Chapter 5 Piping Systems
A Piping System is a network of pipe or tubing, pumps, valves, tanks and other components connected together to form a complete system for transferring, storing, and processing fluids. Piping systems are ubiquitous aboard the ship as well as in residential, industrial, and infrastructure applications.
A Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) is a schematic diagram that that uses symbols to show the components of a piping system and how the are connected together. P&IDs are used for design and construction of the the system, and they provide a big picture view to help engineers understand, operate, and troubleshoot the system.
