How you can study engineering diagrams

1 - Get organized: Organize your notes and materials neatly so that you have everything you need at 

hand.

2 - Identify key components: Look for and identify the most important components on the diagram, such as pipes, valves, pumps, motors, etc.

3 - Understand connections: Pay attention to how different parts connect to each other. This could include things like joints, couplings, flanges, bolts, screws, etc.

4 - Consider context: Think about where these components fit into overall systems and processes. For example, if this is a plumbing system, consider how water flows through the pipes, where it comes from, and where it goes. If it’s an electrical circuit, consider voltage, current flow, resistance, power generation, control and regulation, safety measures, protection devices, etc.

5 - Seek clarification: Don’t hesitate to seek additional resources to clarify concepts or terms that you don't fully understand. Your instructor, classmates, textbook authors, reference books (encyclopedia), videos (YouTube) can be great sources of knowledge.

6 - Practice explaining: Try to explain the diagram to someone else, either out loud or in writing. This process will help solidify your understanding of the material.

7 - Revise regularly : Once you feel confident that you understand certain topics in general , try to revise often . You may think it sounds obvious but revisiting topics over time helps consolidating your knowledge which makes it easier to remember complex relationships. Also, make sure to test yourself by drawing the same structure from memory and verifying dimensions.

8 – Experimentation: Try making your own basic model using available tools and materials around you.

9 – Simulate scenarios: Try simulating real life situations to evaluate the performance of the component and behavior under stress.

10 - Collaborate with others : Share ideas with classmates and colleagues who might have complementary expertise; collaborative learning can lead to new insights and innovations.