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  • Guide to Reading and Interpreting Fluid Diagrams (P&ID's)

    Credits: 3 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course covers the fundamental concepts of reading and interpreting fluids diagrams, including symbology and symbol descriptions of piping components.

    Topics:

    • Symbology
    • Valve Symbols
    • Valve Actuators
    • Control Valve Designations
    • Piping Systems
    • Instrumentation
    • Sensing Devices and Detectors
    • Modifiers and Transmitters
    • Indicators and Recorders
    • Controllers
    • Examples of Simple Instrument Loops
    • Components
    • Miscellaneous P and ID Symbols
    • Standards and Conventions for Valves
    • P&ID Summary

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
    (must be logged into your user account)


    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide

    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
         NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.

    Print the Certificate of Completion

    Intended Audience: for fire protection, civil, mechanical, petroleum, construction, and hydraulic engineers.
    Publication Source: US Dept. of Energy

    Donald Parnell, PE

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