Title :
PC based loop drawing generation
Author :
Kraemer, Wayne ; Ocoboc, Edward, Jr.
Author_Institution :
E&L Eng. Inc., Long Beach, CA, USA
Abstract :
Generating instrument loop drawings can be easy using PC-based software that provides consistent time saving designs while minimizing errors and maximizing throughput. The application presented provides a tool to maintain loop records and create drawings from a database. Checking is easier, and maintenance of wiring variations is improved for plant operations. Comparisons are made between manual and database-derived loop drawings. The application will run on a DOS-based personal computer with a hard drive. Examples using both AutoCAD or MicroStation and dBASE III Plus are described
Keywords :
circuit CAD; database management systems; instrumentation; microcomputer applications; AutoCAD; DOS-based personal computer; MicroStation; PC based loop drawing generation; dBASE III Plus; database; database-derived loop drawings; hard drive; instrument loop drawings; loop records; wiring maintenance; Application software; Costs; Databases; Engineering drawings; IEEE members; Instruments; Maintenance engineering; Personnel; Production; Wiring;
Conference_Titel :
Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference, 1990. Record of Conference Papers., Industry Applications Society 37th Annual
Conference_Location :
Houston, TX
DOI :
10.1109/PCICON.1990.218108
