Piping using Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 4.0

In this course, you will learn how to create specification driven industrial piping designs using Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 4.0. This includes learning how to use schematic diagrams created with Routed Systems Designer 8.0 to drive 3-D industrial piping designs created within Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire. You will also learn how to create non-specification driven mechanical piping designs using Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire.

You will learn how to document piping designs by creating drawings that include BOM tables, pipe bend tables, and engineering information. You will also learn how to export ISOGEN format files for creating pipeline, spool and systems isometric drawings.

At the end of each day, you will complete on-line learning assessments that reinforce your understanding of the course topics. These assessments also serve as the basis for daily instructor-led review discussions.

After successfully completing the course, you will be able to create both specification driven and non-specification driven 3-D piping designs and associated manufacturing deliverables using Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire.

It is strongly recommended that piping engineers attend this course and the Creating 2-D Schematics with Routed Systems Designer 8.0 course to gain a full understanding of the complete process and understand how the configuration of deliverables from RSD such as P&ID diagrams provide essential input for piping assemblies in Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire.

IntroductionPro/Piping enables you to create 3-D piping designs as part of an integrated product development process. Piping designs can be either specification driven or non-specification driven. Specification driven designs involve using piping specifications and automated modeling tasks; this method is practiced by the Plant, Shipbuilding, and Aerospace industries. Non-specification driven piping involves creating piping systems using manual tasks, and is often used when designing flexible piping systems. In addition, 2-D schematic design information in the form of Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (created in Routed Systems Designer) can be used to pass design information into 3-D piping designs in Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire. It is important to understand the piping design process, concepts, and terminology associated with Pro/PIPING. You can achieve this by opening and reviewing completed piping designs in Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire, and reviewing P&ID using Routed Systems Designer.

ObjectivesAfter completing this module, you will be able to:

Describe the piping design process. Describe the differences between specification driven and non-specification driven

piping. Describe Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire piping concepts and terminology. Review 3-D piping designs.

Review Routed Systems Designer (RSD) Process and Instrumentation Diagrams.

Piping Development Process OverviewThe piping development process varies within different industries and companies; when using PTC software tools, such as Routed Systems Designer and Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire, the development process can be broken into two phases: 2-D Schematic Design and 3-D Piping design.

2-D Schematic Design using Routed Systems Designero Routed Systems Designer software enables engineers to create all the

deliverables required during the 2-D schematic design phase: Block Diagrams are used to provide a general description of a system

and its functions. They show the major components of a system and the connections between components.

Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) provide a map of a fluid system and contain large-scale equipment, such as tanks and heat exchangers, and major functional components such as valves and orifice plates. They also contain pipeline details and document flow direction; measurement and control systems are also usually captured using control and instrumentation symbols.

o The Design Catalog provides engineers with a library of all the items that could be used in both block and P&ID diagrams. This includes equipment such as pumps, blocks, groups, fibers, design templates, and sheet templates.

3-D Piping Design using Pro/ENGINEER Wildfireo The piping development process can be divided into two areas, industrial

piping which utilizes the specification driven mode, and standard mechanical piping.

Specification Driven (Spec Driven) piping enables engineers to develop industrial piping systems using piping specifications. This includes flexible piping systems such as tubing and flexible piping. 

In addition, information from P&ID sheets created using RSD, can be transferred into piping designs further automating the process of routing pipes and inserting fittings.

An example of industrial piping could be piping for a large factory or ship.

Non-Specification Driven piping enables engineers to develop mechanical piping designs. These designs are independent of any piping specifications or P&ID diagram.

An example of mechanical piping could be the brake lines for an automobile, or hydraulic lines for a bucket loader.

o You can also output 2-D drawings from the 3-D piping design.

Completed piping designs can be used to export design information to create isometric pipeline (ISOGEN) drawings, and FIF output for CNC bend machines.

Standard Pro/ENGINEER 2-D drawings can also be created to document the design.

The figure on this slide illustrates the Piping Development Process.  The upper section represents the 2-

D design phase in RSD, with Block Diagrams and P&ID diagrams.  The lower section represents the 3-D

piping design phase for both Industrial and Mechanical applications.

2-D Schematic DesignProcess and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)P&IDs are used to map out fluid systems. They contain large-scale equipment, such as tanks and heat exchangers, and major functional components, such as valves and orifice plates. They also contain pipeline details documenting the flow direction, and labeling indicating bore sizes.

The design intent of any associated measurement and control system is also usually captured using control and instrumentation symbols.

Piping designers may also create a Process Flow Diagram (PFD), in addition to a P&ID.

The figure on this slide shows an example P&ID.  Four pipelines are shown, with symbols for reducers,

gate valves, and check valves.

3-D Piping Design- Pro/ENGINEER Piping TerminologySpecification Driven Piping: Piping design as practiced by designers in the Plant design, Shipbuilding, and Aerospace design industries.

o This method of piping design is driven by a set of piping specifications and design rules.

ISOGEN Drawings: Alias ISOGEN drawings are an industry standard isometric drawing format for the plant piping industry.

o These drawings can be created automatically from 3-D piping designs in seconds.

Non-Specification Driven Piping: This method of piping design enables maximum flexibility and involves configuring pipeline stock and manually routing pipes and inserting fittings.

o It typically applies to flexible piping designs, and tubing.

The figures on this slide illustrate an Industrial piping design, a sample ISOGEN drawing output, and

Non-Specification driven piping on a piece of heavy equipment.

Welcome to this PTC Training Class

Prior to using the training materials in this course, you must read the information in the following pages. This information explains how to:

Use the training materials most effectively Download the exercise files and configure your computer for the class Position the application windows and navigate within the exercise instructions

How to Use this Course

The information in this Web based course is organized into modules which are comprised of topics. Each topic is divided into one or more of the following sections:

Lecture - The lecture portion is comprised of the following:o Concept - This section contains the initial introduction to the topic and is

presented in the form of a slide with audio.o Theory - This section provides detailed information introduced in the

Concept. Demonstration - This is a recorded video that demonstrates the procedure lab. Labs - There two different types of labs that you will use in this course:

o Procedure - Procedures provide step-by-step instructions on how to complete the topic within Pro/ENGINEER. Procedures are short, focused, and simple labs that cover the specific topics to which they apply. Not every topic has a Procedure as there are knowledge topics that can not be exercised.

o Exercise - Exercises are longer than procedures and are typically more involved and use more complicated models. Exercises may be specific to a topic or may cover multiple topics, so not every topic will have an associated exercise. You may also have Challenge exercises and Project exercises, which are more involved and are used to review a broader range of information.

The first module is typically a process module. In the process module, you are introduced to the generic high-level processes used during the course and after the course is completed. This module also typically contains an exercise.

Most courses also have a project module, which encapsulates the knowledge gained in the course. The project will contain one or more exercises that provide the process steps, but remove much of the detail from the procedure, task, and detailed step levels. Thus students are encouraged to remember or reuse the information provided in the course.

Note that not all courses have process or project modules.

Before Performing the Exercises

The exercises are performed on your installation of Pro/ENGINEER software. Make sure that the version of Pro/ENGINEER that corresponds to the course you are taking (e.g. Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 4.0) is installed on your computer before continuing. Contact your administrator to ensure that you have the proper license to the Pro/ENGINEER software modules required to complete the lab exercises in the course you are taking.

PTC does not provide Pro/ENGINEER software for Web-based Training or Virtual Classes.

Installing the Pro/ENGINEER model files

1. Download the model files.o Locate the appropriate link from the Lab and Demo Files download page to

download either the Commercial or Training Edition lab files. Unless you are working on Student Edition or Training Edition Pro/ENGINEER software, you will need the Commercial lab files.

Save the zip file to your desktop, or your preferred location.2. Extract the zip file to a location on your hard drive.

o If you do not have Winzip installed on your computer, you can download an evaluation copy from www.winzip.com.

o Double-click on the zip file to open it.o Click Extract, and specify a plain drive letter (for example, C:\ or D:\ ).

The C:\ drive is used for this example, and in the exercise instructions.

o Make sure the Use folder names option is checked, as shown below.

 

o Click Extract and close WinZip when finished.3. Browse to the folder created by the zip file.

o For example: C:\users\student\WF4_Update

Creating a Special Startup Command for Pro/ENGINEER

1. If Pro/ENGINEER is already running, exit before performing the steps below.2. Locate the Pro/ENGINEER shortcut (from the Start menu or your desktop).

o Right-click the shortcut and select Copy.o Right-click on your desktop and select Paste Shortcut.

3. Right-click the newly pasted shortcut and select Properties.o If necessary, select the Shortcut tab.o For the Start in: field, type (or paste in) the full path to the course folder.

For example: C:\users\student\WF4_Update4. Start Pro/ENGINEER using the newly configured shortcut.

o It is VERY IMPORTANT that you start Pro/ENGINEER this way so that the required configuration settings are applied prior to starting the exercise

Using the Exercise Instructions

Positioning the Exercise Instructions and Pro/ENGINEER windows

Resize the instructions to approximately 3" wide. Resize the Pro/ENGINEER window to approximately 3" narrower than the default. You can position the Pro/ENGINEER window so it spans to the far right of the

screen if you wish. Position the instructions on the left of the Pro/ENGINEER window as shown in the

following figure. This will enable you to easily view the instructions window while working.

It is recommended that you maximize the amount of working area on your screen by setting your monitor to the highest resolution setting, for example 1600x1200.

 

Running the Procedures and Exercises

To make the labs as concise as possible, each begins with a header. The header lists the name of the lab and a brief scenario. The header lists the working directory, the file you are to open, and the initial datum display.

An example of a Procedure is shown below, but Exercises follow the same general rules:

 

The following gives a brief description of the items highlighted above:

1. Procedure/Exercise Name - This is the name of the lab.2. Scenario - This briefly describes what will be done in the lab.3. Close Windows/Erase Not Displayed - This indicates that you should close any

open files and erase them from memory. Click the Close Window icon until the icon is disabled and then click the Erase Not Displayed icon and click OK. These icons have been added to the left side of the main toolbar.

4. Folder Name - This is the working directory for the lab. Lab files are stored on a module by module basis. Within each module, you will find subdirectories for each lab. In this example,Extrude_Features is the working directory. To set the working directory, select the folder from the browser, right-click and select Set Working Directory

5. Model to Open - This is the file to be opened from the working directory (extrude.prt for example). In the browser, right-click on the file and

select Open. The model could be a part, drawing, assembly, etc. Also, if you are expected to create a model, you will see Create Newhere.

6. Datum Display Setting - The initial datum display is shown here. For

example,  means that you should display datum planes but not display datum axes, datum points and datum coordinate systems. Before beginning the lab, set the icons in the datum display toolbar to match those shown in the header.

7. Task Name - Labs are broken into distinct tasks. There may be one or more tasks within a lab.

8. Lab Steps - These are the individual steps required to complete a task.

Other items of note for labs:

Saving - Saving your work after completing a lab is optional, unless otherwise stated.

Erasing models from memory - You should always erase models from memory when a lab is complete.

There are several conventions used when working with Pro/ENGINEER:o The "picks and clicks" are shown in Bold.o Text that you type is shown in Bold.o Icons and their names are shown inline with the text.o Names of models are shown in CAPS.o Keyboard keys are shown in CAPS.

Piping using Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 4.0

In this course, you will learn how to create specification driven industrial piping designs using Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 4.0. This includes learning how to use schematic diagrams created with Routed Systems Designer 8.0 to drive 3-D industrial piping designs created within Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire. You will also learn how to create non-specification driven mechanical piping designs using Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire.

You will learn how to document piping designs by creating drawings that include BOM tables, pipe bend tables, and engineering information. You will also learn how to export ISOGEN format files for creating pipeline, spool and systems isometric drawings.

At the end of each day, you will complete on-line learning assessments that reinforce your understanding of the course topics. These assessments also serve as the basis for daily instructor-led review discussions.

After successfully completing the course, you will be able to create both specification driven and non-specification driven 3-D piping designs and associated manufacturing deliverables using Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire.

It is strongly recommended that piping engineers attend this course and the Creating 2-D Schematics with Routed Systems Designer 8.0 course to gain a full understanding of the complete process and understand how the configuration of deliverables from RSD

such as P&ID diagrams provide essential input for piping assemblies in Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire.