysis Switch [High] FSDL Flow Shutdown [Low] P Pneumatic Signal SD Shutdown Panel
ASHL Analysis Switch [High/Low] FSH Flow Switch [High] PAH Pressure Alarm [High] SI Speed Indicator
ASL Analysis Switch [Low] FSL Flow Switch [Low] PAHL Pressure Alarm [High/Low] SR Speed Recorder
AT Analysis Transmitter FT Flow Transmitter PAL Pressure Alarm [Low] SS Steam Supply
BC Burner Controller FY Computer, Relay, Amplifier or I/P PB Pushbutton SSH Speed Switch [High]
BAH Burner Alarm [High] Converter in Flow Loop PC Pressure Controller SSHL Speed Switch [High/Low]
BAHL Burner Alarm [High/Low] GS Instrument Gas Supply PCV Pressure Control Valve SSL Speed Switch [Low]
BAL Burner Alarm [Low] H Hydraulic PD Pulsation Dampener TAH Temperature Alarm [High]
BDV Blowdown Valve HMV Hydraulic Motor Operated Valve PdA Pressure Differential Alarm TAHL Temperature Alarm [High/Low]
BPR Back Pressure Regulator HOA Hand/Off/Auto Switch PdAH Pressure Differential Alarm [High] TAL Temperature Alarm [Low]
BS Burner Switch HS Hand Switch PdAL Pressure Differential Alarm [Low] TC Temperature Controller
BSH Burner Switch [High] I Current Signal PdI Pressure Differential Indicator TCV Temperature Control Valve
BSHL Burner Switch [High/Low] I/F Interface PdIC Pressure Differential Indicator Controller TD Time Delay
BSL Burner Switch [Low] I/I Current Indicator PdS Pressure Differential Switch TE Temperature [Measuring] Element/Thermocouple
BS&W Basic Sediment and Water I/P Current to Pneumatic PdSH Pressure Differential Switch [High] TF Temperature Gage
CCP Central Control Panel I/PA Current to Pneumatic Alarm PdSL Pressure Differential Switch [Low] TH Thermostat
CDS Compressor Shutdown KI Clock/Timer PG Pressure Gage TI Temperature Indicator
CFA Common Fault Alarm LA Level Alarm P/I Pneumatic To Current Converter TIC Temperature Indicator Controller
COR Corrosimeter LAH Level Alarm [High] PI Pressure Indicator TIT Temperature Indicator Transmitter
CSC Car Seal Close LAHH Level Alarm High for Level Above LAH PIC Pressure Indicator Controller TJI Multipoint Temperature Indicator/Thermocouple
CSO Car Seal Open LAHL Level Alarm [High/Low] PIT Pressure Indicator Transmitter TR Temperature Recorder
CV Control Valve LAL Level Alarm [Low] PJI Multipoint Pressure Indicator TRC Temperature Recorder Controller
E/I EMF to Current Converter LALL Level Alarm Low for Level Above LAL PJR Multipoint Pressure Recorder TRT Temperature Recorder Transmitter
ES Electrical Switch LC Level Controller POV Pneumatically Operated Valve TSDH Temperature Shutdown [High]
ESD Emergency Shutdown Station LCV Level Control Valve PR Pressure Recorder TSDL Temperature Shutdown [Low]
ESDV Emergency Shutdown Valve LG Level Gauge PRC Pressure Recorder Controller TSH Temperature Switch [High]
FAL Flow Alarm Low LI Level Indicator PRT Pressure Recorder Transmitter TSHL Temperature Switch [High/Low]
FAH Flow Alarm High LIC Level Indicator Controller PRV Pressure Regulating Valve TSL Temperature Switch [Low]
FAHH Flow Alarm High For Level Above FAH LIT Level Indicator Transmitter PSDH Pressure Shutdown [High] TT Temperature Transmitter
FAHL Flow Alarm [High/Low] LLH Liquid Level [High] PSDL Pressure Shutdown [Low] TW Thermowell
FALL Flow Alarm Low For Level Below FAL LLL Liquid Level [Low] PSE Rupture Disk TY Computer, Relay, Converter, etc. in Temp. Loop
FC Flow Controller LLN Liquid Level [Normal] PSH Pressure Switch [High] US Utility Station
FC Fail Close LQ Lock Closed When by a manual Valve PSHH Pressure Switch High for Pressure Above PSH VAH Vibration Alarm [High]
FCV Flow Control Valve LR Level Recorder PSHL Pressure Switch [High/Low] VSDH Vibration Shutdown [High]
FE Flow Element LS Level Switch PSL Pressure Switch [Low] VSH Vibration Switch [High]
FFA Flame Failure Alarm LSDH Level Shutdown [High] PSLL Pressure Switch Low for Pressure Below PSL WS Water Supply
FFSD Flame Failure Shutdown LSDL Level Shutdown [Low] PSV Pressure Safety Valve X Multiply
FG Flow Gage/Flow Sight Glass LSH Level Switch [High] PT Pressure Transmitter ZC Position Switch [Closed]
FI Flow Indicator LSHL Level Switch [High/Low] POS Positioner ZO Position Switch [Open]
FIC Flow Indicator Controller LSL Level Switch [Low] PY Relay, Computer, Amplifier, Converter or
FIT Flow Indicator Transmitter LSHH Level Switch High for Level Above LSH I/P Converter etc/ in Pressure Loop
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TAG NUMBERS – L OOP NUMBER
The number below these letters is the numerator to help identify a specific component on a project
within the control loop. When there are multiples of the same device used in a diagram, this number TI TC TC
helps viewers to reference that specific instrument. 01 01 02
If you were looking at a list of the controls, you could look at the control loop number to find that
specific device on the P&ID. Companies have different protocols for where these numbers originate. SECOND TEMP. CONTROLLER
IN THE CONTROL LOOP
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SY MBOL S – L INE T Y PE S
Undefined Signal • Use for Process Flow Diagrams and diagrams where type of signal is not of concern
• Communication link and system bus, between devices and functions of a shared display,
Internal System Link (Software or Data Link) shared control system. (DCS, PLC, or PC communication link and system bus.)
Internal System Link (Software or Data Link) • Communication link or bus connecting two or more independent microprocessor or
computer-based systems. (DCS-to-DCS, DCS-to-PLC, PLC-to-PC, DCS-to-Fieldbus, etc.)
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SY MBOL S – CON T ROL VA LV E S
Generic two-way valve Symbols 1-14,
a. Generic damper
Straight globe valve when combined
1 12 Generic louver
b. Gate valve with actuator
symbols 1-16,
Generic two-way angle valve represent process
Parallel blade damper control valves.
2 Angle globe valve 13 Parallel blade louver
Safety angle valve
Symbol 2, when
combined with
Generic three-way valve Opposed blade damper actuator symbols
3 Three-way globe valve 14 Opposed blade louver
Arrow indicates failure or unactuated flow path 20 and 21,
represent pressure
safety valves.
Generic four-way valve
4 Four-way four-ported plug or ball valve 15 Two-way on-off solenoid valve Symbols 1 and 9,
Arrows indicates failure or unactuated flow paths
users design
standards will
document which
5 Butterfly valve 16 Angle on-off solenoid valve symbols have been
selected.
Electric motor
10 Pinch valve 21 Represents a motor that manipulates
or controls a process variable.
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SY MBOL S – AC T UAT ORS
Symbols 1-16,
Generic actuator when combined
1 Spring-diaphragm actuator 12 Actuator with top-mounted handwheel
with element
symbols 1-14,
represent
Manual actuator process control
2 Spring-diaphragm actuator with positioner 13 Hand actuator valves and with
element symbol 21
represents a
E variable speed
3 Pressure-balanced diaphragm actuator 14 H Electrohydraulic linear or rotary actuator
control unit.
Symbols 17-19,
Linear piston actuator
Actuator with manual actuated when combined
4 Single acting spring opposed 15
partial stroke test device with element
Double acting.
symbols 15-19,
represent on-off
Actuator with remote actuated solenoid valves.
5 Linear piston actuator with positioner 16 S
partial stroke test device
Symbols 20-21,
when combined
Rotary piston actuator Automatic reset on-off solenoid actuator with element
6 May be single acting spring opposed 17 S
Non-latching on-off solenoid actuator symbol 2, represent
or double acting pressure safety
valves.
S Manual or remote reset on-off solenoid actuator
7 Rotary piston actuator with positioner 18 R Latching on-off solenoid actuator
P
S Modulating solenoid actuator Pilot actuated relief or safety valve actuator
10 21 Pilot pressure sensing line deleted if sensing is internal
Solenoid actuator for process on-off valve
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SY MBOL S – COMMON VA LV E SY MBOL S A ND COMBIN AT IONS
+ =
Combining control valve symbols with actuators symbols can yield a variety of results. Below are
some final control elements with actuators and a variety of other common instrument symbols. Globe Hand Hand-Operated
Valve Actuator Globe Valve
Fail Open
Globe Hand Operated Pneumatic Motor Hydraulic Bleeder Integrated Block Solenoid Closed Knife Slide
END
CONNECTION
ANGLE VALVES M
Flanged
Angle Hand Operated Pneumatic Motor Angle Blowdown Piston-Operated Float-Operated Rotary Needle Pinch
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SY MBOL S – EQ UIPMEN T
C EN T R I F UG A L P U MP S P OSI T I V E DISP L AC E M EN T P U MP S C OOL ING T O W E R S
Positive Displacement
Centrifugal Pumps
Positive Induced Draft
Displacement Crossflow
Progressive Cavity
Vertical
Screw Pump
Horizontal Gear Pump Forced Draft
Counterflow
Screw Pump
Vertical
Vacuum Pump
Vertical Natural Draft
Can Pump Counterflow
Sump Pump Reciprocating Pump
S T OR AGE
Hyperbolic
Chimney Tower
Bin Drum External Floating Roof
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SY MBOL S – EQ UIPMEN T
C EN T R I F UG A L C OMP R E S SOR S P D C OMP R E S SOR S R E AC T OR SY MBOL S
T Centrifugal Compressor
Liquid Ring Vacuum
(Turbine Driven)
Centrifugal Blower Rotory Compressor & Silencers Hydrodesulfurization Tubular Reactor Fluidized Reactor
Motor
Furnace Boiler
Doubleflow Turbine
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SY MBOL S – EQ UIPMEN T
HE AT E XCH A NGE R S
Draw Off
Generic Tray Manway
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