This document summarizes the benefits of intelligent P&IDs and 3D modeling compared to conventional CAD drafting. Intelligent P&IDs capture and organize project data in a single database, allowing for single data entry and association of engineering documents. 3D modeling enables visualization, interference detection, stress analysis and eliminates costly physical models. Both methods generate standard AutoCAD and MicroStation files and provide benefits over conventional drafting throughout the design, construction, and coordination process.

3. View of P&ID

4. View of Pump Data From P&ID Graphic

5. Associated Documents for Pump

6. Retrieved Associated Document for Pump

7. View of Data From Database Software Project Databases can be many different formats; FoxPro, Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL or Oracle. This Project was run using Microsoft Access.

8. Pump Data From Database View All data is accessible from P&ID Drawings or directly from the database concurrently. All changes are reflected throughout all documents.

9. View of Data In Report Format All reports are easily custom tailored to your companies requirements.

12. Start of the Design Using conventional 2D files for backgrounds for the model.

13. Adding Equipment 3D Objects are drawn to actual dimensions.

14. Equipment in the Model Once 3D Objects are created they are placed and positioned in the model.

15. Adding Structures and Platforms After generally arranging all the equipment, Structures, Platforms and Stairs are added to finalize the arrangement.

16. Adding Piping and Components Piping is selected from specifications and are drawn as 3D Objects. They are connected to Equipment Nozzles.

17. Adding Piping and Components Piping components are placed in line to build the system.

18. Adding Piping and Components Piping is completed by attaching to the nozzle of interconnecting equipment.

19. (The AVI File will start and stop Automatically)

20. Completing the System of Piping The model is now ready for design review with client and interference checking.

21. Plan Drawing

22. Plan Drawing - Enlarged View

23. Section Drawing

24. Section Drawing - Enlarged View

25. Bill of Material for Procurement

26. Isometric Fabrication Drawing

27. Fabrication Bill of Materials

30. Stress Analysis: Cold to Hot

31. Stress Analysis: Cold to Hot