DRFT 1396: Piping Systems Modeling and Layout
Effective date
September 2021
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
Students taking this course will design the process and utility piping systems required to complete an industrial project. Students will create engineering documents from 3D piping models using piping BIM software.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DRFT 1256, DRFT 1257, DRFT 1258, DRFT 1259, DRFT 1260, DRFT 1261, DRFT 1262, DRFT 1263, DRFT 1264, DRFT 1265, DRFT 1266.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Design process piping layouts from engineering design notes and sketches
- Evaluate routing and spacing of pipes for efficiency, installation and maintenance
- Arrange the piping in racks according to accepted practices
- Determine support and anchoring requirements of the piping systems
- Assess clearances required for electrical and HVAC components
- Complete extraction of fabrication isometrics from 3D piping models
- Prepare bills of materials from fabrication isometrics
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 10
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 20
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, video presentations, project-/problem-based learning, lab activities. The course may be offered face-to-face or in a blended format (mix of face-to-face and online)
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Project
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70
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Minimum of 3 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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Course topics
- 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 Methods
- Preparation of Standard Bills of Material
- Automated Spool Fabrication Files
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.