Training on AutoCAD Plant 3D Course

The AutoCAD Plant 3D course is tailored for professionals in the process plant industry, including engineers and designers involved in the design and layout of piping systems, equipment, and plant structures. This comprehensive training focuses on creating detailed 3D models for process plants, integrating piping, instrumentation, and structural components. Participants will learn to efficiently utilize AutoCAD Plant 3D tools to produce accurate designs that meet industry standards and facilitate cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Process Engineers and Design Engineers: Engaged in plant design and layout.
• Piping Designers and Drafters: Enhancing skills in 3D plant design using AutoCAD Plant 3D.
• Project Managers: Overseeing plant projects requiring detailed design and documentation.
• Students or Professionals: Specializing in plant design and engineering using AutoCAD Plant 3D.

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of piping and instrumentation principles.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, including basic drafting techniques.
• Understanding of process plant design standards and practices is beneficial but not mandatory.

Learning Outcomes

By completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Navigate the AutoCAD Plant 3D interface and customize it for plant design projects.
• Create and manage 3D models of piping systems, including pipes, fittings, valves, and equipment.
• Design and integrate isometric drawings for accurate piping layouts.
• Utilize catalogs and specifications to select compliant components.
• Develop and manage plant layouts, ensuring optimal equipment placement and maintenance access.
• Generate orthographic views and sections for multi-perspective visualization.
• Produce Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) that reflect process flow and control systems.
• Export design data in various formats (DWG, DXF, PDF) for collaboration and documentation.

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to AutoCAD Plant 3D

• Overview of Plant 3D applications and interface navigation.
• Understanding industry standards relevant to plant design.

Module 2: 3D Modeling of Piping Systems

• Creating and managing models, integrating equipment and structural elements.

Module 3: Isometric Drawings and Piping Layouts

• Designing isometric layouts with dimensional accuracy.

Module 4: Plant Layout Management

• Developing layouts with optimal equipment placement.

Module 5: Orthographic Views and Sections

• Generating views and sections for design visualization.

Module 6: Collision Detection and Design Conflict Resolution

• Performing collision detection and resolving design conflicts.

Module 7: Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)

• Producing accurate P&IDs and integrating instrumentation symbols.

Module 8: Collaboration and Documentation

• Exporting design data for documentation and collaboration.

Module 9: Advanced Design Techniques

• Exploring advanced features and customizing component catalogs.

Certification

Upon completion, participants will receive a UPHILOS certificate, validating their expertise in using AutoCAD Plant 3D for process plant design and documentation.