PDMS (Plant Design Management System)

What is PDMS?

PDMS, as it is known in the 3D CAD industry, is a customisable, multi-user and multi-discipline, engineer controlled design software package for engineering, design and construction projects offshore and onshore.

Who Should Enroll?

For those who want to make a successful career in the field of 3D CAD, there is no better option than going for professional PDMS Training & Certification.

Course Outcome or Course Benefits

This course of Plant Design Management System allows candidates to work across equipment application, piping application, HVAC application, and 2D draft application. The course contains elaborated modules to help you master the skills of 3D plant design using Plant Design Management System

Course Structure

EQUIPMENT DESIGN & PIPING DESIGN

• The principles of a database within the PDMS design hierarchy.
• The way catalogues, specifications & design data link together.
• Basic use of a workstation, mouse, keyboard (only if required).
• Using the graphical user interface to select options from the menus.
• We build up a model from accurate engineering drawings by creating, orientating and positioning equipment using any of the mixtures of design primitives.

This will involve the following practical stages:

• Routing simple pipes (basically orthogonal routes) using the Query facility.
• Checking the modelled pipework for any data consistency errors, interpreting any mistakes found and carrying out the necessary modifications.
• Producing reports on any elements in the design data, illustrating the scope for variation in selection & report format.
• Checking the model for any interference (Clash Detection), producing error reports & interpreting any errors found & making the necessary modifications.
• Understanding the differences between online and command line Clash
• Detection, how & when to use each type.

STEEL DESIGN

• Regular steelwork, columns & beams, nodes, joints and fittings.
• Platforms: Access stairs & Ladders

PRODUCTION DRAWING

• How the hierarchy in the Drawing Production Module (DRAFT) is constructed.
• Using the graphical user interface to select required options from the on-screen and pull-down menus.
• How to use the drawing production tools
• How to produce completed drawings and plot files using the Drawing Production tools.
• Creating new drawings containing single or multiple views.
• Seeing the effects of design data changes on the drawings.
• How to insert dimensions and annotations on any view using ‘Intelligent text’ to extract data from the design database.
• Creating simple detailed views of areas of interest and scrap views.
• Creating a section to show detailed view information.
• Using the extensive 2D drawing facilities.
• The use of local rule changes

ISOMETRIC

• The different forms of piping isometrics and the variations in their format.
• The reference data is stored within PDMS and the format in which the isometric system extracts it.
• Using the graphical user interface to select required options from the on-screen and pull-down menus.
• Producing isometric drawings for the drawing frame & title block pipe picture material list, using any of the available options.
• Producing bespoke isometrics to suit company requirements.
• How the isometric system would be used in a production environment and the controls available for revising or reissuing drawings.
• Controlling drawing content for fabrication and managing weld and material traceability