Placing Fittings

SP3D HVAC Session 4: Placing Fittings
Objective:
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
� Place fittings such as elbows and tees in a ductwork.
Prerequisite Sessions:
� SP3D Overview
� SP3D Common sessions
� Routing a Duct
Overview:
Fittings can be inserted into an existing ductwork or added to the ends of existing
duct paths. A typical way to do this is to use the Insert Component command. Since
SP3D by default generates part geometry (metal sheet) by taking the cross section
shape and size during modeling, you can replace these parts (metal sheet) with
Catalog items. The part that results from the replace method is a Catalog item that
can be purchased and general is reported on a Material Take off Report for
purchasing.
In this session, since a typical ductwork is already routed in the model, you will
learn the procedure to place the following fittings using the replace method as
shown in figure 1:
� Tee
� HVAC elbow
� HVAC Square elbow
� Miter elbow
Figure 1: Typical Ductwork
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SP3D HVAC Tutorial: Placing Fittings
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Steps for Placing a Fitting:
Place a Rectangular Tee fitting at an intersection between two duct paths. After
inserting the tee, the view of your model should resemble Figure 2.
Figure 2: The Placed Tee
Before placing the fitting, ensure that you define the workspace to include Unit
U06, activate the HVAC task, and select HVAC_CS as the coordinate system. Activate
PinPoint, set the target to origin, and change Locate Filter to Duct Features.
1. Select the Duct Along Leg Feature located at the intersection between the two
duct paths. Figure 3 shows the feature highlighted. Use the QuickPick tool to help
you select the Duct Along Leg Feature.
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2. The Duct Feature ribbon opens as shown in Figure 4. Select the More� option in
the Part drop-down list on the ribbon.
Figure 4: The Duct Feature Ribbon
3. The Select part dialog box opens. Expand Branches > Rect Tee to select the
RectTee1. Figure 5 shows the Catalog part selected.
Figure 5: Select Part Dialog
4. Click OK to place the tee as shown in Figure 2.
Similarly, you can place an HVAC elbow fitting. To do that, select the turn feature
to be inserted by the HVAC elbow and then select the HVAC Elbow part from the
Catalog. Figure 6 shows the placed HVAC elbow.
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Figure 6: The HVAC Elbow Placed
Perform the same steps that you perform for placing a Rectangular Tee fitting and
select the Hsqr ThroatElbow01 part to place an HVAC Square Throat elbow. Figure 7
shows the placed HVAC Square Throat elbow.
Figure 7: The HVAC Square Throat Elbow Placed
The procedure to place a Miter elbow is somewhat different from the procedure for
placing other fittings. After selecting Miter as the part type, specify the number
of Miter elbows you want to place on the Duct Feature ribbon as shown in Figure 8.
The figure shows Miter as the selected part type and the required number of Miters
selected.
Figure 8: The Duct Feature Ribbon
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Figure 9 shows the placed miter elbow.
Figure 9: The Placed Miter Elbow
For more information related to inserting fittings, refer to the user guide
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SP3D HVAC Tutorial: Inserting Components
Session 5: Inserting Components
Objective:
By the end of this topic, you will be able to:
� Insert components like filters, dampers and hookup connections in a ductwork.
Pre-Requisite Sessions:
� SP3D Overview
� SP3D Common sessions
� Routing a Duct
� Placing Fittings
Overview:
Components such as hookup connections (branch ports) and dampers help in providing
branch or cut off breaks in a duct run. These components also enable efficient
routing of air, exhaust, and heat to and from a building.
You use the Insert Surface Mount Component and Insert In-line Component button on
the vertical toolbar to place components in a duct run. You can choose to place
components in a duct run either while routing or after routing the duct run. By
placing components during the routing process, you can create a more accurate model
of the final design. This helps in avoiding needless, extensive editing of the duct
system later.
The components that you can choose for a particular model are listed in the Select
Part dialog box as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Select Part Dialog Box
Steps to Insert Components in a Duct Run:
Insert three branch ports and division duct runs in the ductwork of Unit U06. Then,
place a fire damper in this ductwork. The view of your model after placing the
components should resemble Figure 2.
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Figure 2: Final Output-Placed Branch Ports and Division Duct Runs
Before starting, make sure the objects are assigned to the appropriate permission
group. Set the active permission group to HVAC.
Steps to Place Branch Ports and Division Duct Runs:
1. Define your workspace to include all objects located in Unit U06 system and the
coordinate system U06 CS.
2. If you are not in the HVAC environment, select the Tasks > HVAC on the Common
toolbar to enable the HVAC environment.
3. Click the Zoom Area button on the Common toolbar and zoom in to the area
displayed in Figure 3. Figure 3: Zoomed Area of the Model
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4. Activate the PinPoint ribbon by clicking the PinPoint button on the Common
toolbar and then click the Reposition Target button on the PinPoint ribbon.
Figure 4: Reposition Target Button on the PinPoint Ribbon
5. Click to select the starting point of the duct straight feature highlighted in
Figure 5 as the reference point to place a branch port.
Figure 5: Defined Target for the Branch Port
6. Click the Insert Surface Mount Component button on the vertical toolbar to start
placing the branch port.
Figure 6: Insert Surface Mount Component button on the Vertical Toolbar
7. Click the duct straight feature highlighted in Figure 5. The Component part
drop-down list on the Insert Surface Mount Component ribbon opens as shown in
Figure 7. Click More� to select the component part you want to place.
Figure 7: Component Part Drop-Down List
8. The Select Part dialog box displays a list of the available components that you
can
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place in a duct run. These components and the component specifications are already
defined in the Catalog. Navigate to SMRectangularBranch and click the part
SMRectangularBranch1 in the right pane. Then, click OK to close the Select Part
dialog box.
Tip:
� You can preview the part you are going to place by clicking the Preview button on
the toolbar as shown in Figure 8.
Figure 8: Select Part Dialog Box
9. Click the Enter Insertion Point button on the Insert Surface Mount Component
ribbon to define the exact point to place the branch port.
Figure 9: Enter Intersection Point Button on the Insert Surface Mount Component
Ribbon
10. Key in -5ft 0in in the N drop-down list on the PinPoint ribbon to lock the
point where you want to place the branch port. You will now see an outline of the
branch port in your model as shown in Figure 10.
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Figure 10: Outline of the Branch Port
11. Click the Settings button on the Insert Surface Mount Component ribbon to
define the branch port placement properties.
Figure 11: Settings Button on the Insert Surface Mount Component Ribbon
12. The Insert Surface Mount Component Settings dialog box appears. Click the
Placement tab. Set the following parameters and click OK to close the Insert
Surface Mount Component Settings dialog box:
� Component Reference: Origin
� Mount Reference: Bottom Center
� Mount Offset: 0ft 6in
� Rotation Angle: 0deg
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Figure 12: Insert Surface Mount Component Settings Dialog Box
13. Click in the graphic area to accept the position of the branch port and then
click Finish on the Insert Surface Mount Component ribbon to place the branch port
as shown in Figure 13. Figure 13: Placed Branch Port
Tip:
You can use the same steps to place an access door in your model.
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14. Select Duct Parts in the Locate Filter drop-down list. This will help you
locate and select the branch port you have just placed.
15. Now, click to select the branch port you just placed and click Edit >
Properties on the Common toolbar to change the properties of the branch port.
16. The Duct Component Properties dialog box appears. Make the following
modifications and click OK to close the Duct Component Properties dialog box:
� Branch Width: 1ft 0in
� Branch Depth: 1 ft 0in Figure 14: Duct Component Properties Dialog Box
The view of your model should now resemble Figure 15.
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Figure 15: Placed Branch Port
17. You now need to place a division duct run starting at the branch port you just
placed. Click the Route Duct button on the vertical toolbar. Figure 16: Route Pipe
Button on the Vertical Toolbar
18. Click the branch port you just placed. The New Duct Run dialog box appears as
shown in Figure 17. Click OK to accept the default properties and close the New
Duct Run dialog box.
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Figure 17: New Duct Run Dialog Box
19. You will now see an outline of a duct in your model. Key in -20ft 0in in the E
drop-down field of the PinPoint ribbon to place the duct at a distance of 20 ft
from the starting point in the West direction.
20. Click in the graphic view to place the duct as shown in Figure 18.
Figure 18: Placed Duct
Now, use the same steps and the following specifications to place two more branch
ports and division duct runs on the main duct line highlighted in Figure 19.
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Second branch port and division duct
Specifications
Branch port
In the Insert Surface Mount Component Settings dialog box, set the following
placement parameters:
� Mount Reference: Bottom Center
In the Duct Component Properties dialog box, set the following dimension
parameters:
� Branch Width: 1ft 0in
� Branch Depth: 1 ft 0in
Placement point: Midpoint of the duct straight feature
Division duct
Length: 20ft
Third branch port and division duct
Specifications
Branch port
In the Insert Surface Mount Component Settings dialog box, set the following
placement parameters:
� Mount Reference: Top Center
In the Duct Component Properties dialog box, set the following dimension
parameters:
� Branch Width: 10in
� Branch Depth: 10in
Placement point: Midpoint of the duct straight feature
Division duct
Length: 20ft
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