MODULE DETAILS

Process Plant Layout and Piping Design DIAPPL605

Nominal duration: 36 hours total time commitment

This time commitment includes the structured activities, preparation reading, and attendance at each webinar, completing exercises, practical assessments and proctored assessments.

It is also expected that students spend additional time on readings, personal study, independent research and learning, practicing on remote labs and required software and working on any projects and assignments.

This module covers the basic attributes of process plant layout and plot plans, interpretation of plant layout and piping drawings, and the basic attributes of pipe and piping system components.

MODULE PURPOSE

The purpose of the module is for participants to develop the underpinning knowledge of the core principles and functions of process plant layout and piping design.

MODIFICATION HISTORY

Original module approved in 2007 (51935); June 2011 (52403WA); 2014 (52708WA).  This version: V4.0

PREREQUISITE AND/OR CO‑REQUISITE MODULES

Modules that must be delivered and assessed before this module:

Control Valve Sizing Selection and Maintenance DIACVS604

Modules that must be delivered concurrently with this module:

None

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this module students will be able to:

1.    Outline basic attributes of plant layout and plot plans

2.    Interpret plant layout and piping drawings and documentation

3.    Outline basic attributes of pipe and piping system components

LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Learning outcomes specify what students will be able to do as a result of the learning.

Assessment criteria provide the criteria by which achievement of the learning outcomes will be judged.

1

Outline basic attributes of equipment used in process plants

1.1

Outline the characteristics and functions of equipment used in process plants, with specific reference to:

(a) Process equipment

(b) Mechanical equipment

(c) Equipment drawings

(d) Equipment foundations and supports

2

Interpret plant layout and piping drawings and documentation

2.1

Describe the main characteristics and functions of the following plant and piping design tools:

(a) Drawings

(b) Lists

(c) Isometrics

(d) Bills of Material (BoM)

(e) 3D models

(f) Specifications, guidelines and codes

2.2

Design a basic piping system drawing

2.3

Create a simple plot plan drawing

2.4

Explain the composition of chemical plants in terms of layout and workflow

2.5

Interpret chemical processing methods in terms of their Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)

2.6

Interpret plant designs in terms of Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)

3

Outline basic attributes of pipe and piping system components

3.1

Describe the fundamental characteristics of pipes, with specific reference to:

(a) Materials

(b) Dimensions

(c) Joining methods

(d) Representation

(e) Common abbreviations

3.2

Outline the basic characteristics of individual piping system components, with specific reference to:

(a) Fittings

(b) Flanges

(c) Valves and their associated components

(d) Pipe support systems

3.3

Outline the basic characteristics of pipe routing, with specific reference to:

(a) Isometrics

(b) Plans, sections and elevations

(c) 3D representation

DELIVERY MODE

Online and/or face-to-face

SPECIALISED RESOURCES

N/A

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, structured assessments, samples and questioning. This will include short answer questions on the knowledge content, the use of remote and virtual labs, and writing tasks to apply the learning to academic tasks.

CONDITIONS OF ASSESSMENT

Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this module. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.

Assessments may be open book assessment and may be completed off campus. Invigilation software will be used for some assessments to ensure authenticity of work completed.

Model answers must be provided for all knowledge-based assessments to ensure reliability of assessment judgements when marking is undertaken by different assessors.