Pipe Section Layout Menu
Each individual pipe length section is entered in the order to be used and a prefix is assigned. The PLS software then calculates the cut length of pipe to be used, and the length to be cut off. The parts list indicates each part type (pipe or fitting) from start to finish, and provides pertinent part data in the description.
Pipe numbers and ends
Once the pipe layout is complete, the profile will indicate the end of each pipe location and label with the appropriate pipe name it was given on the pipe layout tool. This allows the user to see each pipe location and name, which can be printed for use during in field fabrication. If pipe sections are modified, the pipe labels are updated in real time, allowing the designer to see the impacts to the pipe sections, if desired, and as they are entered.
Bending Information File (BI File)
All bending and fitting data is exported to a TXT file for easy viewing and emailing. The BI file shows all the pertinent data for each type of material (pipe and fittings) in order of fabrication. All data is given in decimal feet and fractional formats for convenience. Pipe lengths and cut dimensions are provided. Fitting dimensions for cutting to required angles are provided at center, inner, and outer lengths. Deflection angles are provided in vertical, horizontal, and totals.
“The PLS software package gives the pipeline engineer complete control of the design at their fingertips, and produces results in real-time with pin-point accuracy.” Armando Ferri, Senior Project Manager, Alex E. Paris Contracting Co. Inc.