SP3D WORK INSTRUCTION

Piping
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00 First Issue D.Viot G. Yaouancq D. Tison 29/04/2010

MARK DESCRIPTION BY CHKD APVD DATE

REVISION

CLIENT : Qatar Liquefied Gas Company Ltd.

PROJECT : Plateau Maintenance Project – Onshore Facilities

JOB.N° : LTC/PMP/215/09

DOC.N° : 199/XX/XX/XX/XX/XX/YYYYYY

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Revision Table

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CONTENT

1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 4
2. REFERENCE ......................................................................................................... 4
3. PURPOSE .............................................................................................................. 4
4. REMINDER ............................................................................................................ 4
5. SELECTION OF PIPING TASK ............................................................................. 4
6. PIPING TASK TOOL BAR COMMANDS............................................................... 5
7. NEW PIPELINE CREATION .................................................................................. 5
7.1 FOR PIPING DISCIPLINE.................................................................................................................. 5
7.2 FOR CIVIL DISCIPLINE ..................................................................................................................... 8
8. ROUTE PIPE .......................................................................................................... 9
8.1 NEW PIPE RUN ................................................................................................................................. 9
8.2 CONTINUE EXISTING RUN ............................................................................................................ 10
8.3 MODELLING THE RUN.................................................................................................................... 10
9. INSERT SPLIT ..................................................................................................... 15
9.1 SINGLE SPLIT.................................................................................................................................. 15
9.2 STEPS FOR MULTI SPLIT MODE................................................................................................... 16
10. INSERT COMPONENT ........................................................................................ 17
10.1 PLACEMENT OF TEE .................................................................................................................. 17
11. INSERT TAPS ...................................................................................................... 18
12. COPY PIPE RUN OR BUNCH OF PIPE RUN ..................................................... 19
13. BRANCH CONNECTIONS ON SLOPED LINES ................................................. 20
13.1 BRANCH CONNECTION 45° SLOPED LINE ON SLOPED LINE INSIDE THE SAME PLANE.. 20
13.2 BRANCH CONNECTION 45° SLOPED LINE ON PERPENDICULAR SLOPED LINE. .............. 24

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1. INTRODUCTION
This working instruction explains piping activities to be performed by designers using
SmartPlant 3D software for PMP project.
This instruction will be updated to incorporate additional instructions based on designers feed
back or to incorporate software enhancement, it therefore necessary to check periodically for
the latest revision available of this instruction.

2. REFERENCE

- 199/00/00/PM/PC/NA/000106: IT PLAN

3. PURPOSE
With the use of SmartPlant 3D Piping Task commands user can Model the Pipe & Piping
Component (Reducer, Branch Connection, Piping Speciality, Inline Instruments & valves,
Elbow).
With the use of same task, user can modify, copy, rotate, mirror copy, delete the pipes and
the components.

4. REMINDER
Don’t forget to check and clean the To Do List. The To Do List must be empty If you
cannot solve the To Do List Entry, please contact a CAD Coordinator (For Technip Paris:
Gilles Yaouancq, Didier Tison and David Viot).

Piping user must be in the Piping Permission group. If not, contact a CAD Coordinator.
The permission group allows the piping user to model in specific areas, described page 7 of
the Work Instruction Connection and common tools.

5. SELECTION OF PIPING TASK

To switch to the Piping task select the Piping in the Task Menu.

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6. PIPING TASK TOOL BAR COMMANDS

Route Pipe
Insert Split
Insert Component

Insert Taps
Generate Spool
Create Penetration Spool
Sequence Object
Group Pipe Part

The useful commands are Route Pipe, Insert Split, Insert Component and Insert Taps

7. NEW PIPELINE CREATION

The hierarchy defined for the project inherits from project definition or from SPF

Never modify the 3 first levels

- Plant ( PMP-199)
- Area ( 00, 01 , 02, 03, 04, 07, 08, 09)
- Unit ( 02, 09, 41, 42, 43, 44…..)

Should the transfer SPP&ID to SP3D is activated on the project, the “manual” creation
of the pipelines is not required

In Piping task, select the System tab on the workspace explorer

7.1 For Piping discipline

select:

- the Process Area

- the Process Unit

- Line AG

- If the Fluid Category you have to select already exists, right click on it and
select New System and New Pipeline.

If it does not exist, see how to create it on the following pages

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The following form is displayed

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- Select for the Name Rule the DefaultNameRule

- Enter the Sequence Number according to the P&ID or the line list information

- Select the Fluid Requirement from the pick list

- Select the Fluid Type from the pick list ( it must be the same as the Fluid Category
selected in the Workspace Explorere

Select OK to validate the data

In the Workspace Explorer the new pipeline is created with the name rule defined for the
project

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If the fluid category does not exist, in the Workspace explorer right click on Line AG.
Select New system and New Piping System.
Fill the name of the new Fluid category and click OK to validate

Nota: the hierarchy Area / Unit is totally independent of the Design Area defined in the
Space Tab of the workspace Explorer

7.2 For Civil discipline

select:

- the Process Area

- the Process Unit

- Civil

- Depending of the unit selected, navigate in the hierarchy of the generic

systems and then select New System and New Pipeline and follow the instruction
described for Piping discipline.

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8. ROUTE PIPE

This command defines the geometry and properties of a pipe network. Route Pipe
creates pipe runs, models the newly created run, or extends an existing Pipe run.
This command also works with the Insert Split and Insert Component commands to add
features while routing. After placing the feature, such as a gate valve, the route command
automatically restarts from the open port of the inserted feature
• The Route Pipe command supports the following:
• Routing using an existing pipe run
• Routing using a newly created pipe run
• Routing using a pipe run defined in the P&ID design basis (if P&ID design basis data
is available)
• Routing to and from an end feature
• Routing to and from an equipment nozzle
• Routing to and from a straight feature (creating a branch)
• Inserting a component while routing
• Inserting a split while routing

Click on Route Pipe from vertical tool bar

A horizontal toolbar is added

8.1 New Pipe Run

To start a new run, choose the starting point of your run. It can be an open port or a point in
space (defined with PinPoint).
A window will appear:

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In Pipeline, choose the pipeline from the system hierarchy

Enter the Name, if nothing is input, the naming rule will name the new run.
Allowed Specifications will come from the selected pipeline, choose the correct specification
in this list
Choose the Diameter

To get directly the pipe run parameters and name, it is possible to choose <Select
graphically> or <Select from P&ID> click on the run in the graphic view or in the P&ID, then
choose the starting point of the run.

8.2 Continue Existing Run

To continue an existing run, click on the end of a pipe. The parameters of the new modelled
run will be the same as the pipe the run is connected to.

To get the right connection, wait for the yellow cross and the connection symbol.

8.3 Modelling the run

As written above, click to specify the starting location for the pipe run. The starting point can
be: an open port or a point in space.

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Open port (be sure to get the connection glyph) Point in space (with pinpoint)

Just drag the cursor on a port, system selects the connection point automatically and shows
the glyph and the yellow cross showing your position. Once you get both symbols, accept the
selection to confirm the Start Point of Pipe.
To end the run, the glyph will be the same to snap on an open port.

You can draw in a specific plan. Click on plane and choose the orientation. To change the
orientation of the run, don’t forget to change the plan.

You can also follow an axis (E-W, N-S and El). The pipe is along an axis when this symbol

is shown.

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The pin point allows the user to input the coordinates of the points of the run

To input the coordinates relatively to the previous point, click on Relative tracking

It is possible to specify a length for the pipe, in the Length field of the toolbar. The pipes will
then be locked at the specified length:

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Offset

It’s possible to set an offset on a run modelling. (Choose offset in the toolbar)
System automatically opens the Set offset reference toolbar to select the offset options
There are two Major Options: - External and Cardinal
User can use one option at a one time; user can’t use both options at a time.

External offset is mostly used to route a pipe up to certain distance from certain equipment or
certain Structure.
Cardinal Point is used to maintain the BOP or FOF.
For Cardinal point reference, click on Cardinal Point option to activate the Cardinal point
command.

Select the respective option to maintain the Face of Flange.

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Click OK to accept the Cardinal point.

Route a pipe run with an external offset

This example is a new pipe run traced with an offset with the other pipe run.

Click Route Pipe on the vertical toolbar.

Select the run starting point.
Define the pipe run properties on the New Pipe Run dialog box, and then click OK.

From the Offset option, select Set Offset Reference.

Select the option to use from the Measured from field.

Type the offset distance to use in the Offset box.
Click OK on the Set Offset Reference dialog box.
Select the appropriate route plane. The offset glyph will not appear if you do not set a plane.
Move the cursor over the object in the model from which you want to measure the offset until
the object is added to the SmartSketch locate list.
This glyph appears .

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Move the cursor until the offset line and glyph appear , and then click to route the pipe
run.

Route the pipe with the same way.

9. INSERT SPLIT
Insert Split Command is very useful command to split a pipe in numbers of parts for various
reasons. Examples for Spooling, for pipe brake for insulation.
Insert Split Command having three options:-
a) Welded Joint : Select this option when a welded joint is necessary
b) Takedown Joint : Select this option when a takedown or flange joint is necessary.
c) Feature Break : Select this option to place a feature break. Feature breaks are used
to stop heat-tracing, insulation, and coatings at arbitrary locations along a pipe without
having to break the pipe into two pipe parts.

Welded Joint Takedown joint Feature break

9.1 Single Split

i. Click on Pinpoint , then relative tracking

ii. Click on Reposition target to set the reference point for split.

iii. Select the start point of the pipe or any point for reference.

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iv. Click on Split Command from vertical toolbar .

v. Select the straight feature or straight pipe.

vi. Select the Single Split mode

vii. Choose the type of split.

viii. Key-in the steps if any for more than one split enter the coordinates for split or select the
location of the split graphically.
ix. Select option for the split

x. To enter the intersection point, drag the cursor towards the direction of split, or enter
the distance, thanks to the pinpoint.

xi. Accept the Placement by clicking accept button from Mouse.

9.2 Steps for Multi Split Mode

i. Click On Split Command from Vertical toolbar

ii. System automatically opens the Property toolbar for split command.
iii. Select the straight feature or straight pipe.
iv. Select the Split modes from Split Mode Menu, there are two splits single split and Multi

Split.

v. Click required option of split from ribbon.

vi. Select type of option for the split in the type and option Box.

In the Pipe Length box, enter the distance between the splits. The default distance is the
defined purchased pipe length in the piping specification in which the pipe run (or straight
pipe) belongs. (Note: This option is only available for Multi Split Option)

viii. In the Reference Box, select whether to measure the distance from the start of the Pipe
run or the end of the pipe run.

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ix. Click Finish to complete the placement.

10. INSERT COMPONENT

The Insert Component command adds valves, strainers, laterals, and other components
on a pipe run; user can add the inline Instrument and Piping Specialities. Both integrated
components (such as valves) that split the pipe run and surface mounted components (such
as ultrasonic flow meters) that do not split a pipe run can be placed using this command.
When inserting components, you can use the Tools > Pinpoint and Tools > Point Along
commands to position components precisely in a pipe run.

a) Click Insert Component on the vertical toolbar.

b) Select the pipe, pipe end (Fig A), component port (Fig B), or nozzle on which to insert the
component. If you select a pipe, the point at which you identify the pipe is used as the
placement point.

Fig. A Fig. B

c) Select the component and option in the Type and Option boxes.

Go in Specify Component Tag Æ Browse Piping Specialties to choose a component in the

Catalog

d) If needed, change the position of the component using Flip, Reference Position, and
Angle options on the ribbon.

e) Click Finish.
System automatically place connecting flange, Gasket and Bolts.

10.1 Placement of Tee

Please follow the following Steps for Placement of tee by three points:

a) Go to Insert Component from Main tool Bar

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b) Select the End feature for Placement

c) Select Tee from Ribbon bar

d) Select the Reference Position, . When User select the Reference

position system shows the Respective placement point by highlighting Red Colour

e) User can choose a different Line number or an existing Line Number

f) User can rotate the tee

.

Accept the placement by pressing Finish button.

11. INSERT TAPS

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Use this command when you need a tap for a drain, vent, or instrument connection. You can
place taps on all piping components; elbows, tees, caps, valves, pipes, pipe bends, and so
forth; except for mating parts.
Steps:

1. Click Insert Tap on the vertical toolbar.

2. Select the cap, elbow, tee, pipe, or other component in which to insert the tap. You
cannot select a mating part.
3. Select the tap ID in the Option box.
4. If necessary, select a reference position other than the default. As the cursor moves over
each entry in the list, the corresponding position highlights in the 3D model view.
5. Optionally, enter a distance relative to the reference position to place the tap.
6. Rotate the tap, if necessary.
7. Click Finish.

12. COPY PIPE RUN OR BUNCH OF PIPE RUN

User has to select the Piping Runs option in locate filter

2. Select the Whole Pipe run by Graphical selection or selection in explorer, User can select
the multiple line also By Pressing shift.
3. Go to Edit > Copy
4. System prompt user to select the Reference point, User has to select the Reference point
(From point).
5. Go to Edit > Paste
6. System prompt the user about copied line Highlighted in window as yellow colour and
allowing user to select the New line number for copying line , User has to select new line
number in explorer as Highlighted in Explorer on Red colour.

7. After New number selection, system shows the new identified Line number in selection
pallet, to confirm the new line number click on Ok.

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SmartPlant3D ask a new placement point, Select the placement point and accept the
placement.

13. BRANCH CONNECTIONS ON SLOPED LINES

13.1 Branch connection 45° sloped line on sloped line inside the same Plane

In SP3D choose the TASK “Piping”.

On this configuration, we get a 5mm/m sloped line (line located down).
The objective is to connect with a 45° branch connection a 200mm/m sloped line, located
above the first one and in a same vertical plane. (Lines could be flat or with another slope).

200/1000 5/1000

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Open the “Pinpoint” tool and change on “Spherical Coordinates” mode .

Reposition the Target at the end of the pipe.

Select the “Route Pipe” icon and select the end of pipe.

Change on “No plane” mode

Unlock the “Slope” field .

Approach cursor near the pipe axis we want to connect and move along this axis until we get
approximately the desired angle on the “Vertical” field, and do a left click.

If “Invalid Branching” appears, click on OK.

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Now, we are going to impose angle of the branch connection (for example 45°) or angle of
the elbow before connection (for example 45°) according to what we expect. (If the two lines
are parallels we will have same angle for the branch connection and elbow).
Select the elbow before the branch connection with the “Select / Piping Feature” tool.

On the Ribbon Bar:

If you want to modify the Branch connection angle:

- Lock “Angle 2” field (corresponding to the upstream elbow angle (87,80°))
- Do not modify “Angle 1” field (corresponding to the elbow angle we just selected)
- Modify “Angle 3” field (corresponding to the branch angle) for example 45°.

If you want to modify the elbow angle:

- Lock “Angle 2” field (corresponding to the upstream elbow angle (87,80°))
- Modify “Angle 1” field (corresponding to the elbow angle we just selected) for example 45°.
- Do not modify “Angle 3” field (corresponding to the branch angle).

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ALWAYS VERIFY LINES SLOPES AFTER MANIPULATION

Click on this link to see the Video

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13.2 Branch connection 45° sloped line on perpendicular sloped line.

In SP3D choose the TASK “Piping”.

On this configuration, we get a 5mm/m sloped line (line located down).
The objective is to connect with a 45° branch connection a 200mm/m sloped line, located
above the first one and perpendicular. (Lines could be flat or with another slope).

200/100
200/100

Select the “Route Pipe” icon and select the end of pipe.

Change on “Elevation plane” mode (North or East) according to configuration.

Unlock the “Slope” field .

Approach cursor near the pipe axis we want to connect and do a left click.

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Now, we are going to impose angle of the branch connection (for example 45°) or angle of
the elbow before connection (for example 45°) according to what we expect.

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Select the elbow before the branch connection with the “Select / Piping Feature” tool.

ALWAYS VERIFY LINES SLOPES AFTER MANIPULATION

Click on this link to see the Video

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Direction and level change of a Sloped line on Pipe Rack.

In SP3D choose the TASK “Piping”.

On this configuration, we get a 5mm/m sloped line (Pipe N°1 located on top of principal pipe
rack) and another perpendicular 5mm/m sloped line, (Pipe N°2 located above and on a
secondary pipe rack).
These 2 pipes are installed with taking account of the slope.
The objective is to connect these 2 Pipes with a 90°,45° or 30° break etc. (on this example
45°) to do a single complete pipeline

5/1000
2

5/1000

Stretch end of pipe that will be connected with 90° elbow to the axis of the over line below
(East or North coordinate, according to configuration, must be 0.00 m).

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Select the “Route Pipe” icon and select the end of pipe that will be connected to the
oriented 90° elbow (45°, 30°, 90° etc.)
Change on “No plane” mode

Unlock the “Slope” field .

Draw a pipe to the extremity of the other pipe and do a left click.

Remark: for the moment, we don’t take in to account the exact angle of the new pipe break;
we will change it in a second time.

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Now, we are going to impose angle of the elbow (for example 45°).

Select elbow which orientate the new pipe break.

On the Ribbon Bar:

Modify elbow angle:

Lock “Angle 2” field (corresponding to the upstream pipe angle)
Modify “Angle 1” field (corresponding to the elbow angle we just selected) for example 45°.
Do not modify “Angle 3” field (corresponding to the upper elbow angle).

Click on this link to see the Video

ALWAYS VERIFY LINES SLOPES AFTER MANIPULATION

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