RC-PLANET
The universal solution within the ranges of
planning, documentation and maintenance
Planet GmbH ● Kammerstück 23 ● D-44357 Dortmund ● Tel. (+49) 0231 / 93 50 15 - 0 ● Fax. (+49) 0231 / 93 50 15 -15
www.rc-planet.net ● www.ics-planet.com
RC PRODUCTS
CAE
2007
HIGHLIGHTS:
RC-PLANET covers the representation and the treatment of process engineering
patterns as application with high performance standard up to tubing plans,
isometries and applications of computations (e.g. Rohr2).
Moreover the software system permits the refinement of global planning with regard
to the conception of the plant surrounding field, the detail construction of special
construction components as well as the pre- and running along calculation for the
statement of the prospective and running costs of project including resulting material
costs and the used men power.
Center of the planning system is the module RC-3D, with which – on the basis of
dimensional drawings of the components and the plant plan – the tubing plan can be
provided or be generated from the isometry.
RC - PLANET
Planet GmbH ● Kammerstück 23 ● D-44357 Dortmund ● Tel. (+49) 0231 / 93 50 15 - 0 ● Fax. (+49) 0231 / 93 50 15 -15
www.rc-planet.net ● www.ics-planet.com
RC PRODUCTS
CAE
2007
THE RC SPECTRUM:
Project management, project structuring, date and process management, personnel employment
and cost planning, date and cost control, progress control and quality assurance.
Process development, literature search, consideration of the environmental and safety conditions,
economy estimation and engineering computations.
Plant planning, basic to detail engineering, process flowsheets, EMSR, isometries, 3D list- and
piping planning, process engineering computations, quantity and energy balances, data sheets
for machines, apparatuses, measuring-, rule-, list- and arrangement concepts, cost estimation.
Authority engineering
Equipment construction, order engineering, assignment at assembly enterprises, assembly monitoring,
start-up, repair, servicing and maintenance.
With RC-Planet the investment security is given by the multiplicity of large-scale enterprises envolved
and with companies in-line with standard usage of the development.
RC - PLANET
Planet GmbH ● Kammerstück 23 ● D-44357 Dortmund ● Tel. (+49) 0231 / 93 50 15 - 0 ● Fax. (+49) 0231 / 93 50 15 -15
www.rc-planet.net ● www.ics-planet.com
RC PRODUCTS
CAE
2007
RC - MODULES
REX
Project- and Document Management
REM
BASIC
P&ID
Process Engineering
FUP
Operating Diagram
DETAIL
3D
STEEL
IF-DOC
DOC
Document Generator
Engineering Manager
Plant Layout
Steel Structure
IF TEC
GEN
ROHR2,
SIGMA
Isometry Generator
Pipe Computation Program
RC - PLANET
Planet GmbH ● Kammerstück 23 ● D-44357 Dortmund ● Tel. (+49) 0231 / 93 50 15 - 0 ● Fax. (+49) 0231 / 93 50 15 -15
www.rc-planet.net ● www.ics-planet.com
REX
For the handling of the RC-PLANET system finally a
particularly created project management tool exists
as a control and administrative instrument.
RC-REX permits you to treat project-specific
information under linkage of individual drawings to
logical connections. It controls the flow of data and
information between the application programs and
allows you to merger further application solutions
from third party systems into the RC-PLANETstructure and -systematics.
With RC-REX drawing archives can be developed
and maintained as well as drawings can be found
according to given search criteria. Furthermore the
module guarantees the automatic administration
and documentation of drawing and parts list
revisions as well as the linkage of drawingspreading information.
REX
The following requirements are covered with the
document management system :
● Administration of arbitrary textlengths for
individual specifications
● Customer-, project- or building-specific
administration of drawings, parts lists, supports, total
lists etc.
● Automatic launch of the CAD programs
with the selected drawing and application /
yardstick, drawing head and frameworks are
taken from the administration
● By disciplines arranged drawings with
automatically drawing number assignments
● Automatic generation of the drawing headers from
the existing project data
● Administration of the drawing revision with
amendment index, date and description for each
revision
● Selection of yardsticks and automatic changes of
the drawing in the selected drawing framework and
yardstick
● Searches with search keys also of paged
out drawings
● Removal and storage of drawings, lists
and whole projects
REX
WORKFLOW – MANAGEMENT
● Information of changes to the documentation
● Release runs with arbitrarily hierarchised release
stages
● Freely definable number groups and templates
● Monitoring of dates and a reminder of follow-up
activities
● Redlining, post-it note and highlighter functionality
independent of the document
● Archiving and inquiry support
● Automatic archiving and a catchword based and
indexed search system of your documents
● Communication
● Support of standard E-Mail formats
● Arbitrary on- and off-line distribution groups
● Administration and data security
● User´s administration
● Access control and data security
● Archiving of documents and full-text or indexed
search
● Separate master data and document
management
● Open documents with a viewer
● Data exchange through various interfaces
● Scrolling through electronic folders
● Integration and data transfer from the most
important CAD systems (AutoCAD, MicroStation
etc.)
● Location-spreading access to archives
REX
REX
REX
REX
REX
REX
REX
REM
It covers:
The RC-PLANET Engineering Manager is a flexibly
shapable information and management tool, which can
be used not only for planning, but especially also for
the survey of existing plants.
● General Information
Complex plants are subdivided into subranges and
plant images are displayed in a tree structure.
The entire system will be represented by a data model,
which thereby can be used as a common database by
all RC-PLANET modules.
The object-oriented way of thinking enables you to
structure, to present and to evaluate the whole system
or subareas according to different criterias and diverse
viewpoints. This procedure is facilitated by the
hierarchical structure similar like the Windows
Explorer. At this the the particular file icons are
comparable with the real process engineering symbols
given by the usual standards.
RC-REM allows nine different point of views to a
project, from a subarea down to separate units.
● Documentation
● Photo Navigation
● Scheduling and Progress Control
● Symbolism
● Drawings
● Specifications
● Cost Control
● Materials Logistics, Servicing, Maintenance
REM
GENERAL INFORMATION
The picture alongside shows a project in a
structured form that is represented with its basic
information (e.g. a subarea of the total plant).
The whole plant is embodied in such a way as it
actually might have been constructed.
Component parameters can be verified and if
necessary be changed.
The following pages provide examples of the other
nine points of view.
REM Documentation
REM
REM
REM Maintenance
REM Office
REM Specification
REM Calendar Administration
REM Viewer
P&ID
Requirements:
DIN-compliant symbols can be initialized with a
factor. Element-, equipment- and the KKS-terms are
queried and inserted – after appropriate
examination.
● Opening pipes automatically when inserting
elements
Allocation of piping classes and piping numbers,
automatic generation of armature, container,
pumping, MCS, engine and piping parts lists.
● Closing pipes automatically when removing
elements
● Assigning tables with characteristics to
specific elements or components inside the
drawing
Assigning and inserting plant ranges in building
groups.
● Display of pipes according to DIN
Replacement of symbols.
● Simple manipulation tools e.g. expanding,
tossing, stretching etc.
Schematic diagram and isometry compound file.
Semiautomatic generation of plant blocks and their
description.
● Varying the size of symbols
● Transfer of drawings and data from other CAD
systems by means of a translation table
P&ID
Requirements:
● Automatic alignment of flow-dependant elements
like e.g. pumps, check valves, etc.
● Catalog supported selection and handling of
armatures, pumps, containers, measuring points,
etc.
● Drawing independant control of the double
numbering, automatic use of the KKS number
system
● Delivery of the sequence, the flow direction up to
the drawings to the CAD familiy, i.e. RC-Planet list
planning, isometry, etc.
● Export of drawings and data into other CAD
systems through the use of DXF- and ASCIIFiles
● External compatibility check of each
component on DN-, PN-material classes,
compare with specifications and generation of
an error log
● Simulation of flow behaviour
● Exchange of metering points, engines and
drives with MCS-CAD for further treatment, like
drawing of operating diagrams, clamping plans,
etc.
P&ID
P&ID
P&ID
P&ID
P&ID
FUP
● Generation of operating diagrams
● Drawing-spreading plausibility checks
● Organization of step chains
● Symbol libraries after
DIN EN 6.1131-3 after VGB R 170 C
● Derivative of signal lists
● Derivative of table of contents
● Derivative of bolting devices
● Derivative of alarm specifications
● Data consistency to REM and P&ID
● Navigation between P&ID flow sheets,
step chains and operating diagrams
FUP
DOC
COMPRESSED PLANT DOCUMENTATION
FOR THE VEST POCKET
If one would like to “freeze“ the entire
documentation of a plant at a certain time, like
in case when planning and assembling pass
over to production process (As Built
Documentation), RC-Planet offers a complete
summary of all documents (drawings, lists,
plans etc.) in compressed form. It is a more
interesting point that the “intelligence“ of the
engineering manager RC REM remains almost
preserved.
Thus e.g. all linkages of drawings to construction
units or accompanying documents remain
available and by mouse click attainable, in
addition, the documents or drawings are present in
the view mode, and in a in such a way
compressed form, so that all data of the plant can
be stored on a commercial pocket PC.
DOC
XP1
RC-XP1 enables you to edit extended data within the
project database. The design engineer can define own
list types and generate individual characteristics. The
program enables you to edit directly the individual
data records or treat a group of components all at
once through multiselect-capability.
The processing of the data can be carried out by a
controlled MS Excel Export, allowing further
departments or subcontractors to be included. The
export data can be rewound with a purposeful import
procedure into the project data base, inclusive data
validating.
XP1
XP1
3D
The tubing plan is builded or generated from the isometry by taking dimensional drawings of
plant components and the plant plan as a basis.
• Simple presentation of the run of pipes with standard lines
• Replacing the standard lines by 3D components
• Project-related definition of origin of ordinates, direction of rotation and building axis
• Data connection to P&ID and the isometry
• Implementation of the same expressions according to the isometry and the P&ID
• Generation of a full-scale pipe representation from the isometry
• Setting flanges, gaskets and bows after predefined criteria
• Full-scale input of the apparatuses, machinery and pumps completely with the position of the
connecting pipes and in conjunction with the material data base
• Scaling of elements of piping
• Fast structure of the building, the stages and platforms
• Profile representation from the wire model etc.
3D
REQUIREMENTS:
● Representation of plant layout by means of of process engineering and component database with
automatically finding the line-connections
● Simple structure of layout components
● Working with a grid system
● Representation of 3D building plan-view containing 3D structural steel shapes, stage platforms, railings
● Working with a pipe downward slope
● Including aligners
● Automatic dimensioning with slope triangles, elevation numbers of space curves, asset coordinates, etc.
● Automatic creation of the weld location list and indication of the connecting parts
● Automatic creation of the pipe book
● Generation of views and sections
3D
REQUIREMENTS:
● Generation of profile and wireframe graphics
● Automatic generation of isometries from the 3D layout plan
● Drawing of support constructions
● Preselection of support concepts by automatic sugestions
● Simply drawing of tube supports by macros for slide assemblies, guide bearings, springs, constant
hangers, pipe bridges, steel columns, variations, profiles and dowel plates
● Administration of components like tanks, columns, heat exchangers, pumps, etc. inclusive the
coordinates (relevant to the plant layout) of shots, nozzles, orientation
● Generation of layout drawings with connecting piece, material and design data table
● Macros for support legs, skirt supports, bracket supports, bearings, dished end cover, semi ellipsoidal
head, pipe caps, apparatuses, flanges, manholes with and without swivel arm, leaders, round stages and
pedestals
3D
REQUIREMENTS:
● Weld details like e.g. ring-type banjos with / without reinforcement
● Construction aids for interior modules, details of support rings, sheating, brick lining, struts, guide,
transport lugs
● Tables for welding prescriptions, annealing prescriptions, name plates
● Delivery of 3D steel construction grids for 2D detail construction cuts of end plates, foot plates, rib
screws, notches
● Delivery of geometry, materials and design factors to computation programs, like e.g. Rohr2, Sinetz,
Rohrnetz, ThermNet, DruckNet, Probat, Licon, ISOGEN
● Examination of collisions with plausibility checks
3D
3D
3D
3D
3D
3D
RC-PMX / 3D Modelling
PMX is a program for variational design and is particularly suited for the construction of plant devices and
components. The desired solids can simply be pulled via drag&drop from the 3D library of shapes into the
AutoCAD drawings.
Beside the standardized solid patterns like cube, cylinder, pyramid also typical basic components for system
construction like dished end cover, nozzles or backing elements are up for election. The solids will be
placed on top of each other or joined together.
Every solid can be modified with AutoCAD grips or strech commands or by varying parameter settings.
Afterwards the constructed solid equipment is stored in a library. In doing so you build up your own
application-oriented and editable collection of construction elements.
• 3D-variational design, fast and efficient
• High rate of processing
• Integrated standard form patterns for the generation of construction equipment
• Integrated system construction patterns like torispherical heads and connecting pieces
• User-related CAD library construction from the created 3D equipment variants
RC-PMX
RC-PMX
RC-PMX
STEEL
The 3D AutoCAD application RC-STEEL has successfully been applied in the areas of steel frame
building, glass construction and timber. Actually it becomes of great importance for the metal building
(winter gardening).
Special profiles easily can be added to the existing profile data base by graphing as a cross-section
drawing of the new profiles. Of course you can always adjust the profiles according to your demand.
RC-STEEL provides the facility for drawing on predefined layers for steel frame building construction,
which can be conveniently adapted, or on the actual ones. Optionally you can switch between the
different layer views.
The creation of a 3D model is so easy as never bevore.
A 3D auxiliary grid provides a very high level of processing and clear procedures concerning 3D planning.
Consequently it is easy for beginners in the field of 3D-planning to creat quickly a 3D plant model.
3D models have two mayor advantages, by their manifold options they convince and impress customers
and in addition to they reduce the error rate, since the connections between the single components can
always be controlled by viewing the drawing.
Of course, all steel structural elements can also be modified by AutoCAD´s grips. Proven AutoCAD
editing functions such as copy, move, trim etc. can be applied to the steel structural elements. You might
as well trim steel profiles by standard AutoCAD lines and arcs.
Consequently working with RC-STEEL is integrated in the familiar AutoCAD construction environment
nearly seamless.
STEEL
• Utility grid (any number of grids; including non-orthogonal grid)
• Choice of profiles to load from a data base und as easy to handle als drawing lines with AutoCAD
• Wide variety of finished components like handrailings, ladders and stairs (parameters can be adjusted
menu-driven or by AutoCAD´s grips either before or after the element is pasted into the drawing)
• Sheet metal drawing / processing
• Hole pattern design
• Types of representation (from data sparing and very clearly arranged structured line model up to an
extensive profiling; also combined representations are possible, for e.g. handrailings in a line model and
profiles and stairs in a contour model)
• Visibilities (all selected ones in view; all without position number visible)
• Position number
• Parts lists / bills of materials
• Extraction of 2D drawings using AutoCAD functions
STEEL
STEEL
STEEL
STEEL
STEEL
RC Interface
A special feature within our product family is the module RC-PLANET interface. It provides the interface to
the RC-PLANET program system and enables the integration and by the market required connection to
subsequent processing programs.
The data which are recorded within the RC-PLANET (coordinates, tube dimensions, devices, etc.) are
directly available through RC-PLANET interface for all external calculation programs and a separately
preparation of the data for the subsequent processing is not necessary.
RC-GEN
RC-GEN sets industry standard for high-quality and fully automatically generated pipe isometric for the
manufacturing and construction division. Through a complete data transfer of the 3D pipeline route
including its elements the program "ISOGEN" creates with the help of RC-IF automatically the isometric
whose shape concerning layout, drawing format, components, type of BOM (bill of materials) is
incumbent upon the constructor.
The open data and program structure enables the user to choose individually adapted pre-settings or
standards in order to create isometric for certain tasks with utmost efficiency.
GEN
Rohr2
Rohr2 is used for static and dynamic analysis of any piping systems and general frameworks. The static
analysis comprises calculation of any loads and load combinations according to 1st and 2nd order theory
for linear and nonlinear boundary conditions (friction, bearing lifting, bearing clearance).
The dynamic analysis involves the calculation of eigenvalues and natural modes, as well as their
processing in various modal response methods for the investigation of earthquakes and water hammer.
An overlay module allows the selection and combination of static and dynamic results. Tension
verification according to ANSI B31.1, B31.3, B31.8, KTA 3201.2, KTA 3211.2, ASME CODE Section III
NB, NC, ND, FDBR and AGFW can be performed for tube construction parts. For other bar elements
equivalent stresses are calculated according to DIN 18800 Part 1 Section 6.1.7.
The input is carried out unformatted in easily understandable terms of engineering language or by menu
navigation through ROHR2 user interface and editor, optional in German or English. A clearly arranged
output to monitor, plotter and printer is possible.
A 3D interpreter as a diagnostic system facilitates analysis and documentation.
ROHR2, SIGMA
SINETZ
SINETZ allows the acquisition or transfer of already generated data. It is used for the stationary calculation
of compressible and incompressible flows in ramified and interconnected systems. The output is a list in
tabular mode and a graphical network plan in representational mode.
The special features of the SINETZ program system are solutions for pressure, heat and density variation
over Fanno curves with which pumps and blowers are computed by characteristic curves, chemical data
such as steam table, air, flue gas, nitrogen are implemented in the system.
Results for pipe sections are flow rate, flow direction, velocity, pressure and heat loss. Results for nodes
are pressure, temperature, influent and run-off volumes.
Heat loss through the pipe isolation under wind attack are calculated, temperature values at any node can
be predefined, drag coefficients of rectangular pipe branches and manifolds are determined by the
program, it is a graphical system controlled by mouse click navigation to generate the input data as well as
data transfer from ROHR2 and RC-PLANET.
SINETZ