Detailed 3D model of piping and supports designed in OpenPlant Support Engineering.

OpenPlant Support Engineering

Plant equipment support modeling software

BENEFITS

Faster and accurate plant support modeling

Design pipe, electrical, and HVAC supports integrated with plant models to improve accuracy and accelerate plant design.
3D mechanical support engineering view in OpenPlant Support Engineering, displaying red structural framing supporting blue process tanks and yellow pipes.

  • Accelerate support design with pre-built catalogs

    Quickly model and place engineered supports using pre-built vendor catalogs, reducing design time for simple and complex assemblies. 

  • Deliver higher design accuracy with automated support placement

    Quickly identify and place supports for piping, electrical, raceway, and HVAC systems with automated locators, reducing design time and improving accuracy.  

  • Enhance collaboration with connected digital workflows

    Use iModels and PlantSight workflows to import piping stress and structural analysis data, improving design accuracy, reducing errors, and enhancing collaboration. 

PRICING OPTIONS

Exclusive pricing options

OpenPlant Support Engineering

Design, model, and detail piping, electrical, and HVAC supports quickly and accurately. 

  • Accelerate support design with pre-built catalogs
  • Deliver higher design accuracy with automated support placement
  • Enhance collaboration with connected digital workflows

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Increased productivity 

  • Fast, accurate placement of supports 
  • Multiple vendor catalogs: 
    • Anvil International 
    • Bergen-Power 
    • Carpenter & Patterson Inc. 
    • Lisega 
    • Piping Technology and Products 
    • WookWang Industrial Co., Ltd. 
  • Automated construction deliverables 
  • Integration with OpenPlant Modeler as starting point for support design

Advanced placement tools 

  • Universal Placement Dashboard with capabilities for: 
    • Location 
    • Rotation 
    • Linear transformations 
    • Alignments 
  • Manual and automated placement of support locators 
  • Direct modeling of supports using component parts 
  • Support category options: 
    • Pipe attachments 
    • Steel attachments 
    • Auxiliary items 
    • Supplemental steel 

Support drawing generation 

  • Customizable drawing: 
    • Multiple views 
    • Automated bill of materials section 
    • Notes section 
  • Parts callout in bill of materials section with all support parts in the chosen support assembly 

Multiple project configurations 

  • Works with different project units, such as imperial, metric, and mixed metric 
  • Configuration through the application for basic software needs and through OpenPlant Project Administrator for configuration of a ProjectWise Managed Workspace 

Multiple modes of operation 

  • Reference design files or iModels from: 
    • AutoPLANT 
    • OpenPlant Modeler 
    • ProStructures 
    • Other applications 
  • Create iModels for use in Bentley View for design review and clash detection 
  • Integrated inside OpenPlant Modeler for common modeling design experience

Integration with other Bentley products 

  • OpenPlant Modeler for piping and equipment 
  • OpenPlant Isometrics Manager for isometric output with integrated supports 
  • Bentley Raceway and Cable Management for conduits and cable trays

Publish design files to ProjectWise Share 

  • Fast file exchange of any size through a centralized, easy-to-use platform 
  • Enables easy access for designated project participants without firewall issues 
  • Organize files intuitively within a project-based structure for quick access to current versions 
  • Minimizes workflow disruption via integration with other Bentley design applications 

 

Processor:

  • Intel or AMD Processor 2.5 GHz or greater. 

Operating System:

  • Windows 11 or 10 (64 bit)/ Windows 11 (24H2) or Windows 10 (21H2), Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022 (64 bit). 

Memory Minimum:

  • 16 GB minimum, 32 GB recommended. 

Disk Space:

  • 25 GB minimum, 25-42 GB depending on additional installations. 

Video:

  • 1024 MB of video RAM minimum.   

Screen Resolution:

  • 1920 x 1080 pixels minimum.  

 

USER STORIES

Real stories. Real results.

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Collaborative BIM saves USD $2 million in maintenance

Bentley’s digital twin applications helped Citic Heavy Industries digitalize asset monitoring and operations management, saving big on maintenance.

A complete 3D digital model of a large-scale cement plant, showcasing how CITIC Heavy Industries coordinated a multi-disciplinary design process.

AAEngineering Group delivers gold ore processing plant amid COVID-19

The team used Bentley’s cloud-based technology to save 30% in design time while digitalizing the mining industry.

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FAQS

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OpenPlant Support Engineering is a plant equipment support modeling software that streamlines the design of engineered supports by utilizing pre-built vendor catalogs and automated placement tools. It enables the creation of both simple supports and complex assemblies while generating complete fabrication drawings. 

If you want to receive tailored training or attend an OpenPlant Support Engineering course, our eStore offers extra training and mentoring services. You can choose from tailor-made training, on-demand learning, consulting services, mentoring and more. Access all the learning you need here. 

The price of OpenPlant Support Engineering varies per region. While there are various types of licensing available, a common choice is the 12-month practitioner license offered through Bentley’s eStore. When you purchase through the eStore, you receive a Virtuoso Subscription that includes the software, training, expert services, and custom mentoring to help you get started quickly. 

Support design software is used to design and place supports and support assemblies for piping, electrical, and HVAC systems, ensuring structural stability, proper load distribution, and safe operation throughout the plant lifecycle. 

OpenPlant Support Engineering enables the design of a wide range of basic support types and complex support assemblies. This includes pre-built vendor supports as well as customized support  assemblies. 

Yes, it includes access to vendor support catalogs, allowing users to select and place standardized components directly within their designs. 

Yes, OpenPlant Support Engineering integrates with 3D plant models, enabling accurate placement of supports within the context of the overall design and ensuring coordination across disciplines.

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