PDMS COURSE
At Kagira Drawing Solutions, we understand the importance of practical, project-driven learning in today’s competitive job market. Our PDMS (Plant Design Management System) course is designed to offer industry-specific training that equips students with the essential skills required to excel in plant design, 3D modeling, and engineering disciplines.
This course delivers comprehensive training using real-world projects—enabling students to learn by doing. From equipment modeling to piping and structural design, we ensure that learners can confidently navigate PDMS software and produce the deliverables required in large-scale industrial projects. Through step-by-step guidance, students will also experience the full lifecycle of a project—from interpreting P&IDs and schematics to generating final drawings and isometrics for construction.
MODULE 1: Overview of Plant Design & PDMS
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Introduction to Oil & Gas, Power, and Petrochemical Plants
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What is PDMS? Why is it used in industry?
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PDMS Project Setup: MDB, Project, Teams, and Users
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PDMS Database Management (Admin Module)
MODULE 2: Equipment Modeling
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Understanding Equipment Layouts from P&IDs and Layout Plans
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Modeling Pumps, Vessels, Towers, Heat Exchangers, Compressors
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Nozzle orientation & flange face direction
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Equipment location & elevation settings
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Equipment tagging and naming conventions
MODULE 3: Piping Design Using PDMS
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Piping hierarchy: Site, Zone, Pipe, Branch, Spool
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Pipe routing using specifications and catalogs
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Inserting inline components (Valves, Elbows, Reducers)
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Creating complex routes: Offset, Sloped, Jacketed Pipes
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Using P&ID and line list as references
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Support modeling overview (guides, anchors, etc.)
MODULE 4: Structure Design in PDMS
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Understanding GAD and civil input
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Structural hierarchy: FRMW, STRU, MBR, etc.
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Modeling steel structures: Beams, Columns, Bracing
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Platforms, ladders, handrails using macros
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Integration with equipment and pipe racks
MODULE 5: HVAC & Cable Tray Design
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Duct and Tray modeling based on routing layouts
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Components: Bends, Tees, Reducers
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Managing services: HVAC, Electrical, Instrumentation
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Interfacing with piping and structures
MODULE 6: Drafting & Isometric Generation
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Generating GA drawings (Equipment, Pipe, Structure)
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Using the DRAFT module for 2D views
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Annotation, dimensioning, and section views
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Creating and customizing isometric drawings using ISODRAFT
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Isometric reports: BOM, weld details, spool ID
MODULE 7: Clash Checking and Review
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Clash detection using PDMS Clash Manager
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How to interpret and solve clashes
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Exporting and reporting clashes
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Coordination with other disciplines
MODULE 8: Real-World Project Workflow
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Starting from P&ID and GADs
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Equipment layout planning
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Piping routing from nozzle to nozzle
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Steel support planning for equipment and piping
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Generating final deliverables (GA, ISO, Reports)
MODULE 9: Final Project Assignment (as per Kagira style)
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Full mini-project from scratch
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Input: P&ID, Equipment list, Line list, GAD
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Output: 3D Model + Isometrics + GA + BOM
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Review and viva session (as done in Kagira)
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Feedback and job preparation
BONUS (Optional):
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PDMS Admin setup and catalog editing
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AVEVA Review software for model walkthrough
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Interfacing PDMS with E3D/SmartPlant
Conclusion
Upon completion of the PDMS course at Kagira, you will not only have mastered the tools and techniques of AVEVA PDMS but also gained hands-on experience working on live projects that simulate the real challenges faced in the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries. Our course goes beyond theory; it provides the practical skills and technical know-how needed to succeed in your career.
By simulating actual engineering office workflows and offering industry exposure, Kagira Drawing Solutions ensures that you are not just ready to operate PDMS software, but also prepared to tackle the real-world challenges of plant design and execution. Whether you aim to work for an EPC contractor, a design consultancy, or on-site at a plant, our course helps you build the confidence and competency required to step into the industry with a competitive edge.
