DB Progetti Saves 20% on Costs and Timelines with Integrated Solutions
DB Progetti provides designers, engineers, and manufacturers with a wide range of products for the oil and gas sector, including quick opening closures (QACs), Pipeline Inspection Gauge (PIG) launchers and receivers, pig signalers (intrusive type), various filtration solutions, and more. All products are engineered and manufactured in their factory in Italy.
Identifying Goals
The company undertook a project for the oil and gas industry in the Middle East, designing and constructing skids for launching and receiving pigs, which clean oil and gas pipelines. The project’s goal, with engineering based in Italy and final installation in the Middle East, was to use 3D design technology to create an optimized design that avoided construction problems, reduced project timelines, and met client requirements.
Six personnel were involved in the EPC project: a sales manager, a project manager, three technical staff, and one project engineer. DB Progetti sought an easy-to-use solution that would allow them to quickly develop and modify the 3D model provided by the client. They also needed an efficient way to share design models among team members to ensure collaboration without creating multiple versions.
Overcoming Challenges
The skid design incorporated both equipment and pig launch and receiver lines. DB Progetti’s biggest challenge was constructing the equipment and its piping while performing all necessary mechanical calculations within the skid’s footprint. Using the client-provided 3D model as a foundation, the team integrated piping and structural elements.
Hexagon’s CADWorx® Plant Design Suite enabled them to create accurate 3D equipment and piping models while supporting their mechanical calculations.
Realizing Results
DB Progetti had previously used Hexagon’s PV Elite® for stress analysis of pressure vessels. Adding CADWorx Plant Design Suite allowed them to meet the demands of their growing business. CADWorx’s integration with BricsCAD proved highly beneficial due to its user-friendly features. The software provided comprehensive modeling tools, enabling faster and more precise modifications without having to delete and re-enter geometry.
Using the client-supplied 3D model, DB Progetti created a cohesive skid unit, integrating all relevant information. The software allowed for real-time changes throughout the project lifecycle as the design evolved. The bi-directional integration between CADWorx Plant and PV Elite allowed the team to model equipment, perform stress analysis, and seamlessly update the design.
Hexagon’s training on CADWorx Plant Design Suite further supported the technical team, enabling them to become production-ready in under three weeks. The combination of tools and training resulted in a 20% reduction in project timelines and costs. Collaboration among team members also improved significantly.
Moving Forward
Hexagon’s solutions have helped DB Progetti streamline project execution, reducing costs and timelines while maintaining accuracy and quality. “Hexagon’s solutions allow you to work at all levels of complexity, and this will help your company save a lot of time and money overall,” said Mr. Baldiraghi.
Explore how DB Progetti cut project costs and timelines by 20% with Hexagon’s integrated solutions—transform your project management today.
About Hexagon
Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies.
Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division helps clients design, construct, and operate more profitable, safe, and sustainable industrial facilities. We empower customers to unlock data, accelerate industrial project modernization and digital maturity, increase productivity, and move the sustainability needle.
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DB Progetti reduced project costs and timelines by 20% after adopting integrated 3D modeling and stress analysis solutions. This approach enabled precise design modifications and enhanced team collaboration, resulting in efficient project execution and significant savings. Explore how the design accurately met client requirements and improved overall project management.
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