Building Pipework

When the Integrator builds pipework in the 3D model the following actions are carried out.

• The names of an appropriate SITE and ZONE are determined from the rules. The SITE and ZONE are created if they do not already exist.

• A PIPE is created in the appropriate ZONE and named in accordance with the rules. Typically the name is generated from a number of schematic pipeline attribute values and can include a sequential number.

• BRANches are created equivalent to the schematic branches.

• Piping elements are created equivalent to schematic piping instruments, valves and fittings. Rules determine the component type. Elements (including valves and instruments) can be named if rules are defined for this.

• Component specification references are copied from the schematic elements where available.

• If a specification reference has not been set on the schematic component, Integrator tries to choose the 3D component from a pipe specification using available data. Integrator determines the appropriate specification, generic type and bore(s). Other selectors such as STYPE can be set by the rules. If Integrator has insufficient data to make a single choice, a warning is displayed in the Integrator Comments window, along with a drop down menu populated with specifications available for selection.

• Connection references are set in accordance with schematic connectivity if the connecting elements exist in the 3D model. This includes branch head and tail references, nozzle connection references, component connection references and connection reference arrays.

• Attribute values can be set on the 3D pipes and elements, based on attribute values on the schematic pipelines and elements, in accordance with the rules.

• The schematic and 3D elements are linked.

• Resolve connections where the schematic connection is directly to schematic equipment. In the 3D model the connection must be to a nozzle or electrical connection. When resolving connections the user can select an existing nozzle or electrical connection or create a new connection.

• Where a number of interconnected schematic pipelines are to be built in the 3D model, it is recommended to build the main line first, before building offlegs.