OPM - Consistency Manager in OP Modeler

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through using the Consistency Manager in OpenPlant Modeler to effectively place pumps, lines, and valves in your 3D modeling environment. By leveraging the functionalities of the Consistency Manager and Plant Site Visualizer, you can enhance the accuracy and efficiency of your design process within Bentley Plant.

Step 1: Navigating the P&ID with Plant Site Visualizer

• Open the Plant Site Visualizer to access your Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID).
• Use the visualizer to navigate through the P&ID and gather tag and property information.
• Identify discrepancies between the 2D drawing environment and the 3D model using the Consistency Manager.

Step 2: Utilizing the Consistency Manager

• Open the Consistency Manager within OpenPlant Modeler.
• Review the reports generated by the Consistency Manager, which displays existing elements in both the 2D and 3D environments.
• Use color coding to highlight inconsistencies, with red indicating issues that require attention.

Step 3: Inserting Components into the 3D Model

• Right-click on the desired component in the Consistency Manager to insert it into the 3D model.
• Utilize templates to quickly set size parameters for equipment, ensuring they match the specifications outlined in the P&ID.

Step 4: Creating Line Numbers

• Right-click to automatically generate line numbers from the P&ID.
• This action will create the corresponding line number in the 3D model and set the size and piping specifications accordingly.

Step 5: Setting Dimensional Parameters for Nozzles

• Access the Nozzle Manager to define the dimensional parameters of nozzles.
• Use the browse icon to search for nozzles associated with the equipment in the P&ID that have not yet been placed in the 3D model.

Step 6: Gathering Property Data

• Collect property data to ensure consistency between OpenPlant P&ID and OpenPlant Modeler.
• This step is crucial for maintaining accurate representations of components in both environments.

Step 7: Placing Inline Components

• Model your piping based on the component preferences set from the P&ID.
• Use the auto-fitting placement feature to save time and increase efficiency while placing inline components.
• Browse for tags of components that have yet to be placed in the 3D model and verify their placement using the Plant Site Visualizer.

Step 8: Automatic Placement of Flanges and Operators

• When placing flanged components, OpenPlant will automatically add flanges, bolts, and gaskets based on the selected piping specification.
• Valve operators can also be automatically included, streamlining the modeling process.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can effectively use the Consistency Manager in OpenPlant Modeler to enhance your design workflow. This approach allows for greater accuracy in modeling and ensures that your 3D representations align with your P&ID. As a next step, explore additional features of OpenPlant to further optimize your design processes.