What Is A P&ID And How Can I Use It To Understand My Bioreactor Better?

By Valentina Haag

Manufacturers provide drawings called P&IDs to Bioprocess Engineer's as part of the scale-up process from bench-top bioreactors to larger, pilot systems. Explore how to interpret your P&ID and to understand the functionalities of your bioreactor and its capabilities. Here are the topics covered to help you make the most of your P&ID:

• What are the P&ID Symbols?
• How do I create a P&ID based on my bioprocess?
• How do I read a P&ID?
• What do I do after acquiring the information?