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About this Course
📚 This Process Engineering Drawings & Diagrams course teaches you how to read, interpret, and create essential process documentation like Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and other technical schematics. You will gain the skills needed to effectively communicate complex process systems and design information, ensuring that key process parameters and operational details are accurately conveyed for successful engineering and operational execution.
Key topics covered include:
- Introduction to Process Engineering Drawings
- Reading and Interpreting Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
- Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs): Symbols and Notations
- Creating and Designing Engineering Drawings
- Understanding Technical Schematics for Process Systems
- Best Practices for Clear Communication through Diagrams
👨🏫 Designed for
Chemical engineers, process engineers, plant designers, and students who need to develop proficiency in interpreting and creating key process engineering drawings to support process design, operation, and maintenance.
📚 Course Approach
This course combines hands-on learning with theory, offering practical exercises and real-world examples to help you effectively read, design, and communicate with process engineering drawings. You will be guided through different types of diagrams, from basic flow diagrams to detailed P&IDs, and gain experience creating clear, accurate, and efficient engineering documentation.
🎯 By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Read and interpret Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
- Understand the key symbols and notations used in process engineering drawings
- Create and design PFDs and P&IDs for process systems
- Communicate process design information clearly through technical schematics
- Apply best practices to ensure that drawings meet industry standards and effectively convey operational details
🚀 Recommended for
Chemical engineers, process engineers, and students involved in plant design, operations, or maintenance, as well as those looking to enhance their communication and documentation skills with process diagrams.
✅ You’ll learn to:
- Interpret the structure and components of PFDs and P&IDs
- Understand how to represent process systems, flow paths, and control loops
- Create and design engineering drawings that meet industry standards
- Use technical schematics to communicate complex process systems effectively
- Apply best practices in the creation and interpretation of engineering drawings
Self-Paced, Dynamic Lectures
Learn at your own pace, anytime and anywhere.
The lectures are concise, engaging, and focused—designed to maximize your understanding efficiently.
Downloadable Material
Get access to all simulation files, workshop materials, spreadsheets, reference guides and companion E-Book.
Use them to practice offline, follow along with lessons, or revisit concepts anytime.
Evaluations, Quizzes
Evaluate your progress through interactive quizzes and self-assessments.
Reinforce key concepts, identify gaps, and ensure you're ready to apply what you've learned in real scenarios.
30 Day Money-Back Warranty
Enroll with confidence—if the course doesn’t meet your expectations, you can request a full refund within 30 days.
No questions asked.
Certificate of Completion
Receive an official certificate or diploma once you finish the course—perfect for showcasing your new skills on your resume, LinkedIn, or job applications.
Instructor Support
Get guidance whenever you need it—ask questions, request feedback, and interact directly with the instructor throughout the course.
Curriculum
- Understanding the Chemical Process Lifecycle (2:13)
- Stakeholders in a Chemical Process Project (3:43)
- Relevant Institutions Overseeing a Chemical Project (2:47)
- Overview of the Chemical Process Life Cycle (1:54)
- Process Design vs. Plant Design (3:12)
- Case Study: Fertilizer Plant (6:48)
- Evaluation 1 (0:30)
- Introduction to Section 2 (0:33)
- Feasibility (3:37)
- Market Analysis & Needs Assessment (5:22)
- Technology Selection (5:49)
- Environmental and Safety Considerations (4:15)
- Economic Evaluation and Feasibility Assessment (12:30)
- Conceptual Design: Scope & Project Plannig (6:08)
- Wrap-up - Feasibility (1:18)
- Evaluation 2
Course Enrollment
This and all other courses are available only via the All Courses - One Subscription Membership.
Hi, I’m Emmanuel Ortega,
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With five years in the chemical industry, from petrochemical plant design to polyester textiles, I bring real-world experience to show the true value of engineering knowledge.
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The Courses I design are entirely dynamic. You will see theory and then apply it ASAP to a real life problem! I even use the books you are using right now in your engineering courses...
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- When does the course start and finish?
- The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
- How long do I have access to the course?
- *How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
- NOTE*: This is true as long as you keep your subscription active.
- What if I am unhappy with the course?
- We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.
- Will I Get a Certificate/Diploma of Completion?
- Yes! After the course, you will get a Certificate of Completion with a Diploma! You can use this in your Resume!
- Are Resources Downloadable?
- Absolutely YES! Every resource is available for download, allowing you to study alongside them.
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