5. Purpose of Drawings
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Drawings
5
are used to convey information about a
wide range items such as:
Architectural building layouts
Electrical wiring
Pneumatic or Hydraulic layouts
Location of equipment
How to assemble equipment
Details of equipment
7. Engineering Drawings
general engineering drawing can be divided
into the following five major areas or parts.
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A
7
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Title block
Grid system
Revision block
Notes and legends
Engineering drawing (graphic portion)
8. Drawing Sizes
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Drawings come in a alphabetical list of sizes for A to F
with D size being the most typical
A – (letter)
Metric
A4 (210 x 297)
A3 (297 x 420)
8 ½ by 11inches
B - 11 by 17inches
A2 (420 x 594)
C - 17 by 22 inches
A1 (594 x 841)
D - 22 by 34 inches
E - 34 by 44 inches
F - 28 by 40 inches
8
sizes
A0 (841 x 1189)
9. Title Blocks
blocks are the beginning point of a drawing
information.
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Title
9
COMPANY
10. Revision Blocks
revision block notes any changes made
to a drawing
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The
10
Throughout a drawing the revision listed in the
revision block may be indicated by a symbol near the
modified portion of the drawing such as:
A
11. Parts Lists
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Parts
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Lists are called Bill of Materials. It is a list
of the material that is used to build the item that
is
12. Scales
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Drawing
12
scale is a relationship of the size or
distance of the item on a drawing to the real
item.
For example a scale of ¼” = 1’ means a
measurement of ¼ inch (the quote symbol “ is a
shorthand for inches) on the drawing equals 1
foot ( the apostrophe symbol ‘ is shorthand for
feet) of the real world item.
13. Grid System
drawing grid system allows a specific point
on a drawing to be referenced or found.
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A
1
2
3
4
5
6
A
B
C
13
This point on the drawing is B-3
15. Basic Blueprint Reading
Object Line
The object line is a heavy, dark line which identifies
the visible edges of the drawn object or the surface
of an object.
16. Hidden Line
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The hidden line is used to show features or edges
of an object that is not visible. It is a broken line of
medium thickness.
17. Center Line
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The
center line is used to locate the center of
features. It is usually a fine, broken line made of
alternating short and long dashes.
18. Dimension Line / Extension Line
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Dimension
Lines are used to show the extent of
a dimension.
Extension Lines are use to extend a point from
an object.
Extension Line
Dimension Line
19. Phantom
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Phantom
lines are used to represents the outline
of an adjacent part.
The also are used to show an alternate position
of a given part
Phantom
19
20. Leader
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A leader is a fine line used to define a point or area. It
may have a note, dimension value or a number at the
end of it
Grind Surface
1
21. Cutting Plane Line
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Cutting plane lines are used to indicate where an imaginary cut is
made through the object. If it is labeled the section may be redrawn
in detail in another part of the drawing.
A
A
22. Break Lines
lines are uses to terminate a view to
Short Break Line
conserve drawing space and avoid congestion.
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Break
Break
lines are also used to separate internal
and external features with broken-out sections
23. Basic Blueprint Reading
Break Lines Example
The break line is being used to show a part
reduced in length on the drawing to conserve
space.
3”
250 feet
24. Section Lines
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Section
lines are used where a surface is
illustrated as cut.
It normally is used in a sectional view.
The lines are normally drawn diagonally.
30. Abbreviations
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Abbreviations are used to help reduce clutter and
simplify drawings. A table is included in the drawing.
BOTTOM
MH
MANHOLE
R
RADIUS
C/C
CENTER TO CENTER
MIN
MINIMUM
REF
REFERENCE
CMP
CORRUGATED METAL PIPE
N
NORTH
R/W
RIGHT OF WAY
CONC
CONCRETE
NC
NOT IN CONTACT
SCH
SCHEDULE
DIA
DIAMETER
NTS
NOT TO SCALE
SF
SQUARE FEET
E
EAST, ELECTRICAL
OC
ON CENTER
SQ
SQUARE
EL
ELEVATION
O.D.
OUSIDE DIAMETER
STA
STATION
FG
FINISH GRADE
OHW
OVERHEAD WIRES
T
TELEPHONE
H
HORIZONTAL
PL
PROPERTY LINE
TYP
TYPICAL
HP
HIGH POINT
POB
POINT OF BEGINNING
UNO
UNLESS NOTED
OTHERWISE
IE
30
BOT
INVERT ELEVATION
POE
POINT OF ENDING
INV
INVERT
PP
POWER POLE
31. Drawing Legends
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Legends
31
are
boxes drawn on
the drawing to
illustrate some of
the common or
uncommon
symbols used.
32. Isometric Drawings
drawings are designed to show a three
dimensional view of an object.
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Isometric
32
33. Perspective
is a method of drawing things as the
eye sees them.
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Perspective
Vanishing point
33
34. Orthographic Drawings
projection shows the drawn object
from different views
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Orthographic
Top
view
Left side
Right side
Front
Bottom
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Projection view
Rear
35. Single Line Drawings
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35
The single line format represents all electrical lines,
plumbing, air lines, hydraulic lines and piping, regardless
of size, as single line.
System equipment is connected to the lines are
represented by simple standard symbols.
By simplifying connections and equipment as single
lines allow the system's equipment and
instrumentation relationships to be clearly understood by
the reader.
These types of drawings are also called Schematics.
36. Civil
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Civil
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drawings are used to represent construction
on the earth or ground areas.
Civil drawings are sometimes called:
–
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site plans
plot plans
survey plans.
They
will show contours of the earth, building
locations, construction features, utilities, etc.
37. Contour Lines
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Contour lines are used in drawings called
topographic maps and are used to identify physical
features which uses contour lines to join points of
equal elevation (height) and thus show valleys and
hills, and the steepness of slopes. The elevation or
height is a number drawn along the line.
180
160
140
120
110
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38. Architectural
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Architectural
drawings or plans are used to
illustrate the design of a project.
They include items such as:
–
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Working drawings
Structural drawings
Floor plans
Elevation drawings
Section drawings
Flow diagrams
39. Gridlines
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Gridlines
refers to the letters and numbers, such
as A-1, which identifies the columns of a building
in a drawing.
C
B
A
1
Column A-1
2
Column symbol
39
3
40. Mechanical
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Mechanical
40
drawings are the plans for objects
such as motors, assemblies for equipment, etc.
There are many types of drawings associated
with mechanical drawings such as:
–
–
–
Exploded view
Detail
Assembly
44. Pneumatic/Hydraulic
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Pneumatic
44
or Hydraulic drawings are single line
drawings use symbols and lines to illustrate the
connection and equipment to be used in the
pneumatic or hydraulic equipment.
Single Line Schematic example
45. Plumbing/Piping
types of drawings are similar to
pneumatic/hydraulic schematics.
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These
36.00
40.00
TEE
PIPELINE
Valve
TANK
Single Line Plumbing Example
45
46. Single Line Drawing
Single line plumbing drawing example
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A
36.00
40.00
TEE
PIPELINE
Valve
TANK
46
48. P&ID
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Piping
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and Instrumentation Drawings
These drawings are similar to plumbing but are
intended to illustrate the complete piping system
and the controlled process flow of material.
All the equipment, pipelines, valves, pumps,
instruments and the controls to operate the
process are illustrated. They are not drawn to
scale.
49. Example P&ID
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FROM FUTURE MAIN
VAPOR RECOVERY UNIT
SLUG
CATCHER
CS
CONTACTOR
H.P. BULK
SEPARATOR
COALESCING
FILTER NO. 1
FILTER
SEPARATOR
PRODUCTION FROM
SATELLITES (TYP.)
TEST
SEPARATOR
FILL FROM CIS
TRANSPORTER
HYDROCYCLONES
(TYP. 2)
FRESH CIS PUMPS
(TYP. 2)
49
FRESH CIS
CHARGE PUMPS
(TYP. 2)
FRESH CIS TANK
50. Electrical
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Electrical
50
drawings are also single line drawings
or schematics that uses symbols for various
electrical equipment.
They are usually drawn in a style called a ladder
diagram.
Another form of drawing is a wiring diagram
which illustrates the wiring in a orthographic or
pictorial style.
51. Example Ladder
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Ladder
schematics or diagrams are drawn with
the circuit between two vertical lines, usually the
power that supplies the circuit, thus each line
creates a “rung” to the ladder.
L1
115 VAC
Pushbutton
Pilot Light
L
51
L2
52. Example Wiring Diagram
wiring diagrams draws the single lines
from each device exactly as it would be wired.
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Electrical
52
53. Electrical Schematics
schematics use symbols for each
component found in an electrical circuit.
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Electronic
R4
Q2
Q1
D1
C2
T1
R2
R1
L1
-
C3
+
C1
R3
-
+
VGG
53
58. Diagrams
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Electrical
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diagrams are commonly multi-sheet
drawings of the wiring of the electrical devices
associated with a main control panel, its field
devices and sub-panels.
It is usually drawn as a ladder diagram.
59. Electrical Diagrams
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The Diagram is drawn between vertical lines or
ladder.
All devices are shown between the lines and may
be referenced as “Single Line” diagrams
Controlled, such as relays, devices are drawn on
the right side.
Contacts, switches and other controlling devices
are shown between controlled device and left
vertical line
Overloads and other circuit breaking devices may
be connected to the right of the controlled device.
63. Graphical Symbols
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63
Graphical symbols are used on electrical diagrams to
illustrate the wiring between electrical devices and
terminals. The electrical devices are either shown in
block diagram form or using commonly defined symbols.
The following symbols are but a few of those that can be
used.
A chart should be included on drawings to illustrate any
added by the manufacturer.
81. Time Delay Relay
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NORMALLY
OPEN
ENERGIZED
DE-ENERGIZED
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NORMALLY
CLOSED
82. One-line diagram example
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A one-line diagram
uses single lines
and graphic
symbols to indicate
the path and
components of an
electrical circuit.
Switch symbol
Fuse
symbol
Single line
conductors
PLC
Pushbutton
symbol
Controller
symbol
Motor
symbol
82
M
83. Control Device Labeling
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Control devices, that are represented in the wiring diagrams, are
photocells, limit switches, local lights, solenoids, air pressure
switches, etc. are identified by wiring diagram line number or I/O
address if a PLC is controlling it.
When a line number is used, such as 211LS, the 2 indicates that the
device is on page two line 11 of the Wiring Diagram (WD) drawing.
111PB
111CR
210
211LS
211
83
211Sol
84. Wiring and Wire Identification
Wiring color code
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BLACK
- Line, Load and Control Circuits at Line Voltage
RED – AC Control Circuits
BLUE – DC Control Circuits
YELLOW – Interlock Control Circuits
GREEN – Equipment grounding
WHITE – Grounded Circuit Conductor
Wire Identification
–
84
Conductors are identified at each termination by marking with a
number to corresponding with the diagram on the wire
85. Device Designations
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85
The device designations or abbreviation, such as examples
below, are used on diagrams in connection with the
corresponding graphical symbols to indicate the function of the
particular device.
CB - Circuit Breaker
LS – Limit Switch
CR - Control Relay
T - Transformer
FU - Fuse
MTR - Motor
LT - Pilot Light
DISC – Disconnect
OL - Overload Relay
PB - Pushbutton
S - Switch
86. Line Numbers
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Each
line in a electrical drawing should be
numbered starting with the top line and
reading down.
115 VAC
L1
Pushbutton
L2
Relay
1
CR1
Limit Switch
Pressure
Switch
Solenoid
2
Foot Switch
3
4
86
Relay
CR2
Temperature Switch
Line Numbers
90. Panel/Door Layouts
Layout.
1” X 3”
1T1
9
TE
RM
.
1T2
1T3
271
46
0V
272
2T3
DISC
2OL
1M
9”
1T
B
Panel
1
1/2
”X
3”
Layout
1
1 1/2” X 3”
2
3
4
4F
U
5F
U
5
36
TE
RM
.
R
1LT
START
MOTORS
2LT
R
AUTOMATIC
4PB
2PB
A
3LT
R
6F
U
7F
U
EMERG.
RETURN
ACTIVE
MANUAL
4LT
EMERG.
RESET
MANUAL
MASTER
STOP
RESET
3PB
11PB
6CR
10PB
5LT
G
HEAD
FORWARD
R
8CR
9CR
6 1/2”
7 1/8”
29
TE
RM
.
9LT
1 1/2” X 3”
HEAD
RETURN
8PB
6LT
7CR
9PB
11
5V
CYCLE
UNCLAMP
A
5CR
55
26 1/2”
1
1/2
”X
3”
7LT
4CR
53
LUBE
FAULT
7 1/2”
1 1/2” X 3”
3T
B
A
FULL
DEPTH
3CR
47
52
CLAMPS
ARE IN
90
2CR
1 1/2” X 3”
51
HEAD RETRACTED
CRH
115V
EMERG.
RETURN
1PB
CRA
1 1/2” X 3”
1CR
12PB
5PB
CRM
11
5V
AUTOMATIC
T
1
1/2
”X
3”
MOTORS
RUNNING
460V
1FT8
8 TERM
60 62 64 66 68 70
15 1/8”
8F
U
9F
U
10F
U
11F
U
12F
U
13F
U
Door
1FU 2FU 3FU
2T
B
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9 1/2”
1OL
60 62 64 66 60 70
5 1/2”
115 V”
91. Drawing Identification
Description
Air Diagram (Mechanical)
These are detailed air Schematic drawings. They show the assembly, material list, and air
piping diagram for the air operated devices.
E
Scale Layout
(Mechanical)
These are drawings of a conveyor or part of a conveyor. Used for construction. Individual
sheets are numbered starting from No.1.
EL
Electrical Layout
(Electrical)
These drawings dimensionally locate all electrical equipment on a layout drawing. They are
directly referenced to the WD or control panel by the suffix to the EL number.
EM
Electro Mechanical
(Electrical)
These drawings are for electro mechanical devices used on a job. Example; a code card of
limit switch operator, etc. They are numbered consecutively for the job.
EO
General Layout
(Mechanical)
These drawings are dimensionally to scale, but used for general purposes, e.g., complete
plant layout to small scale, including many conveyors. Individual sheets are numbered
starting from No. 1.
HO
Hydraulic Diagram
(Mechanical)
This is a drawing of a hydraulic control circuit.
PL
Pneumatic Layout
(Mechanical)
These drawings show the placement of pneumatic devices in relation to the conveyor path.
This type of drawing will also reference which of the air diagram drawings (AD) are
associated to a pneumatic device.
WD
91
Type of Drawing
AD
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Prefix
Wiring Diagram
(Electrical)
This complete engineering of an area control includes: schematics, panel layout, and
pushbutton stations.
WDO
General Information
(Electrical)
This drawing is used to convey general information relative to the system control.
92. Block Diagrams
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Block
92
diagrams are simple block diagrams which
provides a means to illustrate a control system in
a simple graphic format.
Block diagrams are also used to provide
functional information.
Block diagrams are also used to illustrate the
interconnection of different machines
93. Basic Blueprint Reading
Example Block Diagram
Start
pushbutton
on
Process 1 starts
if limit switch on
Process 1 stops
if limit switch off
93
94. Sequence Charts
SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
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A.
94
B.
C.
PRESS “START MOTORS” PUSHBUTTON “2PB” MOTORS START “MOTORS RUNNING” LAMP “1LT” ARE
ENGERGIZED.
PRESS EITHER AUTOMATIC “4PB” OR MANUAL “5PB” PUSHBUTTON, CORRESPONDING RELAY AND
LAMP ARE ENERGIZED.
NOTE: TO SWITCH FROM MANUAL TO AUTOMATIC. OPERATOR MUST PRESS “RESET” PUSHBUTTON
“3PB” BEFORE PRESSING AUTOMATIC PUSHBUTTON “4PB”.
AUTOMATIC CYCLE WITH MOTORS RUNNING AND “CRA” ENERGIZED. MACHINE IS SET FOR
AUTOMATIC CYCLE HEAD MUST BE RETRACTED AND PART UNCLAMPED TO START CYCLE.
1.
OPERATOR LOADS PART IN FIXTURE AND PRESSES BOTH “CYCLE START” PUSHBUTTONS
“6PB” AND “7PB” ENERGIZING “1CR” (SOL A AND SOL C) TO CLAMP PART
2.
CLAMPED PART TRIPS “1LS” AND “2LS”. ENERGIZING “8CR”
RELAY “3CR” (SOL E)
IS ENERGIZED MEMENTARILY STARTING HEAD FORWARD IN RAPID ADVANCE. HEAD CAMS
VALVE INTO FEED.
3.
WHEN HEAD IS IN FORWARD POSITION, “3LS” IS TRIPPED, ENERGIZING RELAY “5CR”.
4.
“5CR” CONTACT ENERGIZES RELAY “4CR” (SOL F) AND HEAD RETURNS.
5.
WHEN HEAD IS FULY RETRACTED, “4LS” IS TRIPPED, DE-ENERGIZING “4CR” AND ENERGIZING
“7CR” WHICH ENERGIZES “6CR” (SOL B AND SOL D) UNCLAMPING PART.
6.
WHEN PART IS UNCLAMPED, “5LS” AND “6LS” ARE TRIPPED, DE-ENERGIZING RELAY “6CR”.
7.
“2CR” RELAY PREVENTS MACHING RE-CYCLING IF BOTH “CYCLE START” PUSHBUTTONS ARE
NOT RELEASED.
95. Electrical Layouts - EL
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Electrical
95
layouts are architectural drawings of
the building that shows and identifies the
electrical devices associated with a electrical
diagram.
96. Wiring Connection Diagrams
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Wiring
96
(connection) diagram – a diagram that
shows the connection of an installation or its
component devices or parts.
This type of wiring diagram shows, as closely as
possible, the actual location of each component
in a circuit, including the control circuit and the
power circuit.
97. Wiring Diagram Example
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Start
Motor Starter
Coil
M
(aux)
NO
M
M
M
M
Stop
Thermal
Overloads
Overload
Contact
97
T1
T2
Motor
T3
98. Electronic Schematics
schematics use symbols for each
component found in an electrical circuit.
Basic Blueprint Reading
Electronic
R4
Q2
Q1
D1
C2
T1
R2
R1
L1
-
C3
+
C1
R3
-
+
VGG
98
102. Shapes
and lines that are used to construct
symbols and circuits:
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Shapes
102
103. Is it Hydraulic or Pneumatic
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Pneumatic
103
and Hydraulic drawings look very
similar and the subject is usually referred to as
“Fluid Power”
The basic difference is Flow symbol.
If filled it is hydraulic and unfilled identifies
pneumatic.
HYDRAULIC
PNEUMATIC
104. Fluid Power Drawings
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This
104
type of drawing, like electrical drawings are
also considered single line drawings.
The line is either an air or hydraulic line
connected to a device
The devices are shown as symbols whose intent
is show the fluid flow and mechanical operation
of the device as well as type of device.
105. Flow lines
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Flow line
105
Connected
lines are
illustrated with
a connection
dot
Unconnected lines
shown crossing
Flexible
line
Four way
junction
Singl
e
o
r
Hose usually connecting
parts with relative
movement
106. Basic Line Symbols
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Line
Dashed
Chain
Line
106
Spring
Working line, pilot
supply, return, electrical
Pilot control, bleed,
filter
Enclosure of two
or more functions
in one unit
Electrical line
2
10
12
3
1
107. Circle Shapes
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Circles
energy conversion units
measuring instrument
mechanical link
roller
107
108. Squares and Rectangles
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Square
control component
connections perpendicular
to sides
conditioning apparatus
connections to corners
Rectangle
108
Square at
45o
cylinders and valves
110. Basic Symbols
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Semi-circle
Capsule
Double line
110
rotary actuator, motor or
pump with limited angle
of rotation
pressurised reservoir
air receiver, auxiliary
gas bottle
mechanical
connection
piston rod, lever,
shaft
111. Functional Elements
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Triangle
Spring
Arrow
111
Direction and nature of fluid,
open pneumatic or filled
hydraulic
Long sloping indicates
adjustability
112. Functional Elements
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Arrows
Straight or sloping path and flow
direction, or motion through a
device
Tee
Restriction
112
Closed path or port
113. Basic Blueprint Reading
Functional Elements
Curved arrows are
used to illustrate
rotary motion
Shaft rotation
both
Seating or connection
used in check valves
and connectors
113
clockwise from right hand
end
114. Functional Elements
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Temperature
Opposed
solenoid
windings
Operator
Prime mover
114
Indication or control
size to suit
M
Electric motor
M
118. Combination units
Basic Blueprint Reading
FRL with shut off valve and
pressure gauge
Lubro-control unit
Filter and lubricator
Filter regulator with gauge
118
FRL Combined unit
120. Pressure regulators
Basic Blueprint Reading
A pressure regulator symbol represents a normal state
with the spring holding the regulator valve open to
connect the supply to the outlet.
Adjustable Regulator
simplified
Adjustable Regulator with
pressure gauge simplified
120
121. Pressure relief valves
Basic Blueprint Reading
A pressure relief valve symbol represents a normal
state with the spring holding the valve closed.
Adjustable relief valve simplified
Preset relief valve simplified
121
123. Valve symbol structure
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The
123
function of a valve is given by a pair of
numerals separated by a stroke, e.g. 3/2..
The first numeral indicates the number of main
ports. These are inlets, outlets and exhausts but
excludes signal ports and external pilot feeds.
The second numeral indicates the number of
states the valve can achieve.
124. Valve symbol structure
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A
3/2 valve therefore has 3 ports (normally
these are inlet, outlet and exhaust) and 2
states (the normal state and the operated
state)
The boxes are two pictures of the same
valve
operated
124
normal
125. Basic Valve Symbols
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125
Valve switching positions are illustrated with squares on a
schematic.
The number of squares is used to illustrate the quantity of
switching positions.
Lines within the boxes will indicate flow paths with arrows
showing the flow direction.
Shut off positions are illustrated by lines drawn at right
angles to the flow path.
Junctions within the valve are connected by a dot.
Inlet and outlet ports to the valve are shown by lines
drawn to the outside of the box that represents the normal
or initial position of the valve
126. Valve symbol structure
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A
126
valve symbol logic block will show the symbols
for each position of the valve states joined end to
end as illustrated in the next slide.
operated
normal
127. Valve symbol structure
valve logic state is illustrated with its state
block joined end to end
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Each
127
operated
normal
128. Valve symbol structure
port connections are shown to only one of
the diagrams to indicate the prevailing state
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The
128
normal
129. Valve symbol structure
operator for a particular state is illustrated
against that state
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The
129
Operated state
produced by
pushing a button
130. Valve symbol structure
operator for a particular state is illustrated
against that state
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The
130
Operated state
produced by
pushing a button
Normal state
produced by
a spring
131. Valve symbol structure
operator for a particular state is illustrated
against that state
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The
131
Operated state
produced by
pushing a button
Normal state
produced by
a spring
132. Valve symbol structure
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The
132
valve symbol can be visualised as moving to
align one state or another with the port
connections
133. Valve symbol structure
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The
133
valve symbol can be visualised as moving to
align one state or another with the port
connections
134. Valve symbol structure
Basic Blueprint Reading
The
134
valve symbol can be visualised as moving to
align one state or another with the port
connections
135. Valve symbol structure
Basic Blueprint Reading
A
135
5/2 valve symbol is constructed in a
similar way. A picture of the valve flow paths
for each of the two states is shown by the
two boxes. The 5 ports are normally an
inlet, 2 outlets and 2 exhausts
136. Valve symbol structure
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The
136
full symbol is then made by joining the two
boxes and adding operators. The connections
are shown against only the prevailing state
137. Valve symbol structure
Basic Blueprint Reading
The
137
full symbol is then made by joining the two
boxes and adding operators. The connections
are shown against only the prevailing state
138. Valve symbol structure
Basic Blueprint Reading
The
138
full symbol is then made by joining the two
boxes and adding operators. The connections
are shown against only the prevailing state
139. Valve symbol structure
Basic Blueprint Reading
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The boxes can be joined at either end but the operator must be
drawn against the state that it produces. The boxes can also be
flipped
A variety of symbol patterns are possible
normally
closed
normally
open
140. Basic Blueprint Reading
Operators
Operators of a valve are drawn to the side of a valve
box to the side of the box it will be operating. Some
operator types are:
Lever
Push button
Pedal
Pull button
Treadle
Push/pull button
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General manual
Rotary knob
141. Operators Cont’d
Basic Blueprint Reading
Pressure
Spring normally
as a return
Pilot pressure
Roller
Differential pressure
Uni-direction
or one way trip
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Plunger
Detent in 3 positions
142. Operators Cont’d
Basic Blueprint Reading
Electrical
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Solenoid
direct
Solenoid pilot
Solenoid pilot
with manual
override and
external pilot
supply
Solenoid pilot
with manual override
and integral pilot
supply
When no integral
or external pilot
supply is shown it
is assumed to be
integral
143. Port markings
Basic Blueprint Reading
The valve connections can be labelled with capital letters or
numbers as follows:
Alphabetical
Designations
Numerical
Designations
A, B, C …….. O (excludes L)
Leakage Fluid
L …………………………
9
Supply Air
P …………………………
1
Exhaust
R, S, T ………………..W
3, 5, 7 ……
Pilot Lines
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Working Lines
2, 4, 6 . . . .
Z, Y, X …………………..
12, 14, 16, 18…
146. Simplified cylinder symbols
Basic Blueprint Reading
Single acting – the load returns
cylinder to original position
Single acting with
spring returning cylinder
to original position
Double acting – moved by fluid
from either end
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147. Rotary actuators
Basic Blueprint Reading
Semi rotary double acting
Rotary motor single direction
of rotation
Rotary motor bi-directional
147
152. Symbols and Drawings
Basic Blueprint Reading
Piping
152
drawings show the size and location of
pipes, fittings, and valves.
To read and interpret Piping drawings and Piping
and Instrument drawings (P&ID’s), the student
must learn the meaning of the symbols.
This presentation discusses some the common
symbols that are used to depict system
components.
153. Piping Drawings
Basic Blueprint Reading
The
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single line format is most commonly used in
Piping and P&ID drawings.
The single line format represents all piping,
regardless of size, as single line.
All system equipment is represented by simple
standard symbols.
154. Pipe Crossing
Basic Blueprint Reading
The crossing of pipes without
connections is normally shown
without interrupting the line.
When there is a need to show
that one pipe must pass behind
another, the line representing
the pipe farthest may be shown
with a break, where the other
pipe passes in front of it
Near pipe
Far pipe
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155. Connections
Basic Blueprint Reading
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Permanent connections, whether made by welding, gluing or
soldering, may be shown as a heavy dot
Detachable connections are shown by a single thick line .
Detachable
connection
Detachable
connection such
as a flange
Permanent
connection
Adjoining
apparatus
156. Fittings
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If standard symbols for fittings like tees, elbows, crossings are not
shown on a drawing, they are represented by a continuous line.
Basic Blueprint Reading
A circular symbol for a tee or elbow may be used when necessary
to show piping coming toward or moving away from the viewer.
Pipe Line Without
Flanges
Pipe
Going
Away
Pipe
Coming
Towards
Pipe Line with flanges
connected to ends
Rear
view
flange
Front
view
flange
157. Basic Blueprint Reading
Single Line example
GLOBE VALVE
CROSS
UNION
Y-FITTING
ELBOW
CAP
PLUG
TEE
COUPLING
(JOINT)
CHECK VALVE
REDUCER
ELBOW
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GATE VALVE
45° ELBOW
158. Pictorial Drawings
Basic Blueprint Reading
Pictorial
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or double line drawings present the
same type information as a single line, but the
equipment is represented as if it had been
photographed.
This format is rarely used since it requires
much more effort to produce than a single line
drawing and does not present any more
information as to how the system functions.
159. Pictorial example
Basic Blueprint Reading
Orthographic
CROSS
Y-FITTING
CAP
GLOBE
VALVE
TEE
COUPLING
(JOINT)
ELBOW
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Pipe Drawing
PLUG
CHECK
VALVE
UNION
REDUCER
GATE
VALVE
45° ELBOW
161. Valves
Basic Blueprint Reading
Valves are used to control the direction, flow rate,
and pressure of fluids
GATE VALVE
GLOBE VALVE
CHECK VALVE
CONTROL VALVE
PLUG VALVE
BALL VALVE
BUTTERFLY VALVE
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162. P&ID’s
Basic Blueprint Reading
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The piping of a single system may contain more than a single
medium.
For example, although the main process flow line may carry water,
the associated auxiliary piping may carry compressed air, inert gas,
or hydraulic fluid.
Also, a fluid system diagram may also depict instrument signals
and electrical wires as well as piping.
The following slide shows some commonly used symbols for
indicating the medium carried by the piping and for differentiating
between piping, instrumentation signals, and electrical wires.
163. Process and Instrumentation
Drawings P&ID’s
Basic Blueprint Reading
163
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
These process flow diagrams include:
Pipe line numbers and directions
Pipe specifications and line sizes
All equipment
All valves
All Instrumentation with controlling devices
164. Lines
MAJOR PROCESS LINES - PIPE
Basic Blueprint Reading
MINOR PROCESS LINES
PROCESS TUBING
HYDRAULIC LINES
ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENT SIGNAL
ELECTRICAL LEADS
PNEUMATIC LINES (GAS OR AIR)
INSTRUMENT CAPILLARY TUBING
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165. Valve Symbols
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Valve Normally
Closed
Needle Valve
Normally Open
Needle Valve
Normally Closed
Ball Valve
Normally Open
Ball Valve
Normally Closed
Globe Valve
Normally Open
Globe Valve
Normally Closed
Gate Valve
Normally Open
Gate Valve
Normally Closed
Butterfly Valve
Basic Blueprint Reading
Valve Normally
Open
Two Valve
Manifold
Blind Flanged
Generic Valve
Note: the generic valve is
commonly used on drawings with
the valve state noted next to it
N.C.
166. Control Valve Actuators
Basic Blueprint Reading
Some
valves are provided with actuators
to allow remote operation, to increase
mechanical advantage, or both. Below are
a few symbols for the common valve
actuators.
Diaphragm
Electric
Motor
Solenoid
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Piston
Manual
167. Balloon Labeling
Basic Blueprint Reading
A control valve may serve any number of functions within a
fluid system. To differentiate between valve uses, a balloon labeling
system is used to identify the function of a control valve.
The first letter used in the valve designator indicates the parameter
to be controlled by the valve.
For example:
–
–
–
–
–
F = flow
T = temperature
L = level
P = pressure
H = hand (manually operated valve
FC
Flow Control
Valve
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168. Basic Blueprint Reading
168
One of the main purposes of a P&ID is to provide functional information
about how instrumentation in a system or piece of equipment interfaces
with the system or piece of equipment.
The symbols used to represent instruments and their loops can be divided
into four categories.
Sensed
Parameter
Type of Indicator
or Controller
Type of
Component
Type of Signal
F = flow
T = temperature
P = pressure
I = current
L = level
V = voltage
Z = position
R = recorder
I = indicator
C = controller
T = transmitter
M = modifier
E = element
I = current
V = voltage
P = pneumatic
169. Basic Symbol Modifiers/Transmitters
Basic Blueprint Reading
Locally Mounted Instrument
Board Mounted Instrument
Instrument Behind Board
Example: Locally mounted
voltage to current pressure
modifier
P/I
PM
or
P/I
or
E/I
Examples of Transmitters
FT
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FT
Flow Transmitter
PT
PressureTransmitter
170. Controllers
Basic Blueprint Reading
Controllers process the signal from an instrument loop
and use it to position or manipulate some other system
component.
Generally they are denoted by placing a "C" in the
balloon after the controlling parameter.
Flow Controller
FC
P
Temperature Controller TC
Proportional - Integral
PI
Pressure Controller
PC
Proportional –
Integral - Differential
PID
Level Controller
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Proportional
TC
Current to Pneumatic
I/P
171. Components
Basic Blueprint Reading
Within every system there are major components
such as pumps, compressors, tanks, heat
exchangers, and fans.
Compressor
Steam Turbine
Pumps
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Heat
Exchanger
Tanks
S
or
or
172. Misc. Symbols
Basic Blueprint Reading
In addition to the normal symbols used on P&ID’s to
represent specific pieces of equipment additional
drawing symbols are used to guide or provide
additional information about the drawing.
XX-001-X-Y
Pipe or Wire is continued on drawing XX-001 at
coordinates X-Y. Flow is to that drawing
XX-002-X-Y
Pipe or Wire is continued from drawing XX-002 at
coordinates X-Y. Flow is from that drawing
XX-003-X-Y
Pipe or Wire is continued on drawing XX-003 at
coordinates X-Y. Flow is in both directions.
Building/Area Boundary
172
173. Example P&ID Drawing
Basic Blueprint Reading
E-101
REBOILER
V-101
DEPROPANIZER
E-102
OVERHEAD
CONDENSER
V-102
REFLUX
ACCUMULATOR
125°F
35
COOLING
WATER
E-102
V-101
FEED
20
255 PSIG
210°F
FLARE
PC
V-102
240# @ 118°f
LC
1
245°F
FRC
LG
HEATING
MEDIUM
E-101
REBOILER
230°F
275°F
LC
P-101A & 101B
PRODUCT
STORAGE
STORAGE
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P-101A & 101B
PRODUCT AND
REFLUX PUMPS
177. Topographical Maps
Basic Blueprint Reading
Maps
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which describe in detail local features of
the earth’s surface, either natural or man-made,
are called topographic maps (or drawings).
Data taken from surveys are used to build these
drawings.
Surveying is the actual measurement of
distances, elevations, and directions on the
earth’s surface.
178. Contours
Basic Blueprint Reading
Most
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topographical maps are drawn as contours.
Contours are lines drawn on a map to show
points of equal elevation; that is, all points on a
single contour line have the same elevation.
A contour interval is the vertical distance
between horizontal planes passing through
successive contours as illustrated in the following
slide..
180. Contours Continued
Basic Blueprint Reading
180
Contours may be plotted through the use of patterns of
distribution of points of recorded elevation.
A popular pattern is the checkerboard or grid survey as
illustrated in the next slide.
Line are established at right angles to each other,
dividing the survey into squares of appropriate size and
elevations are determined at the corners of the squares
182. Geology and Mining Terms
Basic Blueprint Reading
Strike - The bearing of a horizontal line in a plane, customarily
measured from north.
Dip - Includes both an angle and a direction between planes
Stratum or Seam - layer or deposit bounded by parallel bedding
planes.
Vein - A deposit in a fissure or fault.
Fault - A displacement of one segment with respect to another
formation.
Thickness - perpendicular distance between the two bedding
planes of a stratum, seam, or vein.
Outcrop - If a sloping stratum continues without faults, it
eventually outcrops (becomes exposed) at the earth’s surface.
–
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See following slide for examples
183. Basic Blueprint Reading
Geology Terms Example
Strike
Outcrop Area
Bedding Plane
Dip Angle
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Fault Plane
Seam or Stratum
Thickness
184. Topographical Map Symbols
Basic Blueprint Reading
Along with contour lines maps have many basic symbols to illustrate
land features and objects. The following are but a few examples.
Highway
Railroad
Telephone Line
Power Line
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Highway Bridge
Railroad Bridge
Suspension Bridge
Dam
185. Site or Layout Drawings
Basic Blueprint Reading
185
Layout drawings are also called general plans and profile
drawings. T
They provide the necessary information on the location,
alignment, and elevation of the structure and its principal
parts in relation to the ground at the site.
They also provide other important details, such as the
nature of the underlying soil or the location of adjacent
structures and roads.
188. Floor Plans
Floor
Basic Blueprint Reading
–
–
–
–
–
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plans includes:
thicknesses, and character of the building walls on
that particular floor
the widths and locations of door and window
openings
the lengths and character of partitions
the number and arrangement of rooms
the types and locations of utility installations
190. Elevation Drawings
Basic Blueprint Reading
Elevation
drawings are closely related to the floor
plans of a building.
These drawings are of vertical views of the
building, usually of the outside walls.
Front Elevation
190
Side Elevation
191. Structural Drawings
Basic Blueprint Reading
Architectural
191
and structural drawings are
generally considered to be the drawings of steel,
wood, concrete, and other materials used to
construct buildings.
193. Beams
Basic Blueprint Reading
A beam is identified by its nominal depth, in inches and weight per
foot of length.
The cross section of an American Standard beam (I) forms the
letter I. These I-beams, like wide-flange beams, are identified by
nominal depth and weight per foot
or
S
Symbols
193
p
To t
n
ro
F
En
d
Top
Front
End
194. Channels
A cross section of a channel is similar to the squared letter C.
Channels are identified by their nominal depth and weight per foot
Basic Blueprint Reading
p
To
t
on
Fr
C
En
d
Symbols
Top
End
194
Front
or
195. Angles
Basic Blueprint Reading
The
cross section of an angle resembles the
letter L. Angles are identified by the dimensions
in inches of their legs, as L 7 x 4 x 1/2.
To
n
ro
F
Top
Front
195
p
End
End
t
L
Symbol
196. Tees
Basic Blueprint Reading
A
structural tee is made by slitting a
standard I- or H- beam through the center of
its web, thus forming two T-shapes from
each beam. In dimensioning, the structural
tee symbol is preceded by the letters ST.
p
To
t
on
Fr
Top
196
En
d
Front
End
ST or T
Symbols
197. Members
Basic Blueprint Reading
197
The main parts of a structure are the load-bearing
structural members that support and transfer the loads on
the structure while remaining in equilibrium with each
other.
The places where members are connected to other
members are called joints.
The total load supported by the structural members at
a particular instant is equal to the total dead load plus
the total live load.
198. Vertical Members
Basic Blueprint Reading
198
Columns are high-strength vertical structural members; in
buildings they may be called pillars.
A pier in building construction may be called a short column. It
could rest on a footing or it may be simply set or driven in the
ground. In bridge construction a pier is a vertical member that
provides intermediate support for the bridge superstructure.
The vertical structural members in light-frame construction are
called studs. They are supported on horizontal members called
sills or sole plates, and are topped by horizontal members called
top plates or stud caps.
Corner posts are enlarged studs located at the building corners.
199. Horizontal Members
Basic Blueprint Reading
199
A horizontal load-bearing structural member that spans
a space and is supported at both ends is called a beam.
A member that is fixed at one end is called a cantilever.
One type of steel member is actually a light truss and is
called an open-web steel joist or a bar-steel joist.
200. Trusses
Basic Blueprint Reading
A
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truss is a framework consisting of two
horizontal (or nearly horizontal) members joined
together by a number of vertical and/or inclined
members to form a series of triangles.
Trusses
204. Machine Drawings
Basic Blueprint Reading
In
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learning to read machine drawings, we must
first become familiar with the common terms,
symbols, and conventions defined and
discussed in the following slides.
205. Tolerances
Basic Blueprint Reading
205
Obtaining Absolute accuracy is impossible and therefore
variations must be allowed.
This allowance is known as tolerance and represents the total
amount the dimension may vary.
It is stated on a drawing as (plus or minus) a certain amount,
either by a fraction or decimal.
Limits are the maximum and/or minimum values for a specific
dimension.
Tolerances may be shown on drawings by several different
methods; the following slide shows three examples.
– The unilateral method is used when variation from the design
size is permissible in one direction only.
– The bilateral method a dimension figure shows the plus or
minus variation that is acceptable.
– In the limit dimensioning method the maximum and minimum
measurements are both stated
207. Tolerance Symbols
Basic Blueprint Reading
Flatness &
Straightness
Roundness
Symmetry
Angularity
(MMC) Maximum
Material Condition
Perpendicularity
Parallelism
(RFS) Regardless
of Feature size
Datum Identifying
symbol
Concentricity
True Position
Feature Control
Symbol
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A
Symbol
.001
M
S
-A-
Tolerance
Datum
209. Fillets and Rounds
Basic Blueprint Reading
Fillets
are concave metal corner (inside)
surfaces.
Rounds or radii are edges or outside corners that
have been rounded to prevent chipping and to
avoid sharp cutting edges
Fillet
209
Rounds
210. Slots and Slides
Basic Blueprint Reading
Slots
and slides mate two specially shaped
pieces of material and securely hold them
together, yet allow them to move or slide.
Tee Slot Slide
210
Dovetail Slide
Tee Slot
Dovetail Slot
211. Keys, Keyseats, Keyways
Basic Blueprint Reading
A
key is a small wedge or rectangular piece of
metal inserted in a slot or groove between a
shaft and a hub to prevent slippage
Flat Bottom
Round Bottom
Keyseat and Keyway
211
Square
212. Screw Threads
use different methods to show thread
on drawings
Basic Blueprint Reading
Draftsmen
Without Thread Relief
With Thread Relief
212
Simplified Method of Thread Representation
213. Gears
Basic Blueprint Reading
When
gears are drawn on machine drawings
usually only enough gear teeth are drawn to
identify the dimensions.
Working Depth
Whole Depth
Dedendum
Addendum
Clearance
Root Dia.
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Pitch Dia.
Outside Dia.
214. Springs
Basic Blueprint Reading
There are three
classifications of helical
springs: compression,
extension, and torsion.
Drawings seldom show a
true presentation of the
helical shape; instead,
they usually show springs
Common Types of Helical Springs
with straight lines
Symbol Representation of Springs
214
215. Finish Marks
Many metal surfaces must be finished with machine tools for
various reasons.
A modified symbol (check mark) with a number or numbers above it
Basic Blueprint Reading
is used to show these surfaces and to specify the degree of finish .
x
60°
215
3½ X MIN.
02
x
60°
Example of Use
216. Welding
Basic Blueprint Reading
Welding
is a process of joining metals by fusion
or heating into a single joined mass.
Symbols will define the type of weld required.
Square Weld
216
Symbol
Fillet Weld
Symbol
217. Weld Drawing Symbols
Basic Blueprint Reading
A welding symbol consists of seven basic elements
4. Dimensions = weld is 2 inches
long with leg length of ½ inch
1. Reference Line
7. Tail – will have
information
about the
process. OAW is
a type of welding
here. It is left off
if no info needed.
2. Arrow – connects
reference line to joint
OAW
½
G
3. Weld symbol – this
indicates a fillet weld
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2
5. Supplementary symbols –
this illustrates a convex weld
6. Finish symbol – g = grinding, c =
chipped, m = machined.
Note: refer to the Core Curriculum Training Guide for more detailed information concerning the subject matter of this presentation.
This is a general list of types of drawings that can be created. The following slides will define the purpose of the drawing type what that type of drawings contains.
There are also European sizes, such as A4, which need not be discussed here.
Title blocks are typically located in the lower right corner of a drawing.
While contents from manufacturer to manufacturer may vary Title Blocks typically contain the following:
Drawing Title: identification of what the drawing contains
Company name: the company that created the drawing or manufactured the items drawin
Drawing scale: the scale the drawing was drawn in to the real world size of the item
How many sheets to the drawing there are: some drawings, especially wiring drawings and assembly drawings require many sheets to detail the item drawin
Which sheet this drawing is: what is the sheet you are currently looking at.
Designer name or initials: who designed the item
Who drew the drawing, name or initials
Who checked the drawing, name or initials
Date drawing was created
Revision block to list changes to the drawing.
Portions of a typical revision block are:
REV: the revision usually listed alphabetically with the first revision starting at A
DATE: the date the revision was made
DESCRIPTION: a short description of the change made
BY: the initials of the person making the change
CHKD BY: the initials of the person who checked the change
Bill of Material lists usually include the following:
ITEM: a numerical list of the items
QTY:The quantity of this item number used.
MANUF: The manufacturer of the item
DESCRIPTION: a brief description of what the item it
PART NUMBER: the part of number of the item, usually the one supplied by the manufacturer of the item.
Add some more examples here of typical scaling here.
Scaling a drawing varies from Architectural to Engineering preferences.
For some examples see the table below:
Mechanical Engineer
1 = full size
¼ (1/2, 1/8, etc.)
2 (3, 4, etc)
True size of part
¼ of true size
2 times true size
Architect
12” = 1’- 0”
6” = 1’– 0”
3” = 1’– 0”
Its true size
½ true size
¼ true size
Civil Engineer
1” = 1’
1” = 10’
1” = 2 miles
1/12 true size
1/120 of true size
1/63,360 true size
Because drawings tend to be large and complex, finding a specific point or piece of equipment on a drawing can be quite difficult. This is especially true when one wire or pipe run is continued on a second drawing.
To help locate a specific point on a referenced print, most drawings, especially Piping and Instrument Drawings (P&ID) and electrical schematic drawings, have a grid system.
The grid can consist of letters, numbers, or both that run horizontally and vertically around the drawing
The following slides will detail the purpose each basic line type.
This type of dimensioning is more commonly used in architectural drawings. Tight tolerances are difficult to achieve in the fractional inch dimensioning methods.
This type of dimensioning is more commonly used in mechanical drawings since it allows more accuracy and tighter tolerances. Most measuring tools, like dial calipers are scaled in decimal.
The metric system is similar to the decimal system in accuracy and is used in almost all drawing outside of the United States.
Note: as shown in the example drawing this method distorts the image of the box. The next method of viewing, called orthographic projection is used to remove this distortion
The three views normally drawn are:
Top, which is sometimes called the plan view
Front, or front elevation
Right side, or right elevation
See 5.2
Working drawings: have much of the information the architects design drawing contains, but is much more detailed and are used by the builders for erection of a building. The are fully dimensioned and can include specific drawings for utilities, lighting, plumbing.
Structural drawings: these drawings will include the framework of a building, the foundations, the supporting columns.
Floor Plans: these layouts show the arrangement and location of different pieces of machinery, offices and any other objects.
Elevation drawings: are related to floor plans and show the vertical views of a building.
Section drawings: sections are cutaway drawings that show details of construction and areas.
Flow diagrams: these are used when a pattern of product flow needs to be documented and are intended to show how material may flow through a plant.
Electronic schematics use symbols for each component found in an electrical circuit, no matter how small.
The schematics do not show placement or scale, merely function and flow.
From this, the actual workings of a piece of electronic equipment can be determined.
Terminals or terminations of wiring are shown with a dot at the crossed wiring. A common practice used to illustrate terminal strips through out drawings is to put a square around the termination dot and label that symbol with the terminal strip number followed by the terminal position on the terminal strip.
Note how the dashed line is used to indicate how the contacts are mechanically connected together and are operated simultaneously. This is a common practice for switches and occasionally relay contacts.
The similarities between the resistor, tapped resistor and rheostat is simple, they are also resistors. Just ones of different construction. Occasionally the rheostat or potentiometer symbols are interchanged since the function the similar.
It is a common practice to put terminal circles (as illustrated on the solenoid) at the end of the contact and coil symbols to illustrate termination numbers of the coils to plug in sockets and mounts for the relays.
The inductor symbol is used to define the field winding of a motor. It can be drawn in various combinations depending on the DC motor type.
There are many types of transformers with variations of secondary and primary windings. The symbol is usually modified to illustrate those differences and the main purpose of the symbol is to illustrate the required connection of wiring and jumpers for the proper function of the transformer. A common practice is to note the ratings of the transfomer.
The color of the light is typically noted in the symbols. R for red, W for white, B for blue, G for green and A for amber.
Note: if more than one contact is contained in the limit switch assembly then the contacts will be connected by a dashed line symbolically.
This can refer to air flow switches or liquid flow switches.
For a multiple position selector switch each position of the switch is illustrated with a dashed line. Where contacts are made in the circuit at dot or an “X” is used to show when a circuit is connected when the switch is rotated to that position. Normally the off position is illustrated at the center with the contacts drawn in the state of the off position. For switches with more than three positions more dashed lines are add with labels to illustrate the position.
For a two position selector switch the state of the contacts are drawn in the off or first position of the switch. When the switch is operated the contacts will change with the open contacts closing and the closed contacts opening.
Pushbuttons with multiple contacts, see double circuit, are connected by a dashed line to illustrate the switch is one assembly. If contacts of a switch are on different sheets of a drawing the dashed line will have a cross reference to the sheet and line number the other contact is on.
Also can be called mushroom head pushbuttons.
Control devices, that are represented in the wiring diagrams, are photocells, limit switches, local lights, solenoids, air pressure switches, etc.
These control devices can be identified by the wiring diagram line number or by I/O address and are represented on both "WD" and "EL” drawings for a control area. The device will have a suffix as follows; photocells (PE), proximity switch (PRS), limit switches (LS), local lights (LS), solenoids (SOL), air pressure switches (PS), tape switch (FS), etc. When a line number is used, such as 211LS, the 2 indicates that the device is on page two line 11 of the "WD" or wiring diagram and that it is a limit switch.
When the I/O address is employed, a leading digit of "I" or ."1 " is used for inputs. For Example; I0056PE or 10056PE indicates a photocell connected to input address 56. A leading digit of "O" or "0" is used for outputs. For Example; O0037ll or 00037lL indicates a local light connected to output address 37.
To differentiate between different voltages, controls, etc., a specification of wire color is set as an industry standard. Conductors are usually color-coded as follows:
(1) Black--Line, load and control circuits at line voltage, AC or DC.
(2) Red--AC control circuits.
(3) Blue--DC control circuits.
(4) Yellow--Interlock control circuits wired from an external power source.
(5) Green (with or without a yellow stripe)--Equipment grounding conductors.
(6) White--Grounded circuit conductor.
The labeling of wiring, cables and terminals is also a standard used.
Conductors are identified at each termination by marking with a number to corresponding with the diagram on the wire
Terminals on terminal blocks shall be plainly and permanently marked to correspond with the identification shown on the electrical diagram(s).
If a drawing has multiple sheets the line number will have the sheet number in front of it. For example sheet 1 the first line is 101 and on the second sheet the first line is 201
Wire-Reference Numbers
Each wire in a control circuit is assigned a reference point (number) on a line diagram to keep track of the different wires that connect the components in the circuit.
Each reference point is assigned a reference number.
Reference numbers are normally assigned from the top left to the bottom right.
Numerical cross-reference systems are required to trace the action of a circuit in complex line diagrams.
Common rules help to quickly simplify the operation of complex circuits.
NO Contacts
Relays, contactors, and magnetic motor starters normally have more than one set of auxiliary contacts.
These contacts may appear at several different locations in the line diagram.
Numerical cross-reference systems quickly identify the location and type of contacts controlled by a given device.
A numerical cross-reference system consists of numbers in parenthesis to the right of the line diagram.
NC Contacts
In addition to NO contacts, there are also NC contacts in a circuit.
To differentiate between NO and NC, NC contacts are indicated as a number which is underlined
Manufacturers of electrical relays, timers, counters, etc., include numbers on the terminal connection points.
These terminal numbers are used to identify and separate the different component parts (coil, NC contacts, etc) included on the individual pieces of equipment.
Manufacturer’s terminal numbers are often added to a line diagram after the specific equipment to be used in the control circuit is identified.
Panel and door layouts are usually a part of the electrical wiring diagrams to show the location of the devices that are mounted in the panel.
Panel Layout. - The physical position or arrangement of the components on a panel or chassis. In a panel layout the parts (such as relays, fuses, terminals for wiring, wire duct or raceways, etc.) are mounted on a removable back plate within a enclosure.
The parts are usually shown in a block form in their general location and in the size or window area the component will take on the plate.
All the components must be labeled as they are on the drawings and the terminal numbering should match terminal notes in the schematic.
The panel layout is a sheet of the overall electrical diagram.
Door Layout. – The panel door layout illustrates the location of all the pushbuttons, switches, lights, etc., and labels for those components.
BOM - with it a BOM (Bill of Materials) is also drawn which lists all the components, by manufacturer’s part numbers, that are contained within the electrical drawings and panel assembly, of which the back plate and door is but a part.
The table above illustrates a general list of how manufacturers may identify drawing numbers.
For example if a drawing number is “WD200” we then know it is a wiring diagram and if a drawing is numbers “EL100” we know it is an electrical layout which will show the location of the devices in the plant.
Where the complexity or the control system warrants. a block diagram of control functions may be furnished. Each block shall be identified and cross-referenced in a manner that the internal circuitry may be found readily on the elementary diagram.
Not all electronics prints are drawn to the level of detail depicting the individual controls and devices, nor is this level of information always necessary. These simpler drawings are called block diagrams. Block diagrams provide a means of representing any type of electronic circuit or system in a simple graphic format.
Block diagrams are designed to present flow or functional information about the circuit or system, not detailed component data.
Whatever the block represents will be written inside.
Sequence of Operation: A written detailed description of the order in which electrical devices and other parts of the equipment should function.
Sequence charts can also be tables illustrating the steps and timing of certain operations.
Sequence charts or routines are usually added as a sheet in equipment drawings if necessary.
The numbering system, for the set of drawings which shows the conveyor path and relative equipment locations with dimensions of all electrical devices external to an electrical control panel, starts with a two letter prefix "EL" for Electrical Layout Following the "EL" is a number that represents the control panel. Following this number is a sheet number.
For example; drawing number EL-XXX-2 would be an electrical layout drawing associated with XXX electrical control panel and sheet number 2 in the set.
The first few sheets, in a set of "EL” drawings, are conveyor path or equipment location layouts. These drawings show the approximate location of externally mounted electrical devices associated to that particular control panel.
The next sheet(s) are the electrical equipment schedules. These drawing sheets state the device number, mounting bracket type, means of actuation, function, and manufacture's name/part number for the externally mounted devices.
Wiring diagrams are used to show as closely as possible the actual location of each component and wire termination in a circuit.
Question: Does this circuit function like the Start Circuit Ladder Diagram previously viewed.
Electronic schematics use symbols for each component found in an electrical circuit, no matter how small.
The schematics do not show placement or scale, merely function and flow.
From this, the actual workings of a piece of electronic equipment can be determined.
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These shapes and lines in the relative proportions shown, make up a set of basic symbols from which fluid power symbols and circuits are constructed
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The dotted line represents the feedback, this opposes the spring and can vary the flow through the valve from full flow, through shut off, to exhaust. The symbol is usually drawn in only this one state. The flow path can be imagined to hinge at the right hand end to first shut off the supply then connect to the exhaust.
The dotted line represents feed-forward, this opposes the spring and can be imagined to lift the flow path. When the pressure reaches an excess value the flow path will line up with the ports and flow air to relief.
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Note: see pictorial drawing of this circuit in the following slides
Refer back to the previous single line drawing and compare the single line diagram to the orthographic view.
See 1016v1 for symbols
The piping of a single system may contain more than a single medium. For example, the main process flow line may carry water, the associated auxiliary piping may carry compressed air, inert gas, or hydraulic fluid. Also, a P&ID diagram drawing may illustrate instrument signals and electrical wiring as well as piping.
The combination of a valve and an actuator is commonly called a control valve.
The first three columns above are combined such that the resulting instrument identifier indicates its sensed parameter, the function of the instrument, and the type of instrument. The fourth column is used only in the case of an instrument modifier and is used to indicate the types of signals being modified.
The following is a list of examples:
FIC = flow indicating controller
FM = flow modifier
PM = pressure modifier
TE= temperature element
TR= temperature recorder
LIC = level indicating controller
TT= temperature transmitter
PT= pressure transmitter
FE= flow element
FI= flow indicator
TI= temperature indicator
FC= flow controller
Sensors and detectors by themselves are not sufficient to create usable system indications. Each sensor or detector must be coupled with appropriate modifiers and/or transmitters.
The exceptions to this are certain types of local instrumentation having mechanical readouts, such as bourdon tube pressure gages and bimetallic thermometers. The slide illustrates various examples of modifiers and transmitters and also illustrates the common notations used to indicate the location of an instrument, for example local or board mounted.
Transmitters are used to convert the signal from a sensor or detector to a form that can be sent to a remote point f o r processing, controlling, or monitoring. The output can be electronic (voltage or current), pneumatic, or hydraulic. The slide illustrates symbols for several specific types of transmitters.
The unilateral method is used when variation from the design size is permissible in one direction only.
In the bilateral method the dimension figure shows the plus or minus variation that is acceptable.
In the limit dimensioning method, the maximum and minimum measurements are both stated.
A datum is a surface, line, or point from which a geometric position is to be determined or from which a distance is to be measured.
Any letter of the alphabet except I, O, and Q may be used as a datum identifying symbol.
A feature control symbol is made of geometric symbols and tolerances.