How laser scanning fits into modern piping design: when it is worth it, scan planning and registration, point cloud formats, model-vs-scan checks, tie-ins and spools, plus a practical checklist.
Vessel orientation is normally the only equipment related layout activity that can be done without specific input from a vendor. All of the information required for vessel orientation is generated on the project in the form of P&ID data and project standards. It is also one of the few activities that will feed one or…
The question on many minds may be “Why does Piping do Vessel Orientation?” We can answer that question two ways. The first answer would be, because of the traditional role of Piper and the content of the vessel orientation activity itself. The traditional role of the Piper has always been the bringing together of multi-discipline…
This article should only be used as a guide. It’s intended purpose is to help the piping designer who is responsible for placement of one specific item in a typical refinery, chemical or petrochemical process plant or someone who may need help in developing a total plot plan for a complex unit. The guidelines given…
3D pipe fittings for download, including elbows, tees, flanges, reducers, Valves, weldolets and in-line fittings. Due to their size, all have been grouped by fitting type and zipped. To download, simply click, save to your hard drive and unzip. If anyone has any more symbols they would like to share, please contact me, on info@pipingdesigners.com/wp/…
Plant Layout Tools – Downloads Title Description Format Tank volume and weight calculations Tank volumes and weights .xls Equipment Layout Checklist A detailed checklist to be used at the start of detailed design for equipment review exercises. .xls Tank and Dike Calculator – Rev1 These two excel workbooks were developed to provide the novice or…
Some have asked questions such as: “What is Balance of Plant?”; “What is Offsites?” What is OSBL?” and “What needs to be considered when a project includes Offsites.” Let’s try to answer these types of questions.
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