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January 2012

Multi Dimensions: The Evolution of Plant Design
(Utilities Middle East)
Plant design has found new ways to evolve from "traditional" layout studies (Microsoft Excel for Material Take Off (MTO), 2D CAD for plot plans and cost estimation based on internal data, heuristics and approximations) to a higher quality, more accurate 3D modeling design. The vision is for the models created during conceptual layout studies to be reused for Front End Engineering packages and even for detailed design, with no data transfer or remodeling. A step further in maximizing the conceptual design of the plant layout is integrated 3D Modeling. David Myall reviews the latest tools available in the market.

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