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What is the primary purpose of process design documents?
What is the primary purpose of process design documents?
- To ensure the safe operation of the chemical plant
- To design the chemical plant from scratch
- To communicate ideas and plans to other engineers involved with the design (correct)
- To create a detailed blueprint of the chemical plant
What type of diagram is used to provide a detailed visualization of the piping arrangement?
What type of diagram is used to provide a detailed visualization of the piping arrangement?
- Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
- Process Block Diagrams (PBD)
- 3D layout Diagrams (Piping arrangement, piping isometric) (correct)
- Process Flow Diagrams (PFD)
Which of the following diagrams provides the most detailed information about the process?
Which of the following diagrams provides the most detailed information about the process?
- 3D layout Diagrams (Piping arrangement, piping isometric)
- Process Flow Diagrams (PFD)
- Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) (correct)
- Process Block Diagrams (PBD)
What type of diagram provides an overview of a process, represented by simple blocks?
What type of diagram provides an overview of a process, represented by simple blocks?
What is the order of increasing detail in process design documents?
What is the order of increasing detail in process design documents?
What is the main purpose of Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)?
What is the main purpose of Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)?
What type of diagram shows the piping system in 3-dimensions?
What type of diagram shows the piping system in 3-dimensions?
What type of diagram provides more details on piping, equipment, and information on instrumentation and process control?
What type of diagram provides more details on piping, equipment, and information on instrumentation and process control?
Which of the following is NOT a type of process design document?
Which of the following is NOT a type of process design document?
What is the primary purpose of a Process Flow Diagram (PFD)?
What is the primary purpose of a Process Flow Diagram (PFD)?
What type of diagram is used to show the layout of a process?
What type of diagram is used to show the layout of a process?
What type of diagram provides detailed dimensions of the equipment?
What type of diagram provides detailed dimensions of the equipment?
What is the primary purpose of a Process Block Diagram (PBD)?
What is the primary purpose of a Process Block Diagram (PBD)?
What type of diagram is used to show key dimensions of a vessel?
What type of diagram is used to show key dimensions of a vessel?
What is the primary function of a condenser in a distillation column?
What is the primary function of a condenser in a distillation column?
What is the purpose of packing in an absorber?
What is the purpose of packing in an absorber?
What is an alternative to using sieve trays or bubble cap trays in separation equipment?
What is an alternative to using sieve trays or bubble cap trays in separation equipment?
What is the function of a knockout drum in separator equipment?
What is the function of a knockout drum in separator equipment?
What is an example of a device used for transporting liquids?
What is an example of a device used for transporting liquids?
What is the purpose of a storage tank in transport and storage of fluids?
What is the purpose of a storage tank in transport and storage of fluids?
What is an example of a device used for transporting gases?
What is an example of a device used for transporting gases?
What is the purpose of a reboiler in a distillation column?
What is the purpose of a reboiler in a distillation column?
Study Notes
Process Design Documentation
- Process design documents serve to define the design and ensure that design components fit together.
- They are useful in communicating ideas and plans to other engineers, regulatory agencies, equipment vendors, and construction contractors.
Types of Process Design Documents
- Process Block Diagrams (PBD): provide an overview of the process represented by simple blocks.
- Process Flow Diagrams (PFD): provide an overview of the process with greater equipment details and process stream tables.
- Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID): provide more details on piping, equipment, and information on instrumentation and process control.
- 3D layout Diagrams: include piping arrangement and piping isometric.
- Other common diagrams: mechanical drawing of vessel, single line diagram, and layout diagrams.
Separator Equipment
- Distillation columns: equipped with a condenser at the overhead and a reboiler at the bottom.
- Absorber/Scrubber: normally a packed tower, used to remove gas(es) and solid particles from the process stream.
- Internals: structures inside separation equipment, such as sieve trays, bubble cap trays, pall rings, random packing, and structured packing, to increase contact area between gases and liquids.
Transport and Storage of Fluids
- Transport of fluids: examples include pumps (liquids) and fans, blower, and compressors (gas, vapour).
- Storage tanks and Process vessels: used to store liquids and gases.
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Description
This quiz covers different types of diagrams used in mechanical drawing, including process block diagrams, process flow diagrams, and piping and instrumentation diagrams. Understand the level of details and differences between these diagrams.
