I enjoyed drawing the PFDs and the P&IDs on CADD, a no no to my boss!
An ongoing discussion my boss and I have. Not for piping but rather electrical/control systems. But I am a lousy checker of my own work when we are running fast.
“I am a lousy checker of my own work when we are running fast.”
Nothing better than a fresh set of “experienced” eyes. We are not infallible.
I designed all kinds of plants. An important part of my job was to coordinate with all engineering disciplines. That included Architects when pharmaceutical or biochemical plants were involved.
Many moons ago, I insisted on our construction leads and/or outside construction contractor’s leads to attend the HAZOP meetings and final review of the P&IDs to incorporate relevant comments and “Issue For Construction.
I was also available for consultation on construction problems where pipe routing was required up to plant commissioning and start up.
It was a pleasure with some and a disaster with others whom I couldn’t explain my “absolutely not” meant just that!
Many issues were resolved amicably, however, some were resolved when I had to talk to their bosses or if it rarely “process” didn’t get it’s way, mainly because of personality conflict, my boss ORDERED theirs! :-)
Ah, well, it all worked out successfully at the end.