Answer for Q1: PDMS-Plant Design Management System is a simulation database driven software used for all aspects of engineering design .equipment, pipe work, structural, ducts, electrical, cable and trays, pdms can be adjusted to fit any project requirement. This software owned by AVEVA USA is one of the leading software in use in process and power plant design worldwide. PDMS produces 3D designs and the accompanying plots both in isometric and drafted forms making it easier for the engineer to quickly get MTO material takeoff information for his project .Design in pdms makes use of standard component catalogue with control using engineering specification. This software is easier to use than most software because of the 3D graphical handles and standard templates. An easy to use windows GUI, for instance the pipe work application enables you to create standard pipe sizes, valves, elbows, tees, gasket, flange e.t.c.it provides automatic pipe routing and Isodraft is used to produce isometric plots and MTO. PDMS is used together with AutoCAD in most of the ongoing offshore and onshore projects worldwide.
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