Proposta de metodologia integrada com Autodesk Plant 3D para otimização de fluxos de trabalho em engenharia de processos

Abstract

Process engineering projects often suffer from inefficiencies and errors due to fragmented workflows, where Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), material lists, and 3D models are managed on disconnected platforms, creating "information silos". This study aimed to propose and validate an integrated work methodology, using the Autodesk Plant 3D platform, to optimize information flow and mitigate documentation errors. The research methodology adopted was Design Science Research (DSR), which guided the diagnosis of a traditional workflow in a company and the subsequent development of a new data-centric, integrated process. Validation was performed through a case study of a real Water Treatment Plant (WTP) project. The approach included a Retrospective Analysis, which quantified data-integrity errors (such as duplicate tags and revision inconsistencies) in the old method, and a Prospective Analysis, which demonstrated, through simulation, how the proposed methodology prevents these errors at their source. The results proved that the integrated workflow ensures bidirectional consistency between the P&ID and the 3D model, automates the generation of deliverables, and provides digital auditing tools for change management. It is concluded that the proposed methodology addresses the root causes of project failures, proving an effective solution for increasing reliability, reducing rework, and standardizing project execution in process engineering.