TM-2223 AVEVA Marine (12.1) HVAC Rev

AVEVA Marine
(12.1)
TRAINING GUIDE
Heating, Ventilation &
Air Conditioning Modelling
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Contents
1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 9
1.1 Aim..................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.2 Objectives ......................................................................................................................................... 9
1.3 Prerequisites .................................................................................................................................... 9
1.4 Course Structure .............................................................................................................................. 9
1.5 Using this Guide ............................................................................................................................... 9
2 HVAC Design Features .......................................................................................................................... 11
2.1 Starting an Outfitting Session ...................................................................................................... 12
2.1.1 Learning about AVEVA Marine Database Hierarchy ............................................................... 12
2.2 How AVEVA Marine Stores Design Data ..................................................................................... 12
3 Creation and Routing of HVAC Components ..................................................................................... 15
3.1 HVAC Components Representation in the Catalogue ............................................................... 15
3.1.1 HVAC Physical Shape ............................................................................................................. 15
3.1.2 HVAC Variables ....................................................................................................................... 15
3.2 Setting HVAC Defaults .................................................................................................................. 16
3.2.1 Setting a Default Detailing Specification .................................................................................. 16
3.2.2 Choosing the HVAC Form Format ........................................................................................... 16
3.2.3 Customising HVAC Forms ....................................................................................................... 17
3.2.4 Creating a Backdrop for Design ............................................................................................... 18
3.3 Creating HVAC Administrative Elements .................................................................................... 19
3.3.1 Creating an HVAC System Element ........................................................................................ 19
3.3.2 Creating an HVAC Branch Element ......................................................................................... 20
3.4 Creating HVAC Components ........................................................................................................ 22
3.4.1 Creating the First HVAC Component ....................................................................................... 22
3.4.2 Modify a Component ................................................................................................................ 23
3.4.3 Create a Radiused Bend .......................................................................................................... 24
3.4.4 Moving a Component using the Model Editor .......................................................................... 25
3.4.5 Moving a Component Using the Position Function .................................................................. 26
3.4.6 Fitting Components .................................................................................................................. 27
3.4.7 Moving a Component with Model Editor – Offset From Feature .............................................. 28
3.4.8 Creating a Control Damper ...................................................................................................... 30
3.4.9 Creating a Three-Way Component .......................................................................................... 32
3.4.10 Creating a Gap Between Components .................................................................................... 33
3.4.11 Checking the Gap Between Components ................................................................................ 33
Exercise 1 ....................................................................................................................................................... 34
3.4.12 Creating a Rectangular Taper .................................................................................................. 36
3.4.13 Creating a Composite Component ........................................................................................... 37
3.4.14 Moving a Component using the Position Function ................................................................... 39
3.4.15 Connect to Previous Component ............................................................................................. 40
3.4.16 Adding a Circular Section Silencer........................................................................................... 41
3.4.17 Copying an Existing Component .............................................................................................. 43
3.4.18 Transposing the Head Tubing .................................................................................................. 44
3.4.19 Creating a Straight Duct Component ....................................................................................... 44
3.4.20 Creating a Rectangular Taper .................................................................................................. 45
3.4.21 Creating a Rectangular Mesh End ........................................................................................... 46
3.4.22 Adding a Branch Connector ..................................................................................................... 48
3.5 Creating Additional Side Branches .............................................................................................. 49
3.5.1 Adding Components to a Side Branch ..................................................................................... 50
3.5.2 Deleting Components ............................................................................................................... 51
3.6 Defining the Branch Tail ................................................................................................................ 51
Exercise 2 ....................................................................................................................................................... 52
3.7 Extending the HVAC Model ........................................................................................................... 55
3.7.1 The Grid / Tiling Utility .............................................................................................................. 56
3.7.2 Adding an HVAC Branch Connector ........................................................................................ 59
3.7.3 Create a New Branch ............................................................................................................... 60
3.7.4 Creating a Fire Damper ............................................................................................................ 61
3.7.5 Creating a Circular Tee ............................................................................................................ 62
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Creating a Circular Taper ......................................................................................................... 63
3.7.7 Creating a Flexible Bend .......................................................................................................... 64
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3.7.8 Creating a Circular Internal Damper ........................................................................................ 65

3.7.9 Creating a Circular Diffuser ...................................................................................................... 66
3.8 Creating a Two-Bend Offset .......................................................................................................... 67
Exercise 3 ....................................................................................................................................................... 70
4 Completing the Design .......................................................................................................................... 73
4.1.1 Filling Ductwork Gaps .............................................................................................................. 73
4.1.2 Adding Stiffening Flanges ........................................................................................................ 74
4.1.3 Automatic Item Numbering and Naming .................................................................................. 76
4.1.4 Finishing off Design Details ...................................................................................................... 77
4.1.5 Modifying Joint Types .............................................................................................................. 77
4.1.6 Inserting an Access Panel ........................................................................................................ 79
4.2 HVAC Penetrations and Hole Management ................................................................................. 80
4.2.1 Create HVAC Penetrations ...................................................................................................... 80
4.2.2 Modify HVAC Penetrations ...................................................................................................... 83
4.2.3 Seal Plates ............................................................................................................................... 84
4.2.4 Non-Penetration Managed Holes – Free Holes ....................................................................... 85
4.2.5 Hole Management .................................................................................................................... 88
5 Checking and Outputting Design Data ................................................................................................ 93
5.1 Querying data settings .................................................................................................................. 93
5.2 Checking for design data inconsistencies .................................................................................. 95
5.3 Data Check Functions ................................................................................................................... 96
5.4 Generating a Tabulated Data Output ........................................................................................... 97
5.5 Mass Properties ............................................................................................................................. 99
5.5.1 Calculate Mass Properties ....................................................................................................... 99
Exercise 4 ..................................................................................................................................................... 101
6 HVAC Splitting ..................................................................................................................................... 103
6.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 103
6.2 The Split HVAC Form ................................................................................................................... 104
6.2.1 Branches to Split .................................................................................................................... 104
6.2.2 Details .................................................................................................................................... 105
6.2.3 Split ........................................................................................................................................ 106
6.2.4 Flip Head Tube ....................................................................................................................... 107
6.3 HVAC Splitting - Example ........................................................................................................... 108
6.4 Merging Branches ........................................................................................................................ 109
6.4.1 Merging Branches – a Worked Example ............................................................................... 109
Exercise 5 – Splitting and Merging HVAC Branches ............................................................................... 111
6.5 Modifying HVAC Items System Attribute .................................................................................. 113
7 HVAC Spooling .................................................................................................................................... 115
7.1 Generating HVAC Spools using the HVAC Spool Manager..................................................... 115
7.2 HVAC Spool Verification ............................................................................................................. 116
7.3 Modifying a HVAC Spool ............................................................................................................. 117
8 HVAC Sketches .................................................................................................................................... 119
8.1 Creating HVAC Sketches ............................................................................................................ 119
8.2 Drawing Template ........................................................................................................................ 123
Exercise 6 ..................................................................................................................................................... 123
9 Appendix A ........................................................................................................................................... 125
9.1 Creating HVAC Nozzles on Equipment Elements ..................................................................... 125
10 Appendix B ....................................................................................................................................... 127
10.1 Alternative Positioning Forms .................................................................................................... 127
10.1.1 Move Form ............................................................................................................................. 127
10.1.2 Drag Move Form .................................................................................................................... 133
10.1.3 Alternative Positioning Forms Worked Example .................................................................... 134
11 Appendix C ....................................................................................................................................... 137
11.1 HVAC Penetration Utilities .......................................................................................................... 137
11.2 The Penetration Utilities - Toolbar ............................................................................................. 137
11.3 Accessing the Hole Management Utility .................................................................................... 137
11.3.1 Create Holes .......................................................................................................................... 138
11.3.2 Merged Holes ......................................................................................................................... 141
11.3.3 Modify Holes ........................................................................................................................... 143
11.3.4 Utilities .................................................................................................................................... 145
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CHAPTER 1
1 Introduction
1.1 Aim
Over the next two days the participants will learn the basic functions required to design, create and modify
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) elements, and how to report on them.
1.2 Objectives
 To have a clear understanding of the basic features of AVEVA Marine HVAC Design
 To familiarise users with the screen layout and the workings of the user interface
 To create and manipulate HVAC administrative elements
 To discover how to create a sequence of HVAC components
 To understand how to modify existing HVAC components
 To understand how to use the Grid / Tiling Utility
 To be able to manage HVAC penetrations
 To be able to make Data Consistency checks
 To discover how to Split HAVC elements and to generate HVAC spools
 To be able create HVAC sketches
1.3 Prerequisites
Trainees should have attended the AVEVA Marine Outfit Introduction and Basics course and also be familiar
with Microsoft Windows
1.4 Course Structure
Training will consist of oral and visual presentations, demonstrations and set exercises. Each workstation
will have a training project, populated with model objects. This will be used by the trainees to practice their
methods, and complete the set exercises.
1.5 Using this Guide
Certain text styles are used to indicate special situations throughout this document, here is a summary;
Menu pull downs and button click actions are indicated by bold dark turquoise text.
Information the user has to key-in will be in bold red text.
Annotation for trainees benefit
 Additional information
System prompts should be bold and italic in inverted commas i.e. 'Choose function'
Example files or inputs will be in the courier new font, colours and styles used as before.
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CHAPTER 2
2 HVAC Design Features
AVEVA Marine has been designed by HVAC Engineers for HVAC Engineers. The HVAC application offers
the following key benefits.
 The HVAC Designer application lets the user build up and detail complex ducting networks simply
by selecting components from standard catalogues. By using standard default settings, a conceptual
layout can be created and analysed rapidly, leaving the design details to a later post-approval stage.
 The application provides facilities for creating rectangular, circular and oval cross-sectional items.
Individual design components can be selected from over 100 parametric catalogue items covering
all likely requirements, including a range of auxiliary items such as stiffening frames, access panels,
splitter plates etc., all of which will be accurately detailed in the design model. The catalogue also
includes a range of inline plant items such as centrifugal and axial fans, air handling units, silencers,
dampers etc. each ready for insertion into the design model in a single operation.
 User-definable detailing specifications, such as those for construction materials, ductwork gauge,
flange dimensions etc., define precise manufacturing requirements. User-definable default settings
ensure compliance with company standards and a high level of design consistency throughout the
project.
 Accurate geometric representation of all design items ensure reliable clash checking during the
design process, leading to good space management and the early elimination of positional errors,
which can be expensive to rectify at the construction stage. This is particularly important where
different features of the design model are under the control of different designers.
 Explicitly positioned design components are interconnected automatically with implied ductwork as
the design of the ductwork sequence is built up. An auto filling facility is provided which can then
calculate the optimum use of standard ducting straights to complete the material take-off for the
entire network.
 Several design aids are incorporated, including a facility for creating horizontal grids which can be
used to position ceiling tiles. This can greatly aid the layout of building services in an architectural
environment. Also for systems, in a marine environment, a facility exists for splitting the system
design into logical sections to assist design and manufacture.
 HVAC elements may be named in accordance with a predefined set of rules, so that their positions
in the database hierarchy are always obvious without the user having to enter specific texts during
the design process.
 The applications user interface can be tailored readily to suit the level of experience of any individual
user. In particular, graphical illustrations of all catalogue items can be displayed if required to
simplify component selection and dimensioning.
 At any stage, the user can create reports listing specified data from the current database. A
standard report template can be specified, allowing the user to derive lists of commonly required
information very quickly; alternatively the user can design a one-off report format to suit specific
needs. The resultant output, which can include data from any design discipline, sorted in any way
required, can be either displayed on screen or sent to a file for storage and / or printing.
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2.1 Starting an Outfitting Session
To start the AVEVA Marine application, select All Programs > AVEVA
Marine> Design > Marine 12.1 > Outfitting
The AVEVA Marine - Outfitting Login form appears, enter the following data:
Project Training
Username HVAC
Password HVAC
MDB HVACFWD,
Then click the Login button.
Setting the project to Training on the AVEVA Marine – Outfitting Login form will result in the use of the
Marine Training Project; this will be referred to as MTP for the remainder of this guide.
A default screen layout will be displayed comprising the application pull-down menu and a Design Explorer
showing all the objects from the current project database. The user can reposition and, in some cases,
resize the Outfitting windows.
Once the Outfitting module has been started, the user must check that the HVAC
application is running. This can be seen on the top of the design framework. If it
does not show HVAC, select Design > HVAC Designer… from the application
pull-down menu to change to the correct application.
2.1.1 Learning about AVEVA Marine Database Hierarchy
Although this guide is about the design of HVAC ducting networks, in practice ductwork is usually routed
with reference to predefined design items such as a framework, Decks and Bulkheads etc.
2.2 How AVEVA Marine Stores Design Data
All Outfitting data is stored in the form of a hierarchy. An Outfitting Design database has:
 a top level, World (this can be represented by the symbolic name /*)
 a two principal administrative sublevels, Site and Zone.
The names used to identify database levels below Zone depend on the specific engineering discipline for
which the data is used. For HVAC design data the lower administrative levels (and their Outfitting
abbreviations) are:
 HVAC (HVAC)
 BRANCH (BRAN)
 SPOOLS (HSLIST)
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Each HVAC element can represent any portion of the overall ducting network.
Each Branch within an HVAC element represents a single sequence of components running between two,
and only two, points:
 Branch Head
 Branch Tail
The data which defines the physical design of the individual HVAC components is held below Branch level.
The overall format is as follows:
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CHAPTER 3
3 Creation and Routing of HVAC Components
3.1 HVAC Components Representation in the Catalogue
Each HVAC component is represented in the AVEVA Marine catalogue by the following types of data:
 Physical shape
 Parameters
3.1.1 HVAC Physical Shape
The physical shape of a component is defined by a set of geometric primitives, so that a component can be
manipulated and linked to adjacent HVAC items. All principle points needed to define the component
position orientation and connectivity are identified by uniquely numbered tags. These tags, which have both
position and direction, are called P-points:
 Each P-point is identified by a number of the format P0, P1, P2 etc.
 P0 always represents the components origin position.
The principle inlet and outlet points are also identified as P-Arrive (PA) and P-Leave (PL). P1 is the same as
P-Arrive, and P2 is the same as P-Leave.
3.1.2 HVAC Variables
The setting of all variables needed to distinguish a component from others with the same geometry and P-
point sets are defined by parameters. The values of these are defined to suit the specific design
requirements.
For example, a rectangular three way component (or branch connector) might be represented in the AVEVA
Marine catalogue as follows:
P2
(P-Leave or PL)
P0 (Origin)
P3
(Branch Connection)
P1
(P-Arrive or PA)
 The two curved duct sections from the component geometry set
 The four P-points from its point set
 P-point, P3, enables the user to control the direction of the branch connection arm when it is
incorporated into the design
The dimensions of the component and other constructional details are represented in the catalogue by
parameters whose values are set to suit the design requirements.
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3.2 Setting HVAC Defaults
The following defaults will need to be set for the users to complete the exercises.
 A default detailing specification
 The format of the HVAC form
 Customised HVAC forms
3.2.1 Setting a Default Detailing Specification
The constructional detail of components that the user selects from the
HVAC catalogue, such as joint types and maximum straight lengths, are
determined by the current default specification, which is shown on the
HVAC Designer toolbar.
The TUTORIAL specification is set as default, however for the examples and exercises in this guide the
HVAC will be created using the MACHINERY_SPACE_VENTILATION specification. This gives access to a
range of catalogue components that are suitable for use with this module. Note that when starting a new
session, the specification will need to be set each time.
3.2.2 Choosing the HVAC Form Format
All the principle functions for creating, positioning, orientating and connecting HVAC elements are available
from within a single form, the HVAC form. The HVAC form has two display formats:
 The brief form, the default, uses drop-down lists to show the elements available for selection.
 The full form uses scrollable lists to show the elements available for selection, and also offers more
complex positioning options
To display the HVAC form select Create > HVAC
To display the full form right click the

mouse over the form and select Use Full
Form
This provides access to a more detailed form with additional options

to that shown on the standard form.
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3.2.3 Customising HVAC Forms
The appearance and behaviour of the forms for creating and modifying HVAC components can be
customised. This enables modification of the forms to suit individual preferences or for the type of design
work being undertaken.
Right click the mouse on the form and select Style Options
This displays the HVAC Form Style form.
Set the check boxes as shown.
The result of checking these boxes is as follows:
Show Local Views Displays a small 3D graphical view showing the current component in its design
context.
Local Views Shade Shows local views in colour shaded as opposed to a wire frame representation
OK / Cancel Forms Uses OK and Cancel buttons instead of Apply and Dismiss on the forms. This will
result in the corresponding forms closing when OK or Cancel is selected as
opposed to remaining available for repeated use until dismissed explicitly.
Show Pixmaps Displays a sketch showing components geometries to help the user select items
from the catalogue.
Show Forms Displays the Create / Modify form automatically when a new component is added to
the design. This allows the user to adjust the default dimensions and / or orientation
as required.
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3.2.4 Creating a Backdrop for Design
Before starting to model HVAC elements some Equipment and Hull panels need to be added to the 3D view
so that they can be referenced.
Add the following elements to the 3D view:
Hull Block F102

Hull Block F106
Equipment elements MCS2001 and MCS2002 (located in ZONE A01-EQUIP)
MCS2002
MCS2001
The two items of equipment are the machinery space air intake fire
dampers, and the HVAC ducting created in the following examples and
exercises will originate from the HVAC nozzles owned by these items
of Equipment.
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3.3 Creating HVAC Administrative Elements
The next step is to create the administrative elements which govern the position of individual HVAC
components within the database hierarchy. The first elements are:
 An HVAC system element

 An HVAC branch element (the branch head)
Ensure the hvac specification is set to

MACHINERY_SPACE_VENTILATION.
3.3.1 Creating an HVAC System Element
From the Design Explorer, select ZONE 210-HVAC to make it the current element.
From the Categories section of the HVAC form select

HVAC Branches and from the Available Types section,
select HVAC System Element
On the Create HVAC form, in the HVAC Name text box, key the name TRAIN_210_MCS_001 and press
the Return key on the keyboard. The Primary System pull-down menu lists the systems available in the
System Group World (SYGPWL) for HVAC. Set the Primary System to Machinery Space Ventilation
Supply. Click the Apply button to create the element then Dismiss to remove the Create HVAC form
The Primary System displayed in the pull-down

menu is actually the Description of the System
Group (SYSGRP). The user must ensure the
Description for the SYSGRP is set for the pull-
down menu to be meaningful.
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 Note – For the Primary System pull-down

menu to be populated with the options
available in the HVAC System Group
Area (SYGPAR) the function of the
SYGPAR must be set to HVAC.
 The Primary System set for the HVAC

element on creation can be changed or
removed using Utilities > Systems…
.See section 6.5 of this guide.
3.3.2 Creating an HVAC Branch Element
There are two types of HVAC branch element

 Main branch
 Side branch
These differ only in the way they are added to the design:
 A main branch requires the user to position and orientate its head explicitly.
 A side branch takes its head position and orientation from a branch connection point P3 on an
existing three way component.
The first HVAC branch element will be a main branch

element, the branch head. From the HVAC form,
select Main Branch Element from the Available
Types section.
The HVAC Main Branch Element form is displayed, in the form set the following:
Branch Name TRAIN_210_MCS_001/B1
Make sure that the Branch Head Shape is set

to Circ (Circular duct).
Set the Head Direction to -Z (this is the

direction looking along the axis of the duct
from the head position towards the first
component).
Set the Duct width AA to 1000.
Set the insulation thickness to 50mm (this

adds 50mm of insulation automatically to
each surface of all components and ducting
owned by the branch).
Set the Head Start to ID Nozzle (The 3D position can also be picked using ID Design PPoint; this would
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The user is prompted to ‘Identify NOZZ’. Rotate the 3D View so the underside of Equipment MCS2001 is
visible. In the 3D graphical view navigate to the equipment, and left mouse click on the nozzle. The head
position of the HVAC branch is defined, and displayed in the 3D view.
Close the HVAC Main Branch Element form by clicking the Dismiss button.
It is also possible to start the HVAC branch head by other methods e.g. Cursor, ID Design Ppoint, X,Y,Z etc
 For information on how to create HVAC Nozzles on Equipment elements see Appendix A
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3.4 Creating HVAC Components
The next stage is to build the HVAC design starting from the branch head. The individual components are
added sequentially, positioning and orientating each component in turn.
The first component to be added to the current arrangement is a rectangular to circular transformation. This
is to be positioned at the nozzle of equipment MCS2001.
3.4.1 Creating the First HVAC Component
From the HVAC form, select Transformations from the Categories list.
The HVAC Shape Transformation Items form appears, Select Square to Round and the Square to
Round Transformation form appears. This form has data fields for all parameters needed to define the
component. The initial data setting on the component definition forms are determined by a set of default
values. Fill in the form as below.
The Picture button on the Square to Round Transformation form allows the user to interpret the
parameters easier. This displays the HVAC component form containing a dimensioned and annotated
drawing showing how the component is
defined in the catalogue.
In this case, it can be seen that the default

Arrive and Leave settings for this
transformation are the Arrive is the square
end, and the Leave is the circular end. The
Flip Circ/Rect option on the form allows this
to be reversed. For this example the Arrive
needs to be circular, therefore the Flip
Circ/Rect is set to Yes.
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Close the HVAC Component form.
Click the Apply button. The Square to Round

Transformation component is created and
positioned connected to the equipment nozzle.
3.4.2 Modify a Component
The parameters for the component can also be changed at this stage. Change Create to Modify, this will
allow the newly created component to be altered. Change the parameters in the form as below;
Change the length of the taper to 1200mm.
From the pull-down menu at the bottom of the form, the user has the
option of Connect or Unchanged. Set this to Connect.
When Unchanged is selected when modifying a component, the origin

(P0) of the component will remain in the same position.
When Connect is selected when modifying a component, it will be
connected to the previous HVAC component, or, in this example, the
HVAC nozzle of the Equipment.
Click the Apply button. And the component length is changed.
When the modification has been completed click the Dismiss button.
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3.4.3 Create a Radiused Bend
Make the previous component (the square to round

transformation) the current element.
From the HVAC indicate Rectangular and then select Radius Bend
The Rectangular Radiused Bend form is displayed.
Fill in the form as below and click Apply
 Click the Picture button to display the HVAC Component

drawing for the rectangular elbow. From the drawing, it can be
seen that the duct Width (AA) and Depth (AB) are correct.
Depending on how the previous component has been created,
the Width and Depth may need to be transposed to give the
correct geometry for the bend. This would have an impact on
connected components further along the route.
Click the Dismiss button.
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3.4.4 Moving a Component using the Model Editor
Click on the Model Editor icon to move the Radiused Bend component.
The bend can now be selected and using the editor handle pointing down (-Z), the user can drag the
component by the desired amount, in this case 2000mm. Upon release the gap is filled with ‘implied duct’.
 The implied duct does not appear in the design Tree. It will be
replaced by a duct component later
 By right-clicking on the
highlighted element the
user is able to choose
which parts will be
edited; HVAC, Branch,
Leg, Connected
Turn off Model Editor by clicking the Model Editor icon.

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3.4.5 Moving a Component Using the Position Function
The elbow now clashes with the deck panel, and will need to be moved 600mm port (Y) and 100mm
forward (X).
Ensure the radiused bend is the Current Element. From the main menu, select Position > Relatively (by).
In the Position By form, enter 100mm in the X direction textbox, and 600mm in the Y direction textbox.
Click Apply and the elbow is moved by the entered values.
Note that the implied ducting has now disappeared, as the Arrive and Leave of the two components are no
longer vertically aligned.
Dismiss the Position By form.
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3.4.6 Fitting Components
AVEVA Marine has a powerful facility that can calculate the length and the amount of offset needed to fit a
new component automatically into the available space. This facility can be used to create a Mitred offset
component to fit between the Square to Round transformation and the Bend created previously.
Using the design explorer, make the Square to Round transformation (TRNS1) the current element.
Indicate Rectangular and then select Crank Offset
Clicking the Fit button on the Rectangular Cranked Offset form will add the calculated data into the data
fields, then Click the Apply button.
The mitred offset will be added to the vent duct between the
transformation and the bend allowing for the original misalignment
between the fittings. The offset component (OFST1) has been created
between the two misaligned components in the Design Explorer.
Click the Dismiss button to close the form.
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3.4.7 Moving a Component with Model Editor – Offset From Feature
The bend created previously now needs to be moved down, so the top of the bend is 300mm clear of the
underdeck structure.
To allow for easy selection of the HVAC component and steelwork, the view can be clipped. From the 3D
View options, right-mouse click the Clipping & Options icon, and from the pop-up menu select Explicit.
Complete the Clipping Box form as shown below and click Apply then Dismiss the form. The 3D View is
clipped as shown (defining the clipping box creates six clipping planes).
Click on the Model Editor icon to enable

the feature, and then click on the elbow to
display the Model Editor handles.
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Right-mouse click on the handle, and select Move Handle > Snap to Point from the pop-up menu. The
Model Editor handles need to be moved to the mid-point of the top edge of the bend, as shown.
Right-mouse click on the vertical movement handle,

and from the pop-up menu select Offset From
Feature. The Offset From Feature form is
displayed, key in a distance of 300mm and click OK.
Now move the cursor over the bottom flange of the underdeck beam as show. When the bottom edge of the
beam is highlighted, the elbow moves to show the proposed new position. Left-mouse click on the edge and
the bend is moved, in the vertical axis, 300mm clear of the underdeck beam.
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3.4.8 Creating a Control Damper
The next step in this HVAC design is to create a Control Damper underneath the deck, positioned after the
Bend.
Make the Bend the current element in the Design Explorer.
Indicate Inline Plant Equipment from the

categories list and then select the
Rectangular Control Damper
On the Rectangular Volume

Control Damper form, Key in
the VCD Name (Ref) VCD1,
set the handle Direction to be
Z.
The Arrive and Leave joint types for the component can be set using the
Choose button. By default the joint type is defined from the
Specification.
Click the Choose button and the Choose Joint (HVAC) form is
displayed. For this control damper, the joint type needs to be a Raw
Edge Joint, slip over 50mm. With the Leave radio button selected, go
to the joint as shown in the scrollable list then click OK. The joint type is
now changed to RE50.
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Repeat this process for the Arrive joint, this time manually
enter RE50 into the Arrjoint text box..
Leave all the other parameters the same, then click the Apply button and the damper is created.
Move the fire damper 2000mm in the –Y direction

(to starboard) using either the Model Editor or
Position function.
 Modifying joint types for the components connecting to this damper will be covered later in this guide
(Section 4.1.5)
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3.4.9 Creating a Three-Way Component
A three-way component enables the connection of one branch to another. Indicate Rectangular and select
the Square Threeway. Complete the form as shown and click Apply
Notice that the dotted line is shown coming from the Leave connection of the three-way component. If
components are continued to be added then they will be added to this connection. If the intention is to add to
the other connection then another branch must be created first. This will be covered later in this guide.
The Arrive, Leave, 3rd pull-down option of the form allows

the user to determine the orientation of the tee, and also
which legs are designated for the Arrive and Leave. Set this
option as Flip Arrive/P3.
The Change Direction field allows the user to configure the

orientation of the threeway. The leg of the threeway referred
to by the Change Direction textbox differs for the different
configurations:
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3.4.10 Creating a Gap Between Components
A gap may be required between the three-way component and the preceding component (damper). The
Distance function on the HVAC form enables this to be done by allowing the user to specify the gap
between the PL of one component and the PA of the next, thereby avoiding the need to calculate the
movement required to reposition it.
Ensure the Threeway component is the Current Element. In the

HVAC form, in the Distance text box, key in 1000mm, hit the
Return key then click the Distance button. The threeway is
moved 1000mm in a direction away from the previous
component. Note that implied ducting is shown between the two
components.
Save work.
3.4.11 Checking the Gap Between Components
The gap may be checked by navigating back to the Damper VCD1 and selecting Query > Gap to next from
the main menu bar.
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Exercise 1
In this exercise, the user will create a new HVAC element, a main
HVAC branch, and the HVAC components to create the ducting as
shown below. The HVAC will be created in the existing ZONE 210-
HVAC.
Before starting ensure that the HVAC Form Style is set as

shown.
Set the main HVAC element Name to TRAIN_210_MCS_002 and the Branch Name to
TRAIN_210_MCS_002/B1.
Make sure that the Branch Head Shape is set to Circ (Circular duct).
Set the Head Direction to -Z (this is the direction looking along the ductwork run from the head position
towards the first component).
Set the insulation thickness to 50mm, AvevaHVACISPEC-50 (this adds 50mm of insulation automatically to
each surface of all components and ducting owned by the branch).
Set the Head Start to ID Nozzle (this enables you to specify the position of the branch head by picking the
nozzle on the equipment. Pick the Nozzle on Equipment MCS2002. Use the component types as shown.
Tip – for clarity, the user can add a clipping plane to ensure clear visibility of the HVAC ducting being
modelled. Right-mouse click on the Clipping & Options icon in the 3Dview controls, select Planes and
complete the Clipping Planes form as shown.
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Square to Round Transformation

Equipment MCS2002
Duct Dia. 1000mm
Rectangular duct size 1600x800mm
Length 1200mm
Rectangular Cranked Offset
Use the ‘Fit’ feature to determine the

geometry of this component. The
length should be 2000mm.
Radiused Bend
Bend Inside Radius 600mm
Rectangular Volume Control Damper
Name VCD2
Handle Direction Z
Length 200mm
Rectangular Square Threeway
Use ‘Flip Arrive/P3’ option

Off-leg duct size 1000mm x 800mm
Equipment MCS2002
620mm
550mm
1000mm
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3.4.12 Creating a Rectangular Taper
The next component to be created in HVAC branch TRAIN_210_MCS_001/B1 is a rectangular taper, which
will follow on from the Threeway piece modelled previously.
Make the THRE component the Current Element, then use the HVAC form to create a Rectangular Taper,
with the form filled in as shown below.
The Rectangular Taper is created.
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3.4.13 Creating a Composite Component
The HVAC components created so far have each been represented by a single AVEVA Marine element.
Some HVAC components, composite components are represented by more than one AVEVA Marine
element. Care must be taken to ensure that the position in the design explorer is correct when referring to
such a component. The following section shows how composite components are represented within the
AVEVA Marine hierarchy.
In the Design Explorer navigate to the previously created Taper.
Indicate Rectangular and then select Square Bend
On the Rectangular Square Bend form,

click the Transpose Width / Depth, SET
THE Duct width LA to 800mm, and set the
leave direction to -Z, all other settings
remain as the defaults.
Click the Apply button. A message appears warning that the

hierarchy has been affected by the creation of this component,
click OK
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The Bend is created.
Click the Dismiss button.
From the Design Explorer it can be seen that there are two new elements:
 BEND2 - This represents the Square Bend
 SPLR1 - This represents the set of air deflectors within the bend. This is created because a square
bend requires turning vanes.
The message that appeared during the creation of the component was created was a warning to the user
that this component is comprised of more than one AVEVA Marine element.
Navigating to the square bend simply by picking it with the cursor, will almost certainly select the element
representing the outer ducting. The air deflectors that also form part of the component are below the bend in
the hierarchy. Consequently in order to create the subsequent component the user must select the element
that represents the air deflectors.
 The user can see the deflectors inside the bend by

changing the view to wireframe mode with the use of
the F8 key to toggle
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3.4.14 Moving a Component using the Position Function
Make the square bend the current element:
From the main menu, select Position > Relatively (BY). The Position By form
is displayed.
Change the pull down box to Y, key in a value of 500mm and then click Apply
The gap between the bend and the taper has been filled with implied ducting, but the air deflectors have not
been re-positioned.
Dismiss the Position By form.
 Further positioning options are available in the Position pull-down

menu, Move and Drag. These are explained in Appendix B of this
guide
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3.4.15 Connect to Previous Component
In some instances components have to be moved and re-connected after modifications have been carried
out on the surrounding elements.
Make the air deflectors, the SPLR element the current element. Using the
Connect section of the HVAC form select to Previous from the HVAC
Branch Component pull-down.
The air deflectors are moved and re-connected to the rectangular square bend component.
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3.4.16 Adding a Circular Section Silencer
A circular section silencer can be added to the rectangular ductwork providing transformation pieces are
placed either side of the silencer.
Make the Air Defectors the Current Element. Select Transformations and
then select Square to Round. Key-in a duct diameter of 800mm and a
length of 400mm. Click the Apply button, then Dismiss the form.
The Transformation piece is created.
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Now a circular silencer will be created. Ensure the Transformation component just created is the Current
Element. Indicate Inline Plant Equipment and select the Circular Silencer
Key in the name of the silencer SILE1, Duct

Diameter 800mm, Outer Diameter of 400mm and
Overall Length of 600mm. Click the Apply
button.
The silencer is created.
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3.4.17 Copying an Existing Component
The second transformation piece needs to be added to return to the rectangular section ducting. This can be
copied using the original transformation component rather than created from first principles.
This is achieved by making the silencer the current element and then clicking the Copy ID button from the
HVAC form. The user will then be prompted to ‘Identify Element’. The user can then select the square to
round transformation that is required to be copied.
The user is then presented with the Square to Round Transformation form, set the Flip Circ / Rect option
to Yes and click the Apply button. This swaps the PA and the PL points of the component which in effect
reverses the component’s direction and creates it after the fitting that was the current element.
Dismiss the Square to Round Transformation form.
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3.4.18 Transposing the Head Tubing
When there is implied ducting between the HVAC Branch Head and the first component, in some cases the
implied ducting can be shown oriented 90 degrees from what is required, or as a dashed line. Clicking the
Transpose Head Tubing button on the main HVAC form with the branch element the CE will transpose the
implied ducting so it looks graphically correct.
3.4.19 Creating a Straight Duct Component
So far this guide has only covered the use of fittings and implied tube. However it is also possible to create
straight duct components.
Indicate Rectangular and select the Straight. Complete the form as shown and click Apply
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3.4.20 Creating a Rectangular Taper
So far this guide has covered the Fit feature when creating a Rectangular Taper. However it is also possible
to create a taper by manually defining the required geometry.
Indicate Rectangular and select the Taper. Complete the form as shown and click Apply
As the taper angle of the component with these sizes will be greater
than 22.5 degrees, a Confirm form is displayed. The user can
continue if required, and possibly add flow splitters to the component.
In this case select No on the Confirm form.
This will in turn display a Warning form stating the Length of the Taper has been reset to a value which will
give a 22.5 degree taper. Clicking OK on the Warning form will set the Length value to the calculated size
required.
 The maximum taper angle for components is set in the HVAC component catalogue. For details on the
setting up and modification of HVAC catalogue components refer to training guide TM-2252 Project
Administration (Outfitting).
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Change the Length of the component to 600mm, the click Apply.
3.4.21 Creating a Rectangular Mesh End
Ensure the Taper just created is the Current Element.

Indicate Rectangular and select the Mesh End. Complete the form as shown and click Apply
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The mesh end is created.
Dismiss the Rectangular Mesh End form.
Save work.
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3.4.22 Adding a Branch Connector
Make the rectangular straight section the current element, indicate Branch Connectors and select
Rectangular ‘Boot’ Branch
Select Picture to verify the configuration of the input parameters.
Complete the form as shown below and click the Apply button.
In order to continue modelling from the side branch connection created, the user will have to create a new
branch and connect its head to this connection in a similar way to starting the main branch.
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3.5 Creating Additional Side Branches
So far the guide has only dealt with a single main branch. The following section will detail how to create and
populate side branches off the main branch.
Navigate to the HVAC element TRAIN_210_MCS_001. The new branch will be owned by this HVAC
element. Indicate HVAC/Branches and then select Side Branch (off main) from the HVAC form. Then fill in
the HVAC Side Branch Element Form as below and click Apply
The element connection for the branch Head can be varied using
the pull-down menu as shown:
In this example select Branch Connector and indicate the Branch Connector on 210_MCS_001/B1
previously created.
The dotted line indicates the branch head start and direction. The user can now add components to this in
the same fashion as before. Click the Dismiss button on the HVAC Side Branch Element form.
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3.5.1 Adding Components to a Side Branch
To add components to this new branch first ensure that the branch is
the Current Element.
Then choose components in the same way as before. First, add a Rectangular Radiused Bend, 600x600,
with an angle of 45 degrees.
Note that the components follow the new branch in the hierarchy.
Finally, add a Mesh End to the branch as demonstrated previously.
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3.5.2 Deleting Components
Components can be deleted from the data model by selecting it in the graphical view and clicking the Delete
CE button.
Alternatively, right-click on the component in the Design Explorer and

select Delete
Once a component has been deleted, it can be reinstated by using the Undo feature.
3.6 Defining the Branch Tail
The definition of a branch (main or side) is completed by defining the branch tail.
Select the main branch TRAIN_210_MCS_001/B1 in the Design Explorer.
At present the branch tail is not connected to any element. This is indicated by
the dashed line continuing away from the straight duct component.
To connect the branch tail to the last member of the branch,

select Tail and Last Member from the pull-downs of the
Connect section of the HVAC form.
The dotted line disappears and

the “ ” symbol which represents
the tail connection is
repositioned at the outlet (PL) of
the last member.
Repeat this process to define the

tail of branch
TRAIN_210_MCS_001/B2.
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Exercise 2
Using HVAC TRAIN_210_MCS_002 from the previous exercise, complete the arrangement shown below,
completing Branch TRAIN_210_MCS_002/B1 and modelling two additional branches.
Normally when working in design it’s not usual to have these types of drawings available. Use the
dimensions given as a guideline only.
First the 3D view requires setting up to show the relevant Hull and Equipment elements required for
reference. In addition to the elements already present in the 3D view, add the Fire Damper, Equipment
element MCS2003 (Located in ZONE 210-EQUIP)
First, complete Branch TRAIN_210_MCS_002/B1 as shown below.
Rectangular Taper
1600x800 to 1000x600
800mm long.
(The taper is to have an

A Offset of 300mm and
B offset of -100mm)
Rectangular Square Bend

5300mm
Rectangular Cap End
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Now model two new branches as shown below.
New branch (shown red) Equipment MCS2003. Connect

TRAIN_210_MCS_002/B2 the Tail of new branch B2 to
Nozzle MCS2003/N1
New branch (shown blue)

TRAIN_210_MCS_002/B3
Connect the Head of new Branch

B2 to the Threeway on existing
Branch TRAIN_210_MCS_002/B1
Start of first bend to be

500mm clear from the
face of the bulkhead.
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Rectangular Breeches Threeway
Rectangular Radiused Bends. To achieve the configuration

1000x800 shown, set:
400mm Inside Radius Overall length to 700mm,
A offset to -300mm
Gap to 300mm
Leave 600x800
Branch connection
400x800
Rectangular Radiused Bends

600x800
Rectangular Taper
600x800 to 600x650
Equipment MCS2003
Rectangular Straight
600x600 2000mm
2600 long
Square to Round Transformation

600x600 to 250 dia.
600 long
650mm
Rectangular Taper
800x400 to 600x600
(Use the Fit option to determine
offsets and length)
2150 1740 4085

Upon completion, Save Work. 190 1120
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3.7 Extending the HVAC Model
In the previous section the user created a sequence of components to form the main branch and side
branches of the HVAC ductwork. The following section the user will:
 Learn how to position tiles using a working grid.

 Extend the model with the use of side branches as shown previously.
This part of the training will involve the modelling of design data using the Machinery Control Room in the
ship machinery space. This will require the use of circular duct components as opposed to the rectangular
sections mainly used so far. Circular components are easier to use than rectangular components because
the user is not required to consider the duct width and depth, instead only a single parameter of duct
diameter needs to be allowed for.
The 3D view needs to be set up as follows, to enable the worked example to be completed:
Add Hull Block F107 to the 3D view.
The 3D view needs to be clipped so the

bulkheads defining the boundary of the
Machinery Control Room are clearly
visible. Set two clipping planes as show
below, using Clipping and Options >
Planes.
First the clipping planes defined previously
need to be cleared. In the Clipping Planes
form, select Tools > Clear all clip planes.
Set the view direction to ISO3.
The HVAC Branch

created in the previous
exercise (BRAN
TRAIN_210_MCS_002/
B3) will be extended, by
way of a circular Branch
connection, to route
ducting to ceiling
diffusers located in the
ceiling tiles which will be
created in the next
section.
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3.7.1 The Grid / Tiling Utility
The subsequent sections will involve the routing of duct work to connect to diffusers positioned in ceiling of
the Machinery Control Room. However before modelling can begin the user must set out a working grid and
position the ceiling tiles within it, so that they can be used as a reference to position the HVAC grills later.
With reference to the existing design model, the next stage of the HVAC ducting network to be designed will
feed two diffusers above the small compartment in the starboard side of the compartment. To aid the
positioning of these diffusers, the user will set out a horizontal grid which in turn determines the ceiling tile
layout based on a specified datum point.
There are three stages to tiling:

 Specify a setting out point (SOP) to represent the datum from which grid line positions are to be
calculated.
 Create grid lines at specified intervals, referenced from the SOP in a horizontal plane.
 Add tiles at specified positions in the plane of the grid.
Navigate to Site HVAC_2DK_FWD and create a new Zone named ZONE

203-HVAC. The grid / tiles are created below this level in the hierarchy.
Select Utilities > HVAC Tiles / Grid Layout > Setting Out Point
from the main menu pull-down.
This displays the HVAC Grid Setting Out Point form.

Key in the S.O.P. Name MCR_SOP1 and enter the Setting Out Point
Height of 13200, (the height the ceiling grid is to be created at), then
click OK
The user is then prompted to ‘Use 2D Cursor to Position

a Datum’. This initial position is only an approximate
position. It will be moved to the exact centre of the room
later.
Using a Plan view (Plan Y) pick a point near the centre of

the compartment as shown.
The Design Explorer will

now contain a STRU and
a DISH as shown.
The setting out point is shown graphically in the position

picked.
 The position of the SOP can only be picked when the

3D view direction is orthogonal.
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To move the point to the centre of the compartment ensure the DISH element
is the current element and select Position > Using Ship References from
the main menu pull-down.
Enter the coordinates X 149900 Y-1800 Z 13000 on

the Explicit Position form. Click Apply and then
close the form.
The next stage is to define a grid in the Z-plane (a

horizontal reference grid) through the SOP datum,
with the gridlines spaced out from the SOP in both
directions.
Select Utilities > HVAC Tiles / Grid Layout > Grid

from SOP from the main menu pull-down.
This displays the HVAC Grid form, leave the default settings of 600 and
600 and click OK. If the SOP DISH element is not the current element the
user is prompted to ‘Identify the Grid SOP’.
The horizontal rectangular area which represents the grid boundaries must now be defined. The user is
prompted to ‘Position the lower left grid extent’. With the graphical view set at Plan Y, indicate the lower
left point of the area in the graphical view. This is followed by the prompt ‘Position the upper right grid
extent’. Indicate the upper right position to complete the area definition.
The corresponding grid will now be added Upper Right

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 If the room is not rectangular in shape it is possible to build up an overall grid by using abutting
rectangles based on separate setting-out points. This will be demonstrated in the next exercise.
The final stage of the setting out procedure is to now create tiles in the ceiling where the HVAC diffusers will
be installed.
Select Utilities > HVAC Tiles / Grid Layout > Apply Tiles
in Grid from the main menu pull-down.
This displays the HVAC Tiles form, leave the default settings and click OK. If
the SOP is not the current element the user is prompted to ‘identify the Grid
SOP’.
The user is now prompted to ‘Position the Tile Centre Point (2D Cursor)’.Pick the tile positions in the
graphical view by selecting the grid squares required. The user does not need to be too accurate with the
cursor picks because the picked points snap to the nearest half tile. Once the selection is complete press
the Escape key.
Position the tiles in the positions as shown.
Save work.
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3.7.2 Adding an HVAC Branch Connector
Make the BEND on BRAN TRAIN_210_MCS_002/B2 as shown below the Current Element. From the main
HVAC form, select Branch Connectors and Circular ‘Boot’ Branch. Complete the Circular Boot Branch
Connector form as shown below.
The Branch connector is created, but requires moving to align with the starboard-most tile as shown. Use
Model Editor to align with the tile.
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3.7.3 Create a New Branch
Navigate to the HVAC element TRAIN_210_MCS_002. A new branch will be created, owned by this HVAC
element. Indicate HVAC/Branches and then select Side Branch (off main) from the HVAC form. Then fill in
the HVAC Side Branch Element Form as below and click Apply
The user is prompted to Identify Branch Connector. Indicate the Branch Connector on 210_MCS_002/B2
previously created.
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3.7.4 Creating a Fire Damper
Make the new Branch the Current Element. From the main HVAC form, select Inline Plant Equipment and
select CIRCULAR-Fire Damper. The Circular Fire Damper form appears. Leave the default settings and
click Apply. The fire damper is created.
Using the Distance option from the Position area in the main HVAC form, move the damper 1200mm from
the branch connector.
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3.7.5 Creating a Circular Tee
With the Fire Damper the Current Element, indicate Circular and select Concentric Tee. The Circular Tee
Piece form is displayed. Complete the form as shown and click Apply. The Tee is created.
Using Model Editor, move the Tee 1800mm from the fire damper.
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3.7.6 Creating a Circular Taper
With the Tee the Current Element, indicate Circular and select Taper. The Circular Taper form is
displayed. Complete the form as shown and click Apply. The Taper is created.
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3.7.7 Creating a Flexible Bend
In certain circumstances the user may wish to create a flexible bend to allow some on-site adjustment. This
is achieved with the use of a flexible bend component. Make the Taper element just created the Current
Element.
Indicate Circular and select Flexible Bend from the HVAC form.
The Circular Flexible Bend form appears, set the Leave Direction to –Z, the Inside Radius to 100mm and
click Apply. The flexible bend is created.
Position the bend so it aligns with the appropriate tile. Use Position >
Through ID Element on the HVAC form and indicate the tile.
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3.7.8 Creating a Circular Internal Damper
To create an internal circular damper, navigate to the taper once again. Indicate Circular and select
Internal Damper from the HVAC form.
The Circular Internal Damper form

appears, leave the default settings and click
Apply.
Use the Model Editor to drag the Circular Damper 500mm away from the taper.
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3.7.9 Creating a Circular Diffuser
To create a circular diffuser, navigate to the last element in the branch (the flexible bend).Indicate Extra
Inline Equipment and select Circular diffuser with Circular Connection
The Circular Diffuser form appears. Leave the

default settings and click Apply. The diffuser is
created.
Use the Model Editor to position the diffuser so that it is at the correct elevation, i.e. the elevation of the tile.
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Ensure the HVAC Branch Tail is connected to the Last member of the Branch (the diffuser) using the HVAC
form.
3.8 Creating a Two-Bend Offset
Quite often in a run of HVAC duct, it is necessary to crank the ducting to avoid other outfitting or hull
elements. The offset in the ducting can be filled using two bends and implied straight ducting using the Two
Bend Setfil option.
Navigate to the Transformation element in BRAN TRAIN_210_MCS_002/B3. From the HVAC form select
Circular, and then pick the Straight option.
The Circular Straight form is displayed. Set the length to 1500mm and click Apply. The straight is created.
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Now the straight element needs to be moved so it passes through the opening
in the bulkhead. Using Position > Relatively (By), move the straight
component 700mm forward (X), 450mm starboard (-Y) and 250mm down (-Z).
The straight is now moved away from the transformation. Note there is no implied ducting shown as the
leave and arrive of the components are not in line.
Now navigate to the Transformation element in BRAN TRAIN_210_MCS_002/B3. From the HVAC form
select Circular, and then pick the Two Bend Setfil option.
The Setfil with 2 Radiused Bends form is displayed. Leave the default
settings and click Apply.
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The gap between the two components is filled with two bends and implied ducting.
 This feature can only be used to fill gaps between either parallel or perpendicular components.
Using the Connect option on the main HVAC form, connect the HVAC Tail to the last member on Branch
Save work.
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Exercise 3
In this exercise, the HVAC ducting to the Machinery Control Room will be completed. This will involve
creating a second Ceiling Grid and ceiling tiles for the Port side area of the room, and complete the ducting
to diffusers located in the tiles.
The ceiling grid elements and new HVAC branches will be created in ZONE 203_HVAC.
Create the ceiling grid and ceiling tiles as shown, using the Setting Out Point position given. Name the
Setting Out Point as MCR_SOP2.
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Create a new main HVAC element TRAIN_203_MCS_001. Ensure the HAVC specification is set at
MACHINERY_SPACE_VENTILATION. Create the HVAC branches to complete the layout shown below.
Some of the main HVAC element details are given.
Use the SETFILL

500mm Straights
option to create
this arrangement.
200x200x200 Tee
200 dia
300x200 Taper
300mm long
125 dia (typ)

300x300x300 Tee
400x300 Taper
400mm long 300 dia
Existing HVAC branch

TRAIN_210_MCS_002/B4 Connect new HVAC
branch to TEE
Flexible Bend
Typical arrangement of HVAC ducting to Inside Radius 50mm
diffusers located in the ceiling tiles.
Internal Damper. Position

400mm from Taper
Taper down to 125mm

diameter ducting.
Taper length300mm
Circular Diffuser.
Stock Size 125mm
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4 Completing the Design
In this chapter some facilities for enhancing the basic HVAC design model are examined. The main features
described are:
 Replacement of implied ducting by catalogue straights.

 Addition of stiffening flanges to ductwork items.
 Item numbering of HVAC components.
This will be demonstrated using the duct work that was created in the previous worked examples, HVAC
TRAIN_210_MCS_001.
4.1.1 Filling Ductwork Gaps
During the creation of the main branch, components were specified with specific functions, such as bends,
side connection points, silencers and dampers. Most of the gaps between these components were left
undefined and were filled by implied ducting to complete the representation shown in the 3D view. To enable
the design to be prefabricated, it is necessary to specify the fixed lengths of ductwork (ductwork straights)
required between these components. This will also enable a full material take-off to be generated. The
HVAC application is able to calculate the optimum combination of standard and non-standard straights
needed to fill each gap and then create the corresponding components in the design database
automatically.
Clear the 3D view, and disable the clipping planes.
Navigate to the main branch TRAIN_210_MCS_001/B1 and add it to the 3D view.
To confirm the presence of gaps in the branch, select Utilities > Auto fill with
Straights > Show Gaps
The Highlight Implied Ductwork (HVAC) form appears, click Apply
For each gap in the named branch, the scrollable list

area of the form shows the:
 Location (the preceding component)
 Length
 Calculated combination of straights to fill the
gap
All corresponding lengths of implied ducting are highlighted simultaneously in the graphical view.
 The CE button on the form allows multiple branches to be checked.
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If the user is presented with warning stating ‘This Gap will

not be filled’, then the arrangement will need to be modified
to allow for this.
Click Dismiss to close the Highlight form. Select Utilities > Autofill
With Straights > Fill Gaps
Click Apply on the form.
A list of identified gaps is displayed and the specified straight lengths are created automatically to replace
the implied ducting. The design explorer shows the new elements.
 To ensure the Autofill operation was completed satisfactorily the user can repeat
the Show Gaps process. The message’ No Gaps To Show’ confirms success
4.1.2 Adding Stiffening Flanges
AVEVA Marine provides a utility for calculating the optimum number and positions of stiffening flanges
needed to support ductwork items. The configuration of the flanges is tailored to suit the component
geometry in each case. The user can then create and position such flanges automatically. In the branch
membership hierarchy, they are treated as sub-components of the straight.
Navigate to the straight shown below (STRT2) and make it the current element, select Rectangular and
Stiffener from the main HVAC form.
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The stiffening requirements are calculated, and displayed in the Rectangular stiffening form. AVEVA Marine
has calculated that this component has a spec requirement of 3 stiffening flanges.
To create the 3 stiffening flanges, click the

Apply the Spec Requirement button, the
flanges are created and positioned
automatically.
 The number of stiffening flanges required

may vary, dependent upon how the HVAC
was routed previously.
To complete this procedure for the remaining elements of the branch

the user can navigate to the element and clicking the Q Spec Req
button to update the form. The Apply Spec Requirement button can
then be clicked, the user will then be prompted with a confirm
message.
Click the Yes button to confirm and

add the stiffeners. This process can
be repeated along the branch adding
stiffeners to each rectangular
component shape; square bends,
mitred bends, radiused bends etc.
The flanges are configured to suit
each different component shape.
(Note that square to round transition
pieces will not allow rectangular
stiffening to be added.)
 Different shading identifies individual components; heaviest lines show flanges joining components
together
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4.1.3 Automatic Item Numbering and Naming
The item numbering facility automatically allocates sequential item numbers to all HVAC components and
gives each item a name of the format:
</PREFIX>< number> where /PREFIX is a user definable string and number is the
sequential number.
Sub-components, air deflectors, stiffening flanges, etc. are numbered as decimalised subsets of their owning
components. Inline equipment items, silencers, fire dampers, etc. which are usually named, remain
unchanged.
To auto number all HVAC items in the current design model, navigate to
the owning HVAC element, BRAN TRAIN_210_MCS_001/B1. Care
should be taken if the selected owning element is the system element as
opposed to the branch element because the branch order below may not
be in sequence. This is important if the itemisation is to be consistent
with the branch numbering, i.e., B1, B2, B3 etc.
Select Utilities > Automatic Itemising, the HVAC Itemising form appears, key in the Naming Prefix
HTEST/ITEM, leave the start number set to 1, and click Apply
The HVAC command Output window is displayed, listing all HVAC items and their
allocated numbers.
Comparing the entries in this itemising list with those in the Design Explorer, it can
be seen that each item (with the exception of any inline equipment components)
has been named in the design explorer using the specified prefix /HTEST/ITEM
suffixed by the item number. i.e., the straights in the main branch, and their
stiffening flange subcomponents, appear as follows:
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4.1.4 Finishing off Design Details
The final design details can now be completed for the ductwork. This will involve:
 Modifying joint types to suit the final design
 Inserting an access panel into the side of a duct.
4.1.5 Modifying Joint Types
When the length of implied ducting leading to the control damper (VCD1) was replaced with straight
components, the connecting joints will have been assumed to remain as default flanged joints. In fact, the
control damper requires raw edge joints (the VCD joints were changed earlier in this guide), so that the
ducting simply fits over the damper inlet and outlet.
The inlet joint for the damper is the leave joint for the straight that precedes it. To modify this joint navigate
to the preceding straight element.
On the HVAC form, click the Modify CE button, the Rectangular Straight form is displayed. Click the
Choose button.
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The Choose Joint (HVAC) form now appears, select Raw Edge Joint, slip over 50mm (RE50), and click
OK
Back on the HVAC form, click Apply
Use the same procedure to modify the joint on the other side of the damper. This time click Arrjoint Prev
button to copy the joint from the previous connection (the damper leave joint).
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4.1.6 Inserting an Access Panel
Navigate to the appropriate straight and make it the current element as shown.
From the HVAC form select Rectangular and

Access Panel
From the Access Panel form use the Select Size pull-down to select
300x300, key-in a Dist from Leave of 600mm and a Panel Direction of
X. Also, ensure the Main Width is 1600mm and the Main Depth is
800mm (the Picture of the component shows the requirement for the
Width and Depth settings).
Click Apply and the access panel is created. When created, the
panel appears in the graphical view as a rectangular plate mounted
on the surface of the duct.
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4.2 HVAC Penetrations and Hole Management
AVEVA Marine has a powerful utility for handling HVAC penetrations; instances where HVAC elements pass
through structural panels and the associated workflow between Outfitting and Structural departments.
For this part of the training, clear the 3D view, and add panels F107-TB24-01 and F107-TB24-02S from
BLOCK F107, and ZONE 210-HVAC to the 3D view.
4.2.1 Create HVAC Penetrations
Select Utilities > HVAC Penetration > Create Penetration. The

Create Penetration form is displayed.
Click the Pick Penetrated Items button and indicate the panel the rectangular duct passes through, then
click the Pick Penetrating Items button and indicate the rectangular duct, then click OK.
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The Hole Management – Definition form is

displayed. Set the Type as Rectangular Hole –
Type HR. Enter 50 in the Minimum Clearance
textbox and hit Enter on the keyboard. The Hole
Shape Parameters area of the form updates to show
the hole dimensions. Set the Radius to 50 and click
OK
The Set to Minimum button is used to update the

dimensions in the Width and Height textboxes to suit
any new value added in the Minimum Clearance
textbox.
If the corners of the hole require radii, the

dimensions of the hole will need to be altered to
ensure the clearance dimensions sit completely
within the penetration hole, including the radiused
corners.
In this case, set the Width and Height of the hole to

750mm.
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 The available hole shapes are the standard holes from the AVEVA Marine Hull application. See the
AVEVA Marine Hull Detailed Design (TM-2102) Training Guide for more details
In the Hole Size Options area of the form, there are

options available which will determine the initial hole
shape parameter dimensions, the Default Size options
list and the Insulation check box.
There are two selections available in the Default Size

options list, Duct and Catalogue. Selecting Duct will
set the initial Hole Shape Parameters to match the duct
dimensions. The Minimum Clearance text box can be
used to increase the hole size as required.
Selecting Catalogue will set the hole size to the

dimensions defined for the HVAC component in the
catalogue. When the Default Size is set to Catalogue,
the Minimum Clearance setting will be ignored.
 The Hole Size for HVAC components is set by the

AHDI, AHX and AHY parameters within the HVAC
component dataset. Due to the style variations
possible with parametarised HVAC components, it
is recommended that catalogue defined
penetration sizes are limited to use with fixed
parameter User Defined HVAC Fittings.
Checking the Insulation check box will set the Hole

Shape Parameters dimensions to include the insulation
thickness on the penetrating HVAC.
Ensure the Insulation check box is unchecked, and the

Default Size is set to Duct.
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The HVAC Penetration is created as a combination of an ATTA in the HVAC element and a FIXING in the
“Virtual Holes” Zone. This can be used later on by the Hole Management and Hull Systems to create a real
penetration. The Virtual Holes Zone is used to hold these temporary ‘fictitious’ holes. This can be configured
via the Associations function. See the Foundations and Basics training manual for more details.
Cancel the HVAC penetrations form.
4.2.2 Modify HVAC Penetrations
The user can make numerous modifications using the Hole Management Definition form, Width, Height,
Radius, Offsets, etc. providing a flexible tool.
Select the Fixing element in the design explorer then select Utilities > HVAC Penetration > Modify
Change the Width of the hole to 900mm and click OK. The changed hole shape will be shown in the
graphical view.
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4.2.3 Seal Plates
A Seal plate is a part that seals the HVAC as it passes through a panel, bulkhead, deck etc.
There are various types, sometimes they are simply plates just larger than the hole/penetration, and are
welded/attached to the panel and HVAC duct. Other types might be specifically designed HVAC penetration
elements that are part of the bulkhead/deck panel and then the HVAC system is routed up to it.
AVEVA Marine provides the user with the capability to create a simple plate type seal plate.
To do this the user must have already created the HVAC penetration as previously detailed. Navigate to the
fixing in the Design Explorer an make it the current element.
Select the Utilities > HVAC Penetration > Seal Plates, this will open the Seal Plates form and create a
new STRU in the ZONE VH_Coaming_Zone.
The Seal Plates form allows the user to key-in the Plate Overlap, Plate Thickness and to specify the Panel
Side. The Plate Overlap allows for the dimensions of the original hole that has already been created. In the
example shown the original hole was modified to be 900x750, consequently the corresponding seal plate
with a Plate Overlap of 50mm will be 950x800 as shown. The Panel Side is in relation to the direction of the
ducting.
Once the values have been entered click the Update button.
This will make the Remove button active which allows the
seal plate to be removed. Click Remove then Close the
form.
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4.2.4 Non-Penetration Managed Holes – Free Holes
Sometimes access may be required through Hull or Structural panels in order to allow access to HVAC
equipment. To facilitate this process the Hole Management application allows the creation and management
of Non- Penetration Managed Holes, or Free Holes.
As these access holes have no penetrating item, the holes may be created by a Structural or Hull designers.
However, in reality the structural designer may not be aware of the requirement for an access hole, therefore
this option is also available to other Outfitting disciplines, including HVAC Modelling. The requested hole will
then be controlled by the Hole Management application, with a Structural Designer responsible for approving
the requested hole.
Free Holes are standard hole shapes, some of which include sleeves or kicker plates. A User Defined shape
is also available. This option is also available in other Outfitting modules.
4.2.4.1 Free Holes
In the HVAC application, selecting Utilities > HVAC Penetration >

Create Hole from the main menu displays the Create Hole form.
Clicking the Pick Item for Hole button prompts the user to ‘Pick a face on the penetrated object’.
 Unlike penetration holes, only one penetrated item may be selected.

The Hole Type list shows the available holes. The first six entries are the same hole types available for
penetration holes. The remaining hole types are various shapes with additional components, i.e. kicker
plates or sleeves.
The last entry is User Defined which enables a user defined shape for the hole to be specified, see section
4.2.4.2.1.
After selecting a hole type from the list, clicking the OK button on the form displays the Hole Management –
Free Hole Definition form.
The selected hole shape is displayed graphically, using default sizes, on the penetrated item with aid
graphics that indicate the Hole X and Hole Y directions and the default X and Y offsets from the panel
origin.
The default hole location is the pick position from the penetration item selection. This default position may be
subsequently changed on the Hole Management – Free Hole Definition form.
The Hole Management – Free Hole Definition form has three tabs:
 Hole Definition – to define the shape, size, position and rotation of the hole.
 Coaming – (The Coaming tab is to be removed in a future product release so is therefore not
described in this training guide)
 Associated elements – to define the element(s) the hole is to be associated with, e.g. piece(s)
of equipment.
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4.2.4.2 Free Hole Definition - Hole Definition Tab
On the Hole Definition tab, the used can change the

following details and parameters, to suit the required
hole.
In the Hole type area, the Hole Type may be

changed from that specified on the Create
Penetration form by simply selecting a different type
from the list. The graphical representation of the hole
type will change to the new type.
The Hole shape parameters area of the form

changes depending on the hole type selected, with
the relevant parameters shown for that hole type. For
example, for a Rectangular Hole – Type HR with
Kicker Plate has parameters for the hole Width and
Height, hole corner radius, and Kicker Plate Height
and Thickness.
The Hole Position and Orientation area of the form

enables the X Offset and Y Offset, i.e. X and Y
distances from the panel origin, to be set. The values
default to the picked position and reflect the
displayed values on the graphical aids.
The X Offset and Y Offset values may be changed

manually by entering the required value in the
appropriate textbox.
Alternatively, clicking the Align in X or Align in Y

buttons prompts the user to ‘Align Hole to picked
position’ and activates the Positioning Control
toolbar. The user may pick any position, using any of
the positioning control options to align the hole with
in the specified direction. The X Offset or Y Offset
values are changed automatically to reflect the
picked position.
Clicking the Explicit Position icon

prompts the user to ‘Pick a face on the
penetrated object’. A new hole position may
be picked on the panel using the cursor, as
with the initial panel selection. The X Offset
and Y Offset values are updated accordingly.
The Rotation gadget enables the rotation

around the Z axis of the panel to be specified
either by entering a value in the textbox or
using the up or down arrows to change the
angle in 5° increments.
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4.2.4.2.1 User Defined Hole Type
There is an option in the Hole type area of the form for

User Defined free hole definition. This allows the user to
create hole shapes other than the standard options
available in the Hole type area of the form.
Selecting the User Defined hole type displays the Loop Vertex
Editor form, i.e. the same form used for modifying panels and
negative extrusions.
A default hole, an NXTR with four vertices, is displayed

graphically. The Loop Vertex Editor form is displayed with
vertex 1 current and a text aid is displayed at the vertex.
The hole shape may be defined by adding, deleting or

modifying vertices to the NXTR loop in the same way as
editing a panel or normal negative extrusion.
 For more information on the use of the Loop Vertex Editor form, refer to training guide TM-2221
Structural Modelling (Basic), Chapter 7.
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4.2.5 Hole Management
In order to inform the structural department that a hole is required the user
needs to request the hole using the Hole Association Manager. This is
achieved by selecting Utilities > Hole Management from the Main menu pull-
down.
4.2.5.1 Hole Association Filters
The Hole Association Filter area of the form allows the user to filter the displayed Hole Associations by
Discipline, Status, Claimed and Valid. It is also possible to filter displaying penetrations through Outfitting
Panels and Hull Panels, and also Invalid associations.
Check the All Managed Holes radio

button, check the Hull Plates checkbox
and click the Apply Filter button.
All existing penetrations for Hull Plates

will appear in the list.
It is possible to apply a filter to this list using the Hole Association Filter pull down. For instance, the
Discipline pull-down menu lists all penetrating disciplines available. Select HVAC and click the Apply Filter
button. Only HVAC elements penetrating Hull Panels are displayed.
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Another method of filtering the Hole Associations table is by using the List of Elements radio button.
Clicking the radio button will activate the Elements to Manage table at the bottom of the form.
The user can add elements into the list using the Add Current Element button.
Elements can be removed from the list by right-clicking on the element and selecting Remove element.
Once the Elements to manage list is complete, selecting the Apply filter button will update the Hole
Associations list to include only the penetrations associated with the elements in the Elements to manage
list.
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4.2.5.1.1 Show Tags
The Show Tags check box allows the user to show tags in the 3D graphical display for all selected Hole
Associations.
From the Hole Association section of the Hole Association Manager form, select the Hole associations to
be displayed, then check the Show Tags checkbox. The tags can now be seen in the 3D graphical display.
4.2.5.1.2 Translucent Penetrated
The Translucent Penetrated checkbox allows the user to make the penetrated item translucent in the 3D
graphical display.
From Hole Association Manager form, check the Translucent Penetrated box. The Outfitting/Hull Panel
will be made translucent in the 3D graphical display.
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4.2.5.2 Managing Hole Associations
From the Hole Associations list, select the item required,

right click and from the pop up menu select Validate
Now from the Hole Association Manager form click the Manage Selected Holes
link label.
The Hole Management form is now displayed. This

form shows the Selected Hole data, the Hole
Validation results, the Hole History, a Hole Comments
text field and a Request link label.
Click the Request link label. An alert form appears

asking the user “Do you really want to change the
status to REQUESTED?” click the Yes button.
The status of the hole can now be seen in the Hole History section.
Finally click the Return to Hole Associations link label.

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The approval of the hole is performed by Hull engineers using the Planar Hull application and is not covered
as part of this guide. On approval, the hole is created in the panel. This is reflected on the Hole Management
form which shows the status as APPROVED. The status could also be REJECTED if the Hull engineers
have some objections and will be visible to the Outfit user from the form.
 There is an alternative method for creating and modifying Managed Holes, using the Penetration
Utilities toolbar. Refer to Appendix C in this guide for details.
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5 Checking and Outputting Design Data
In this chapter the following is covered:
 Methods of checking for errors and inconsistencies in the HVAC layout

 How to output a design data report derived from the HVAC model
 Surface Area and weights
 Most of these facilities are available from all Design applications, allowing the user to check and output
data from any combination of design disciplines
5.1 Querying data settings
Specific data settings can be queried by the user as the design model is created. This allows the designer to
check the detailed design at any stage in the modelling process.
Clear the 3D view, and then add BRAN TRAIN_210_MCS_001/B1. Select the radiused bend component as
shown.
Select Query > Item Details > Brief Description from the main pull-down menu. This will display a
summary showing the components type, key dimensions and joint specifications.
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Leaving the form open the user is able to select any component in the branch and perform following:
Query > Item Details > Item Number Query > Item Details > Detailing Spec
Query > Item Details > Insulation Depth Query > Item Details > Taper Side Angles
The Positions of the elements can also be queried by selecting Query > Position > Origin / Position PA /
Position PL etc.
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5.2 Checking for design data inconsistencies
The data consistency checking utility, available within Design’s Piping, HVAC and Structural applications,
reports the following types of occurrence (and other similar errors) in the design:
 Branch head or tail reference not set
 Branch Head or tail reference type not valid
 Adjoining components have incorrectly ordered PA and PL points, i.e., one component may have
been flipped while its neighbour was not
 Distance between a component and a connected neighbour, or between a component and the
branch head or tail, is not valid
 Neighbouring connected components, or a component and the branch head or tail, have their PA/PL
misaligned
 Arrive or leave joint has wrong connection type
To check the design for data consistency errors, select Utilities > Data Consistency, the Data Consistency
Check form appears. This can either send the error report to the screen or a file.
The Check list allows the user to specify how much of the design model to check in a single operation. To
check each branch separately, select Branch from the list
Navigate to the BRAN TRAIN_210_MCS_001/B1 and click the Apply button. The resulting diagnosis is
displayed in the scrollable text area of the Data Consistency Check form.
The message that appears indicates that the branch connection

from the Threeway component has not been explicitly terminated
and is not connected to any external item. (Each branch would
normally be connected to an equipment item or to some other
ductwork in an adjacent design zone or compartment.
 It is good practice to run a data consistency check whenever the user has created or modified a
significant amount of HVAC, typically before using Save Work
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5.3 Data Check Functions
Further checking can be carried out using the Data Checker facilities, select
Utilities > Data Checker
The Checker form is then displayed.
The form contains four pull-down menus:
 Control allows the user to Save an existing check, Load

a previously failed check. Reload Checks enables the
user to add newly created checks to the form. This task
would normally be done by an administrator.
 Add allows the user to include the elements to be

checked using CE, CE Members, Pick, Failed List and
List. This will in turn populate the Check Items section of
the form.
 Remove uses All, Selected, CE, CE Members, Pick

and List to remove items already placed in the Check
Items section of the form.
 Highlight allows the user to determine how the

representation of the results will be shown to the user.
The form includes a customised class of checks specific to the HVAC functions. AVEVA provide a small set
of HVAC checks to introduce users to this powerful utility. The functionality of the Data Checker can be
extended or modified using the AVEVA PML2 facilities.
The available checks are defined in a file named ‘com-checks.pmldat’

stored in the company or project defaults directory. The user can
organise the checks by class and groups. An example file is shown;
the class and group settings can be clearly seen. The example file
produces form values as shown.
The Classes section of the form enables the user to indicate

the type of design element that will be checked. This will filter
the selections available under the Groups pull-down.
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The Groups section determines the level at which the check will
be performed. As already stated the content of the pull-down is
influenced by the Class that has already been set.
Setting the Groups section will in turn populate the Checks section of the form allowing the user to select the
Check to be carried out.
Once the Check has been selected from the list the Check button
becomes active. Click the Check button to perform the check.
The results of the check will be displayed in the Checker Results form and highlighted graphically for cross
referencing with the form. The Checker Results form is split into two sections:
 Passed will list all the elements that successfully passed the checker.
 Failed will list the elements that failed individually and describe the reason for the failure.
The representation of the graphical view and the Checker Result form is controlled via the Highlight pull-
down on the Checker form.
5.4 Generating a Tabulated Data Output
This section details a method of outputting design data derived from design model by generating a tabulated
report showing the material required to build the design.
The reporting utility reads selected information from the Dabacon database and presents the output in a
tabulated format. Each report can be customised by specifying some or all of the following:
 Where the output is to appear (on screen or in a file ready for printing)
 An introductory header which is to appear at the beginning of the report

 The page length (if the report is to paginated)
 The page layout, including number and positions of columns, column headings, etc.
 Any headers and footers which are to appear at the top and bottom of each page
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 The selection criteria which define which data settings are to be included in the report
Once such a report has been designed, its specification can be saved for further use in the form of a report
template file. The results of the process will be seen by using a pre-prepared template which outputs a
material take-off list showing the length of tube needed to build the design.
 A company standard report template will probably be used for most reports to maintain consistency
Select Utilities > Standard Reporting > Reports > Run to

initiate the reporting process. This displays the File Browser.
Navigate to the C:\AVEVA\marine\OH12.1\PDMSUI\reports\templates directory by selecting it from the

Sub-directories window. All files with a .tmp suffix are report templates.
Select the hvac_list.tmp file and

click the Open button. This template
has been designed to produce a list
of the principle components (omitting
sub-components and branch
connectors) in the HVAC design.
The Report Details form appears requiring the user to specify where the report is to be stored and what part
of the database hierarchy is to be read when extracting the required types of data.
Leave the Filename text box empty (this sends the report automatically to the screen) and in the Hierarchy
text box, key-in /TRAIN_210_MCS_001/B1 (this lists the components for the whole HVAC branch), then
click OK to run the report.
The tabulated report output is displayed in an AVEVA Marine Outfitting Command Output window which is
opened automatically, (unless the Command Window is visible in which the report will be displayed there).
The report lists all principle components in the specified network in branch head to branch tail order. The
type and key dimensions for each component are tabulated as predefined by the template.
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5.5 Mass Properties
These values may be calculated for HVAC elements by selecting Utilities > Mass Properties utility.
The three main types of Mass Property are:
 Weight and Centre of Gravity

 Surface Area
 Volume
 The options and settings available in the Mass Properties forms is covered in detail in the Outfitting
Foundations Training Guide (TM-2201)
5.5.1 Calculate Mass Properties
This example will demonstrate the use of the Weight and Centre of Gravity form. First of all, make BRAN
TRAIN_210_MCS001/B1 the current element in the Design Explorer
Select Utilities > Mass Properties > (Weight and Centre of Gravity or
Surface or Volume). The appropriate Mass Property form is displayed.
In the Add Element pull-down pick Element Members and click the Add button. The grid is populated with
the elements owned by the Branch.
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Click Apply at the bottom of the form and the total weight and centre of gravity are is calculated and shown.
The overall centre of gravity is also shown in the 3D view.
All the individual elements weights and centres of gravity are also displayed in the grid. Selecting an element
in the grid will also show the centre of gravity value and position in the 3D view.
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Exercise 4
Using the different options available from Mass Properties, perform the following tasks. Use both Current
Element and Element Members options to see the difference in the grid layouts. Use the Units options to
display the areas and volumes in different units.
 Calculate the Surface Area of BRAN TRAIN_210_MCS001/B1
 Calculate the Volume of BRAN TRAIN_210_MCS001/B1
Save Work.
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6 HVAC Splitting
6.1 Overview
HVAC systems are created as a series of branches and components throughout the route. Once the HVAC
route is well defined and stable, the HVAC Splitting utility can be used to split the HVAC system. These
splits may occur at logical breaks based on topographical features or at specific points along the HVAC
route.
The suggested workflow for HVAC is to define the whole route using the principle elements only (i.e. bends,
dampers reducers etc). Leaving the spaces between these fittings as ‘implied’ duct. The splitting can then be
applied while the implied duct is still present:
Split Line
Implied Duct
Split Line
Auto-filling gaps can be done after splitting
Original Split
line
Original Split
line
Straight Duct
Component
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6.2 The Split HVAC Form
To display the Split HVAC form, select Modify > Split HVAC
The Split HVAC form consists of three sections:
 Branches to Split
 Details
 Split Branches & Move elements into
6.2.1 Branches to Split
This section allows the user to define a list of HVAC branches to be split. It consists of a list pane with a
popup menu of options accessed via the right mouse button, a pull-down list of options and an Add button.
The pull-down list has the following options that can be

selected in conjunction with the Add button:
 CE – Adds to the list the HVAC branch element if
the CE (Current Element) is an HVAC branch, or
adds the owning branch if the CE is an HVAC
branch member, or adds all the HVAC branches if
the CE is an HVAC main element
 List – Adds all the HVAC branches from the active

list
 Graphical Pick – Prompts the user to pick an

HVAC element using graphical pick and adds the
owner branch to the list.
 Window Selection – Allows the user to add HVAC

branches from the elements selected using Window
selection in graphical window. Only HVAC branches
in the selection are added to the list. The user will
have to first do the window selection and then select
this menu.
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The list pane, as well as having similar options to the pull-

down, has the following additional options available from a
right click popup menu:
 Remove Selected – Removes selected elements from
the list, single or multiple selection is possible
 Remove All – Removes all the elements from the list
 Highlight Selection – Toggle menu used to specify
whether the selected branch in the list needs to be
highlighted or not. Default option is toggle ON.
Highlight colour is WHITE.
 Display existing splits – Toggle menu used to mark
existing splits in the selected branch in the list, split
positions will be marked with a plane.
6.2.2 Details
This section allows the user to define and modify a plane, at which to split the branches, and create and
position split markers.
Plane Size is a text box used to set/modify

the size of the plane.
The Fill check box toggle is used to

set/modify the plane filling.
Define Plane uses is a pull-down list which determines the

position of the plane, it has the following options:
 DB Planar Element – AVEVA Marine Database
element which can be translated into a plane, e.g.
panel.
 Element – Standard element.
 Ppoints – Standard ppoint
 Pline – Standard pline
 Reference Grid – Grid Section
 Explicitly – Allows the user to create a plane explicitly
using graphical plane edit form
Modify Plane uses a pull-down list which has the following two
options to modify a defined plane:
 Definition – The system prompts the user to pick the
plane to be modified. When a plane is selected the
system displays the Modify Plane form for the plane
definition.
 Position – Prompts the user to pick the plane to be
modified and the new position of the plane.
Insert uses two radio button options for insertion:

 Marker – to insert a marker at the split.
 Assembly – to insert an HVAC assembly at the split.
The selection of the radio button will change the layout of the
form to suit.
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With the Marker radio button selected the Create Marker link
label becomes available. This creates split markers at the
intersection points between the defined plane and the implied
tubes of the HVAC branch elements present in the Branches
to Split list.
If required the Marker can now be selected and the Reposition

Marker pull down can be used. The list has the following three
options:
 Explicitly At
 Relatively By
 Using Ship References
Each displaying a standard Position form to reposition the

created split markers.
With the Assembly radio button selected the Select

Assembly link label becomes available. Selecting this link
label will open the Select HVAC Assembly form.
The user can select the desired assembly to be inserted at the split from the
hierarchy and then click Select as the Splitting Assembly button.
This populates the Split HVAC form with the name of selected assembly.
6.2.3 Split
This section allows the user to specify the hierarchy into which
the split elements will be placed.
It consists of the following radio button options:

 Current HVAC – Creates new branch for each split
marker under the HVAC system where the branch to be
split is located.
 New HVAC – Creates a new HVAC system and a
branch under it for each split marker.
 Existing HVAC – Creates a new branch under the
HVAC system specified in the adjacent text. The
existing HVAC system can be specified by typing the
name in the text box, or by navigating to the HVAC
system and typing CE (case insensitive) in the text box
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6.2.4 Flip Head Tube
Occasionally the Splitting process may require some remedial action.
The orientation of the implied tube between the split position and the subsequent fitting is incorrect.
This can be corrected by clicking the Flip Head Tube link label from the Split HVAC form. The user is then
prompted to ‘Pick branch tubes to flip’ select the elements that require action and press the Escape key.
This will orientate the implied tube correctly.
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6.3 HVAC Splitting - Example
Consider the following theoretical HVAC system:
ZONE /FullHVACSystem
HVAC /HVsystem1
BRAN /HVsystem1/Branch1
After splitting in 3 places using the automatic HVAC creation method will make:
ZONE /FullHVACSystem
HVAC /HVsystem1
HVAC /HVsystem1/Split(1)
BRAN /HVsystem1/Split(1)/Branch1
/HVsystem1/Split(3)
/HVsystem1
/HVsystem1/Split(1) /HVsystem1/Split(2)
Split Markers
The user can then move the HVAC elements into different Zones and rename them as required.
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6.4 Merging Branches
When HVAC branches have been split, it is possible to merge the branches
together again, using the Modify > Merge Branches option.
 Note that only branches which have been created by splitting an

original branch can be merged back together again. Attempting
to merge two branches which were not once connected will
display this error message.
6.4.1 Merging Branches – a Worked Example
Navigate to World level in the Design Explorer, and insert DATAL file HVAC_MERGE.txt. This will create
SITE HVAC_MERGING, and ZONE HVAC_MERGE, which contains the two HVAC branches used in this
example.
Consider the two branches shown below. These branches were created by splitting one branch.
Selecting Modify > Merge Branches displays the prompt ‘First

pick a connected branch to merge’. Pick branch
HVAC_001_MERGE/B1/Split(1) in the graphical display.
The user is then prompted to ‘Secondly pick the branch

to merge to’. Pick branch HVAC_001_MERGE/B1 in the
graphical display.
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After picking the second branch, a confirmation form is displayed. Click Yes on the form and the two
branches are merged into one.
The first branch picked will now become part of the second picked branch. The first branch picked will be
removed from the Design Explorer; the component(s) from this branch (in this case the Mesh) is now part of
the second picked branch.
Save work.
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Exercise 5 – Splitting and Merging HVAC Branches
So far, most of the HVAC ducting has been created in ZONE 210-HVAC. However some of the ducting is
located in ZONE 203. In this exercise the ducting will be split into the correct Zone.
Clear the 3D view, and then add the following elements:
Add HVAC TRAIN_210_MCS_002
Add Hull Block F107, and then remove HPANEL F107-DK1-01 from the 3D view.
Use Bulkhead on Frame 183

to define splitting plane
(Branch B4)
Existing BRANCH
(split at STRT Element)
Existing BRANCH
Split BRAN TRAIN_210_MCS_002/B4 at the bulkhead

shown. The new split branch is to be created in the Existing
HVAC TRAIN_203_MCS_001.
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Now split BRAN TRAIN_210_MCS_002/B3, this time split the branch using the Element option for defining
the Split position. (Note this branch has been created with a rectangular straight (STRT) element, selecting
this STRT element to define the plane will place the plane at the Arrive of the STRT element).
The split HVAC branch needs to be created in a New

HVAC.
The newly created HVAC branches and HVAC elements could now be renamed and moved into the correct
Zones.
Save Work
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6.5 Modifying HVAC Items System Attribute
Using The Design Explorer navigate to the HVAC that requires its design system to be modified, and then
select Utilities > Systems. The Modify Design System form appears.
Using the System Explorer form, navigate to the system required. This will populate the Description and
Function fields within the Attributes section of the form, depending on the information that was given during
the creation of the system.
Right click on the desired element in the Database

Items section and select Add Selected Element(s) to
this System. Multiple elements maybe selected for
addition.
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This will add the selected member(s) to the

System Members section of the form and
populate tabulated information below the Main
Systems & Owning Systems tabs.
An HVAC element can be a member of more

than one system.
Elements can be removed from the System Members section of the

form by right clicking on the element name and selecting Remove
Selected Element(s) from this System. Multiple elements may be
selected for removal.
The Apply Attributes option can be accessed from either the right mouse button or from the bottom of the
form. If a different attribute to that originally applied to the system is required then it may be keyed-in and
applied instead.
 Refer to AVEVA Marine Project Admin (Outfitting) (TM-2252) Training Guide for details on how to
create a system
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7 HVAC Spooling
The HVAC Spooling utility allows the user to split the HVAC design into logical sections (spools) to facilitate
component fabrication. Hence an HVAC Spool is a collection of HVAC elements to be manufactured as a
single entity.
7.1 Generating HVAC Spools using the HVAC Spool Manager
The following shows how the HVAC Spool Manager enables the user to generate HVAC spools
automatically. Clear the 3D view and add back HVAC TRAIN_210_MCS_001. Make the HVAC the Current
Element, and select Utilities > HVAC Spooling
HVAC Spool List Name is populated by default with the name of the current HVAC suffixed with “-Spools”.
This is a suggested name which can be over written.
The Auto Name radio button, when checked the auto naming rules apply, if set. The HVAC Spool List
Name and Spool Prefix text boxes are greyed out.
The User Defined Name radio button, when checked the spools will be named in sequence using the HVAC
Spool List Name text box.
The Set HVAC link label allows the user navigate to other HVAC elements and update the HVAC Spool List
Name text box.
The Rename spools generated by ‘Remove Spool Elements’ checkbox, when checked any additional
spools created by removing an element or elements from an existing spool wil be renamed.
The Generate Spools link label creates the

spools and populates the HVAC Spool
Manager form with a Spool list. The spools are
also visible in the Design Explorer.
Click the User Defined Name radio button, and

click the Generate link label.
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Selecting a spool, i.e. Spools/HS5, in the list highlights that particular spool in the 3D view.
The Delete Spools link label will remove all the generated Spools and return the user to the HVAC Spool
Manager form. The Regenerate link label regenerates the Spool list allowing for any modifications applied
by the user.
 Delete Spools does alter the configuration of the spools see 7.3 Modifying a HVAC Spool
7.2 HVAC Spool Verification
The Verify HVAC and Verify HVAC Spool link labels will verify the contents of the list or the selected spool
from the list.
The verification results are listed in two columns:
Verification Status shows whether the Spool is “Successful”

or “Failed”
Failure Details Lists error messages.
The Results Summary Displays the verification result for the

Spool list and indicates any required modification to make the
list valid.
Click the Verify HVAC link label, and check the results in the
Verification Status column of the grid.
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7.3 Modifying a HVAC Spool
The spool configuration can be modified using the following options:

 Add Spool Elements - adds element(s) to a spool in the list.
 Add Spool Element (by picking last only) – adds a range of elements
to the spool by picking the last element of the required elements
 Combine Spools selected in ‘HVAC Spools’ list – will convert two
selected spools in the HVAC Spools List into as single spool
 Remove Spool Elements - removes element(s) from a spool in the list.
The spool to which an element is to be added is selected in the list, in this case
spool HS2, highlighting the spool in the graphical view. Selecting the Add Spool
Elements link label prompts the user to ‘Pick HVAC components to add to the
selected spool’, graphically select the Taper, and then the stiffeners on the
taper to add them. Press the Escape key to complete the selection.
The picked elements are now part of the Spool HS2.

The spool these elements previously formed, HS3,
does not now exist and has disappeared from the list.
Only adjacent, continuous items should be selected in order to ensure that the resulting spool remains valid.
Any stiffeners will also require selection.
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Alternatively, by clicking the Add Spool elements (by picking last only) and selecting the last element in
the hierarchy which is to be added, will give the same result. In the case of spools with stiffening, it is
important to ascertain which stiffener is last in the hierarchy as it will not always be obvious graphically, and
that this stiffener is picked or the desired results will not be obtained.
To remove elements the owning spool is selected in the list. Selecting the Remove Spool Elements link
label prompts the user to ‘Pick HVAC components to remove from the selected spool’, select an item(s)
graphically to remove. Press the Escape key to complete the selection. It may be necessary to use the Add
Spool Elements function once again to spool elements that have been removed.
 The system will attempt to maintain the existing adjacent spools automatically, however, it is important
that the spools are deleted and regenerated to maintain any sequential numbering
Close the HVAC Spool Manager form and Save Work.
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8 HVAC Sketches
The next stage is to produce an output from the design data in the form of HVAC sketches.
The user will navigate to a level in the design hierarchy and produce a list of the spools for that level. The
user can filter by name and then select from the list the HVAC spools required for sketch creation. A
template is identified for the sketches as well as a position in the Draft database for storage.
8.1 Creating HVAC Sketches
The HVAC Sketch form allows the user to identify the spools from a level in the Design hierarchy from where
the sketches will be produced. This form will be used to select the drawing template and storage area for the
sketches in the Draft database.
The HVAC Sketching is performed in the Outfitting Draft application using the Automatic Drawing
Production (ADP) option.
Switch to the correct application. Design > Modules > Outfitting

Draft…
Select Draft->-Auto Drawing Production… from the Main menu pull-down.
Select Create > HVAC Sketches…, this will open the HVAC Sketches form.
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Display the Design Explorer by selecting Display > Explorers > Design Explorer from the main menu.
Select HVAC TRAIN_210_MCS_001 in the Design Explorer, the

element the HVAC spools were created for previously.
Click the CE button on the HVAC Sketches form.
Click Search to display the spools for the current element.

Optionally the user can filter the spools using Spool Name,
Production Status or Sketch Status and then click Search button.
HVAC sketches are normally stored together in a separate HVAC sketch area or registry in the Draft
database. Before the sketches are created the user must first choose a registry in which to store them.
In the Draft Explorer highlight the registry for HVAC sketches and then click the CE button next to the
“Create Sketches in Registry” textbox.
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In the HVAC Sketches form Search Results, highlight the

spools that require sketches.
When the spools are selected, click Create Sketches
The HVAC Sketches form shows:
 The Design element used to search for HVAC Spools

 The Search criteria for the HVAC Spool search
 The List of HVAC Spools found.
 The Template to be used for the HVAC Sketch
 The Storage area for the created sketches
 A log file name
The Draft Explorer shows the created HVAC Spool

Drawings and lists the views and tables.
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To display an HVAC sketch or sketches, highlight the spool

required (which has had a sketch created) and click the Display
button.
The HVAC sketch is displayed in the Main Display.
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8.2 Drawing Template
This is a typical Template.
Each HVAC Sketch drawing is based on a Template which is used as

the basic definition of the HVAC Sketch.
The Template Drawing contains views and layers like any other Draft
Template drawing.
For other Drawing information the Template Drawing references a

‘Backing Sheet’
 As this guide covers HVAC Design, refer to TM-2253 Project

Drawing Administration training guide for general information
about how to set-up drawing templates and backing sheets
Exercise 6
Create spools and sketches for the ductwork created in Exercise 3.
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Appendix A
9 Appendix A
9.1 Creating HVAC Nozzles on Equipment Elements
Make the Equipment item the current element. From the HVAC form select Equipment Nozzles and then
click Rectangular Nozzle
Fill In the HVAC Equipment Nozzle form (if necessary use the Picture button to see what each parameter
represents). On Apply the Nozzle appears in the view. Use the model editor to position the Nozzle at the
desired position. Save Work when finished.
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10 Appendix B
10.1 Alternative Positioning Forms
The following forms can be used to compliment the Model Editing

functionality already shown earlier in this guide. For the purposes of HVAC
modelling there are two main forms to consider which are all available from the
application pull-down menu:-
 Move form - accessed using Position > Move…

 Drag Move form - accessed using Position > Drag…
10.1.1 Move Form
The Move form is used to move the current element in a given direction. This
can be a specified distance in that direction, to a position relative to another
element, or relative to a plane through a given component.
Both the forms have four common tabs:-
 Distance
 Through
 Clearance
 Towards
10.1.1.1 Distance Tab
Movement The Distance tab allows the user to move the

Direction current element so that its origin or nominated
PPoint moves a distance in a given direction.
Distance
The Parameters section of the Move form allows the user to set the
following:-
 Origin – using a scrollable to select Origin, Arrive or Leave.
 Distance
 Direction
 WRT – sets the frame of reference for the direction of movement
With Respect To a specified element.
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The WRT setting can be influenced by the four buttons as explained:-
- Direction with respect to itself

- Direction with respect to owner or first ancestor that has an orientation
- Direction with respect to the World
- Direction with respect to a picked element
For very simple movements the Parameters section of the form can be employed on its own with the Target
section using the Relative To setting of No Target, for example:-
Before After
However the Target section of the form provides additional functionality:-

 Relative To - allows the user to select from numerous options to determine how the element is
positioned in relation to the target element or position.
In Front / Behind
On Top / Under From / Towards
Distance To
Distance
On Top
Distance From
Distance
Under
Movement
Movement Direction
Direction
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With the Relative To option set to something other than No Target, the Select options become available to
the user. The setting of this option determines how the remainder of this form will function as shown:-
Selecting the Element option allows the user to specify the element to be
referenced either by keying in the name or by clicking the Pick Target
Element button and indicating the element in the 3D View.
Alternatively, selecting the Position option forces the users to click the
Pick Target Position button. This allows the user to use the Positioning
Control toolbar to perform an EDG pick to specify the position in the 3D
View.
The resulting position is indicated in the 3D View as an aid as shown.
The remaining options of Next, Tail, Previous, Head and Current require
no additional input.
Checking the Plane Through Target check box allows the user to
specify the direction of the Plane. The current element is moved so that
its origin moves a given distance in a given direction, where the distance
is measure from intersection of direction of movement and the reference
plane. The reference plane is specified relative to the element or position
nominated in the Select scrollable list.
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10.1.1.2 Through Tab
The Through tab allows the user to move the

element in a given direction until it reaches a point
Plane or is relative to a plane perpendicular to the
Through direction of movement through another point.
Movement
Direction
The Parameters section of the form is identical to that detailed for

the Move tab with the exception that there is no Distance input text
box.
Unlike the Move tab the Target section must be used to perform an
operation. The Target section of the form is similar to that detailed
for the Move tab. However there is no Relative To scrollable list
and the Through scrollable list is the same as the Select version on
the Move tab.
Checking the Plane Through Tangent check box allows the user to
specify the direction of the Plane. The current element is moved so
that its origin moves to the intersection of the direction of movement
and the reference plane. The reference plane is specified relative to
the element or position nominated in the Through scrollable list.
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10.1.1.3 Clearance Tab
Movement
Direction The Clearance tab allows the user to move the
element in a given direction so that its obstruction
volume or a Ppoint is a given clearance from another
element. The clearance is measured in the same
direction as the movement.
Clearance
The Parameters section of the Clearance tab differs slightly in that

the Origin also contains an All option which allows for any
obstruction volumes. The user can also specify the amount of
Clearance required.
The remainder of this form works in the same fashion as the Move
tab.
The illustration below shows how the Clearance tab can be used in
conjunction with the Relative To options to great effect.
In Front / Behind
Clearance Clearance
In Front Behind
Movement
Direction
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On Top / Under From / Towards
Clearance To
Clearance
On Top Clearance From
Clearance
Under
Movement
Movement
Direction Direction
Towards Tab
The Towards tab allows the user to move the

element a given distance in a direction specified in
terms of another element.
Distance
Movement
Direction
Towards
Target
The Towards tab is much simpler than the previous tabs, but uses
the Parameters and Target sections in an identical manner.
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10.1.2 Drag Move Form
The Drag Move form is identical to the Move form except that it
applies the Drag rules to a constrained network.
In the previous examples the positioning commands do not move

the connected elements. The construction of the constrained
network depends on the direction of the drag operation and the
type of item to be dragged.
 Refer to the Dragging Equipment and Piping Networks

section of the Design Reference Manual for information
relating to the boundaries of a constrained network.
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10.1.3 Alternative Positioning Forms Worked Example
Clear the 3D view, and add HPANEL F203_INHULLP_02P and F203_DK3 to the 3D View as shown in the
Iso3 view below.
Add file MOVE_DRAG_EXAMPLE.txt below SITE HVAC_2DK_FWD. This will add HVAC MD_001 used in
this example.
Select BEND 2 and Position > Drag… from the application pull-down menu
The Drag Move form will appear.
Select the Clearance tab.
From the Parameters section of the form set the Origin scrollable list
option to All, key in a Clearance value on 200mm and key in a
Direction of –Z.
From the Target section of the form set the Relative To scrollable
list to In front and with the Select option set to Element click the
Pick Target Element button.
In the 3D View indicate the

HPANEL F203_DK3.
This will populate the Name text box on the form.
Click the Apply button.

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The bend is moved to be

200mm clear of the deck
plate as shown, along with
the connected elements
which can be dragged in
this direction
200
Select an Iso3 view orientation.
From the Parameters section of the form set the Origin scrollable list
option to All, key in a Clearance value on 100mm and key in a
Direction of Y.
From the Target section of the form set the Relative To scrollable list
to In front and with the Select option set to Element click the Pick
Target Element button.
In the 3D View indicate the HPANEL

F203_INHULLP_02P.
Click the Apply button.

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The bend is moved to be 100mm clear of the bulkhead

as shown, along with the connected elements which
can be dragged in this direction
100
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Appendix C
11 Appendix C
11.1 HVAC Penetration Utilities
The Penetration Utilities toolbar provides an alternative method for creating and modifying managed
penetrations than that covered earlier in the guide.
11.2 The Penetration Utilities - Toolbar
The Penetration Utility Toolbar is active in the Pipework and HVAC Designer application.
1. Hole Management Utility

2. Create Penetration
3. Modify Penetration
1 2 3 4 4. Hole Manager
11.3 Accessing the Hole Management Utility
To start the function, click the Hole Management Utility icon on the toolbar, the Managed Hole Utility form
is displayed.
The Managed Hole Utility form is divided into four sections,

Create Holes, Merge Holes, Modify Holes and Utilities.
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11.3.1 Create Holes
The Create Holes section of the Managed Hole Utility form allows the user to create holes one by one
using the Create hole function or create all the holes for a BLOCK, SITE, ZONE, or just a Hull or Outfitting
panel.
Clearance – This is the clearance that will be applied around the

penetrating items.
Auto penetrate CE – This can be used from any hierarchy

position and the application will find all clashes of HVAC/Pipe with
Outfitting Panels or Hull Panels (PANE/HPANEL) to indicate
where new penetrations are required.
Create Hole – This allows the user to pick the penetrated item
and then pick the penetrating item to create the hole
11.3.1.1 Clearance
The Clearance text box allows the user to key in a value for the clearance; the clearance is added to the
value currently taken from the duct component outside dimension.
Clearance set to 0mm only HVAC duct outside dimensions used for the steel cut
0mm Clearance 50mm Clearance
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11.3.1.2 Auto Penetrate CE
The Auto Penetrate CE function allows the user to navigate to any hierarchy position using the Design
Explorer, then clicking the Auto Penetrate CE button the application will find all clashes of HVAC with
Outfitting Panels or Hull Panels (PANE/HPANEL) to indicate where new penetrations are required.
Clear the 3D view. Using the Design Explorer navigate to SITE HVAC_2DK_FWD and then add the macro
HOLE_UTILITIES.txt. This adds several HVAC elements which penetrate Hull Panels F106_TB_4, and
F106_TB_5. which should be added to the 3D view.
Navigate to the Hull Panel F106_TB_4 in the Design Explorer. Set the Clearance value in the Managed
Hole Utility form to 25mm, and then click the Auto Penetrate CE button.
The clash analysis can take a few minutes, a progress

message and bar will be displayed. Once the analysis is
complete, the virtual holes are added to the 3D graphical
display.
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The Hole Association Manager form is also displayed with the details of the newly created virtual holes.
 The Hole Association

Manager form will not
be displayed if no
virtual holes are
created.
 If more than 30 virtual

holes have been
created a confirmation
message to display
the Hole Association
Manager form will be
displayed.
Dismiss the Hole

Associatuion Manager
form.
11.3.1.3 Create Hole
The Create Hole function allows the user to create holes individually. (This works in a similar way to the
method covered previously in the guide, but works using prompt instead of displaying the Create
Penetration form).
From the Managed Hole Utility form, click the Create Hole button,
The user is prompted to “Pick Panel to penetrate”, using the cursor select the panel F106_TB_5.
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Now the user is prompted to “Pick penetrating item”. Using the cursor select HVAC PEN_UTILITIES_5.
The virtual hole is created and can be seen in the 3D graphical view.
11.3.2 Merged Holes
The Merge Holes section of the Managed Hole Utility form allows the user to merge two or more holes into
one virtual hole.
Pick Holes – This allows the user to pick the penetrations

to merge
Merge Holes – This merges the previously picked

penetrations into one virtual hole.
From the Managed Hole Utility form click the Pick Holes button, the user is now prompted to “Pick
penetration to merge”
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Using the cursor select the penetrations which are

required to merge into one virtual hole, in this case
the penetrations previously created for HVAC
PEN_UTILITIES_2 and HVAC PEN_UTILITIES_3
 A minimum of two penetrations must be

picked to allow the holes to be merged.
Once all the penetrations to merge have been selected, click the Merge Holes button. The merged
penetrations can now be seen in the 3D graphical display.
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11.3.3 Modify Holes
The Modify Holes section of the Managed Hole Utility form allows
the user to modify, manage or deleted virtual hole penetrations.
Modify CE – This displays the Hole Management - Definition

form covered earlier in this guide (Chapter X).
Manage Holes – This displays the Hole Association Manager form covered earlier in this guide (Chapter
X).
Delete Hole – This allows the user to pick a penetration to be deleted; this will remove all of the hole
associations, ATTAs in the HVAC etc. This has the same effect as using the Delete option from the Hole
Association Manager form.
11.3.3.1 Modify CE
Using the 3D graphical display select the penetration to modify, and then click the Modify CE button form
the Managed Hole Utility form. The Hole Management – Definition form can also be displayed by
selecting the Modify Penetration icon form the Penetration Utilities toolbar.
or
The Hole Management –

Definition form is displayed and
the selected penetration in the 3D
graphical view is highlighted and
the positioning axis is displayed.
 Refer to section 4.2 of this guide for details on the use of the Hole Management – Definition form.
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11.3.3.2 Manage Holes
Clicking the Manage Holes button form the Managed Hole Utility form displays the Hole Association
Manager form; this form can also be displayed by selecting the Hole Manager icon form the Penetration
Utilities toolbar.
or
 Refer to section 4.2 of this guide for

details on the use of the Hole
11.3.3.3 Delete Holes
Clicking the Delete Holes button form the Managed Hole Utility form
allows the user to pick a penetration to be deleted.
To delete a created hole, the user is prompted to pick the hole to be deleted. If the hole has
no status it will then be deleted. This method has the same effect as the Delete option in the Hole
If the hole status is Requested, the user will be prompted to confirm the
deletion of the hole.
If the hole status is Approved, the deletion of the hole is not permitted.
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11.3.4 Utilities
The Utilities section of the Managed Hole Utility form allows the user to add hull and outfitting panels within
the volume of the selected pipe/HVAC element, add the pipe/HVAC elements within the volume of the
selected hull or outfitting panel and also produce a hole report.
Add Structure – This allows the user to pick the penetrating item to
add the penetrated structure to the 3D graphical view
Add Pipe/HVAC – This allows the user to pick a panel to add all
Pipes/HVAC penetrating the structure to the 3D graphical view.
Hole Report – This allows the user to produce a Hole report, the Report Headings for Hole, Penetrated, and
Penetrating can be selected from the Managed Hole Reports form.
11.3.4.1 Add Structure
Clear the 3D view, and then add back HVAC PEN_UTILITIES_4 to the 3D view.
From the Managed Hole Utility form, click the Add Structure button.
The user is then prompted to “Pick penetrating item”. Select HVAC PEN_UTILITIES_4 in the 3D view.
The Hull Panels the HVAC duct penetrates,

F106_TB_5 and F106_TB_6 are added to
the 3D graphical view.
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11.3.4.2 Add Pipe/HVAC
The Add Pipe/HVAC option will add any HVAC and PIPE elements
which penetrate a picked Hull or Outfitting Panel to the 3D view.
From the Managed Hole Utility form, click the Add Pipe/HVAC
button. Pick Hull Panel F106_TB_4. All Pipes and HVAC elements
penetration this panel are added to the 3D view.
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11.3.4.3 Hole Report
From the Managed Hole Utility form, click the Hole Report button.
The Managed Hole Reports form is displayed, the

form is divided into two main sections, Hole
Association Filter and Report Headings.
11.3.4.3.1 Hole Association Filter
This section allows the user to search for Managed Holes and displays the search results in the Hole
Report. The filter criteria specify which Managed Holes will be selected.
Current Element – This displays any holes

associated with the currently selected element
only.
Graphical Selection – This applies filtering to all

managed holes associated with elements in the
current graphical selection.
All Managed Holes – This applies filtering to all managed holes in the MDB
Discipline – This specify holes for all disciplines or for a single discipline using the
drop-down menu.
Status – This specifies holes at any Status or specifies holes at a single Status
option using the drop-down menu.
Valid – This selects only holes that pass or fail the validation tests, or select all
holes regardless of validity.
 Having any option other than Not Checked selected may significantly slow down the report generation
as all the validation tests will be run for every selected hole.
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The Display check boxes further filter the results:
Invalid – This includes the hole associations that have any bad references, invalid references or invalid
data.
Outfitting Panels – This selects the holes in outfitting panels.
Hull Plates – This selects the holes in hull panels.
11.3.4.3.2 Report Headings
The Report Headings section of the Managed Hole

Reports form, allows the user to select the headings that
are required on the report from the three categories.
Information about the Hole, information about the
Penetrated Items and information about the Penetrating
Items.
From the Report Headings section check the heading required, i.e. Discipline, Status, Hole Type, Hole Size,
Position, Penetrated Item, Penetrating Item, Size, and System then click the Run Report button.
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The Managed Hole Report appears. The report can then be exported to Excel using the Export to Excel
link label.
The Print Preview link label will open the Print Preview window, where the user can configure and print the
report as required.
A right click context sensitive menu is

also available to the user, this will allow
the user to:
 Navigate To >
Association/Penetrated Item/
Penetrating Item
 Add to 3D view
 Remove from 3D view
 Focus on Hole
These options are covered in detail in Section 4.2 of this guide.
The Export to Excel and Print List options perform the same task as the Export to Excel and Print
Preview link labels on the Managed Hole Reports form.
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11.3.5 Create Penetration
The Create Penetration icon from the Penetration Utilities toolbar activates the Create Penetration form
covered previously in this guide.
 Additional hole size properties on piping and HVAC components are used to control automatic hole
dimensions. If these properties are not provided the system uses 12.0 HM default sizes i.e. outside duct
dimensions.
The Hole Management Design and Catalogue data configuration is as described in the 12.0 Design
Common Functionality User Guide, with the addition of new data set properties on selected piping
components.
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1.4 Course Structure

1.5 Using this Guide

2 HVAC Design Features

2.1 Starting an Outfitting Session

Then click the Login button.

2.1.1 Learning about AVEVA Marine Database Hierarchy

2.2 How AVEVA Marine Stores Design Data

3 Creation and Routing of HVAC Components

3.1 HVAC Components Representation in the Catalogue

3.1.1 HVAC Physical Shape

3.1.2 HVAC Variables

3.2 Setting HVAC Defaults

3.2.1 Setting a Default Detailing Specification

3.2.2 Choosing the HVAC Form Format

To display the HVAC form select Create > HVAC

To display the full form right click the

This provides access to a more detailed form with additional options

3.2.3 Customising HVAC Forms

This displays the HVAC Form Style form.

Set the check boxes as shown.

The result of checking these boxes is as follows:

3.2.4 Creating a Backdrop for Design

Add the following elements to the 3D view:

Hull Block F102

Equipment elements MCS2001 and MCS2002 (located in ZONE A01-EQUIP)

3.3 Creating HVAC Administrative Elements

 An HVAC system element

Ensure the hvac specification is set to

3.3.1 Creating an HVAC System Element

From the Categories section of the HVAC form select

The Primary System displayed in the pull-down

 Note – For the Primary System pull-down

 The Primary System set for the HVAC

3.3.2 Creating an HVAC Branch Element

There are two types of HVAC branch element

The first HVAC branch element will be a main branch

Branch Name TRAIN_210_MCS_001/B1

Make sure that the Branch Head Shape is set

Set the Head Direction to -Z (this is the

Set the Duct width AA to 1000.

Set the insulation thickness to 50mm (this

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3.4 Creating HVAC Components

3.4.1 Creating the First HVAC Component

In this case, it can be seen that the default

Close the HVAC Component form.

Click the Apply button. The Square to Round

3.4.2 Modify a Component

Change the length of the taper to 1200mm.

When Unchanged is selected when modifying a component, the origin

Click the Apply button. And the component length is changed.

3.4.3 Create a Radiused Bend

Make the previous component (the square to round

The Rectangular Radiused Bend form is displayed.

Fill in the form as below and click Apply

 Click the Picture button to display the HVAC Component

Click the Dismiss button.

3.4.4 Moving a Component using the Model Editor

Turn off Model Editor by clicking the Model Editor icon.

3.4.5 Moving a Component Using the Position Function