AVEVA Marine – Pipework module is a comprehensive solution designed for the detailed design and management of piping systems in marine and offshore projects. It integrates seamlessly with other AVEVA Marine applications, enabling efficient and accurate pipework design from conceptualization through to fabrication.
🔧 Core Capabilities of Aveva Marine’s Pipework
1. Piping Specifications and Catalogues
All components in AVEVA Marine must be defined in the Catalogue and assigned to a Specification before they can be used. The Catalogue database contains standard components with dimensional details, permissible connections, and specifications defining conditions of use (e.g., maximum pressure, temperature). These specifications ensure consistency and compliance throughout the design process.
2. Pipe Design Hierarchy
The design hierarchy in AVEVA Marine consists of:
- Pipes: Primary elements that can have multiple branches.
- Branches: Sub-elements with two ends, connecting to components like tees or valves.
- Components: Fittings such as elbows, reducers, and flanges that define the physical route. This structure allows for flexible and detailed modeling of complex piping systems.
3. Quick Pipe Routing
This feature enables automatic routing of pipes between predefined points, streamlining the design process and reducing manual input. It ensures that the routed pipes adhere to specified constraints and standards.
4. Variable Angle Bends and P-Point Methods
To accommodate design tolerances and misalignments, AVEVA Marine offers:
- Variable Angle Bends/Welds: Invisible components that adjust angles without altering the visible design.
- Variable Angle P-Point Methods: Adjustments at connection points to account for angular misalignments. These methods maintain design integrity while allowing for practical fabrication considerations.
5. Modify Components Utility
This utility allows users to modify the bore, specification, insulation, and tracing settings of components within a pipe or branch. It ensures that all components are consistent with the overall design requirements and specifications.
6. Assemblies
Assemblies are predefined configurations of components and branches that can be reused across the design. They streamline the design process by allowing designers to insert complex arrangements with a single action, ensuring consistency and reducing errors.
7. Data Consistency Checker
This tool verifies that components are properly aligned, connected, and meet design specifications. It checks for:
- Angular and Axial Alignment: Ensures components are correctly oriented.
- Consistent Bores: Verifies that connected components have matching diameters.
- Connection Types: Confirms compatibility between connecting components. It helps identify and rectify design issues before fabrication.
8. Spooling and Isometric Drawings
The SPOOLER module divides the pipework design into logical sections (spools) ready for fabrication. These spools can be output as isometric drawings using the ISODRAFT module, facilitating accurate fabrication and assembly.
📊 Integration with Other AVEVA Marine Modules
AVEVA Marine’s Pipework module integrates with various other modules to enhance the design process:
- Marine Drafting: Generates 2D drawings from the 3D model, including symbolic piping isometrics for construction and erection purposes.
- SPOOLER: Manages the division of pipework into spools for fabrication.
- ISODRAFT: Produces isometric drawings in various formats, as required.
- Paragon: Used to input and modify the component catalogue stored in the project database.
✅ Summary
AVEVA Marine’s Pipework module offers a robust and flexible platform for designing complex piping systems in marine and offshore projects. Its integration with other AVEVA Marine applications ensures a seamless workflow from design to fabrication, enhancing efficiency and accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.