The PDMS (Plant Design Management System) course is carefully crafted to empower aspiring mechanical engineers and design professionals with industry-ready skills in 3D plant modeling and detailed engineering. Tailored specifically for careers in the oil & gas, petrochemical, and power sectors, this course is aligned with real-world project execution standards and follows the proven, job-oriented training methodology of Kagira Drawing Solutions.
Module 1: Introduction to Plant Design & PDMS
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What is PDMS and its role in the EPC industry
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Scope in oil & gas, power plants, and process industries
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PDMS interface: Teams, Modules, Database Hierarchy
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Understanding project setup: MDB, project admin
Module 2: Equipment Modeling (EQUIPMENT Module)
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Reading and interpreting P&IDs & equipment layout
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Modeling of static & rotary equipment:
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Pumps, Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Columns, Compressors
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Primitives and macros: Box, Cone, Cylinder
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Nozzle orientation & tagging as per standards
Module 3: Piping Design (PIPE Module)
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Piping hierarchy: SITE > ZONE > PIPE > BRANCH
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Pipe routing using catalog/spec-driven design
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Modeling of valves, reducers, tees, elbows, flanges
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Complex routing: sloped, offset, jacketed lines
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Creating spools, managing pipe IDs and specs
Module 4: Structural Steel Design (STRUCTURE Module)
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Understanding structural inputs (civil drawings, GA)
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Modeling beams, columns, platforms, ladders
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Using macro structures: handrails, stairs
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Pipe rack creation and equipment supports
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Bracing and connections
Module 5: HVAC & Cable Tray Design
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Routing cable trays and HVAC ducts
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Inserting bends, tees, reducers
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Equipment clearance and maintenance access
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Interfacing with piping and structural systems
Module 6: Drafting (DRAFT Module)
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GA drawing creation from 3D model
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2D orthographic views, sections, and annotations
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Dimensioning and title block preparation
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Exporting to PDF/DWG
Module 7: Isometric Generation (ISODRAFT)
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Creating isometric drawings from pipes
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BOM generation, spool numbers, weld details
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Customizing ISO format and annotations
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ISO checking and editing
Module 8: Clash Detection & Review
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Running clash reports (inter-discipline)
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Clash grouping, reporting, and rectification
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AVEVA Review: walk-through, camera settings
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Coordination between piping, equipment, and structure
Module 9: Real-Time Project Work
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Full plant modeling mini-project
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Inputs: P&ID, Equipment List, Line List, Layout Plan
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Output: 3D model + GA + ISO + BOM
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Project workflow: Equipment > Piping > Structure
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Project documentation and final review
Job-Oriented Add-Ons
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Interview preparation: technical and HR
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Resume guidance and portfolio building
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Overview of international codes: ASME, ANSI, API
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Industry roles: Piping Designer, Layout Engineer, PDMS Admin
Conclusion
This PDMS course offers a career-driven, hands-on learning experience, built to prepare learners for the real-world challenges of industrial plant design. True to Kagira Drawing Solutions’ training philosophy, the course emphasizes not only mastering the software but also understanding interdisciplinary coordination, design standards, and technical documentation—skills highly valued in today’s engineering design environment.
