The Next Generation of

Plant Engineering Design Software

What kind of company is CEA?
CEA Technology is a leading software developer for
software applications in the feld of engineering,
construction and plant life cycle management. CEA
has been operating since 1987 and aims its efforts
at the process and power industries.
Through a carefully selected distributor network,
CEA Technology ensures its products are a major
force in a great number of industries and countries
worldwide. CEA Technology keeps very close contact
with its distributors in order to give the highest level
of technical support possible.
All of CEA Technologys software is constantly
being upgraded in order to work in line with the
latest technical and engineering standards, and
incorporate user feedback.
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What is Plant-4D?
Plant-4D is based on an open data, object-oriented Plant
design system to ensure full transparent compatibility
between different CAD platforms and works on all
databases that support ODBC. This enables projects to
be designed on two different platforms with full data
integrity.
Plant-4D utilizes one central database that enables
data sharing and interaction between all disciplines and
across multiple locations. Data need be input only once
with automated updates to other locations.
What makes Plant-4D the next
generation of Plant Design
Software?
1) Running Plant-4D transparently on AutoCAD and
MicroStation gives signifcant advantages such as:
Using two different CAD systems on the same project,
which saves licenses and training costs.
Customizing Plant-4D once for both platforms.
Drafting on your preferred CAD system.
Address clients preferred CAD platform, while the
project is done completely in the other CAD platform,
with full data integrity on both platforms.
2) Another advantage of the next generation is secured
data integrity. This offers the following advantages:
Considerably fewer mistakes in estimation phase,
basic design, detailed design, purchasing phase and
maintenance.
Monitoring, controlling and steering your project
continuously, which avoids fatal mistakes.
A detailed analysis can be made at any stage to check
for any mismatch between estimation and the actual
project.
Plant-4D records all changes.
Automated areports such as valve lists, line lists, etc.,
eliminates all counting errors.
On line linking with other databases and systems,
which optimizes the whole organization.
Linking into planning systems and viewing the planning
in your drawings.
Easy implementation of rule based systems.
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Solution for Owner Operators
Todays complex plant environment requires fexible
technology that enables true interoperability.
Managing a plants Lifecycle is more critical than ever in
the Process and Power industries.
Every project is different but whether its facility
creation, plant upgrades, operations and maintenance
or decommissioning, teams are required to work more
collaboratively, sharing information across disciplines
and platforms. Legacy data and historical expertise
must be captured and made available throughout the
plant lifecycle. Best practices from previous successful
projects, detailed engineering knowledge and effcient
work processes all can be shared and applied to achieve
engineering effciency.
Plant-4D allows true integration previously unheard of
due to its completely open project database. This allows
you to easily interface with other disciplines such as
instrumentation, stress analysis and even maintenance
and purchasing departments or any in-house databases
you may have.
key notes for 0wner/0perators
Save time & money
Better design effciency
Shorten time to frst production
Reduce unscheduled plant downtime
Supports as built projects
Facilitates compliance and safety
Improve your PIant Safety
Assists in providing PHA and Hazop information
necessary for improved safety programs
Provides true integration with maintenance department
for conducting HAZOP studies
Helps to ensure compliance with regulatory agency
demands and governmental regulations, such as
OSHA, EPA, and FDA
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Solution for EPCs
Flexible plant design technology that gives you a
competitive edge.
All partners in the project can review changes rapidly
allowing better change control.
Utilizes open architecture to ensure full access to the
data created and managed by its applications.
Allows existing data to be the starting point for new
projects. Use previous project data to seed new projects
allowing faster project startup and shorter design
cycles.
Fully leverages the corporate investment in the choice
of CAD system.
Projects can be managed centrally while the work is
distributed globally. This allows competitive bidding
for projects as well as utilizing sub-contractors to be
assigned parts of the project and still have their work
fully integrated in the project databases.
key notes for LPC
Save time & money
Illustrate concepts to stakeholders
Finalize approach before major drawing
Quicker response to client requirements
Better handover for client
Work Smarter
Plant-4D enables you to complete projects on schedule
and within Budget.
Design and refne concepts.
Collaborate with management, operations &
maintenance to fnalize an approach prior to drawing
production.
Use 3D Model as a review document with all
disciplines.
Plant-4D modules
Plant-4D is available on a modular basis.
Users can confgure their own Plant Design software
tool from the various modules offered. These modules
can either be used independently or in conjunction with
each other.
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4-LxpIorer
The 4D-Explorer module allows database entry or
reporting and does not require any CAD platform. This is
useful for personnel who need to read or write data, but
do not have or need access to, or knowledge of a CAD
system for Data input or reporting.
Project Database management browser software, which
includes the following:
Full reporting, line lists, component schedules, data
sheets, MTO, BOM etc.
Plant-4D Project Administration/Data Management
control
Data exchange capabilities with Plant-4D Pipe and
P&ID
Project Manager for creation, maintenance, and user
authorization
Network, Intranet and Extranet Functionality
PIant-4 P&I
This module allows multiple users to work
simultaneously on the same project, either working
graphically; placing a mixture of symbols and data or
modifying data through a secured interface. In practice,
a CAD user may wish to place graphics only on a P&ID
whilst other, non-CAD users, input the data. This opens
the possibilities of allowing certain personnel to be
involved only where they are needed.
The database allows common data such as line number,
line type, etc. to be entered once only. This is then
inherited into all other components in that line. Many
other fast drafting techniques are available such as
intelligent editing functions, etc
This core P&ID module includes the following:
Intelligent P&ID generation
Specifcation driven
Full reporting, including line lists, component
schedules, data sheets etc.
Works on AutoCAD and/or MicroStation CAD Platform
Standalone or network functionality
Data link with Plant-4D Pipe 3D
2D Component builder can use existing AutoCAD
Blocks or MicroStation Cells
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PIant-4 Pipe
Drafting is made simple by selecting components from
menu bars located in the AutoCAD/ MicroStation work
area. Specifcations are selected at Project Management
stage, prior to starting the project.
A variety of fast drafting tools are available to assist
e.g. auto-bolting, auto-weld gaps, auto routing of pipe
and elbows, etc. Data entered at P&ID stage of the
project can be utilised in the Piping module, by means
of the project database. Components thus only require
additional information to that already input at P&ID
stage.
By using multiple viewing windows, components can be
placed in 3D, the graphics being also shown in the 2D
views. This offers the best of working in 2D and 3D by
offering both speed and ease of use.
This core Pipe module includes the following:
Specifcation driven 3D intelligent Pipe layout tool
2D General Arrangements and Sections
Full reporting, including Bills of Materials, Line Lists,
Valve schedules, etc.
Uses AutoCAD and/or MicroStation CAD Platform
Plant-4D Project Administration/ Data Management
control
Standalone or network functionality
Data Link with Plant-4D P&ID
PIant-4 Isometrics
This module automatically generates Isometrics from the
Plant-4D 3D model.
It offers:
An Industry Standard
Unlimited number of runs
Variety of Isometric types, e.g. check, spool, erection,
fnal,
Over 130 option codes for fully customizable outputs
Auto-error checks for correct component placement
Isometrics is used with Plant-4D for generating many
different types of isometrics. It has seamless integration
with the Pipe product and generates the ISOs from
the 3D model. These are automatically dimensioned
and tagged. The option codes allow considerable
customization of the output isometric. A Bill of Materials
may be automatically placed on the isometric.
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PIant-4 Lquipment
This module parametrically defnes Equipment Including:
Vessels with a range of tops, bottoms, and mountings
Pumps with a range of standards.
This allows for the placement of general equipment items
such as pumps, vessels, etc in addition to structural steel
layouts. Menu bars enable equipment to be easily and
quickly selected and placed on the drawing.
PIant-4 hvAC
Plant-4D HVAC contains a wide variety of rectangular,
circular and oval duct components including radius
elbows, mitered elbows, dampers, heaters, coolers, tees,
laterals, transitions and crosses.
PIant-4 StructuraIs
These are special modules within the Plant-4D family for
designing structural layouts. Comprehensive libraries or
standard structural profles are supplied as standard.
PIant-4 LIectricaI/Instrumentation
In this module you can defne area hazard characteristics,
maintain cable, motor and accessories data, perform
cable and motor sizing automatically, all according to
easily defned local standards. Defne motor schematics
and use them automatically perform PLC I/O assignment,
cabling and wiring, bill of materials for accessories and
much more
Plant-4D Instrumentation offers you a number of modules
with specifc functionality for easy design, control and
management of instrumentation.
The modules include:
Data Management Module
A central core is used to defne the basic data structure
for the project setup.
Instrumentation data Sheets
An instrument data sheet (specifcation) module can be
hooked to the basic system Wiring, Hook ups.
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PIant-4 CabIe kaceway
Provides the capability for modeling electrical cable
trays and conduits, straight trays, bends, tees, crosses
and reducers are parametrically placed. A wide variety
of conduits and components from various manufacturers
are included as standard.
PIant-4 vk viewers
Three versions are available with varying amounts of
functionality. The full version allows independent viewing
of the database in walkthrough graphical format.
Other features include:
Runs independently, no CAD platform required
Camera paths may be pre-recorded
Existing AutoCAD DWG or MicroStation DGN Files may
be referenced in the model
Model can be shown in wire-frame or rendered
Allows for direct interrogation and /or editing of the
database from the graphic model
Clash reporting facility
Other departments like Process, Purchasing,
Construction, etc. can view and add information to the
2D or 3D model without needing CAD systems.
Due to Plant-4D storing all data in the database, the
Viewer operates as a fast walkthrough/viewing tool with
many advanced features. The ability to access the data
from the database purely by pointing at the relevant
component and the clash detection facility are just two.
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PIant-4 Pipe Stress Interface
The pipe stress interface allows information from piping
design to be utilized by piping stress analysis packages.
In addition to pipeline geometry, material types and
operating temperatures are also exported.
PIant-4 Specihcation Manager
This module allows you to make your own specifcations
derived from standard catalogue databases and use them
for your specifc projects. Many databases are available
(such as ANSI, DIN, BS, NF, )
PIant-4 Support ModeIer
This module gives you the fexibility to model pipe
supports according your standards.
PIant-4 Component 8uiIder
With this module you can make your own 3D components
without needing any CAD system. It operates by using its
own graphical interface. After your own 3D components
have been made using the component builder, they
can be used in AutoCAD and MicroStation, without
conversion or programming.
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Plant-4D is Intranet and
Extranet based
Plant-4D is available in Network and Stand alone versions.
The Network version allows more than one user to work
on the Central Project Database simultaneously, by using
active server pages, the intra or Extranet. Location of the
users is no longer important because engineering data is
checked continuously throughout the entire project for
every person working on the project. With the stand alone
version one person has access to the project Database.
Data transfer between the Network and Stand alone
versions is supported via the central project control.
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Industries served
by Plant-4D include:
Petro Chemical
Chemical
Offshore
Gas
Pharmaceuticals
Paper and pulp
Power plants
Water
Food
Shipbuilding
Semi-conductor
Can this investment be
justifed?
Users have experienced a reduction of engineering and
drawing hours of up to 30 %. This means that anyone
doing over 100 hours of engineering work can beneft
by using Plant-4D. Besides fnancial benefts, Plant-4D
offers you standardization and fexibility.
What about training and
support?
CEA distributes its software products through a carefully
selected distributor channel. The distributors are trained
in and informed of new developments on a continuous
basis. CEA keeps very close contact with its distributors
in order to give the highest level of technical support
and training possible. All distributors employ highly
qualifed engineers to give technical support and training
courses.
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Advantages of Plant-4D
Works with the most popular CAD Platforms
(AutoCAD, MicroStation, Virtual Reality Viewers)
User friendly; designed by engineers!
Projects can be done on one single CAD platform for
several different clients with different CAD Systems
and Database systems.
Intranet and Extranet functionality, offering free of
charge access to all data.
Reduction of drafting hours due to automatic routines
Input data only one time in the project
Signifcant reduction of engineering mistakes
Fast pay-back of investment due to reduction of
drafting hours and engineering mistakes
Standardization
Works on all Databases that support ODBC (SQL
Server, Access,)
Runs on Windows XP, Vista & all future versions
Centralized database Management
Stable operating environment
Stand alone and Network versions
Signifcant reduction in fle sizes
Uses existing in-house CAD & Database skills
Fully menu driven
Open data object oriented structure to ensure
compatibility between different CAD Platforms (full
transparent compatibility)
Automated, On-Line Reports
Rules Database
Manage project from multiple locations
Different languages available
Plant-4D is CAD and Data management software in
one suite
Project setup & customization designed to be very
easy
Future proofed due to CAD Platform & Database
independence
Plant-4D ensures no future legacy data problems
Plant Design data can be used during the entire Plant
life cycle.
CLA Systems Inc.
U.S.A.
Tel.: +1.832.252.0300
CLA Systems 8v
1he hetherIands
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United kingdom
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france
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Cermany
Tel.: +49.211.61663.358
For more information on Plant-4D
or other CEA Technology products,
please look at our web-site:
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The information is subject to change without notice. CEA Technology is not responsible for any inadvertent errors. 2008 CEA Technology