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Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) use specific symbols to show the connectivity of equipment, sensors, and valves in a control system. These symbols can represent actuators, sensors, and controllers and may be apparent in most, if not all, system diagrams. P&IDs provide more detail than a process flow diagram with the exception of the parameters, i.e. temperature, pressure, and flow values. “Process equipment, valves, instruments and pipe lines are tagged with unique identification codes, set up according to their size, material fluid contents, method of connection (screwed, flanged, etc.) and the status (Valves – Normally Closed, Normally Open).” These two diagrams can be used to connect the parameters with the control system to develop a complete working process. The standard notation, varying from letters to figures, is important for engineers to understand because it a common language used for discussing plants in the industrial world.