Annotating P&IDs and Exporting Data with eAI

When working with Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), it’s essential to bridge the gap between visual representations and actionable data. eAI simplifies this process by allowing you to annotate P&IDs efficiently and export structured data for downstream applications like procurement, cost estimation, and maintenance.

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Why Annotate P&IDs?

P&IDs are crucial in process industries as they detail the connections and specifications of process equipment and instrumentation. Annotating these diagrams ensures:

• Clarity: Highlight key components and their relationships.
• Data Consistency: Centralize and standardize component information.
• Actionable Insights: Enable seamless data export for other tools and teams.

How eAI Facilitates Annotation

With eAI, annotating P&IDs is an intuitive process that ensures both speed and accuracy. Here’s how it works:

1. Upload the P&ID: Import multi-page PDFs or single-page images into the eAI interface.
2. Identify Components: Use built-in or custom templates to recognize symbols and tags automatically.
3. Annotate Elements: Add properties such as identifiers, tags, makes, and models to each component.
4. Visual Feedback: Highlight annotated elements directly on the P&ID for verification.

Exporting Data for Enhanced Usability

Once annotations are complete, eAI enables you to export the data in structured formats like Excel. This data includes identifiers, tags, manufacturers, models, and any other relevant information.

The exported data can be integrated into:

• Procurement Systems: For creating vendor lists and inquiries.
• Cost Estimation Tools: Like Smart MTO and Cost AI.

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• Maintenance Management: To generate BOMs or maintenance schedules.

Benefits of Using eAI for Annotations

• Efficiency: Reduce the time spent on manual annotations.
• Accuracy: Minimize errors through template-based identification.
• Flexibility: Export data in multiple formats for varied use cases.
• Integration: Seamlessly connect with other PlantFCE tools for cost estimation and reporting.

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Real-World Example

In the above P&ID image:

• Components such as FISL-2626, FE-2626, and PISL-2621 are annotated with their respective properties.
• Exported data includes these components, along with their makes (e.g., WIKA and Danfoss) and models (e.g., FSM-6100, FLC-OP, and KP35).

This annotation and export process ensures all stakeholders have access to accurate and actionable data, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency.

Get Started with eAI

Whether you’re handling a single diagram or an extensive project, eAI makes annotating P&IDs and exporting data seamless. Explore how eAI can revolutionize your workflow by signing up for a demo or downloading the app today!