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    Plant Design and Analysis

    Collaborative plant engineering and analysis

Plant Design and Analysis Solution

Improve project delivery and information management with an integrated plant design and analysis solution spanning the asset lifecycle. Utilize design coordination, work sharing, and virtualization as part of a comprehensive, digital collaboration design environment. Complete plant infrastructure projects faster through integrated design and analysis.
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Capabilities

  • Analyze and simulate stress

    • ​Import, analyze, and report stress results from piping and structural design data. Visualize pipe stress analysis results graphically for hot and cold operating conditions. Improve overall engineering design integrity, quality, and design code compliance.

  • Conduct 3D interference analysis

    • Increase accuracy with automatic clash detection across 3D piping, structure, equipment, electrical, and HVAC. Use Bentley Navigator to review clash detection and solve clashes prior to construction. 

  • Design plant electrical systems

    • ​Employ intelligent schematics to increase the speed and quality of your plant electrical system design. Perform 3D electrical layout against 3D plant models referenced from common plant design products. Integrate Promis.e with OpenPlant to synchronize electrical data across the entire plant project.

  • Design plant instrumentation systems

    • ​Design and model plant instrumentation systems integrated with piping and mechanical process equipment designs. Utilize schematic data during design for inline instrumentation devices. Increase overall design quality and integrity of plant instrumentation systems.

  • Manage and resolve 3D interferences

    • ​Perform 3D interference analysis between multi-discipline 3D design models. Define interference rules to reduce false clash results. Manage and resolve clash results interactively. Improve the overall design integrity of multi-discipline 3D designs.

  • Model brownfield plants with point clouds

    • ​Capture and analyze existing plant condition data to support brownfield projects. Use laser-scanned point-cloud data in context during detailed 3D modeling and design. Perform 3D interference checking with existing condition data. Improve the overall integrity and quality of brownfield projects.

  • Perform multi-discipline plant design

    • ​Integrate plant design disciplines to produce high integrity multi-discipline plant models. Utilize interactive 3D design for your civil, structural, mechanical equipment, piping electrical raceway, and HVAC plant systems. You can combine physical plant design with schematic design allowing you to make comparisons between 2D and 3D plant models. Produce detailed material take-off reports for all plant commodities.

  • Reference structural model for pipe stress analysis

    • Reuse design data by creating a structural model in STAAD or SACS and import it into AutoPIPE for a more realistic, fully integrated, bi-directional piping and structural analysis. You can also import the final piping model, complete with pipe support loads, into the Bentley STAAD or SACS model.​
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Solution Playbook

Your “Playbook” consists of Bentley products for this solution, your “Playlist” shows Solution products by user role.

Products
  • OpenBuildings Designer
    Product Summary AECOsim Building Designer
    OpenBuildings Designer

    Design, analyze, document, and visualize buildings of any size, form, and complexity with multi-discipline building application for architects and engineers.

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    Used By

    Mechanical Engineer

    Structural Engineer

    Electrical Engineer

  • OpenPlant Modeler
    Product Summary stub_459366075_Pipes
    OpenPlant Modeler

    Quickly and easily perform 3D design of your plant piping, HVAC, and electrical equipment in an open and collaborative environment.

    Learn More
    Used By

    Mechanical Engineer

    Piping Engineer

    Electrical Engineer

    CAD Designer

  • OpenPlant PID
    Product Summary stub_459334891
    OpenPlant PID

    Improve plant design and operations with fast, intelligent, and accurate P&IDs you can share across your project using the ISO 15926 open data schema.

    Learn More
    Used By

    Process Engineer

    Instrument and Controls Engineer

  • OpenRoads Designer
    Product Summary SLC_Road_Stub_290x163_0516
    OpenRoads Designer

    OpenRoads Designer is a comprehensive and fully functioned detailed design application for surveying, drainage, subsurface utilities, and roadway design that supersedes all capabilities previously delivered through InRoads, GEOPAK, MX, and PowerCivil.

    Learn More
    Used By

    Civil Engineer

  • OpenPlant Isometrics Manager
    Product Summary stub_ist_4362669_ProcessPlant_L
    OpenPlant Isometrics Manager

    Quickly create intelligent isometrics from multiple 3D model sources in a collaborative, interoperable, yet stand-alone application.

    Learn More
    Used By

    Piping Engineer

    CAD Designer

  • OpenPlant ModelServer
    Product Summary stub_26814197_RefineryPipes
    OpenPlant ModelServer

    Manage and distribute your plant design files and components across global projects without the need for database replication.

    Learn More
    Used By

    Project Team

  • OpenPlant Orthographics Manager
    Product Summary stub_pipes
    OpenPlant Orthographics Manager

    Produce faster, higher quality general arrangement drawings by automating extraction of 2D files from 3D models.

    Learn More
    Used By

    Mechanical Engineer

    Piping Engineer

    Electrical Engineer

    CAD Designer

  • OpenPlant Support Engineering
    Product Summary Stub-iStock_000023697122_Double
    OpenPlant Support Engineering

    Get fast and accurate design, modeling, and detailing of support for piping, electrical, and HVAC equipment.

    Learn More
    Used By

    Mechanical Engineer

    Structural Engineer

  • Bentley Navigator
    Product Summary Stub_ist_80583667_Navigator_XL
    Bentley Navigator

    Get better insight into information within the context of 3D models to make better decisions throughout the lifecycle, in the office, field, or on-site.

    Learn More
    Used By

    Project Team

  • ProjectWise Design Integration
    Product Summary stub_000026294818
    ProjectWise Design Integration

    Accelerate information worksharing and content reuse for multi-discipline design coordination and collaboration.

    Learn More
    Used By

    Project Team

  • AutoPIPE Vessel
    Product Summary Stub-iStock_000026271768_Full
    AutoPIPE Vessel

    Enable cost-effective and accurate design for the safe operation of pressure vessels under all loading conditions.

    Learn More
    Used By

    CAD Designer

  • Bentley Descartes
    Product Summary stub-mrb-north-east-lidar-photo-match
    Bentley Descartes

    Ensure your project has accurate real-world representation using proven imaging and point-cloud technology to enhance your infrastructure workflow.

    Learn More
    Used By

    Civil Engineer

    Mechanical Engineer

    Piping Engineer

  • Bentley Pointools
    Product Summary stub_MollerCentre_1
    Bentley Pointools

    Powerful and fast point-cloud visualization and editing software.

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    Used By

    Civil Engineer

    Mechanical Engineer

    Piping Engineer

  • LumenRT
    Product Summary stub-LumenRT_WSDOT
    Bentley LumenRT

    Integrate life-like digital nature into your simulated infrastructure designs, and create high-impact visuals for stakeholders.

    Learn More
    Used By

    Civil Engineer

    Mechanical Engineer

    CAD Designer

  • ProConcrete
    Product Summary stub_ThinkstockPhotos-80033549
    ProConcrete

    Model reinforced concrete objects of any shape, and then create drawings, schedules, and reports directly from your models.

    Learn More
    Used By

    Structural Engineer

  • STAAD.Pro
    Product Summary Stub_ist_69516809_PetrochemicalPlant_3XL
    STAAD.Pro

    Analyze and design any structure, simple or complex, and share the synchronized model with confidence for multidiscipline team collaboration.

    Learn More
    Used By

    Structural Engineer

  • AutoPLANT Modeler
    Product Summary stub_iStock_000037856750_XXXLarge
    AutoPLANT Modeler

    Quickly create intelligent 3D plant designs and models with an integrated, AutoCAD-based application for designing piping, equipment, and raceways.

    Learn More
    Used By

    Mechanical Engineer

    Piping Engineer

    CAD Designer

  • Bentley PlantWise
    Product Summary Stub-iStock_000037314084_Large
    Bentley PlantWise

    Deliver conceptual plant designs with lower lifecycle costs by using 3D modeling to help you optimize construction, maintenance, and operability.

    Learn More
    Used By

    Mechanical Engineer

    Process Engineer

    Structural Engineer

    Piping Engineer

  • Bentley Raceway and Cable Management
    Product Summary stub_000032594526
    Bentley Raceway and Cable Management

    Save time and reduce cost with the first and only integrated application for cable system layout, routing, and material estimating.

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    Used By

    Electrical Engineer

  • Promis.e
    Product Summary stub_ist_27185076_ControlBrd_L
    Promis.e

    Perform electrical system design faster and with fewer errors with cross-referenced schematics, 2D layouts, 3D equipment models, and reports.

    Learn More
    Used By

    Electrical Engineer

    Instrument and Controls Engineer

  • ProSteel
    Product Summary stub_178047493
    ProSteel

    Quickly create design drawings, fabrication details, and schedules that automatically update whenever the 3D model changes.

    Learn More
    Used By

    Structural Engineer

  • STAAD Foundation Advanced
    Product Summary Stub_ist_38142812_RebarConstruction_2XL
    STAAD Foundation Advanced

    Design virtually any type of foundation, from basic to the most complex.

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    Used By

    Structural Engineer

  • Bentley AXSYS.Process
    Product Summary stub__ist_15927178_RefineryNight_XXXL
    Bentley AXSYS.Process

    Deliver optimal conceptual plant designs by using an efficient 2D modeling environment to develop and compare more alternatives.

    Learn More
    Used By

    Process Engineer

  • Bentley Instrumentation and Wiring
    Product Summary stub_ist_1858156_Wiring_Panel_M
    Bentley Instrumentation and Wiring

    Accelerate your process plant control system designs and efficiently manage all your instrumentation and motor data in a relational database.

    Learn More
    Used By

    Electrical Engineer

    Instrument and Controls Engineer

  • AutoPIPE Advanced
    Product Summary stub-iSt_28054978_M_equipment-cables-and-piping_AutoPipe-Advanced
    AutoPIPE Advanced

    Accelerate delivery of compliant piping designs for any size project with proven, scalable, and integrated advanced pipe stress analysis.

    Learn More
    Used By

    Mechanical Engineer

    Piping Engineer

  • Navigator Mobile
    Product Summary Stub_ist_5241589_NavigatorMobile_L
    Navigator Mobile

    Achieve unmatched insight into project information and the power to reliably resolve issues whether in the office, on-site, or in the field.

    Learn More
    Used By

    Civil Engineer

    Mechanical Engineer

    Structural Engineer

    Piping Engineer

  • ProjectWise Edge
    Product Summary Stub_ist_531295961_teamworking
    ProjectWise Edge

    View, analyze and approve the most current project data from anywhere, anytime.

    Learn More
    Used By

    Civil Engineer

    Mechanical Engineer

    Structural Engineer

    Piping Engineer

Professions

  • Project Team

    • OpenPlant ModelServer
      Product Summary stub_26814197_RefineryPipes
      OpenPlant ModelServer

      Manage and distribute your plant design files and components across global projects without the need for database replication.

      Learn More
    • Bentley Navigator
      Product Summary Stub_ist_80583667_Navigator_XL
      Bentley Navigator

      Get better insight into information within the context of 3D models to make better decisions throughout the lifecycle, in the office, field, or on-site.

      Learn More
    • ProjectWise Design Integration
      Product Summary stub_000026294818
      ProjectWise Design Integration

      Accelerate information worksharing and content reuse for multi-discipline design coordination and collaboration.

      Learn More

  • Civil Engineer

    • OpenRoads Designer
      Product Summary SLC_Road_Stub_290x163_0516
      OpenRoads Designer

      OpenRoads Designer is a comprehensive and fully functioned detailed design application for surveying, drainage, subsurface utilities, and roadway design that supersedes all capabilities previously delivered through InRoads, GEOPAK, MX, and PowerCivil.

      Learn More
    • Bentley Descartes
      Product Summary stub-mrb-north-east-lidar-photo-match
      Bentley Descartes

      Ensure your project has accurate real-world representation using proven imaging and point-cloud technology to enhance your infrastructure workflow.

      Learn More
    • Bentley Pointools
      Product Summary stub_MollerCentre_1
      Bentley Pointools

      Powerful and fast point-cloud visualization and editing software.

      Learn More
    • LumenRT
      Product Summary stub-LumenRT_WSDOT
      Bentley LumenRT

      Integrate life-like digital nature into your simulated infrastructure designs, and create high-impact visuals for stakeholders.

      Learn More
    • Navigator Mobile
      Product Summary Stub_ist_5241589_NavigatorMobile_L
      Navigator Mobile

      Achieve unmatched insight into project information and the power to reliably resolve issues whether in the office, on-site, or in the field.

      Learn More
    • ProjectWise Edge
      Product Summary Stub_ist_531295961_teamworking
      ProjectWise Edge

      View, analyze and approve the most current project data from anywhere, anytime.

      Learn More

  • Mechanical Engineer

    • OpenBuildings Designer
      Product Summary AECOsim Building Designer
      OpenBuildings Designer

      Design, analyze, document, and visualize buildings of any size, form, and complexity with multi-discipline building application for architects and engineers.

      Learn More
    • OpenPlant Modeler
      Product Summary stub_459366075_Pipes
      OpenPlant Modeler

      Quickly and easily perform 3D design of your plant piping, HVAC, and electrical equipment in an open and collaborative environment.

      Learn More
    • OpenPlant Orthographics Manager
      Product Summary stub_pipes
      OpenPlant Orthographics Manager

      Produce faster, higher quality general arrangement drawings by automating extraction of 2D files from 3D models.

      Learn More
    • OpenPlant Support Engineering
      Product Summary Stub-iStock_000023697122_Double
      OpenPlant Support Engineering

      Get fast and accurate design, modeling, and detailing of support for piping, electrical, and HVAC equipment.

      Learn More
    • AutoPIPE Advanced
      Product Summary stub-iSt_28054978_M_equipment-cables-and-piping_AutoPipe-Advanced
      AutoPIPE Advanced

      Accelerate delivery of compliant piping designs for any size project with proven, scalable, and integrated advanced pipe stress analysis.

      Learn More
    • Bentley Descartes
      Product Summary stub-mrb-north-east-lidar-photo-match
      Bentley Descartes

      Ensure your project has accurate real-world representation using proven imaging and point-cloud technology to enhance your infrastructure workflow.

      Learn More
    • Bentley Pointools
      Product Summary stub_MollerCentre_1
      Bentley Pointools

      Powerful and fast point-cloud visualization and editing software.

      Learn More
    • LumenRT
      Product Summary stub-LumenRT_WSDOT
      Bentley LumenRT

      Integrate life-like digital nature into your simulated infrastructure designs, and create high-impact visuals for stakeholders.

      Learn More
    • AutoPLANT Modeler
      Product Summary stub_iStock_000037856750_XXXLarge
      AutoPLANT Modeler

      Quickly create intelligent 3D plant designs and models with an integrated, AutoCAD-based application for designing piping, equipment, and raceways.

      Learn More
    • Bentley PlantWise
      Product Summary Stub-iStock_000037314084_Large
      Bentley PlantWise

      Deliver conceptual plant designs with lower lifecycle costs by using 3D modeling to help you optimize construction, maintenance, and operability.

      Learn More
    • Navigator Mobile
      Product Summary Stub_ist_5241589_NavigatorMobile_L
      Navigator Mobile

      Achieve unmatched insight into project information and the power to reliably resolve issues whether in the office, on-site, or in the field.

      Learn More
    • ProjectWise Edge
      Product Summary Stub_ist_531295961_teamworking
      ProjectWise Edge

      View, analyze and approve the most current project data from anywhere, anytime.

      Learn More

  • Process Engineer

    • OpenPlant PID
      Product Summary stub_459334891
      OpenPlant PID

      Improve plant design and operations with fast, intelligent, and accurate P&IDs you can share across your project using the ISO 15926 open data schema.

      Learn More
    • Bentley PlantWise
      Product Summary Stub-iStock_000037314084_Large
      Bentley PlantWise

      Deliver conceptual plant designs with lower lifecycle costs by using 3D modeling to help you optimize construction, maintenance, and operability.

      Learn More
    • Bentley AXSYS.Process
      Product Summary stub__ist_15927178_RefineryNight_XXXL
      Bentley AXSYS.Process

      Deliver optimal conceptual plant designs by using an efficient 2D modeling environment to develop and compare more alternatives.

      Learn More

  • Structural Engineer

    • OpenBuildings Designer
      Product Summary AECOsim Building Designer
      OpenBuildings Designer

      Design, analyze, document, and visualize buildings of any size, form, and complexity with multi-discipline building application for architects and engineers.

      Learn More
    • OpenPlant Support Engineering
      Product Summary Stub-iStock_000023697122_Double
      OpenPlant Support Engineering

      Get fast and accurate design, modeling, and detailing of support for piping, electrical, and HVAC equipment.

      Learn More
    • ProConcrete
      Product Summary stub_ThinkstockPhotos-80033549
      ProConcrete

      Model reinforced concrete objects of any shape, and then create drawings, schedules, and reports directly from your models.

      Learn More
    • STAAD.Pro
      Product Summary Stub_ist_69516809_PetrochemicalPlant_3XL
      STAAD.Pro

      Analyze and design any structure, simple or complex, and share the synchronized model with confidence for multidiscipline team collaboration.

      Learn More
    • Bentley PlantWise
      Product Summary Stub-iStock_000037314084_Large
      Bentley PlantWise

      Deliver conceptual plant designs with lower lifecycle costs by using 3D modeling to help you optimize construction, maintenance, and operability.

      Learn More
    • ProSteel
      Product Summary stub_178047493
      ProSteel

      Quickly create design drawings, fabrication details, and schedules that automatically update whenever the 3D model changes.

      Learn More
    • STAAD Foundation Advanced
      Product Summary Stub_ist_38142812_RebarConstruction_2XL
      STAAD Foundation Advanced

      Design virtually any type of foundation, from basic to the most complex.

      Learn More
    • Navigator Mobile
      Product Summary Stub_ist_5241589_NavigatorMobile_L
      Navigator Mobile

      Achieve unmatched insight into project information and the power to reliably resolve issues whether in the office, on-site, or in the field.

      Learn More
    • ProjectWise Edge
      Product Summary Stub_ist_531295961_teamworking
      ProjectWise Edge

      View, analyze and approve the most current project data from anywhere, anytime.

      Learn More

  • Piping Engineer

    • OpenPlant Modeler
      Product Summary stub_459366075_Pipes
      OpenPlant Modeler

      Quickly and easily perform 3D design of your plant piping, HVAC, and electrical equipment in an open and collaborative environment.

      Learn More
    • OpenPlant Isometrics Manager
      Product Summary stub_ist_4362669_ProcessPlant_L
      OpenPlant Isometrics Manager

      Quickly create intelligent isometrics from multiple 3D model sources in a collaborative, interoperable, yet stand-alone application.

      Learn More
    • OpenPlant Orthographics Manager
      Product Summary stub_pipes
      OpenPlant Orthographics Manager

      Produce faster, higher quality general arrangement drawings by automating extraction of 2D files from 3D models.

      Learn More
    • AutoPIPE Advanced
      Product Summary stub-iSt_28054978_M_equipment-cables-and-piping_AutoPipe-Advanced
      AutoPIPE Advanced

      Accelerate delivery of compliant piping designs for any size project with proven, scalable, and integrated advanced pipe stress analysis.

      Learn More
    • Bentley Descartes
      Product Summary stub-mrb-north-east-lidar-photo-match
      Bentley Descartes

      Ensure your project has accurate real-world representation using proven imaging and point-cloud technology to enhance your infrastructure workflow.

      Learn More
    • Bentley Pointools
      Product Summary stub_MollerCentre_1
      Bentley Pointools

      Powerful and fast point-cloud visualization and editing software.

      Learn More
    • AutoPLANT Modeler
      Product Summary stub_iStock_000037856750_XXXLarge
      AutoPLANT Modeler

      Quickly create intelligent 3D plant designs and models with an integrated, AutoCAD-based application for designing piping, equipment, and raceways.

      Learn More
    • Bentley PlantWise
      Product Summary Stub-iStock_000037314084_Large
      Bentley PlantWise

      Deliver conceptual plant designs with lower lifecycle costs by using 3D modeling to help you optimize construction, maintenance, and operability.

      Learn More
    • Navigator Mobile
      Product Summary Stub_ist_5241589_NavigatorMobile_L
      Navigator Mobile

      Achieve unmatched insight into project information and the power to reliably resolve issues whether in the office, on-site, or in the field.

      Learn More
    • ProjectWise Edge
      Product Summary Stub_ist_531295961_teamworking
      ProjectWise Edge

      View, analyze and approve the most current project data from anywhere, anytime.

      Learn More

  • Electrical Engineer

    • OpenBuildings Designer
      Product Summary AECOsim Building Designer
      OpenBuildings Designer

      Design, analyze, document, and visualize buildings of any size, form, and complexity with multi-discipline building application for architects and engineers.

      Learn More
    • OpenPlant Modeler
      Product Summary stub_459366075_Pipes
      OpenPlant Modeler

      Quickly and easily perform 3D design of your plant piping, HVAC, and electrical equipment in an open and collaborative environment.

      Learn More
    • OpenPlant Orthographics Manager
      Product Summary stub_pipes
      OpenPlant Orthographics Manager

      Produce faster, higher quality general arrangement drawings by automating extraction of 2D files from 3D models.

      Learn More
    • Bentley Raceway and Cable Management
      Product Summary stub_000032594526
      Bentley Raceway and Cable Management

      Save time and reduce cost with the first and only integrated application for cable system layout, routing, and material estimating.

      Learn More
    • Promis.e
      Product Summary stub_ist_27185076_ControlBrd_L
      Promis.e

      Perform electrical system design faster and with fewer errors with cross-referenced schematics, 2D layouts, 3D equipment models, and reports.

      Learn More
    • Bentley Instrumentation and Wiring
      Product Summary stub_ist_1858156_Wiring_Panel_M
      Bentley Instrumentation and Wiring

      Accelerate your process plant control system designs and efficiently manage all your instrumentation and motor data in a relational database.

      Learn More

  • Instrument and Controls Engineer

    • OpenPlant PID
      Product Summary stub_459334891
      OpenPlant PID

      Improve plant design and operations with fast, intelligent, and accurate P&IDs you can share across your project using the ISO 15926 open data schema.

      Learn More
    • Promis.e
      Product Summary stub_ist_27185076_ControlBrd_L
      Promis.e

      Perform electrical system design faster and with fewer errors with cross-referenced schematics, 2D layouts, 3D equipment models, and reports.

      Learn More
    • Bentley Instrumentation and Wiring
      Product Summary stub_ist_1858156_Wiring_Panel_M
      Bentley Instrumentation and Wiring

      Accelerate your process plant control system designs and efficiently manage all your instrumentation and motor data in a relational database.

      Learn More

  • CAD Designer

    • OpenPlant Modeler
      Product Summary stub_459366075_Pipes
      OpenPlant Modeler

      Quickly and easily perform 3D design of your plant piping, HVAC, and electrical equipment in an open and collaborative environment.

      Learn More
    • OpenPlant Isometrics Manager
      Product Summary stub_ist_4362669_ProcessPlant_L
      OpenPlant Isometrics Manager

      Quickly create intelligent isometrics from multiple 3D model sources in a collaborative, interoperable, yet stand-alone application.

      Learn More
    • OpenPlant Orthographics Manager
      Product Summary stub_pipes
      OpenPlant Orthographics Manager

      Produce faster, higher quality general arrangement drawings by automating extraction of 2D files from 3D models.

      Learn More
    • AutoPIPE Vessel
      Product Summary Stub-iStock_000026271768_Full
      AutoPIPE Vessel

      Enable cost-effective and accurate design for the safe operation of pressure vessels under all loading conditions.

      Learn More
    • LumenRT
      Product Summary stub-LumenRT_WSDOT
      Bentley LumenRT

      Integrate life-like digital nature into your simulated infrastructure designs, and create high-impact visuals for stakeholders.

      Learn More
    • AutoPLANT Modeler
      Product Summary stub_iStock_000037856750_XXXLarge
      AutoPLANT Modeler

      Quickly create intelligent 3D plant designs and models with an integrated, AutoCAD-based application for designing piping, equipment, and raceways.

      Learn More
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