Creating a clear and correct isometric is an important deliverable product. It not only will yield a correct Bill Of Materials (BOM), but will also give the field router or shop fabricator a clear and concise road-map Here is a short tutorial on how to create ISOs in AutoCAD 3D.
Experienced in 3D CAD Design
Microstation and AutoCAD Platforms
Process Piping and Vessel Design
Nuclear Power Plant Experience
Database Design
Experienced Database Administrator
PID Design
PID and PFD Drafting
Pump Design and NPSH
Understanding what Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) is and how it affects pump performance is crucial when designing pump piping. Here is an exceptional article of what NPSH is and how it relates to pump performance.
http://www.pumpschool.com/applications/NPSH.pdf
http://www.pumpschool.com/applications/NPSH.pdf
Microstation P&ID
I have been drafting P&IDs with Microstion's Plantspace Design Series P&ID package. Great software. You can find more information about the software here:
http://www.bentley.com/en-US/Products/PlantSpace+PID/
http://www.bentley.com/en-US/Products/PlantSpace+PID/
Access to Excel
Not everyone that you come into contact with on a daily basis will be well versed Microsoft Access. However, most employees in an office setting are familiar with Excel. Here is a quick tutorial on how to export data from Access to Excel.
I-Model Creation for Design Review
The more I use Bentley Projectwise, the more I have come to appreciate it's endless capabilities in supporting large design projects. One of the great features is the creation of i-models. Here is a great tutorial on creating and using i-models.
Importance of Pipe Support Design
One of the most overlooked aspects of piping design is the design of pipe supports. Pipe should be looked at as a living entity. It is always moving and well thought out support design is crucial. Here is an article I found online that does an excellent job in explaining the importance of pipe support design. Enjoy!!
http://www.pipingtech.com/technical/articles/considering-movement.htm
http://www.pipingtech.com/technical/articles/considering-movement.htm
About Me
Josh Hatcher was born and raised in Chattanooga, TN and is a piping designer and CAD coordinator. He received an associates degree in Information Technology from Chattanooga State, graduating Summa Cum Laude. He is currently working towards an undergraduate degree in Information Technology from Middle Tennessee State University. Mr. Hatcher is skilled in providing solutions to piping design projects by learning, teaching and utilizing emerging engineering technologies. He has spent twelve years in management and is currently a principal piping designer on a large nuclear design project.
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