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changes. • The system engineers then complete the diagrams showing all piping and their interconnections as developed in the product model.

Prerequisites • The CAD designer must be provided a matrix of flow rates vs. pipe sizes for the various fluids he/she will encounter in order to properly size pipes in the product model. • The CAD designer is pro- vided system information in a sequence that will allow the largest (including insulation if required)/most costly pipes/sys- tems to be routed first. • A team of CAD designers who work together to incorporate the components of the many sys- tem in a compartment. • A design engineering sys- tem that is capable of quickly doing pressure drop calculations and system simulation on the fly - virtual testing.

Lessons Learned

The 3-D product model and

Intergraph's DesignReview are a very effective interim-product com- munications tool. Improvements

Authors

Richard DeVries

ERAM Team Leader

Designers & Planners, Inc.

Rusty DuPont

CAD Designer

Infotech, Inc.

Ben Kassel

Navy MIS Manager

David Taylor Model Basin

Paul Rakow

System Engineer

Designers & Planners

Jake Robinson

CAD Designer

Designers & Planners

Nancy Russell

CAD Designer

David Taylor Model Basin

Michael Wade

Ship Producibility Branch

Manager

David Taylor Model Basin in producibility and operation can concurrently be achieved.

Working together as a team and empowering team members allows individuals to grow and substan- tially improves their productivity and job satisfaction.

The collective sum of the ERAM team was far greater than what their individual efforts would have been.

An action list, properly moni- tored and prioritized, is a tool that should not be overlooked.

Bringing immediate focus to prob- lems in a team environment results in their rapid resolution.

In closing all of the ERAM team members have moved on to other projects now, including more R&D,

New Navy construction projects like LPD-17, DDG-51, Sealift etc. plus many commercial projects around the world.

Service

AstiLLeros Espanoles provides technical solutions to its cLienfs demands.

Astilleros Espanoles has strong competencies in its business. Its technicians enjoy international recognition.

At Astilleros Espanoles, repair and maintenance is carried out in three dedicated yards

Astilleros Espanoles is a strong group. The synergy of all its eight yards is always at our client's disposal.

Spanish communications, hotel and sports facilities allow you to do business in an atmosphere with a high quality of life.

Ochandiano 14-16 28023 El Planti'o

Madrid-Spain

Tel +34 91 387 81 00

Fax +34 91 387 81 14

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