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The energy plant process industry involves the design and operation of systems that generate and distribute energy, including power plants, renewable energy facilities, and industrial utilities. It requires robust engineering for efficiency, safety, and compliance. Precision design, fluid dynamics, structural analysis, and equipment layout are critical, making advanced CAD and simulation tools essential for successful project execution.
Energy Plant & Process
SOLIDWORKS supports the energy sector by enabling precise equipment and system design with advanced 3D CAD tools. Engineers can model complex piping, structural layouts, and machinery with high accuracy using this powerful CAD software. Integrated simulation helps test performance under pressure, temperature, and load conditions—crucial for safety and efficiency. SOLIDWORKS streamlines design, reduces errors, and enhances operational reliability in energy plant processes.
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How SOLIDWORKS helped these industries
Efficient Design of Piping and Process Systems
Using SOLIDWORKS Routing and Piping tools, engineers created accurate P&ID layouts, piping systems, and plant schematics, reducing manual errors.
Optimized Equipment Layout and Space Management
With 3D plant layout capabilities, SOLIDWORKS helped in planning equipment placement, HVAC systems, and maintenance access, ensuring efficient space utilization in power plants.
Advanced Simulation for Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow
SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation enabled teams to run CFD analysis for optimizing thermal performance, fluid flow in pipelines, and energy efficiency of systems.
Improved Structural Design of Support Systems
Engineers used SOLIDWORKS Simulation to test the strength of boiler supports, pressure vessels, and turbine housings under real-world loads and stresses.
Accelerated Project Timelines with Modular Design
SOLIDWORKS facilitated modular design of plant sections, enabling faster construction and installation through off-site pre-fabrication strategies.
Better Documentation and Regulatory Compliance
With automated BOMs (Bills of Materials), drawing generation, and revision tracking, SOLIDWORKS ensured that all designs complied with industry standards like ASME and IEC.
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SOLIDWORKS Premium
Benefits:
- Design complex piping systems, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and structural frameworks.
- Includes routing tools for piping and tubing — essential for process plant layouts.
- Advanced large assembly handling for full plant or sub-system modeling.
SOLIDWORKS Simulation
Benefits:
- Perform stress, vibration, and fatigue tests on plant equipment and support structures.
- Ensure safe and durable design of components under high-temperature and pressure conditions.
- Optimize material usage while maintaining structural integrity.
SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation
Benefits:
- Simulate fluid flow in pipes, ducts, and systems — crucial for thermal and fluid efficiency.
- Analyze cooling systems, heat transfer, and pressure drops in energy equipment.
- Improve performance and reduce operational inefficiencies.
SOLIDWORKS Electrical
Benefits:
- Design electrical panels, control systems, and power distribution layouts.
- Ensure seamless integration between mechanical and electrical plant systems.
- Accelerate project timelines with automated wire routing and numbering.
SOLIDWORKS PDM (Product Data Management)
Benefits:
- Manage plant layout files, revisions, and design data centrally.
- Improve project collaboration across mechanical, electrical, and civil teams.
- Maintain compliance with industry codes and documentation requirements.
3DEXPERIENCE Works
Benefits:
- Enable cloud-based collaboration among engineers, contractors, and plant designers.
- Track project progress, changes, and tasks in real-time.
- Reduce delays with centralized issue tracking and data access.
