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PDMS: Example of Mirror Copy Function

Here is an example of Mirror Copy function in PDMS: The Equipment V-1001/A currently has one elbowed nozzle N2 at a distance of 1150mm west from the center of the equipment. One new elbowed nozzle N4 of same size and specification is to be added 1150mm east from the centerline of the equipment. Since the new nozzle is of the ...

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PDMS Piping: How to Generate an Equipment Report

There are many utilities available in PDMS, out of which one of the utility is Equipment Report. The Equipment Report utility is used for generating equipment reports using the equipment element & their attributes stored. This report can be extracted in Excel for review and records. I will explain how to generate the equipment reports using Equipment Report Utility in ...

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PDMS- Example for New Equipment Creation using Copy Offset Function

In this post, I will explain new equipment creation using copy offset function in PDMS. The Equipment Layout shows there are three vessels V-1001/A, B&Cwith center to center distance 2500mm. Since all the three equipment are identical in dimensions and orientation, we can first model one equipment V-1001/A and then copy this using copy offset for creating the other two ...

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PDMS – Example of Stretch/Trim using ID P-Point

In the previous post we saw how Stretch/Trim Functions in PDMS Equipment Modelling works in PDMS. Here is an example of Stretch/Trim using ID P-Point- The present saddle height of the equipment from the centerline of the vessel is 1300mm. The saddle height is increased to 1500mm. So the saddle height needs to be increased by 200mm. Step 1: Check ...

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Stretch/Trim Functions in PDMS Equipment Modelling

Stretch/Trim Functions in PDMS Equipment Modelling One of the important activities of the PDMS designer is to keep the Equipment updated as per the latest revision of the Equipment drawing. There are many instances in which the dimensions of the equipment get revised & the equipment modelled in PDMS has to be updated as per these changes. The model can ...

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SIL (Safety Integrity Level) Overview

Introduction to SIL (Safety Integrity Level) Terminologies SAFETY: “Freedom from Unacceptable Risk” ALARP   : “As Low As Reasonably Practicable” RISK: “Freqncy of occurrence of hazard causingharm and conseqnce of the harm” Risk = freqncy x conseqnce Safety Systems Engineering (SSE) A disciplined, systematic approach encompassing hazard identification, safety requirement  specifications, safety system design, building, operation and maintenance over the ...

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Nozzle Orientation Drawing

The objective of this post is to describe the requirements for preparation and issue of Nozzle Orientation. 1. Intent of Nozzle Orientation Nozzle Orientation drawing is prepared per equipment taking into consideration Process, Operation and maintenance requirements to: Orient all nozzles, manholes and lifting arrangement. Define equipment mounted platforms / ladders Orient and locate equipment supporting arrangement. Typically Nozzle Orientation ...

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Vendor Drawing Review (VDR): Valve Specific Requirements

Specific Requirements : In the previous post we had discussed about the general requirements relating to the vendor drawing review (VDR) for the manual valves. But there are few requirements which are specific depending upon the type of the valves. These requirements are specified below based on valve type- Gate, Globe & Check Valves Ball Valves Butterfly Valves Double Block ...

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Vendor Drawing Review: A Review of Valve Drawings

Introduction to Vendor Drawing Review Vendor drawing review (VDR) is a review of valve drawings indicating cross sectional view, material of construction with respect to purchase requisition (PR)requirements / data sheets. Piping material engineer shall well understand  the Project/Client/contract specifications to take care of any requirements specified therein which need to be reflected in the drawing before taking up this ...

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Equipment Modeling Using PDMS- Primitives And Templates

Previously I gave a PDMS overview in this post. Here I will take you through the equipment modelling using PDMS. An application is supplementary program that has been tailored to provide easy control of operations that are specific to a particular discipline. The applications you will use for design work are: General Equipment Pipework Cable Trays HVAC Designer Structures Beams ...

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