HVAC PracticeLabs

SmartPlant 3D
Practice Labs for HVAC
Version 1 January 2008 PPM-08-552

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
SP3D HVAC Practice Lab: Designing HVACEquipment ....................................................................................... 1
SP3D HVAC Practice Lab: Routing a Duct ............................................................................................................. 12
SP3D HVAC Practice Lab: Placing Fittings ............................................................................................................ 19
SP3D HVAC Practice Lab: Inserting Components .................................................................................................. 20
SP3D HVAC Practice Lab: Placing Splits ............................................................................................................... 23
SP3D HVAC Practice Lab: Modifying HVAC DuctRuns ....................................................................................... 25
SP3D HVAC Practice Lab: Designing HVAC Equipment
SP3D HVAC Practice Lab: Designing HVAC

Equipment
Before starting the practice lab, define your workspace to include all objects in the U06 system.
1. Start SP3D by using Start > Programs > Intergraph SmartPlant 3D > SmartPlant 3D.
2. In the New dialog box, select the EnglishUnits or MetricUnits template and then click
OK.
3. Click the File menu and select the Define Workspace… command.
4. In the Filter drop-down list of the Define Workspace dialog box, select the More…
option.
5. In the Select Filter dialog box under Plant Filters or Training Filters, select U06 and
click OK.
6. Click OK in the Select Filter dialog box.
7. Activate the PinPoint tool and set active coordinate system to Global.
8. Click the Edit > Paste from Catalog… command from the main menu.
9. Expand the Modules hierarchy until you see the Modules > HVAC > HV Grids
folder.
10. Select HVAC_CS and click OK.
11. The Place Macro dialog box appears. Keep the parent system for the grid objects as
Grids and click OK.
12. Key in 0 ft for E, 0 ft for N, and 0 ft for El and click in the graphic view.
13. Click the View > Fit command on the main menu.
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Designing an AHU:
Design an AHU, AHU-01 under the HVAC system in the Workspace Explorer using the
following specifications:
Type Specifications Values

Name AHU-01
Variable Volume Air Distribution
Equipment type
Assembly
Equipment
Design HVAC equipment
Classification 0
Equipment
Equipment Air Handling Unit
Classification 1
Shape RectangularSolid 001
Shape Properties 8 ft for A, 6 ft for B, 4 ft for C
Specifications Nozzle 1 Nozzle 2
Port Type HVAC Port HVAC Port
Thickness 0.25 in 0.25 in
Flange Width 0 0
Flow leave this Flow enters
Flow Direction
port this port
Nozzle Length 1 in 1 in
Port Depth 0 0
Name SP-01 RT-01
Nozzle
Width 3 ft 2 ft
Depth 2 ft 2ft
Cross Section Shape Rectangle Rectangle
Placement Type Radial Axial
N1 4 ft 8 ft 1 in
N2 2 ft 1 in 0
OR1 270 degrees 0
OR2 0 0
Place the designed AHU in Unit U06 with active coordinate system HVAC_CS at the
coordinates 31 ft for E, 4 ft for N, 2 ft for El placing, the AHU looks as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Output- The Air Handling Unit
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Steps:
1. Click the More… option in the Coordinate system drop-down box.
2. The Select Coordinate System dialog box opens. In the dialog box, expand A2 > U06 >
HVAC > Grids and select HVAC_CS.
3. Click OK to set the active coordinate system as HVAC_CS.
4. Click the Set Target to Origin option on the PinPoint ribbon to set the origin of the
active coordinate system as the target.
5. Click the Place Designed Equipment button on the vertical toolbar.
6. The Select Equipment type dialog box opens. In the dialog box, expand Equipment >
HVAC > Air Distribution > Variable Volume Air Distribution Assembly to select
the required design equipment.
7. Click OK. The Design Equipment Properties dialog box opens. Key in AHU-01 in the
Name field to name this equipment.
8. Click the drop-down list in the System field and select the More… option.
9. The Select System dialog box opens. In the dialog box, expand A2 > U06 > HVAC >
AHU to select the required system and click OK.
10. Select the Position and Orientation option in the Category drop-down list under the
Occurrence tab to specify the position of the equipment. Key in the values 31 ft for
East, 4 ft for North, and 2 ft for Elevation.
11. Switch to the Definition tab and key in the Part Number as AHU-01.
12. Click the Equipment Classification 0 drop-down list and select the HVAC Equipment
option.
13. Ensure that the Equipment Classification 1 value is set to Air Handling Unit and click
OK.
14. Click the Place Shape button and select RectangularSolid 001 to specify the shape of
the design equipment. The Shape Properties dialog box opens. Change the name of
the shape to AHU-BOX and key in the values: 8 ft for A, 6 ft for B, and 4 ft for C.
15. Click OK to close the Shape Properties dialog box. Key in 31 ft for E, 4 ft for N, and 2
ft for El on the PinPoint ribbon and click in the graphic view to place the unit.
16. Click the Place Nozzle button to place HVAC nozzles on this equipment.
17. The Nozzle Properties dialog box opens. Select HVAC Port as the Port Type.
18. In the Occurrence tab, set the nozzle properties.
19. Click the Location tab and select Radial from the Placement Type drop-down list. Set
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the values.
20. Repeat steps 13-15 to place the second nozzle with the following properties:
On the Occurrence tab:

Thickness 0.25 in
Flange Width 0
Flow Direction Flow enters this Port
Port Depth 0
Flange Projection 0
Port Index 2
Nozzle Length 1 in
Name RT-01
Width 2 ft
Depth 2 ft
Cross Section Shape Rectangle
On the Location tab:
Placement Type Axial
N1 8 ft 1 in
N2 0
OR1 0 degree
OR2 0 degree
Designing Diffusers:
Just like you designed AHU-01 in the previous activity, you design diffusers by using existing
shapes in the Catalog and then, modifying the required properties. You then appropriately
name the designed equipment.
Design rectangular and round diffusers under the Supply Devices system in the Workspace
Explorer with the following specifications:
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Specifications for Rectangular Diffuser
Type Specification Values

Name D24X24REC8
Equipment type Generic Aides
Equipment
HVAC Equipment
Classification 0
Equipment Air Moving Devices
Design Equipment Classification 1 and Components
Equipment
Diffuser
Classification 2
Shape D-BOX
2 in for A, 2ft 0 in for
Shape Properties
B, 2ft for C
Port Type HVAC Port
Thickness 0
Flange Width 0
Flow Direction Flow enters this port
Nozzle Length 1 in
Port Depth 0
Name Neck
Nozzle Width 8 in
Depth 8 in
N1 -1 in
N2 0
OR1 0
OR2 0
Place the designed rectangular diffuser in Unit U06 at coordinates 20 ft for E, -20 ft for N, and 0
ft for El. The view of the diffuser after being placed looks as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2: Output- The Rectangular Diffuser
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Specifications for Round Diffuser

Name D24X24RND8
Equipment Type Generic Aides
Equipment
HVAC Equipment
Classification 0
Design Equipment Air Moving Devices
Equipment Classification 1 and Components
Equipment
Diffuser
Classification 2
Shape D-BOX
Shape Properties A=2 in, B=2 ft, C=2 ft
Port Type HVAC Port
Thickness 0
Flange Width 0
Nozzle Length 1 in
Port Depth 0
Name Neck
Nozzle Width 8 in
Depth 8 in
Cross Section Shape Round
N1 -1 in
N2 0
OR1 0
OR2 0
Place the designed round diffuser in Unit U06 at coordinates E=23 ft, N=-20 ft, and El=0 ft.
The view of the round diffuser after being placed looks as depicted in Figure 3.
Figure 3: Output- The Round Diffuser Placed
Steps:
1. Click the Place Designed Equipment button on the vertical toolbar.
2. The Select Equipment type dialog box opens. In this dialog box, expand Equipment >
Vehicles and Miscellaneous > Generic Aides and click OK.
3. The Design Equipment Properties dialog box opens. In this dialog box, change the
name to D24X24REC8.
4. Expand A2 > U06 > HVAC > Supply > Devices in the System field.
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5. Switch to the Position and Orientation category and key in the values 20 ft for E, -20 ft
for N, and 0 ft for El.
6. Switch to the Definition tab and make changes and click OK.
7. Click Window > Tile Horizontally to set the active view. Now, use the Up arrow key
to change the axis of rotation to Y-axis (blue color). Then use the Left arrow key to
rotate the triad so that X-axis is pointing downwards.
8. Click on the Place Shape button. The Shapes dialog box opens.
9. In the dialog box, select the RectangularSolid 001 shape.
10. The Shape Properties dialog box opens. Key in the values 2 in for A, 2 ft for B, and 2 ft
for C, and click OK.
11. On the PinPoint ribbon, key in the values 20 ft for E, -20 ft for N, and 0 ft for El. Click
in the graphic view to place the shape.
12. Rename the shape as D-BOX in the Name field on the ribbon.
13. Click the Place Nozzle button and select the D-BOX shape as the nozzle parent.
14. The Nozzle Properties dialog box opens. In the dialog box, click on the Port Type drop
down list to select HVAC Port.
15. Change the properties as mentioned below:
On the Occurrence tab:

Thickness 0
Flange Width 0
Port Depth 0
Flange Projection 0
Port Index 1
Nozzle Length 1 inch
Name Neck
Width 8 inches
Depth 8 inches
On the Location tab:
N1 -1 inch
N2 0
OR1 0 degree
OR2 0 degree
Designing the Round Diffuser:
Steps:
1. Select the shape D24X24REC8. Click on the Edit menu and select Copy.
2. Now, click to select the center of the port as a reference point.
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3. Select the Paste command under the Edit menu.

4. The Paste dialog box appears. Ensure that the Paste in place check box is not selected
and click OK.
5. Key in the coordinates as 23 ft for E, -20 ft for N, and 0 ft for El on the ribbon and click
to place the equipment.
6. Change the name of the new shape to D24X24RND8.
7. Select HVAC Nozzle in the Locate Filter drop-down list. Select the nozzle, Neck,
under D24X24RND8 in the Workspace Explorer.
8. Click on the Properties button on the ribbon to open its property page. Change the
cross section shape to Round. Click OK to accept the change.
Designing a Grill:
Design a grill G18X12REC12X8 under the Return Devices system with the following
specifications:

Name G18X12REC12X8
Equipment Type Generic Aides
Equipment
HVAC Equipment
Classification 0
Equipment
Grills
Classification 2
Shape G-BOX
2 in for A, 1 ft 6 in for
Shape Properties
B, 1 ft for C
Port Type HVAC Port
Thickness 0
Flange Width 0
Flow Direction Flow leaves this port
Nozzle Length 1 in
Port Depth 0
Name Neck
Nozzle Width 1 ft
Depth 8 in
N1 -1 in
N2 0
OR1 0
OR2 0
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Place the grill in Unit U06 at coordinates 27 ft for E, -20 ft for N, and 0 ft for El. The view of the
Grill after being placed looks as highlighted in Figure 4.
Figure 4: Output- The Placed Grill
Steps:
1. Copy-paste the diffuser D24X24REC8 and place it under the Return Devices system
devices in the Workspace Explorer.
2. Key in the coordinates as 27 ft for E, -20 ft for N, 0 ft for El on the ribbon and click to
place the equipment.
3. Rename the equipment as G18X12REC12X8.
4. In the Definition tab of the Equipment Properties dialog box, change Equipment
Classification 2 to Grills, Part Number to G18X12REC12X8, and click OK.
5. Select Shape in the Locate Filter drop-down list. Select D-BOX under
G18X12REC12X8 in the Workspace Explorer and change the name to G-BOX.
6. Now, open the property page for G-BOX by clicking on the Properties button on the
ribbon. Key in the values 2 in for A, 1 ft 6 in for B, and 1 ft for C and click OK.
7. Select HVAC Nozzle in the Locate Filter drop-down list. Select Neck (HVAC port)
under G18X12REC12X8 in the Workspace Explorer and open its property page.
Change the Width to 1 ft and Depth to 8 in.
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Designing a Register:
Design a register R18X12REC12X8 under the Return Devices system in the Workspace
Explorer with the following specifications:

Name R18X12REC12X8
Equipment type Generic Aides
Equipment
HVAC Equipment
Classification 0
Equipment
Register
Classification 2
Shape R-BOX
2 in for A, 1 ft 6 in for
Shape Properties
B, 1 ft for C
Port Type HVAC Port
Thickness 0
Flange Width 0
Flow Direction Flow leaves this port
Nozzle Length 1 in
Port Depth 0
Name Neck
Nozzle Width 8 in
Depth 8 in
N1 -1 in
N2 0
OR1 0
OR2 0
Place the register in Unit U06 at coordinates E=29 ft, N=-20 ft, and El=0 ft. The view of the
Register after being placed looks as shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5 : Output- The Placed Design Register Highlighted
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Steps:
1. Copy-paste the grill G18X12REC12X8 and place it under the Return Devices system in
the Workspace Explorer.
2. Key in the coordinates as E=29 ft, N= -20 ft, El=0 ft on the ribbon and click to place the
register.
3. Name the HVAC equipment as R18X12REC12X8.
4. On the Definition tab of the Equipment Properties dialog box, change Equipment
Classification 2 to Register, Part Number to R18X12REC12X8 and click OK.
5. Select Shape in the Locate Filter drop-down list. Select the shape G-BOX under
R18X12REC12X8 in the Workspace Explorer and change the name to R-BOX.
Copying to the Catalog:

Steps:
1. Select Equipment in the Locate Filter drop-down list. Select the diffuser D24X24REC8
in the Workspace Explorer.
2. Select Edit > Copy to Catalog.
3. Under type, select More… > HVAC> HV Misc folder to add them in the
Miscellaneous folder. Click OK.
4. Type D24X24REC8 in the Name field and press the Enter key.
5. The system prompts for the placement point. Select Bottom SW corner as the
placement point.
6. Click Finish to complete adding the equipment to the Catalog.
7. Repeat the same steps to copy all other equipment to the Catalog.
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SP3D HVAC Practice Lab: Routing a Duct

Routing a Duct System:
Route a duct run from the nozzle SP-1 on the equipment AHU-01 in Unit U06 of your
workspace. After routing the duct, insert a division to split the duct run into two sections and
place a transition on the smaller division. Extend this duct by routing the duct with bends and
branches. Add more ducts by using offset routing. Lastly, add a reducing elbow, a transition
feature of turn type, to the duct system. After performing these tasks, the final view of your
model should resemble Figure 1.
Figure 1: Output- The Final Duct System

Steps:
1. While performing the basic duct routing, specify the following settings:
• System: A2 > U06 > HVAC > Supply > Ducts

• Specification: Spec-1
• El: 16 ft
2. Add a division to split the duct run into two sections. The division contains two cells.
Specify the following setting:
• Cell Dimension: 1 ft
3. Then, add a transition feature to the duct. Specify the following properties:
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• Width: 1 ft
• Depth: 1 ft
• Length: 1 ft 6.00 in
4. Extend the duct by routing it with a bend and a branch. While routing or extending the
duct, set the following specifications:
• Duct with a bend:

o Angle: 90.00 deg
o Length: 20 ft
• Duct with a branch:

o N: -10 ft
o Plane: Plan Plane
o Offset: 1 ft
o Measured from: Surface by width
5. Using offset routing, add more ducts to the duct system. The specifications for these
ducts are as follows:
• Duct 1:
o Length: 30 ft
• Duct 2:
o Angle: 90.00 deg
• Duct 3:
o Plane: Plan Plane
o Angle: 0.00 deg
o Offset: 1 ft
o Measured from: Surface by width
• Duct 4:
o Angle: 90.00 deg
o Length: 30 ft
• Duct 5:
o Length: 40 ft
After routing duct 5, add another transition feature to your duct system. Specify the following
settings for this feature:
• Width: 1 ft
• Depth: 1 ft
• Length: 1 ft 6 in
• Align: Align Bottom Right
• Duct 6:
o Plane: Plan Plane
o Offset: 1 ft
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• Duct 7:
o Offset: 1 ft
o Measured from: Centerline
• Duct 8:
o N: -15 ft
o Width: 1 ft 6 in
o Depth: 1 ft 6 in
o Offset: 2 ft
o Measured from: Centerline
6. Add a reducing elbow to the duct system. Specify the following settings:
• Type: Turn
• Width: 1 ft
• Depth: 1 ft
• Throat Radius: 1 ft
• Angle: 90.00 deg
Extend the reducing elbow by routing another duct. The settings for this duct are as
follows:
• Length: 20 ft
Performing Basic Duct Routing:
Steps:
1. Define your workspace to include Unit U06.
2. Open the HVAC environment.
3. Set the Active Permission Group as HVAC.
4. Click the Tools > PinPoint command to activate the PinPoint ribbon.
5. On the PinPoint ribbon, change the Active Coordinate System to HVAC_CS.
6. To move the target to the origin of the active coordinate system, click the Set Target to
Origin option on the PinPoint ribbon.
7. The equipment on which you are routing the duct is placed at the first elevation plane.
So, you can hide the grid lines located at the second elevation plane. To hide these grid
lines, change your workspace view to front view by clicking the Front option from the
Named Views drop-down list on the Common toolbar.
8. Select the grid lines located at the second elevation plane. Click the Tools > Hide
command to hide these grid lines.
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9. You might have to switch to different views, such as Looking Plan and Isometric, a
couple of times during the procedure to get a better view of the area where you are
performing a task. To change the view, click the Common Views option on the
Common toolbar. The Common Views dialog box is displayed.
10. Change your workspace view to Isometric.
11. Click the Route Duct button on the vertical toolbar.
12. Click to select the port SP-1 on the equipment AHU-01 as the starting point of the duct.
When you click SP-1, the New Duct Run dialog box is displayed.
13. In the New Duct Run dialog box, specify the following settings:
• System: A2 > U06 > HVAC > Supply > Ducts

• Specification: Spec-1
14. Click OK on the New Duct Run dialog box to define the duct run properties.
15. Route the duct upwards and set the value for the elevation coordinate of the duct as 16
ft on the PinPoint ribbon.
16. After your duct becomes straight, click in your workspace to place the duct. Right-click
in the graphic view to terminate the command.
Inserting Duct Divisions:
Steps:
1. Click the Insert In-line Component button on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select the end feature of the created duct.
3. As you select the end feature of the duct, the Part drop-down list on the Insert In-line
Component ribbon automatically opens. You can select the component to be inserted
from the Catalog by using this drop-down list. Select the More… option in this drop-
down list.
4. The Select Part dialog box opens. In this dialog box, select the type of component you
want to insert. Expand Components > Divisions > Division2 until you see the part
DivisionW2. Select this part and click OK.
5. To define the properties of the component, click the Properties option on the Insert In-
line Component ribbon.
6. The Insert Component Settings dialog box appears. Click the Occurence tab and set
the Cell Dimension as 1 ft.
7. Click OK. You will see a line that splits the duct into two divisions.
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8. Click the Finish button on the Insert In-line Component ribbon to place the division.
Inserting Transition Feature:
Steps:
1. Click the Insert Transition button on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select the smaller section of the division as the starting point.
3. When you select the smaller section of the division, the New Duct Run dialog box
appears. Retain the properties on this dialog box that you specified while performing
the steps to perform basic duct routing and click OK.
4. On the Insert Transition ribbon, specify the following settings:
• Width: 1 ft
• Length: 1 ft 6.00 in
5. Click the Finish button on the Insert Transition ribbon to place the transition.
Routing the Duct with Bends and Branches:
Steps:
1. Select the largest port of the duct run as the starting point.
2. Specify the following settings on the Route Duct ribbon:

• Length: 20 ft
3. Route the duct in the North direction.
Now, create a duct with a branch at a distance of -10 ft from the header of this duct. Route this
duct using the offset option on the Route Duct ribbon.
Steps:
1. Click the Reposition Target option on the PinPoint ribbon and set the duct with the
bend as the target.
2. Click the Route Duct button on the vertical toolbar. You can view your origin at the
new location.
3. On the PinPoint ribbon, specify value of -10 ft for the north coordinate.
4. Highlight the centerline of the duct by pointing the cursor on it and click it.
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5. The New Duct Run dialog box appears. Retain the same values as specified for the
other ducts and click OK. Change your workspace view to the Looking Plan view and
route in the West direction.
6. Route the duct at a distance of 1 ft from the grid line.
7. On the Route Duct ribbon, specify Plane as Plan Plane. In the Offset drop-down list,
click Set Offset Reference. The Set Offset Reference dialog box is displayed. Set offset
as 1 ft in the Offset box. Make sure that the offset reference is set as Surface by width
under the Measured from option and click OK.
8. Move the cursor to the grid line to add it to the SmartSketch list.
9. Move away from the grid line. A vertical projection line will generate at 1 ft distance as
specified in the Offset box.
10. Click in the graphic view to finish routing.
Performing Offset Routing:
Steps:
1. The starting point for the first duct is the duct with branch that you placed in the
previous procedure. Specify Length as 30 ft on the Route Duct ribbon and route in the
North direction.
2. Route the second duct by selecting the end feature of the transition as the starting
point. Specify Angle as 90.00 deg on the Route Duct ribbon.
3. Specify the following settings on the Route Duct ribbon:
• Plane: Plan Plane

• Angle: 0.00 deg
4. Retain the settings in the Set Offset Reference dialog box as specified for the duct with
a branch that you routed in the procedure to route the duct with bends and branches.
Identify the grid line to route the duct at a distance of 1 ft from it.
5. Select the grid line you identified to add it to the SmartSketch list. Then, move away
from the grid line. The vertical projection line will generate at a distance of 1 ft as
specified in the Offset drop-down list in the Set Offset Reference dialog box. Click to
place the duct part.
6. Continue routing from the last duct in the North direction by specifying the following
settings on the Route Duct ribbon:

• Length: 30 ft
7. Now, route another duct with a Length of 40 ft from a different point.
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8. Place the transition on the end feature of the duct. To place the transition, specify the
following settings on the Insert Transition ribbon:
• Width: 1 ft
• Depth: 1 ft
• Length: 1 ft 6 in
• Align: Align Bottom Right
9. Use the offset routing to place a duct from the end feature of this transition. Identify
the grid line to route the duct at a distance of 1 ft from it. Again, retain the settings in
the Set Offset Reference dialog box as specified for the last duct you routed using the
Offset option. Also, change your Plane to Plan Plane to view the projection line
generated by the offset constraint.
10. Continue routing this duct in the West direction by 1 ft offset from the grid line. The
only change you make at this point is to set the offset reference as centerline of the
duct. Select the Centerline option under the Measured from option in the Set Offset
Reference dialog box.
11. Now, place a duct with a branch from the transition by relocating the target to the start
point of the transition. Place this branch at 15 ft distance from the start point of the
transition by specifying the value for north coordinate as -15 ft.
12. The steps to place this branch are same as the ones you followed to place a duct with a
branch in the procedure to route the duct with bends and branches except that here
you need to define the offset using the Set Offset Reference option in the Offset drop-
down list. Specifications to create this branch are listed as below:
• Width: 1 ft 6 in
• Depth: 1 ft 6 in
• Measured from: Centerline
• Offset: 2 ft
Placing Reducing Elbows:
Steps:
1. Select the end feature of the duct as the starting point.
2. Specify the following settings on the Insert Transition ribbon:
• Type: Turn
• Width: 1 ft
• Depth: 1 ft
• Throat Radius: 1 ft
3. Extend this duct by routing a 20 ft long duct.
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SP3D HVAC Practice Lab: Placing Fittings
SP3D HVAC Practice Lab: Placing Fittings

Placing a Fitting:
Place a Rectangular Tee fitting at an intersection between two duct paths. After inserting the tee,
the view of your model should resemble Figure 1.
Figure 1: Output - The Placed Tee
Steps:
1. Select the Duct Along Leg Feature located at the intersection between the two duct
paths. Use the QuickPick tool to help you select the Duct Along Leg Feature.
2. The Duct Feature ribbon opens. Select the More… option in the Part drop-down list on
the ribbon.
3. The Select Part dialog box opens. Expand Branches > Rect Tee to select RectTee1.
4. Click OK.
5. Click in the graphic view to place the tee.
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SP3D HVAC Practice Lab: Inserting Components

Inserting Components in a Duct Run:
Insert three branch ports and division duct runs in the ductwork of Unit U06. Then, place a fire damper
in this ductwork. The view of your model after placing the components should resemble Figure 1.
Figure 1: Output-Placed Branch Ports and Division Duct Runs
Steps:
1. Define your workspace to include all objects located in Unit U06.
2. If you are not in the HVAC environment, select the Tasks > HVAC to enable the
HVAC environment.
3. Click the Zoom Area button on the Common toolbar and zoom in to the area.
4. Activate the PinPoint ribbon by clicking the PinPoint button on the Common toolbar
and then click the Reposition Target option on the PinPoint ribbon.
5. Click to select the starting point of the duct straight feature as the reference point to
place a branch port.
6. Click the Insert Surface Mount Component button on the vertical toolbar to start
placing the branch port.
7. Click the duct straight feature. The Component part drop-down list on the Insert
Surface Mount Component ribbon opens. Click More… to select the component part
you want to place.
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8. The Select Part dialog box displays a list of the available components that you can
place in a duct run. These components and the component specifications are already
defined in the Catalog. Navigate to SMRectangularBranch and click the part
SMRectangularBranch1 in the right pane. Then, click OK to close the Select Part
dialog box.
9. Click the Enter Insertion Point button on the Insert Surface Mount Component
ribbon to define the exact point to place the branch port.
10. Key in -5 ft in the N drop-down list on the PinPoint ribbon to lock the point where
you want to place the branch port. You will see an outline of the branch port in your
model.
11. Click the Settings button on the Insert Surface Mount Component ribbon to define
the branch port placement properties.
12. The Insert Surface Mount Component Settings dialog box appears. Click the
Placement tab. Set the following parameters and click OK to close the Insert Surface
Mount Component Settings dialog box:
• Component Reference: Origin
• Mount Reference: Bottom Center
• Mount Offset: 0 ft 6 in
• Rotation Angle: 0 deg
13. Click in the graphic area to accept the position of the branch port and then click Finish
on the Insert Surface Mount Component ribbon to place the branch port.
14. Select Duct Parts in the Locate Filter drop-down list. This will help you locate and
select the branch port you have just placed.
15. Now, click to select the branch port you just placed and click Edit > Properties to
change the properties of the branch port.
16. The Duct Component Properties dialog box appears. Make the following
modifications and click OK to close the Duct Component Properties dialog box:
• Branch Width: 1 ft
• Branch Depth: 1 ft
17. You now need to place a division duct run starting at the branch port you just placed.
Click the Route Duct button on the vertical toolbar.
18. Click the branch port you have just placed. The New Duct Run dialog box appears as.
Click OK to accept the default properties and close the New Duct Run dialog box.
19. You will now see an outline of a duct in your model. Key in -20 ft in the E drop-down
list of the PinPoint ribbon to place the duct at a distance of 20 ft from the starting point
in the West direction.
20. Click in the graphic view to place the duct.
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Placing a Damper:
Steps:
1. Click the Reposition Target button on the PinPoint ribbon. Place the target at the
starting point of the duct straight feature as the reference point to place the damper.
2. Click the Insert In-line Component button on the vertical toolbar to start placing the
damper.
3. Click the duct straight feature. The Part drop-down list on the Insert In-line
Component ribbon opens. Select More… from the Part drop-down list to select the
component you want to place.
4. The Select Part dialog box appears. Navigate to FireDamper and click FD24X24 in the
right pane. Then, click OK to close the Select Part dialog box.
5. You will now see an outline of the damper in your model. Click the Enter Insertion
Point button on the Insert In-line Component ribbon to define the exact point where
you want to place the damper.
6. Key in 4 ft in the N drop-down list of the PinPoint ribbon. This locks the distance of
the damper at 4 ft from the starting point of the duct straight feature.
7. Click in the graphic view and then, click Finish on the Insert In-line Component
ribbon to place the damper.
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SP3D HVAC Practice Lab: Placing Splits

Inserting Split Parts in a Duct Run:
Insert four flange sets in the duct run of Unit U06. The view of your model after placing the flange sets
should resemble Figure 1.
Figure 1: Final Output - Placed Flange Sets
Steps:
1. Define your workspace to include all objects located in Unit U06.
2. If you are not in the HVAC task, click the Tasks > HVAC command to enable the HVAC task.
3. Click the Zoom Area button on the Common toolbar and zoom into the area.
4. Activate the PinPoint ribbon by clicking the PinPoint button on the Common toolbar and then
click the Reposition Target option on the PinPoint ribbon. The Reposition Target option helps
you define a reference point to place the split feature.
5. Click to select the starting point of the duct straight feature as the reference point to place the
first flange set.
6. Click the Insert Split button on the vertical toolbar.
7. Select the duct straight feature. The Part drop-down list on the Insert Split ribbon opens. Click
More… to select the split parts you want to place.
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8. The Select Part dialog box appears. The Select Part dialog box displays a list of the available
split parts that you can place in a duct run. These split parts are already defined in the Catalog.
Navigate to Rect_FlatFlange folder and click the part RECTFF in the right pane. Then, click
OK to close the Select Part dialog box.
9. Key in -7 ft in the E drop-down list on the PinPoint ribbon to place the flange set at a distance
of 7 ft in the west direction from the starting point.
10. Click in the graphic view to define the active placement point of the flange set.
11. Click Finish on the Insert Split ribbon to place the flange set.
12. Follow steps 6 to 11 to place three more flange sets at distances of 14 ft, 21 ft, and 28 ft,
respectively, from the starting point of the duct straight feature.
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SP3D HVAC Practice Lab: Modifying HVAC Duct Runs
SP3D HVAC Practice Lab: Modifying HVAC Duct

Runs
Modifying the Properties of Duct Runs:
Before modifying the properties of a duct run, ensure that you define the workspace to show
Unit U06, switch to the HVAC environment, and select HVAC_CS as the coordinate system.
Activate PinPoint and change the Locate Filter to show Duct Runs.
Modify the duct run property by adding a 0.98 in thick polyurethane insulation.
The view of the duct run after adding insulation looks as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Output- Insulated Duct Run
Steps:
1. Click Format on the menu and select the View… option.
2. In the Format View dialog box, select the Insulation option under the Selected
Aspects category to enable the insulation aspect.
3. Click Format on the menu and select the Surface Style Rules… option. The
Surface Style Rules dialog box opens with the Style rule library displayed on it.
4. In the Surface Style Rules dialog box, check if a style rule with the following
parameters exists:
• Rule name: Duct Insulation for Air System
• Filter: HVAC Parts
• Style applied: Translucent Orange
• Insulation check box selected
5. Select the required rule and click OK to apply the style rule in your workspace.
The Style rule library may or may not show the style rule you intend to use. If the
required style rule is displayed, you can select it. However, if it does not exist, you
need to define a new style rule using the parameters given to you.
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6. Select the duct run to be modified.
7. Click the Properties button. Select More… as the value of Insulation Material.
8. In the Select Insulation Material dialog box, expand Insulation Materials > PU to
select Polyurethane as the Insulation Material.
9. Select Insulation Thickness of 0.98 in from the drop-down list.
10. Click OK. The selected duct run is insulated now.
Adding Diffusers to the Duct Run:

Place a round diffuser, D24X24RND8, by selecting it from the Catalog and add it to the main
line duct run by routing a duct run to join them.
For routing the duct use the following specifications:
Parameters Values
Component Part SMRoundBranch1
Mount Reference Bottom Center
Specification Spec-1
Material Steel-Carbon A36
Insulation Material Non-insulated
Steps:
1. Click the Tools menu and select the Show all option to unhide all grid lines of
Unit U06.
2. Change the common view to Looking Plan view.
3. Click the Edit menu and select the Paste from Catalog… option to add diffusers
from the displayed list in the Catalog. The list shows the diffusers that you added
during some of the previous activities.
4. The Modules dialog box appears. Expand Modules > HVAC > HV Misc and
select the round diffuser D24X24RND8 from the displayed list of HVAC
equipment on the right.
5. Click OK to close the Modules dialog box.
6. The Place Macro dialog box opens. Ensure that Devices in the Supply folder
under HVAC in the Workspace Explorer is selected. Click OK to close the Place
Macro dialog box. Use the gridlines to place the new diffuser.
7. Select Duct Runs in the Locate Filter drop-down list and reposition target to the
port of the diffuser. This sets the target for routing a duct run from the main duct
run to the diffuser.
8. Click the Insert Surface Mount Component command on the vertical toolbar to
insert a duct run in the main line.
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9. Click to select the duct straight feature to which you want to connect the diffuser
and select the More… option in the Component part drop-down list on the Insert
Surface Mount Component ribbon.
10. The Select Part dialog box opens. In the Select Part dialog box, expand Surface >
SMRoundBranch and select SMRoundBranch1.
11. Click the Properties button to open the Insert Surface Mount Component
Settings dialog box. Click the Placement tab and select Bottom Center in the
Mount Reference field to specify the location.
12. Key in Mount Offset value as 3 in and click OK.
13. Click the Enter Insertion Point button on the Insert Surface Mount Component
ribbon.
14. Key in 0 ft for E on the PinPoint ribbon and click in the graphic view. Click the
Finish button to place the branch port.
15. Select Duct Parts in the Locate Filter drop-down list and click on the duct part to
select it.
16. Select Edit > Properties on the menu to open the Duct Component Properties
dialog box. Change the Branch Width to 8 in and click OK.
17. Click the Route Duct button on the vertical toolbar and click on the branch port to
select it.
18. The New Duct Run dialog box opens. In the New Duct Run dialog box, change
the value of Specification to Spec-1, Material to Steel – Carbon-A36, and
Insulation Material to Non Insulated to specify the properties of the duct run.
19. Select the More… option in the System field in the dialog box and expand A2 >
U06 > HVAC > Supply > Ducts to select Ducts as the value of System.
20. Click OK. Use the SmartSketch option to locate the position for placement and
click on the graphic view to place the duct run such that it is connected to the main
line.
21. Continue routing to the port of the diffuser and click to place the duct run.
22. Repeat steps 9-21 to place the second diffuser.
Moving an HVAC Duct Feature:

Steps:
1. Click the Select command on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Duct Features in the Locate Filter drop-down list.
3. Select Edit > Move on the main menu. Use the Move from and Move to options
on the horizontal ribbon to reposition the features.
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Deleting an HVAC Duct Feature:
Steps:
1. Click the Select button on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Duct Features in the Locate Filter drop-down list.
3. Click and select the feature to delete.
4. Right-click and select the Delete option.
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SP3D HVAC Practice Lab: Designing HVAC

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Type Specifications Values

Figure 1: Output- The Air Handling Unit

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3. Click OK to set the active coordinate system as HVAC_CS.

5. Click the Place Designed Equipment button on the vertical toolbar.

18. In the Occurrence tab, set the nozzle properties.

On the Occurrence tab:

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Specifications for Rectangular Diffuser

Type Specification Values

Figure 2: Output- The Rectangular Diffuser

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Specifications for Round Diffuser

Type Specification Values

Figure 3: Output- The Round Diffuser Placed

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9. In the dialog box, select the RectangularSolid 001 shape.

15. Change the properties as mentioned below:

On the Occurrence tab:

Designing the Round Diffuser:

3. Select the Paste command under the Edit menu.

Type Specification Values

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Figure 4: Output- The Placed Grill

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Type Specification Values

Figure 5 : Output- The Placed Design Register Highlighted

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3. Name the HVAC equipment as R18X12REC12X8.

Copying to the Catalog:

2. Select Edit > Copy to Catalog.

6. Click Finish to complete adding the equipment to the Catalog.

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SP3D HVAC Practice Lab: Routing a Duct

Figure 1: Output- The Final Duct System

• System: A2 > U06 > HVAC > Supply > Ducts

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• Duct with a bend:

• Duct with a branch:

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Performing Basic Duct Routing:

2. Open the HVAC environment.

3. Set the Active Permission Group as HVAC.

5. On the PinPoint ribbon, change the Active Coordinate System to HVAC_CS.

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10. Change your workspace view to Isometric.

11. Click the Route Duct button on the vertical toolbar.

• System: A2 > U06 > HVAC > Supply > Ducts

Inserting Duct Divisions:

2. Select the end feature of the created duct.

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Inserting Transition Feature:

2. Select the smaller section of the division as the starting point.

4. On the Insert Transition ribbon, specify the following settings:

Routing the Duct with Bends and Branches:

2. Specify the following settings on the Route Duct ribbon: