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Sketch Exercise
Note:
See Sketch for reference information.
Sketch the piping segment A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H-I-J-K-L-M-N-O as shown below.
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Note:
This illustration is not to scale. Actual segments differ slightly.
1. Vertex A - Identify start point at a point in space by using CONSTRUCT POINT, Easting
0, Northing 0, and Elevation 0.
THEN
Toggle to either Create Piping Segment or Extend Piping Segment. Verify that all of
the active segment data is correct.
2. Vertex B - Select MOVE TO ELEVATION, and key in 12'6" (3810 mm) coordinate
value.
3. Vertex C - Select MOVE EAST, and key in 3'0" (914 mm) dimensional value.
4. Vertex D - Select MOVE NORTH, and key in 4 1/4' (1295 mm) dimensional value.
5. Vertex E - Select MOVE TO EASTING, and key in 8'3 5/16" (2523 mm) coordinate
value.
6. Vertex F - Select MOVE SOUTH, and key in 8'6 5/8" (2607 mm) dimensional value.
7. Vertex G - Select MOVE DOWN, and key in 5 1/2' (1676) dimensional value.
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8. Vertex H - Select MOVE WEST, and key in -20'5 1/8" (-5966 mm) dimensional value.
9. Vertex I - Select MOVE TO NORTHING, and key in 7.5' (2286 mm) coordinate value.
10. Vertex J - Select MOVE TO EASTING, and key in 18'3 1/2" (5575 mm) coordinate
value.
11. Vertex K - Select MOVE UP, and key in -144" (3658 mm) dimensional value.
12. Vertex L - Select MOVE NORTH, and key in 8'3/16" (2443 mm) dimensional value.
13. Vertex M - Select MOVE WEST, and key in 6'10" (2083 mm) dimensional value.
14. Vertex N - Select MOVE TO ELEVATION, and key in 15' (4572 mm) dimensional
value.
15. Vertex O - Select MOVE SOUTH, and key in -60 15/16" (1548 mm) dimensional value.
16. Accept the routing by selecting Confirm; this changes the piping segment style from
dashed to solid and the system prompts Segment Has Been Placed or Segment Has Been
Extended.
17. You can now EXIT the form without losing the piping segment.
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6. Accept the form with Confirm; the system updates the database.
Define the slope for a pipeline using the slope of an existing pipeline, do the following:
1. Select Slope from Existing Pipe Run.
2. Identify the segment pipe run with the slope you want.
3. Accept the form with Confirm. The system updates the database.
Exercise 1
Modify the existing piping segment A-B-C-D-E-F to a new configuration of A-B-C-D'-E-F.
1. Identify vertex D.
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Exercise 2
Modify the existing pipe segment A-B-C-D-E-F to the new configuration of A-B-C-D'-E-F.
1. Identify vertex D.
2. Select the Move West option and key in 3.5' (1067 mm).
3. Accept the form with Confirm.
The system updates the database and graphics.
Exercise 3
Modify the existing pipe segment A-B-C-D-E-F-G to the new configuration of A-B-C'-D-E-FG.
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1. Identify vertex C.
2. Select the Move Down option and key in 3'0" (914 mm).
3. Accept the form with Confirm.
The system updates the database and graphics.
1. Identify vertex C.
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Exercise 1
Modify the existing pipe segment A-B-C-D-E-F to the new configuration of A-B-C-C'-D-E-F.
1. Identify the C-D segment pipe run on the D half of the segment.
2. Select Move Up and key in 48" (1219 mm).
3. Accept the form with Confirm.
The system updates the database and the graphics.
Exercise 2
Modify the pipe segment A-B-C-D-E-F to the new configuration of A-B-C-C'-C''-D-E-F.
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Exercise 1
Modify the existing 6 (150) diameter piping segment A-B-C-D from a point on segment B-C
to be 4 (100 mm) in diameter.
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Exercise 2
Modify the existing A-B-C-D 6 (150) diameter piping segment from a point on segment B-C
to be 4 (100) in diameters.
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Exercise 3
The existing piping segment A-B-C is 6 (150) in diameter. The rest of the piping segment is
to be 4 (100) in diameters and you are in sketch mode connected to vertex C.
1. Select the Place and Start New Segment option from the Sketch Piping Segment
form.
2. Select the Active Segment Data area.
The system displays the active segment data.
3. Select the Nominal Piping Diameter field and key in 4 .
4. Accept the form with Confirm.
The system updates the database.
5. Continue with the Sketch command to place the piping segment C-D-E.
Exercise 1
Modify piping segment A-B-C-D-E to be all 6 (150) diameter piping.
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Exercise 2
Connect piping segment A-B-C to piping segment D-E-F. All attributes data is identical on
both segments.
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Exercise 3
Connect existing piping segment A-B-C to piping segment D-E-F. All attribute data is the
same on both segments.
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Exercise 1
Change the active segment data for a segment:
1. Identify the segment.
The system displays the segment data.
2. Select the attributes to be changes and change them.
3. Accept the form with Confirm.
The system updates the database.
Exercise 2
Change the flow direction of a segment:
1. Identify the segment.
The system displays the active segment data.
2. Toggle Flow is Undefined for this Segment to the flow condition you want.
3. Accept the form with Confirm.
The system updates the database.
Exercise 3
Change the attributes of a component:
1. Identify the component.
The system displays the active component data.
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Exercise 4
Change the fixed length pipe to variable:
1. Identify the component.
The system displays the active component data.
2. Toggle Fixed Length Pipe to Variable Length Pipe.
3. Accept the form with Confirm.
The system updates the database.
Exercise 1
Place components on existing piping segments:
1. Identify the pipeline.
2. Select the placement option.
3. Accept the form with Confirm.
The system updates the database and the graphics.
Exercise 2
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Exercise 1
Delete an entire pipeline:
1. Select the Pipeline as Group option.
2. Identify the pipeline.
The system highlights the pipeline.
3. Select the deletion option.
4. Accept the form with Confirm.
The system updates the database and the graphics.
Exercise 2
Delete only a segment of pipe:
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Exercise 3
Delete by the active group option:
1. Select the Components, Pipes, and Segments option.
2. Select the Active Group option.
The Define Active Group form displays.
3. Select the Volume option.
4. Key in all six coordinates.
5. Accept the form with Confirm.
The system updates the database and the graphics.
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Labs
Student Notes:
Lab 1
Sketch pipeline MMA0106-XIN-1C0031-N from equipment/nozzle 38V-101/N4 to its
completion, using the commands learned in this chapter. Use Auto Placement to place
pipe and components. Refer to the sketch below for detailed information.
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Lab 2
Sketch pipeline MMA0108-XIN-2C0032-N from equipment/nozzle 38E-101A/N3 to its
completion using the commands learned in this section. Use Auto Placement to place
pipe and components. Refer to sketch below for detailed information.
Lab 3
Sketch pipeline GOX0112-XIN-2C0032-N from equipment/nozzle 38E-101B/N1 to
equipment/nozzle 38E-101C/N3 using the commands learned in this chapter. Use Auto
Placement to place pipe and components. Refer to sketch below for detailed information.
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This command moves the active place point a specified or calculated distance in a specified
direction or along a defined angle, and may be used to specify any vertex or endpoint.
Note:
Refer to Distance and Direction for reference information on this command.
Complete the following three exercises on the Distance and Direction option.
Exercise 1
The existing piping segment A-B-C is to be extended to a new configuration A-B-C-D-E-F
and you are attached to vertex C.
1. Select the Distance and Direction option from the Sketch Piping Segment form.
The Distance and Direction form displays.
2. Select the Horizontal Angle option and key in 300.
3. Select the Vertical Angle option and key in 0.
4. Select the Move North/South option and key in 2'0" (610 mm).
The system calculates the distance.
5. Accept the form with Confirm.
The system updates the database and the graphics.
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Exercise 2
The existing piping segment A-B-C-D-E is to be modified to a new configuration of A-B-CD-E-E' and you are attached to vertex E.
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Exercise 3
The existing piping segment A-B-C is to be extended to a new configuration of A-B-C-D-E-F
and you are attached to vertex C.
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Exercise 1
Join together piping segments A-B-C and D-E at point X or Y. You are currently attached to
vertex C.
Note:
Endpoint C is coplanar with segment D-E.
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Exercise 2
Join piping segments A-B-C and D-E at point X. You are attached to vertex C.
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This option connects the end points of two different piping segments. It displays alternative
routings between the two existing segment pipe runs and enables you to select the desired
configuration.
Note:
See Skewed Intersection for reference information on this option.
Join piping segments A-B-C and X-Y-Z. You are attached to vertex C.
Vertex
A
B
C
X
Y
Z
Easting
10'0" (3048 mm)
20'0" (6096 mm)
20'0" (6096 mm)
25'0" (7620 mm)
30'0" (9144 mm)
30'0" (9144 mm)
Northing
10'0" (3048 mm)
10'0" (3048 mm)
10'0" (3048 mm)
4'0" (1219 mm)
4'0" (1219 mm)
4'0" (1219 mm)
Elevation
10'0" (3048 mm)
10'0" (3048 mm)
5'0" (1524 mm)
3'0" (914 mm)
3'0" (914 mm)
0'0" (0)
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8. The system computes alternative 6. Accept with <D> to accept or Reject to select another.
9. The system computes alternative 7. Accept with <D> to accept or Reject to select another.
10. The system continues to cycle through until you accept one of the alternatives.
11. Once you accept an alternative, the system automatically extends the segments and
connects them.
Exercise 1
Place a 4 (100 mm) NPD branch at the midpoint of pipe run B-C on existing piping segment
A-B-C-D-E.
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Exercise 2
Place a branch point on pipe run B-C of existing piping segment A-B-C-D-E.
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Exercise 1
Place a branch point at embedded vertex B on piping segment A-B-C.
1. Identify vertex B.
The system automatically creates a branch point at vertex B.
2. Continue sketching to finish piping segment B-D.
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Exercise 2
Place a branch point at end point C on piping segment A-B-C.
1. Identify vertex C.
2. Toggle Extend Piping Segment to Create Piping Segment.
3. Continue sketching to finish piping segment C-D.
4. Accept the form with Confirm.
The system updates the database and the graphics.
5. Identify vertex C. The system knows that there is a branch point at point C.
6. Continue sketching to finish piping segment C-E.
7. Accept the form with Confirm.
The system updates the database and the graphics.
Exercise 3
Place a branch point at end point C on piping segment A-B-C. You are attached to point C.
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Labs
Complete all three labs using the commands you learned in this section.
Lab 1
Sketch pipeline DOW0102-XIN-2C0032-N from equipment/nozzle 38E-103/N3 & N4 to
equipment nozzle 38TW-102/N14 using the command learned in this and previous sections.
Use Auto Placement to place pipe and components. Refer to figure below for detailed
information.
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Lab 2
Sketch pipeline DOW0101-XIN-2C0032-N from equipment/nozzle 38E-105/N1 & N2 to
equipment nozzle 38E-102/T1 using the command learned in this and previous sections.
Use Auto Placement to place pipe and components. Refer to figure below for detailed
information.
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Lab 3
Sketch pipeline DOW0103-XIN-2C0032-N from equipment/nozzle 38E-104/N1 & N2 to
equipment nozzle 38E-101A/N4 using the command learned in this and previous sections.
Use Auto Placement to place pipe and components. Refer to the figure below for detailed
information.
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In this section you will learn how to place components by the fitting-to-fitting method.
Topics
Place Component manually places components (such as
valves or fittings), piping, instruments, or assemblies. Select
Placement from the Piping pull-down menu.
Connect to Design connects to either a component, nozzle, or
piping segment for placing components in the active model.
Select the Place Component option from the Placement
palette activated by the Piping pull-down menu.
Point in Space places the orientation tee at a point in space for
placement of components. Select the Place Component option
from the Placement palette activated by the Piping pull-down
menu.
Place Pipe places pipe from one component to another or
places pipe at a fixed length. Select the Place Component
option from the Placement palette activated by the Piping pulldown menu.
Active Options changes the active options for placement of
components and pipe. Select the File pull-down menu.
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1. Select Place Component from the Placement palette activated from the Piping pulldown menu.
2. Select Connect to Design.
3. Identify nozzle A.
4. Select the active segment data area.
5. Change the attributes that you want.
6. Toggle the Active Flow Direction to Active Point is Upstream.
7. Accept with Confirm to confirm the new parameters.
8. Select DEFAULT flange, then Confirm.
9. Select First Size and key in 4 (100).
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48. Change primary axis direction, select either East or West from the compass.
49. Select Secondary.
50. Change secondary axis direction, select Down from compass.
51. Select Center.
52. Select Tee branch, then Confirm.
53. Select Place Pipe.
54. Identify the free CP on the 90 elbow.
System automatically places pipe, without an accept from you.
55. Select Connect to Design.
56. Identify the CP 2 on the tee.
57. Change secondary axis direction, select Up from the compass.
58. Select 45 elbow, then Confirm.
59. Select Place Pipe and key in 1'6" (457 mm).
System automatically places pipe, without an accept from you.
60. Select Connect to Design.
61. Identify the free CP on the tee.
62. Select Place Pipe.
63. Identify the mating CP on the flange.
System automatically places pipe, without an accept from you.
64. Select Exit.
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Complete the following three exercises using the Point in Space option.
Note:
See Point in Space for reference information.
Exercise 1 - Point in Space by Start with Piping
Connect to a point in space by a piping start point:
1. Select the Point in Space option.
2. Select the Start with Piping option.
3. Identify a piping start point.
4. Select Move South and key in 5' (1524 mm).
5. Select Confirm.
The system places the orientation tee at the specified location. The active segment data is
not updated, but remains the same as the last component placed.
6. You are now ready to start placing components.
Exercise 2 - Point in Space by Midpoint
Connect to a point in space by the midpoint of two different points:
1. Select the Point in Space option.
2. Select the Midpoint option.
3. Identify the first point.
4. Identify the second point.
5. Accept the mid point.
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Labs
Work the following two exercises using the commands you've learned in this section.
Lab 1
Place two flanges and two blind flanges on existing pipeline DOW0103-4IN-2C0032-N.
Refer to the figure below.
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Lab 2
Place pipeline MMA0104-XIN-1C0031-P & MMA0104-XIN-2C0032-P from
equipment/nozzles 38P-101A/N1 & 38P-101B/N1 to equipment/nozzle 38V-101/N3. This
pipeline has 1 1/2" of insulation. Refer to the figure below.
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TOPICS
Piping Assembly places a set of predefined components,
such as a drain, in the model at the active placement point.
Select the Place Component option from the Placement
palette activated by the Piping pull-down menu.
Piping Specialty places piping specialty items in the active
model. Select the Place Component option from the
Placement palette activated by the Piping pull-down menu.
Instrument places an instrument in the model. Select the
Place Component option from the Placement palette
activated by the Piping pull-down menu.
Commodity Option changes the commodity option used to
search the spec for a commodity item. Select the Place
Component option from the Placement palette activated by
the Piping pull-down menu.
Commodity Override places components that are out of spec
(not defined in the attached Piping Job Specification database).
Select the Place Component option from the Placement
palette activated by the Piping pull-down menu.
Place Logical Support places logical supports in the active
model file. Select Placement from the Piping pull-down menu.
Place Physical Pipe Supports places physical pipe supports
in the active model file. Select Placement from the Piping pulldown menu.
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This option places a Piping Specialty in the active model. Piping Specialties (also referred to
as piping specialty items) can be defined in the Piping Job Specification (PJS), or defined
interactively at placement time.
Note:
See Piping Specialty for reference information on the option.
Complete the following two exercises.
Exercise 1 - Placing a Cartridge Strainer
Place a cartridge strainer in a pipeline using another piping specialty shape.
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Instrument Exercise
This option places an instrument in the active model.
Note:
See Instrument for reference information on this option.
Place an instrument (angle relief valve) in a pipeline.
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Labs
Complete the following three exercises using the command you have learned in this section.
Lab 1
Place valves on pipeline DOW0103-4IN-2C0032-N. Refer to the figure below for detailed
information.
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Lab 2
Place valves on pipeline DOW0103-4IN-2C0032-N. Refer to the figure below for detailed
information.
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Lab 3
Place pipeline MMA0105-XIN-2C0032-N from equipment/nozzles 38P-101A/N2 & 38P101B/N2 to it's completion. Refer to the figure below for detailed information.
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Topics
Rotate Component rotates a component around the piping segment that it was
placed on. Select Revise Component from the Piping pull-down menu.
Tap Component places a tap on an existing piping component. Select
Placement from the Piping pull-down menu.
Revise Tap revises some or all of the data associated with a tap. Select Revise
Component from the Piping pull-down menu.
Reconstruct Component/Replace Commodity reconstructs a component to
reflect any new placement data such as NPD or option code. Select Revise
Component from the Piping pull-down menu.
Add Chain Wheel add a chain wheel operator to an existing valve in the model.
Select Placement from the Piping pull-down menu.
Add to Valve defines a floor stand or extension stem for a specified valve. Select
Placement from the Piping pull-down menu.
Revise Pipe reconnects, reconstructs, or reconnects and reconstructs piping.
Select Revise Component from the Piping pull-down menu.
Move Piping Assembly moves a piping assembly. Select Revise Group from
the Piping pull-down menu.
Delete Piping Assembly deletes a group of connected mating components or a
single component or pipe. Select Revise Group from the Piping pull-down
menu.
Move Pipe Support moves a pipe support to a new location on a piping
segment. Select Revise Component from the Piping pull-down menu.
Copy Pipe Support copies a single pipe support to a specified location in the
model. Select Placement from the Piping pull-down menu.
Revise Component Data selectively revises data for piping component pipes,
instruments components or pipe supports. Select Revise Data from the Piping
pull-down menu.
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Exercise 3
Place two 4" (102 mm) trunions on elbows for support.
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5. Select Confirm.
The system computes the chain length and assigns the next chain operator number.
6. Select Chain Operator Number and key in 486.
7. Accept the form with Confirm.
The system updates the database and the graphics.
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Note:
See Move Pipe Support for reference information.
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Labs
Complete the following three exercises using the command you have learned in this section.
Lab 1
Place a valve assembly in pipeline DOW0102-6IN-2C0032-N, rotate valve, and add chain
wheel operator. Refer to figure below for detailed information.
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Lab 2
Connect to existing pipeline MMA0105-6IN-2C0032-N and continue to its completion.
Refer to figure below for detailed information.
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Lab 3
Add support trunions to the suction elbows of pipeline MMA0104-6IN-2C0032-P.
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Topics
Copy Piping copies an existing pipeline or a group of components to a specified
location in the model. Select Placement from the Piping pull-down menu.
Rotate Piping rotates existing piping in the active model. You can rotate a
pipeline or the elements defined by the active group by a specified angle of
rotation. Select Revise Component from the Piping pull-down menu.
Copy and Rotate Piping places a rotated copy of an existing pipeline or group of
components. Select Placement from the Piping pull-down menu.
Mirror Piping mirrors existing piping to a specified location in the active model.
Select Revise Group from the Piping pull-down menu.
Copy and Mirror Piping creates a mirrored copy of an existing pipeline or group
of components. Select Placement from the Piping pull-down menu.
Move Piping moves an entire pipeline or move the elements defined by the
active group to a specified location. Select Revise Group from the Piping pulldown menu.
Move Pipe Run moves a specified pipe run to a new location while maintaining
the connectivity to the connecting pipe runs in the piping segment. Select Revise
Group from the Piping pull-down menu.
Move Pipeline End moves a pipeline's end point to a new location. Select
Placement from the Piping pull-down menu.
Replace Piping provides you with the ability to replace all the piping
commodities of a specific name within a working group with a different commodity
name and/or commodity option. Select Revise Group from the Piping pull-down
menu.
Reconstruct Piping reconstructs a specified part of the model to update the
graphical representation and the alphanumeric data associated with that piping,
based on changes in the Piping Design RDB, the P&ID MDB, or the piping
segment data in the model. Select Revise Group from the Piping pull-down
menu.
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Note:
See Move Pipe Run for reference information.
Exercise 1 - Distance and Direction
Move pipe run (A) down 2' (610 mm).
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1. Select Gate.
2. Select Confirm.
3. Select Globe.
4. Select Confirm.
5. Identify the pipeline.
6. Accept the form with Confirm.
The system updates the database and the graphics.
Lab
Finish placing pipeline MMA0105-XIN-2C0032-N using the commands learned in this and
previous sections. Refer to figure below for detailed information.
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Diagnostic provides access to a set of utilities used to
verify the integrity of the model file. Select File from the
File pull-down menu.
Highlight Piping on Segment highlights all of the piping
linked to a specified segment.
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Lab 1
1. Select the Highlight Piping on Segment option
2. Identify a segment on pipeline MMA0104 (pump suction pipeline).
The system highlights all associated components.
Lab 2
Using Compare Segments, review pipeline MMA0104-XIN-2C0032-P.
Lab 3
Using Verify Data Integrity of Model check pipeline MMA0104-XIN-2C0032-P. If any
errors occur, correct them and recheck the pipeline.
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Lab 4
Using Verify Nozzle at Pipeline End review the nozzle connection on pipeline
MMA0104-XIN-2C0032-P. If any errors occur, use the Associate Segment with Nozzle
option to correct them.
Lab 5
1. Using Review Attribute Linkage review the data on pipeline MMA0104-XIN-2C0032P.
2. Identify a component or pipe in pipeline MMA0104 (try the eccentric reducer).
The system displays the database address for the component center.
3. Select Confirm.
The system displays the database address for CP1 of the component.
4. Select Confirm.
The system displays the database address for CP2 of the component.
5. Select Exit.
Lab 6
Using the Measure Distance option, calculate the distance between the discharge nozzles
of pumps 38P-101A and 38P-101B.
Note:
Make sure snap and locate are on in the reference models being checked.
Lab 7
Part 1
Review a branch table for any piping material class.
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1. Select the Piping Material Class List from the Other Specification Data area.
2. Select the PMC 2C0032 from the list, then Confirm.
3. Select Review Spec Tables.
4. Select Branch Tables, then Confirm.
5. Select angle 90.
6. Now you can scroll through the table and find the branch you want to review.
Part 2
Review a piping commodity for the active piping material class.
1. Select Piping Commodity Data.
2. Select Search for Commodity Name.
3. Key in 6Q2C01.
4. Select 6Q2C01 from the list.
5. You can now review the commodity you selected.
Lab 8
Using Review COG and Weights check the major valves in pipelines MMA0104 and
MMA0105.
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Review Attribute Data reviews database information such as: piping,
equipment, and nozzle attribute values. Select Review Data from the Piping
pull-down menu.
Revise Gasket Option specifies an optional gasket for a specified
component connect point. Select Revise Data from the Piping pull-down
menu.
Revise Bolt Option specifies optional bolt data for a specified component
connect pint. Select Revise Data from the Piping pull-down menu.
Load Weld Numbers automatically creates weld numbers that are unique
within the project. Select Revise Data from the Piping pull-down menu.
Revise Weld Type specifies the weld type for a specified component connect
point. Select Revise Data from the Piping pull-down menu.
Isometric Drawing Limit places a marker indicating an isometric drawing
limit in the user data of a selected piping item connect point (both mated items
will be updated). Select Revise Data from the Piping pull-down menu.
Component Group defines a set of components to be treated as a group.
Select Revise Data from the Piping pull-down menu.
Recompute Wall Thickness recalculates the wall thickness values of entire
pipelines or of an active group. Select Revise Data from the Piping pull-down
menu.
Update from RDB updates data in the model based upon revisions to data in
the Specification/Material Reference Database, (such as a change to the
Piping Job Specification or Physical Data Library). Select Revise Data from
the Piping pull-down menu.
Approve Piping changes the approval status attribute of a pipeline or the
active group. Select Revise Data from the Piping pull-down menu.
Review RDB Report reviews components requiring reconstruction,
replacement, or updating as a result of changes to the Reference Database.
Select Review Data from the Piping pull-down menu.
Labs
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Exercise 1
Review the database attributes and user data of a segment in pipeline MMA0104.
1. Identify a segment.
2. Select Review End 1.
3. Select Exit if finished.
Exercise 2
Review the database attributes and user data of a component in pipeline MMA0104.
1. Identify a component.
2. Select Review Connect Point 1.
3. Select Exit if finished.
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Lab
Place pipeline MMA0107-XIN-2C0032-N from pipeline MMA0108-6IN-2C0032-N to
pipeline MMA0105-6IN-2C0032-N and to its completion using the commands learned.
Refer to the figure below for detailed information.
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Review/Add/Remove Category reviews or modifies the displayed category data (segregation
parameters) associated with a screen view. You can use the display categories to selectively
segregate the data for display, manipulation, and plotting purposes. Select View from the View pulldown menu.
Review Report displays an existing report in the Review Report form. You can use the form
controls to page through the report. Select Review Data from the Piping pull-down menu.
Saved Model View creates saved views, review and display existing saved views or delete existing
saved view definitions. A saved view can be used in creating drawings, defining a design volume, or
displaying a defined volume within the model. Select View from the View pull-down menu.
Temporary Symbology highlights elements based on specified search criteria or display temporary
attribute labels. You can use the highlight option or change the color, line weight, or line style. Select
Review Data from the Piping pull-down menu.
View Options provides access to a set of options that allow you to manipulate the model views for
each screen or window. Select View from the View pull-down menu.
Window to Named Item locates a particular pipeline, piping component, piping specialty,
instrument, pipe support, equipment or nozzle in the active model or an attached reference file. The
system updates the screen display for a selected view to center the located element. Select View
from the View pull-down menu.
Place Construction Graphics places non-intelligent graphics in the model for use as construction
aids. Select Placement from the Piping pull-down menu.
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3. Select Confirm.
The system updates the database.
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8. Select And.
9. Select Line Sequence Number.
10. Select the = operator.
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3. Identify a view.
The system updates the graphics. The text is temporary and disappears when the view is
updated.
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Design Checker performs Post Placement Design Checks on a specified
volume. Select Analyze Data from the Piping pull-down menu.
Design Check Review Command graphically reviews design check errors
reported by the Design Checker. Select Analyze Data from the Piping pull-down
menu.
Lab Exercises
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Complete the following 3 exercises.
Lab 1
Run Design Checker on pipeline MMA0104-XIN-2C0032-P.
Lab 2
Print out your .dc design checker file and review its contents.
Lab 3
Enter your piping model and use the Review Design Checker command to review any
problems you may have received. Correct any errors, then rerun Design Checker.
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Isometric Extraction Exercise
Isometric Extraction
Generate an isometric for a single pipeline.
1. Enter the PDS Control Shell environment.
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4. Select Interactive.
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10. Accept the form with Confirm. The system processes the pipeline immediately.
EITHER
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11. If you get an error, it will have to be corrected before ISOGEN will work, then re-submit.
OR
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Lab 1
Generate an isometric of pipeline MMA0104-XIN-2C0032-P and then plot it.
Lab 2
Use the ISOMETRIC DRAWING LIMIT to place limit points on pipeline MMA0104-XIN2C0032-P, rerun the isometric and then re-plot it.