Piping Model-Making (Scale Model Makers By Maadhu Creatives)

 Basics of Piping Model-Making

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Piping models are one of the most essential parts of any structural design, be it industrial, residential, or commercial projects, and need to be executed with great precision and care.

This piping system may be used for the transportation of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials like air pressure, heat, steam, oil, water, chemicals, etc.

Piping models are considered the most complex of models as they add to the smart design aspect of any structure. Most of the time, these pipelines need to be hidden but work efficiently.

Types of piping models

1. Conceptual design model

Conceptual design model provides the pipeline mapping during the design phase itself (that is the initial stage) to get a clear understanding of design feasibility or correction of flaws in intended design. This type of model is usually in its basic form and not expensive as it helps in enhancing the design after getting a clear understanding.

1. Working model

The working model is built by the companies after an understanding is gained using conceptual design. It is built when the design experts and engineers want to understand how entire piping system project works. This model will help in ascertaining a lot of vital information about the design like:

1. Length and ideal pipe size required for different types of material that will pass through the pipes
2. Geometric alignment (i.e.) the ideal distance between the curves required in the flow of material
3. Adequate utility design to avoid clashes in pipe design
4. Placement of pipes and structures around them
5. Depths, gradients, flows, capacities, and velocities for different pipe sections,
6. Ability to check the flow and conduct stress analysis, etc.
7. Presentation model

Presentation model type is solely used for presentation purposes in exhibitions, trade fairs, offices, courts, etc. It helps in giving a visual representation of the efficient project design with appropriate placement of all types of pipes in and around the project, the route layouts, etc.

1. Cut or cross-section model

Cut section model (also called a cross-section model) type is used to highlight the internal elements of the project while maintaining the outer look. The model is dissectible to demonstrate a particular section that has the vital piping connections, or a section of the pipe is left open to showcase the actual flow of the material. This makes it easier to understand.

Ten common Industries where Piping design and models play a vital role:

Piping models are used as a prototype of pipe layout in industries that have large piping infrastructure and where pipe connectivity plays a vital role in process flow. It forms basis of ascertaining the movement of delicate factors like air pressure, heat, steam, oil, etc. It is widely used in industries such as:

• Chemical
• Oil and Gas
• CNG/LPG plants
• Petroleum refineries
• Pharmaceuticals
• Water Resource Management (water, stormwater, or sewer pipes)
• Power plants
• Waste Management
• Heavy-scale Industries (Iron and Steel)
• Pipelines in residential projects

Material used for building Piping models

Below is the list of some commonly used materials for piping model-making:

• Industrial grade acrylic
• Cardboard
• Metal (rods, screws)
• Glass
• PVC (pipes)
• ABS rode
• High impact polystyrene resin (HIPS resin)
• PLA plastics — 3D printer material

These materials are selected on various factors like the size of the model, intricacies involved in the design, etc.

Technology in Piping models

With the advance technology, pipe model making has become more accurate and precise using 3D technology. Such models give a more precise representation of design and curves of each pipe and offer a cleaner cross-section design display. However, a few pipe model makers still use conventional methods in creating the model.

Uses of Piping model-making:

• To depict the design, placement, and working of piping structure in a project.
• To achieve proper/correct utility mapping during design phase of pipeline.
• To ascertain optimized material movement design
• To get all required design calculations correct especially for movement of sensitive material like heat, pressure, etc to avoid any fatal incidents.

If you are looking for a reliable model-maker for your upcoming requirement, you can surely rely on the team of experts at Maadhu Creatives. Maadhu Creatives is one of the top model-making companies in India, based out of Mumbai. They have extensive experience and in-depth knowledge in piping model-making and will guide you and work along with you for all your model-making requirements.