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= /S PIPING (4 BLOG BORING EHC Piping Design Basics- Piping Isometric Drawings | Piping Isometrics (PDF) Written by Nur Hidayah Haron « in Mechanical,POMS, Piping Design Basics, SP3D. What is Piping Isometric Drawing? Once the three-dimensional (3D) model has been established in piping design software like PDS, PDMS, or SP3D, Piping Designers/Engineers need to convey that information to the yard for fabrication and the site for Construction, The transferred information must have to be sufficient for the fabricator with the vision of what is to be fabricated and how the piping should be connected with other elements, with exact dimensions and a complete build/Bill of materials (BOM). This is where Piping Isometric Drawings play a magnificent role. So piping isometrics are directly used for the following situations * For Construction Services + For marking up deviation during site modifications! as-builting. Piping isometrics indirectly helps to calculate many parameters required during project execution like: + Inch Meter can be estimated as the Length of pipe (in meters) x Size of pipe ( in inches) * Inch Dia is calculated as the Size of the Pipe joint ( in inch) x No, of Joints + Pipe Weight is calculated as 1 x diameter of the pipe (in m) x length (in m) x thickness (in mm) x density of pipe material. Density of CS = 7.85 glcm3 The volume of Water required for hydro testing is estimated as 1 x {Pipe ID (in meter)}? x Length of Pipe + Insulation Area (in m?) can be found as [7(Pipe OD+ insulation thickness)] (all in meter) x Length of Pipe (in meter) By definition, Isometric drawings are a pictorial representation that combines height-width-depth/length into a single view with 30 degrees from its horizontal plane as shown in the below-attached image. Built-up of Isometric Drawing Join us on Telegram An isometric Drawing is a two-dimensional (2D) drawing that represents the 3D piping system. The important features are * It is not drawn to the scale, but it is proportionate with the exact dimensions represented. + Pipes are drawn with a single line irrespective of the line sizes, as well as the other configurations such as reducers, flanges, and valves. + Pipes are shown in the same size. The actual sizes are notified in the Bill of Material, tagging, call- out, or notes. * Apiping isometric drawing provides all the required information like: * Pipe Line Number * Continuation isometric number + Flow direction * Piping dimensions * Piping joint types, weld types + Flange and valve types + Equipment connection details + Piping and Component descriptions with size, quantity, and material codes Piping Isometric drawings are popular because of their simplicity yet efficiency to convey complex information. The following figure gives an example of how one Isometric drawing can represent three orthographic drawings. That is just a simple piping drawing. Imagine complex de 55.5 on Telegrar orthographic drawings are used for construction, that is really a headache. EAST ELEVATION NORTH ELEVATION Orthographic Vs Isometric Drawing In earlier days, Isometric drawings were hand-drawn. With the innovation and advancement of the digital age, isometrics are drawn by AutoCAD/Microstation software. In recent days, 3D models could automatically extract the Isometric with a single click of a mouse. Join us on Telegram To Pa SED Sam 2c www.wermac.org How to Read Piping Isometric Drawings? 1. First, imagine that the piping system is built in a box. This basic imagination is required for piping to have an offset. So, it will help you to imagine, how the piping configuration will look as travels. the it 1 Telegram Generation of Piping Isometric 2. Offset happens when the pipe turns to any angle other than 90 degrees or to accommodate the odd nozzle's location or tie-in point connections. A popular use is a 45-degree elbow and this is used extensively in piping design. In such cases, piping design may land on Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, or Southwest axes. In order to check the dimension of pipe length with offset, common Pythagoras’s theorem and Trigonometric rule can be used. A sample calculation is shown below as a reference- Pythagoras’s Theorem h b a+bah a Trigonometric Ratios opp sin(@) = hyp opp adj cos(@) = hyp opp tan(@) = adj Pythagoras Theorem Exeniplel oo Sido a; 12300 - 12200 = 100mm Side b:200 -100 = 100mm, Hence c, Ai007+ (100)? c=14.2mm. €L+12200 mm c 200mm _| Example 1 of Pipe Length Calculat Tong D) foray + 690) 1366.93 mm Example 2 Tofind @) (0366.92)? -(@30F = 140620mm OR) cenalsove directv calculated by 330mm (330)? = (690) « (180)? =1406.20mm, Example 2 of Pipe Length Calculation Example of offset Join us on Telegram noe Imaginary box Image showing Offset Ifyou happened to have difficulties reading the offset, try to draw the imaginary box. It could help you in having a better understanding of which axes the pipe travel and how the piping should look like. In the example given, take the flow from ‘x’, the pipe goes up; then up-northwest; then north. As you get along with Iso a lot, things will come naturally. 3. ANorth arrow is provided in all piping isometrics to inform the location of the piping system in the piping/ general arrangement drawing. Advertisements 4. The piping isometrics also has coordinates & elevation detailed information to verify the exact length of the pipe in horizontal and vertical axes respectively. The dimensions in Isometric drawinas are measured from the pipe centreline and not from the outer diameter of the pipe (r 19 Dimension in Isometrics With the advancement of technology, there could be minimum or even zero possibilities that the North arrow, coordinates, and elevation in Isometric would differ from the piping arrangement; hence the dimensions and MTO should match exactly if the source 3D model is the same. However, Itis always better to check and verify as there could be some issues with the modeling itself that may cause discrepancies in material and quantity. For example, if double piping is modeled by mistake, it will read the double quantity of material 5. Isometric drawings also inform which piping should be constructed at the fabrication shop and which should be assembled at the construction/platform field itself. The complete piping system is separated into pieces that are transported to the site for erection. These small pipe pieces are termed piping spools. One sheet of Isometric drawing normally has few spools Every weld that is assembled between spools at the construction site is termed ¢ ~~ 7 n us on Telegram There is one more type of weld that is known as field-fit weld (FFW). This FFW is woimow uy wie Tie Point connection: due to this, FFW is requiradto be defined and marked Second Spool of one piping line number. Connected to weld number 7: figure below. FFW at Tie-in Point 1 Telegram FFW example 2 ‘The whole assembled piping will look like the following after it is assembled at the field. Assembled Drawing Piping isometric drawing symbols For reading and understanding a piping isometric drawing, one should learn the piping isometric drawing symbols thoroughly. Usually, all these piping and pipeline drawing symbols are constant and do not vary much from one organization to another. Knowing the piping drawing symbols will provide various information like: + Type of Piping Joint: Piping and pipeline drawing symbols throw lights on the type of joint like Buttweld, socket weld, or Threaded, + Type of Piping Components: Isometric drawing piping symbols serves as a ready reference for the type of fittings and components Join us on Telegram + Instrument items: Knowing the piping isometric symbols will help in recognizing the instrument and special piping items in the isometric. + Equipment Connection: Equipment connected to a piping system is also understood with piping symbols. + Knowing piping symbols for isometric drawing is useful in preparing MTO/BOM. Commonly used piping isometric drawing symbols are shown below for reference purposes Piping Isometric Symbols for Pipe fittings Join us on Telegram Piping Isometric Symbols for Various Valve Types Join us on Telegram 1g Isometric Symbols for Various Pi Components Online Video Courses on Piping Isomet If you wish to explore more about piping isometrics, you can opt for the following online video course Isometrics Masterclass Piping Isometrics Demystified Join us on Telegram Piping Fabrication with Isometrics The following video tutorial on the basics of piping isometric drawing will clarify some of your doubts. What is a piping isometric drawing: Basics of Piping Isometric drawing: |: Basics of Piping Isometric Drawing Some more Resources for you. Preparation of Piping Isometrics Types of Piping Drawings References * Credit to other sources: svlele.com, wermac.org, pipingengineer.org, thepiping.com, spedweb.com, enggcyclopedia.com, rishabheng.com Nur Hidayah Haron A Passionate Piping Engineer having extensive experience in the oil and gas field; mainly for topside piping system, subsea manifold and onshore LNG facilities. Familiar with codes and standards, i.e. ‘American Petroleum Institute (API) standards, Petronas Technical Specification (PTS), Shell's Design Engineering Practices (DEP), American Society of Mechanical Engineer (ASME), and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), etc, To know more follow her on https:/ww.linkedin.com/in/nur- hidayah-haron-04881737/ 20 thoughts on “Piping Design Basics- Piping Isometric Drawings | Piping |lsometrics (PDF)” ramesh says: February 23, 2020 at 11:39 am Hi, | would like to familiar with isometric Piping. My basic is Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and my ‘experience is MEPmechanical side. Like PHE and Fire Fighting only 2D with arch Background, Max. Pipe size i handled 12"in Fire fighting. | would like to learn more in Piping Isometrics Reply Nur Hidayah Haron says June 2,.2020 at 4:44 am Hi Ramesh, Thank you for your comment. As a start, you may take any P&ID and compare it to the respective Isometric drawings. Start from one point til the end. | believe, over time you will master it. Bol, Frank Tremont says: October 25, 2022 at 5:00 pm | do not know where to start at | have been looking at the pipe they want to install on the Area and I'm having all kinds of trouble. So if you can help | would appreciate it. Where do | need to start at? ly. Azhar says: August 19, 2020 at 3:54 pm Excellent info about piping Reply Mohammad Tasleem uddin says: August 19, 2020 at 4:18 pm | would like too share knowledge about piping scope. | have done Bachelor's degree of Mechanical engineering also completed Piping design (PDMS) software as per ASME. Good knowledge of piping, isometric, P&id, layout, BOQ & BOm Good knowledge of Code & Std. Good knowledge of Pipe/Wall thickness calculation. Ihave 3 years experience in oil & gas field For more query! information please feel free to contact me. Thank you Reply, Williams says: December 21, 2020 at 11:08 am Good morning bro Reply abubakar abdulmajeed says: January 17, 2021 at 4:15 pm how do | contact u..please if u can add me on what's app | shall b grateful,08066081642 Reply Michael Aparicio says: March 20, 2021 at 11:16 am Good Evening Mohammad, My name is Michael, I'm an apprentice steamfitter, and | want to become a journeyman detailer. | am Reply Naushad Alam says: August 19, 2020 at 7:15 pm Very nice .Knowledge stetus. Reply Robert J Laurent, Jr. says: August 19, 2020 at 9:49 pm do you have examples of house plans in PDF Reply Kris ianto Kristianto says: August 20, 2020 at 1:18 pm Dear All, Hi, 'm kris with mechanical engineer background. And i'm as employee at one of foreign company in Indonesia. | would to asking you about piping symbols for uPVC or HDPE material. Is that equal with socket welded symbol for steel pipe material ? Thank you. Reply anil kumar says: April 5. 2024 at 10:02 pm piep line kase napa jata hai uska formula bataeye Reply wi ust 21, 2020 at 9:38 am jredo Geonzon says: ‘Any samples of combined/mixed piping mat! iso, i.e., s/s & pvc piping? Tnx Reply Zoheb says: October 16, 2020 at 4:51 pm Hi. | am a piping engineer, with more than 6 years of site experience. Ajith Kumar says: March 11,.2021 at 7:42 om Excellent tutorial. Thanks Reply Charlito Mejos says: April24. 2021 at 8:20 am Thank you for this very useful article Ma'am. Reply Faise says: August 18, 2021 at 3:13 om Its very useful info. Reply FAHEEM says: May 24, 2022 at 3:54 pm Hi, can you plz share the formula-how to calculate the total weight using Pipe dia, schedule and length of the pipe. for example: pipe dia 12", SCH 40s, lengh 4m Reply E3D course in chennai says: December 22, 2022 at 2:59 pm ESD is the aveva software for used to model piping. It is used in oil and gas industries. We can extract isometrics. 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