2.4.1.3.4. Piping Classification

As of V11 SP9 a specific Piping Classification is provided. When exporting classified products respective data will be available in the CAD model (e.g. for technical design).

  • Product data provided on port level by classification:

    "Class variables" dialog box

    "Class variables" dialog box

    • Pipe Connector On Mainline: Connection on mainline or not

    • Pipe Connector Discipline:

      • Piping: Utility lines for transport of gases and liquids like water, oil, or similar

        Important is the capacity or the inner diameter

        Statement of pipe thickness in schedule number

      • Tubing: Empty tubes

        Important is the outer diameter (nominal dimension based on the outer diameter)

        Statement of tube thickness in mm or inch

      • HVAC: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - Air ducts

      • Conduit: Cable duct

      • Electrical: Electricity supply

    • Pipe Connector Function: Flow direction of medium or fastening

      • E = Inlet of a medium

      • A = Outlet of a medium

      • U = Undefined medium flow direction

      • B = Fastening connection (e.g. to fasten burners to boilers)

    • Pipe Connector Designation: Kind of use of connection

      • System:

      • Supply:

      • Return:

    • Pipe Connector ISOGEN Code: ISOGEN code for the part (4 letters)

      Reference Guide: https://docs.hexagonppm.com/reader/0lruBS_9RMe3GCYewUDFLw/jzNMOLyC0egjVBNRXD5wrg

      Between ISOGEN Code and VDI Form Code there are some overlaps.

    • Pipe Connector VDI Form Code:

      Between ISOGEN Code and VDI Form Code there are some overlaps.

      Pipe connection forms

      For pipes, the following connection forms are distinguished by means of appropriate codes (the zero points of the connection coordinate systems lie on the connection points marked with a circle).

      List field selection: e..g. NIPP, MUFF, GLAT, RUF, OVFL (see VDI 3805)

      Connection forms for air ducts

      For air ducts, the connection forms are distinguished by means of appropriate codes (the connection points are marked by a small circle in each case).

    • PipeConnector VDI Method:

      The connection method is determined by an alphanumeric code which defines the qualitative form of the active area pairing in the connection. It can be made up of, e.g., a DIN number for the type of thread or flange, combined with a pressure stage or rating provided that the latter has an impact on the form of the active area (e.g. in the case of flanges).

      Examples: DIN 13-1 Metric thread, DIN 103-2 ISO-trapezoidal thread, metric, DIN 2501 Flange PN10, etc.

    • Pipe Connector Nominal Diameter: Nominal (inner) pipe connector diameter.

    • Pipe Connector External Diameter: External pipe connector diameter, controlled by respective variable

    • Pipe Connector Insertion Depth: Insertion depth

  • Intelligent Piping Ports and Anchor ports (NX), which enable direct integration

  • Existing pipe strings are directly resolved and the inserted products directly integrated.

  • All parts exported from PSOL to NX are stored in a separated CADENAS Routing Parts Library. The parts behave in the same way as products created in the native library. They can be dragged into the opened part directly via Drag & Drop.

    CADENAS Routing Parts

    CADENAS Routing Parts

    When dragging the "CADENAS Routing" node into the assembly, the dialog box Routing Reuse Search (CADENAS Routing Parts) is opened and you can filter the library parts by choosing values in the different list fields.

    Routing Reuse Search

    Routing Reuse Search