CEP May,09 - Process Flow Sheets
In its monthly magazine, Chemical Engineering Progress, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) runs an article series called 'Back to Basics'. The aim of these articles is to provide graduate and new engineers with information on engineering terms, procedures and best practices. These articles are written to also provide more experienced engineers with information, at a basic level, of new technologies and practices.
In this article, published in May, 2009, COADE was asked to develop an article highlighting the difference between various types of process flow sheets. The article entitled Designing a Process Sheet outlines the unique purpose and requirements of the Block Flow Diagram (BFD); the Process Flow Diagram (PFD); and the Piping and Instrument Diagram (P&ID).
We hope that you find the article of use and if you know of anyone that would benefit from this information please let them know.
You can view or download a PDF of this article here
CEP-May-09-Piping-and-Instrument-Diagrams-COADE.pdf (757.3K)
Vornel Walker
VP Marketing
COADE, Inc.
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