Electrical & Instrumentation Module Overview
This course delivers hands-on technical training on the design, routing, and schematics essential for industrial process plants. Participants will master Piping & Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) development, 3D cable tray routing, single-line diagrams (SLD), and automated instrument loop generation to bridge electrical power distribution with process automation systems.
Course Logistics & Key Info
Tools & Software Covered
Practical application using AutoCAD Electrical, SmartPlant Instrumentation (INtools), ETAP, and Revit E&I modeling tools.
Target Prerequisites
Designed for Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control Systems engineers, panel designers, and industrial automation technicians.
Capstone Project & Interactive E&I Package Gallery
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Key Learning Capabilities
Smart P&ID Integration
Understand standard ISA 5.1 instrumentation symbology, line numbering, inline instrument specs, and control valve integration.
Cable Tray Layout & Sizing
Route power, control, and instrumentation cable trays in 3D plant environments while managing fill capacity, bending radii, and separation rules.
Power Distribution & SLDs
Draft single-line diagrams detailing main sub-stations, Motor Control Centers (MCC), breaker ratings, and busbar configurations.
Loop Diagram Generation
Generate detailed terminal-to-terminal wiring schematics linking primary sensors, transmitters, I/O modules, and control valves.
Hook-Up Diagrams & I/O Lists
Draft installation hook-up drawings, impulse piping details, instrument index databases, and controller I/O assignment schedules.
Standards & Hazardous Area Design
Apply IEC, IEEE, and NEC codes for electrical safety, ground grid design, and hazardous area classification compliance.