OptiPlant
Overview
OptiPlant Configurator is a knowledge-based engineering application for optimizing plant layouts by automating 3D Modeling and Pipe Routing. The Optiplant work process involves integration with front-end process engineering tools and costing tools to reduce time and allow for more options. Optiplant optimizes the plant layout through an iterative process that is fast, interactive, and involves multiple elements including equipment, piping, and structures. Once the process is complete, the deliverables include drawings, reports, and MTO.s. Best of all, the data can be carried to the next stage and is not thrown away.Optiplant, a new member to the ASD OPD suite of products is based on mature technologies (pipe routing algorithms developed over 12 years) combined with cutting edge tools (latest graphics engine and web portability). The benefits to the business model include:
- Reduces amount of time to select an optimal plant layout based on maximum safety and minimum cost
- Allows for evaluation of more options
- Shortens overall time to market
- Integrates with leading products for greater value
Functionality and Features
- Create equipment and structures from existing libraries.
- Stand-alone graphics engine requires no CAD knowledge.
- Enter equipment data through fill-in-the blank parametric form interface.
- Many editing tools including.. Move.. Copy.. Rotate..etc.
- View handling and rendering using scroll wheels or mouse.
- New: Generate a 3D Model from an equipment data
- Integrated 3D modeling & routing in one package.
- Routes generated are optimized and interference free.
- Several piping rules are applied automatically including: tower-hugging, accessible valve placement, pump templates, line prioritization and many more.
- Conforms to ANSI Piping Material Standards