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MS- VISIO for Chemical Engineers. Last updated October 27, 2020. Microsoft software VISIO is very useful tool for Chemical Engineers to prepare PFD, P& ID and other diagrams in a simple way by just dragging and dropping the symbols. We shall see how MS VISIO helps a Chemical Engineer in this article.
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Learn the differences and common points between PFD and P&ID. Create professional PFDs and P&IDs quickly in powerful but intuitive P&ID software.

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Difference between PFD and P&ID

The process flow diagram (PFD) is used in chemical and process engineering. This kind of diagram shows the flow of chemical materials and the equipment involved in the process. In other words, a process flow diagram will tell us the relationships between the major components in the system. Generally, a PFD only contains the major equipment with no more details. And it also won't depict minor components, piping systems, piping ratings, and designations.

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Cenusareasa dublat in romana disney. A PFD should include:

Process Piping
Major equipment symbols, names and identification numbers
Control, valves and valves that affect operation of the system
Interconnection with other systems
Major bypass and recirculation lines
System ratings and operational values as minimum, normal and maximum flow, temperature and pressure
Composition of fluids

Here is a simple process flow diagram example.

A Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) includes more details than a PFD. It consists of both major and minor flows, control loops, and instrumentation. P&ID is sometimes referred to as a Piping and Instrumentation Drawing. P&IDs are mostly used by process technicians and engineering personnel.

A P&ID should include:

Instrumentation and designations
Mechanical equipment with names and numbers
All valves and their identifications
Process piping, sizes and identification
Miscellaneous - vents, drains, special fittings, sampling lines, reducers, increasers and swagers
Permanent start-up and flush lines
Flow directions
Interconnections references
Control inputs and outputs, interlocks Interfaces for class changes Seismic category
Quality level
Annunciation inputs
Computer control system input
Vendor and contractor interfaces
Identification of components and subsystems delivered by others
Intended physical sequence of the equipment

A P&ID should not include:

Equipment rating or capacity
Instrument root valves
Control relays
Manual switches and indicating lights
Primary instrument tubing and valves
Pressure temperature and flow data
Elbows and similar standard fittings
Extensive explanatory notes

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Common Points between PFD and P&ID

In both kinds of diagrams, arrows indicate the flow of material and symbols represent pumps, tanks, valves, and other equipment. The symbols used vary somewhat from organization to organization. So you may see several different symbols that all represent a motor. It is advisable to use a standard set of symbols like those provided by Edraw. Check out the vector PFD symbols and P&ID symbols.

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More PFD and P&ID Examples

The examples below can be downloaded and edited. It is often easier to modify an existing template than to start from scratch. To gain some more templates, download the free trial version of Edraw. Once it is installed, you can open the built-in samples directly in Edraw. You can easily zoom in, edit, and print the sample diagram.

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