Process Flow and P&ID Diagrams

Question 1

What does a Process Flow Diagram (PFD) illustrate?

Answer 1

Relationships between major components at an industrial plant

Question 2

A Process Flow Diagram (PFD) can be used to document a process, improve a process, or model a new process.

TRUE / FALSE

Answer 2

TRUE

Question 3

What is the purpose of a Process Flow Diagram (PFD)?

Answer 3

-To document a process for better understanding, quality control and training of employees
-To help show unnecessary steps, bottlenecks and other inefficiencies
-To standardize a process for optimal efficiency and repeatability

Question 4

The most common Process Flow Diagram (PFD) symbols come typically from what agency?

Answer 4

ISO

Question 5

What does a Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) illustrate?

Answer 5

The functional relationship of piping, instrumentation and system equipment components

Question 6

How can a Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) be used?

Answer 6

To create and implement philosophies for safety and control

Question 7

What types of supporting documents are used for a Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID)?

Answer 7

-Piping Material Specifications (PMS)
-Equipment and Instrumentation Specifications (EIS)
-Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS)