The Most Complete Range of Tools for Efficient Plant Design – CADWorx & Analysis
CADWorx & Analysis Solutions by Hexagon PPM are used around the world by nearly every major Owner Operator and global EPC firm. Likewise, thousands of mid to small size companies are benefiting from the powerful, yet scalable, solutions that we develop. With CADWorx & Analysis Solutions you can create revenue-earning deliverables quicker and more accurately while the ease-of-use enables you to get started immediately.
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
The CADWorx Plant Design Suite is an integrated, complete software series for plant design that provides:
• Quick and easy creation of fully intelligent 3D plant models on both AutoCAD and BricsCAD platforms
• Intelligent drawing and database connectivity
• Advanced levels of automation
• Easy-to-use drafting tools
• Bi-directional links with our Analysis solutions
REAL-LIFE PROJECT EXAMPLE: Modural Hydrogen Plant Design
Mahler AGS, an international leader in designing and manufacturing hydrogen generation plants, was employed to design and manufacture a modular hydrogen plant for a leading global company in the palm oil business. As part of the modular design principle, Mahler preassembled and delivered the plant as prefabricated units.
Mahler AGS was looking for both a new pipe stress analysis software as well as one to replace its existing design software (X-Plant) that included a modern 3D planning solution. The new system needed to be compatible with the previous AutoCAD-based software, easy-to-use, and fast to implement so it could minimize project downtime and delay. CADWorx Plant Professional and CAESAR II were chosen due to their AutoCAD-based structure, scalability, and suitability for the project scope.
A tight time schedule and mixed existing ASME/DIN EN piping codes affected the design and manufacturing process of the new plant. Meeting the strict project deadlines was ensured by the efficiency and accuracy of CADWorx Plant Professional. As an AutoCAD-based solution, most of the users already had experience with a similar product and could get up-to-speed quickly.
Solution
Even though this was the first of Mahler’s projects in which CADWorx & Analysis Solutions were used, only a short adoption time was needed because training and design were performed in parallel. Due to the ease of use and quick implementation of both CADWorx Plant Professional and CAESAR II, the design for the new plant was completed within approximately five months from the project start date.
Ultimately, by choosing CADWorx Plant Professional and CAESAR II, Mahler AGS reduced project man-hours by 10-15 percent, with an additional 25-30 percent reduction in time spent on stress calculations. The latter is attributed to the overarching compatibility between Hexagon PPM solutions, requiring fewer model revisions throughout the design process, regardless of the amount of overall changes.
You can read the complete case study here.
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There is no better way of learning than trying it out yourself. Hence, we are happy to offer you a FREE trial of CADWorx Plant Professional, or CAESAR II, our pipe stress analysis software.
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Intergraph PP&M rebranded to Hexagon PPM
Intergraph Process, Power & Marine (Intergraph Corporation) has rebranded to Hexagon PPM in June 2017. Hexagon PPM is focused on delivering end-to-end information technology solutions that drive efficiencies during the design, construction and operation of industrial facilities and large-scale construction projects. Because of Intergraph’s market-leading position and reputation, Hexagon PPM products will continue to carry the Intergraph brand name. “PPM” is retained as a nod to the key industries of process, power, and marine; however, Hexagon PPM will expand its base to serve industries beyond its traditional core.
About Hexagon PPM
Hexagon PPM is the world’s leading provider of enterprise engineering design software and project control solutions. By transforming unstructured information into a smart digital asset, our clients are empowered to visualize, build, and manage structures and facilities of all complexities, ensuring safe and efficient operation throughout the entire life cycle. PPM is part of Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B; hexagon.com), a leading global provider of information technology solutions that drive productivity and quality across geospatial and industrial landscapes.
