BE Magazine Volume 5, Issue 2 - (Page 40) PLANT visualize the overall form and function of the plant, leading to have a process that is simple and effective for providing real-time improvements in the design process and more efficient communiwalkthroughs for our clients.” cation and collaboration among the design team. The building that houses the LPRO water treatment equipment CDM used ProjectWise as an enterprise-level electronic docuis located in St. Augustine’s historic entry corridor. Developing the ment management system, creating a central repository for all related project data. This allowed engineers and designers to work more closely in a secure, managed environment. Applying specific rules and permissions to the project data ensured that a consistent workflow was used, enabling CDM to effectively manage and distribute critical information throughout the design lifecycle. The data-centric nature of ProjectWise allowed all team members to share data in real time, as well as distribute this information to remote locations. During detail design, the robust and flexible tools provided in AutoPLANT P&ID streamlined the creation of intelligent P&IDs. The software allowed CDM to customize the flow of data and the CADD standards, resulting in faster, more consistent drawings. The P&ID data was then seamlessly integrated with CDM’s internal SQL database. With data making the v Errors that would normally have remained undetected until late in the roundtrip from P&ID, datasheets, or 3D model design phase were caught far earlier, avoiding potentially costly changes downstream through the SQL database, CDM’s engineers were easily able to see changes in real time. The 3D model provided unmatched capabilities in visualization, approved design from schematic colored renderings to condesign review, and interference detection. Errors that would norstructible documents required stringent review and coordination. mally have remained undetected until late in the design phase The development of an integral 3D model supported this process, which allowed multiple disciplines to fully understand how each piece of the design fit together to form a whole consistent with the PROJECT OVERVIEW city’s HARB requirements. The final architectural design blended in with the city’s distinSt. Augustine LPRO Water Treatment Plant guished Spanish style while achieving a cost-effective combination of historic detailing in highly visible areas and industrial detailing Organization in less sensitive areas. As the “Nation’s Oldest City” continues to Camp Dresser & McKee grow and welcome visitors, the long-term water demand will be BE Awards Category met by this seemingly historic facility. Plant Multi-Discipline Plant Design Project Objective Design $11 million low-pressure reverse osmosis water treatment facility to process brackish water from aquifer PLANT NEWS FROM BENTLEY Bentley Wins FIATECH CETI Award were caught far earlier, avoiding potentially costly changes downstream. By producing the final 2D construction drawings directly from the 3D model, CDM greatly reduced the overall drafting effort, saving up to 15 percent of the CADD budget and minimizing user interpretation and inconsistencies due to the inability to visualize sections in relation to the plan drawings. “By having a master 3D model that has gone though numerous iterations, multiple design reviews, cross checks from other disciplines, and interference detection tools, we have shown that the final drawings will reflect a far more cohesive, accurate, and superior set of client deliverables,” Nelson said. “In addition, we now >>more Bentley Announces OpenPlant—the First Plant Applications Based on ISO 15926 Data Model >>more Bentley Acquires promis•e Product Line To Further Extend Electrical System Design Portfolio >>more Bentley Publishes Digital Version of “The Year in Infrastructure 2007” >>more 40 BE MAGAZINE | Volume 5, Issue 2
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