AVEVA Marine – Piping Administration involves configuring, organizing, and overseeing the 3D piping design environment within AVEVA Marine. The Piping Admin ensures that all piping systems are built using correct specifications, validated components, and consistent modeling rules that align with class standards and production needs.
Key Responsibilities of a Piping Administrator
1. Piping Specification Management
- Create and maintain piping specs that define:
- Pipe sizes and schedules
- Allowed fittings (elbows, tees, reducers, flanges)
- Materials and pressure ratings
- Link specs to class and yard standards (e.g., ANSI, DIN, JIS).
2. Catalog Management
- Build and organize the Piping Component Catalog:
- Geometric definitions
- Connection rules
- Attributes (e.g., weight, material, pressure class)
- Ensure catalogs are updated and free of errors.
3. Project Configuration
- Define system codes (e.g., seawater, fuel oil, bilge).
- Assign naming rules for pipes, spools, and isometrics.
- Set default spec for zones, blocks, or systems.
4. Modeling Rules & Quality Control
- Enforce rules for:
- Branching logic
- Minimum bend radii
- Clearance and support spacing
- Validate that routed piping meets class and yard requirements.
5. Reporting Support
- Enable generation of:
- Pipe Material Take-Offs (MTOs)
- Spool lists
- Weld and joint summaries
- Provide correct data for procurement and fabrication.
6. Drawing Production Oversight
- Help set up templates for:
- Isometric drawings
- Spool fabrication drawings
- System layout and arrangement drawings
- Ensure consistency with spec naming and material codes.
7. Interdisciplinary Coordination
- Resolve clashes with:
- Structures
- HVAC
- Cable trays
- Coordinate with outfitting, electrical, and production teams for installation feasibility.
Skills Needed for Piping Administration
| Area | Key Knowledge |
|---|---|
| Piping Design Standards | ASME, DIN, ISO, yard-specific specs |
| AVEVA Piping Module | Routing, spec use, drawing production |
| Catalog Configuration | Creating and editing component libraries |
| Quality Assurance | Model audits, clash detection |
| Collaboration | Working with design, production, and procurement |
Common Tools Used
- AVEVA PDMS/E3D or Marine Piping Module
- Spec Manager & Catalog Editor
- AVEVA Draft (for 2D editing)
- Report Designer (for MTOs and spools)
- Clash Detection Tools (within Outfitting or Global)
Benefits of Strong Piping Administration
- Ensures design consistency across large teams
- Reduces errors in spec use, material selection, and routing
- Improves quality of procurement and fabrication data
- Minimizes delays from model rework or drawing corrections
- Supports compliance with class and yard standards