DRFT 1324: 3D Piping Systems Modelling
Effective date
September 2024
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
Students learn to lay out an industrial project and create orthographic plans, sections, elevations, fabrication isometrics and bills of material using tools available from 3D Models software.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Design process piping layouts based on piping & instrumentation diagrams, equipment layout, design standards and engineering design notes and sketches
- Evaluate access and clearances required for electrical and HVAC components
- Evaluate routing and spacing of pipes for efficiency, installation and maintenance & pipe rack accepted practices
- Select applicable pipe support for pipelines
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 30
Total Hours: 50
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, video presentations, project-/problem-based learning, lab activities
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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70
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Minimum of 2 project-based major assignments of approximately equal value.
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Quizzes/Tests
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20
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Participation
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10
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Active participation and engagement in course activities and discussions
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Course topics
- Equipment Support Requirements
- Safe Storage of Chemicals and Spill Containment
- Advanced Mechanical Modeling Techniques
- Industrial Cranes
- Orthographic Creation Methods
- Dimensioning and Annotation
- Terminology and tools used in the piping modeling specialty
- Advanced Pipe Routing Methods
- Required Access Clearances
- Installation and Maintenance
- Pipe Racks and Supports
- Valve and Utility Stations
- Isometric Creation & Bills of Material
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.