OPM - Equipment and Nozzle placement

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of placing equipment and defining nozzles within OpenPlant Modeler. By following these steps, you will learn to utilize the software's parametric equipment features, manage nozzles accurately, and create custom equipment by importing various formats. This knowledge is essential for effective 3D modeling in plant design.

Step 1: Placing Equipment Using AccuDraw and AccuSnap

• Open OpenPlant Modeler.
• Use AccuDraw and AccuSnap tools for precise placement:
  • AccuDraw allows you to enter coordinates or dimensional values.
  • AccuSnap helps you snap to existing geometry for accurate positioning.
• Select the predefined equipment from the library.
• Adjust the various associations and dimensional properties as needed.

Step 2: Using the Nozzle Manager

• Access the Nozzle Manager to place nozzles accurately:
  • Input dimensional values for precise placement.
  • Assign specifications (e.g., type, materials) and size during the nozzle placement process.
• Ensure that the nozzles are correctly aligned with the equipment.

Step 3: Creating Custom Equipment

• Import custom equipment using various formats, such as RFA from Autodesk Revit:
  • Choose the Import option and select the desired file format.
  • Once imported, place the equipment in your model.
• Clean up the imported model if necessary to ensure it meets your project's standards.
• Convert the imported equipment into an OpenPlant piece by following the on-screen prompts.

Step 4: Tagging and Assigning Properties

• After creating an OpenPlant piece of equipment, proceed to tag it:
  • Use the tagging tools to assign relevant identifiers.
• Populate additional properties as required for your project needs.
• Ensure that the equipment appears in reports and can have nozzles placed on it.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you've learned how to place equipment, manage nozzles, and create custom equipment within OpenPlant Modeler. By mastering these steps, you will enhance your modeling efficiency and accuracy in plant design projects. For further learning, explore additional features within OpenPlant Modeler or practice by creating more complex models using the techniques discussed.