AutoCAD Plant 3D 2023 for Engineers and Designers

This book covers the features of AutoCAD Plant 3D 2023 that allow the user to design piping & instrumentation diagrams and 3D piping models. Also, the chapters are structured in a pedagogical sequence that makes this book very effective in learning the features and capabilities of AutoCAD Plant 3D 2023.

Special emphasis has been laid in this book on tutorials and exercises, which relate to the real-world projects, help you understand the usage and abilities of the tools available in AutoCAD Plant 3D 2023. You will learn how to setup a project, create and edit P&IDs, design a 3D Plant model, generate isometric/orthographic drawings, as well as how to publish and print drawings.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Creating P&IDs
• Creating Equipments
• Pipe Routing
• 3D Modeling
• Report Generation

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR

Plant Professionals & Mechanical Draftsman

1. Introduction to AutoCAD Plant 3D
2. Creating Project and P&IDs
3. Creating Structures
4. Creating Equipment
5. Editing Specifications and Catalogs
6. Routing Pipes
7. Adding Valves, Fittings, and Pipe Supports
8. Creating Isometric Drawings
9. Creating Orthographic Drawings
10. Managing Data and Creating Reports

Project: Thermal Power Plant

Prof. Sham Tickoo is currently working as a Professor at Purdue University Northwest, USA. He received MS in Industrial Technology (1989) from Northern Illinois University, Illinois, USA; and MS in Industrial and Management Engineering (1980) from the University of Iowa, Lowa City, USA. Before joining Purdue University in 1987, Prof. Tickoo has worked as a Design Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, and Software Developer.

Prof. Sham Tickoo has Authored/Co-Authored books on several major CAD/CAM/CAE & Animation software packages like SolidWorks, CATIA, Pro/Engineer, Siemens NX, Autodesk AutoCAD, Customizing AutoCAD, Autodesk AutoCAD LT, Solid Edge, Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical, Autodesk Fusion 360, Autodesk AutoCAD MEP, Autodesk Alias, Customizing AutoCAD, Creo, Autodesk 3ds Max, 3ds Max Design, Autodesk Inventor, Mechanical Desktop, and VIZ. In addition to North America, his books have been translated and published in Russia, Japan, India, South Korea, and Serbia. These textbooks have brought unmatched pride and recognition to the Engineering Technology department and Purdue University. Prof. Tickoo has obtained over $24 Million software grants from ANSYS, IBM, and Siemens. He has also developed a web site that provides free teaching and learning resources to faculty and students. Since 1992, over half a million users have visited his web site and are using the resources on a regular basis.