Lifecycle management of component catalogs based on a neutral model to support seamless integration with plant 3D design. Issue 1 (18th December 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kim, Byung Chul; Lee, Hyunoh; Mun, Duhwan; Han, Soonhung
• Is Part Of: Journal of computational design and engineering. Volume 8:Issue 1(2021)
• Page Start: 409
• Page End: 427
• Publication Date: 2020-12-18
• Subjects: 3D shape script -- catalog library management -- classification system -- data interface -- ISO 15926 -- model simplification -- plant 3D design -- shape similarity-based search; Engineering -- Data processing -- Periodicals; Computer-aided design -- Periodicals; Computer-aided design; Engineering -- Data processing; Electronic journals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 620.0042
• DOI: 10.1093/jcde/qwaa087
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2288-4300

Abstract

Abstract: For performing design tasks in a process plant construction project using a three-dimensional (3D) computer-aided design system, it is necessary to build a library to save catalogs containing information on 3D shape, specifications, and ports for bulk materials, such as pipes and fittings, or custom-built equipment, such as large equipment and skids. Furthermore, a library must be effectively reused as the building process requires considerable time and cost. In this study, a system architecture that manages the entire lifecycle of a catalog is proposed for generating, saving, and managing a neutral catalog for components and for converting to a native format of a commercial system needed by users. Subsequently, detailed technologies required to implement such architecture are discussed. Lastly, experiments on building, searching, and exchanging are conducted for approximately 3000 catalogs provided by company P in Korea to verify the effectiveness of the proposed architecture for lifecycle management of a component catalog. Graphical Abstract: