Accelerating Integration of CAD Equipment Models into Plant Designs

This technical brief outlines the challenges and solutions associated with integrating mechanical CAD (MCAD) models into plant design systems. It identifies significant interoperability obstacles faced by engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) companies, owner-operators, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in streamlining project schedules. The document details the time-consuming manual processes currently employed for model simplification, with survey data indicating that a substantial percentage of respondents spend considerable hours on this task. The brief presents ITI's CADfix PPS solution, which automates the MCAD geometry simplification process, significantly reducing file sizes while retaining essential model details. It explains the technical challenges faced in the industry, such as excessive load times and import failures due to large model sizes. The summary emphasizes the benefits of using CADfix PPS, including improved efficiency in model integration and potential cost savings, while providing insights into the software's capabilities and its impact on project timelines.