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[rosneft1]

Hi,

 

I was wondering what are the most commonly used software to develop PFD and P&IDs (preferably both with the same software)?

 

Are there anyone you particularly recommend, such as Autodesk Plant 3D?

 

Thank you in advance

[Technical Bard]

This depends on whether you want a simple drawing or you want something with a database underneath (intelligent P&IDs) that could be linked to other datasets (equipment, line list, instrument list, 3D model, etc.)

[rosneft1]

I think the intelligent P&ID as the project progresses, but a simple P&ID system would be useful as well. 

What software do you personally use most?

 

Thanks 

[breizh]

Hi ,

Autocad  !

 

For PFD you may consider Visio .

 

Breizh

[christopherchoa]

AUTODESK Autocad

[Pan Nata]

SmartPlant P&ID for complex project and AutoCAD for simply one.

[rosneft1]

Thank you all for your messages. Everyone I work with are experimental chemists and the chemical engineers are from external companies, and I was wondering what are the most professional softwares to use during our communication.

 

So the consensus is:

 

• Autodesk 3D plant for P&ID (AutoCad P&ID has been replaced by this now)
• Visio for PFDs (I have always used this for both but my design processes has been quite rudimentary - My other experiences has been as an operator so only using P&IDs)

 

Any other alternatives you would recommend for PFDs?

 

Thanks