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ASAP PROJECTS
AUGMENTED SYNERGY FOR ACCURATE & PARAMETRIC PROJECTS
CAD-BIM & AI CONVERGENCE: Reliability - Benefit - Innovation
By Markus Hormaza
INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES
Through the PETROCADDESIGNS spin-off, industrial process diagrams are developed, including Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), delivered either as design documentation or in As-Built configuration. The scope covers Oil & Gas, chemical and cosmetic processes, wastewater treatment, and food manufacturing processes.
PATENT US4031404
PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM [PFD]
PFD PATENTE 4031404
| | Project: US PATENT 4031404 - PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM [PFD] | | Date: 06/24/2024 | | Prepared by: Markus Hormaza, representative of ASAP PROJECTS © | | Objective: Parametric digitalization, standardization, and re-diagramming of pages 6 through 12 of the technical document associated with U.S. Patent 4031404, titled Combined Cycle Electric Power Plant and a Heat Recovery Steam Generator Having Improved Temperature Control of the Steam Generated. This project involved the implementation of international standards (ISA and ASME) for the technical representation of industrial processes. The work focused on ensuring the accuracy and clarity of a Process Flow Diagram (PFD), adapting it to an updated digital format for technical use | | Information Source: U.S. Patent 4031404, filed on August 8, 1974 and granted to Westinghouse Electric Corporation, describes an innovative combined-cycle power plant system that includes two Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSGs) with improved control of generated steam temperature. The inventors, Martz (Verona, PA) and J. Plotnick (Cherry Hill, NJ), developed a solution that optimizes combined-cycle efficiency. The patent’s term has expired and it is in the public domain, allowing unrestricted use provided that the original source is properly credited | | Design Phase: Technical digitalization and re-diagramming | | Project Scope: Development of a Process Flow Diagram (PFD) representing the industrial process system described in the patent. The project included: Digitalization: Creation of a parametric CAD version based on the specifications of the original document - Standardization: Adaptation of the diagram to modern technical standards (ISA S5.1 and ASME B31.3) - Re-diagramming: Visual restructuring to improve technical comprehension and usability | | Standardization Codes: ISA (International Society of Automation), ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) | | Design Requirements: Implementation of advanced CAD symbology and technical validation of the represented processes. Parametric digitalization was based on a rigorous interpretation of the technical data, aligning the design with current regulations and standards | | Skills: Specialized technical drafting for industrial processes; parametric modeling and standardization in accordance with ISA and ASME standards; development of detailed Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) for industrial power generation processes; advanced knowledge of combined-cycle systems and steam generation | | Technologies Used: Autodesk, Inc. and artificial intelligence | | LOD (Level of Development): N/A | | Designed Components: Parametric Process Flow Diagram (PFD); CAD symbology compliant with ISA and ASME standards; additional technical documentation for digitalization (formatting, title blocks, and explanatory notes) | | Publication URL: https://asap-projects.wixsite.com/design/procesos-industriales | | Considerations: This project, with emphasis on original work, stands out for integrating CAD technology with international standards to digitally reconstruct a public-domain technical resource. The developed diagram, produced under reserved rights by Markus Hormaza, focuses on adding technical value to the graphical representation of the industrial process inherent to the patent | | Contact: Markus Hormaza, hormazamarkus@gmail.com | | Copyrights: ASAP PROJECTS ©. All rights reserved | |
ATMOSPHERIC DISTILLATION SYSTEM FOR HEAVY CRUDE OIL
PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM [PFD]
PFD DISTILLATION SYSTEM
| | Project: ATMOSPHERIC DISTILLATION SYSTEM FOR HEAVY CRUDE OIL - PFD | | Date: 02/24/2026 | | Prepared by: Markus Hormaza, representative of ASAP PROJECTS © | | Objective: Within the framework of the technical development of the FlowSync Engineering project, a complete crude oil atmospheric distillation system is presented, structured using optimized conventional CAD tools and expanded into immersive and interactive environments. This system corresponds to a parametrization strategy developed by MARKUS HORMAZA, based on logical design routines, automated standard symbology (ISA S5.1), and process logic in compliance with ASME B31.3. | | Design Phase: Conceptual Engineering | | Project Scope: Development of a Process Flow Diagram (PFD) to represent the industrial process system of thermal crude oil distillation at advanced fractionation stages. The project included: Design – Standardization – Diagramming | | Standardization Standards: ISA (International Society of Automation), ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) | | Design Requirements: The Process Flow Diagram (PFD) is only one of the components of the FLOWSYNC ENGINEERING project. Linked to it are: a three-dimensional AutoCAD model focused on the technical coherence of assembly and spatial distribution of a piping system for petrochemical industrial implementation – an immersive STL version hosted on Vectary, Inc., suitable for interactive 3D visualization of equipment and pipelines – a functional tracker developed in Spline, Inc., enabling navigation and dynamic tagging of critical process points – a set of technical datasheets sufficient for equipment validation and industrial supplier selection | | Skills: Specialized technical drafting for industrial processes. Parametrization and standardization in accordance with ISA and ASME standards. Development of detailed Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) for industrial petrochemical production processes | | Technologies Used: Autodesk, Inc. and artificial intelligence | | LOD (Level of Development): N/A | | Designed Components: Parametrized Process Flow Diagram (PFD). CAD symbology compliant with ISA and ASME standards. Integration of technical documentation and immersive, interactive 3D models | | URL: https://asap-projects.wixsite.com/design/procesos-industriales | | Supplementary Reference: AutoCAD 3D Model – Oil Distillation System – Crude Oil Distillation Tower Datasheet (PDF) | | Key System Components: Parametric CAD diagramming under international standards – Graphical automation of thermal hydrocarbon separation processes – Structured data for equipment procurement – Interoperable formats: DWG, STL, PDF, and WebGL/WebXR viewers – Logical and digital synchronization between diagrams, layouts, 3D models, and technical datasheets | | Consideration: FlowSync Engineering seeks to demonstrate that, through the enhanced use of standard CAD tools and artificial intelligence resources, it is possible to establish scalable, fully functional technical systems adaptable to real industrial environments. Its immediate application is viable in process engineering, mechanical engineering, and piping design, for specifying multiple components in the design, fabrication, and integration of industrial projects | | Contact: Markus Hormaza, hormazamarkus@gmail.com | | Copyrights: ASAP PROJECTS ©. All rights reserved | |
HEAVY CRUDE OIL STIMULATION AND PRODUCTION SYSTEM
PIPING AND INSTRUMENTATION DIAGRAM [P&ID]
WELL MANIFOLD SYSTEM
| | Project: HEAVY CRUDE OIL STIMULATION AND PRODUCTION SYSTEM - P&ID | | Date: 02/24/2026 | | Prepared by: Markus Hormaza, representative of ASAP PROJECTS © | | Objective: Within the framework of the technical development of the project, an integrated system for light crude oil flow distribution and control is presented. The system consists of a set of wellhead blowout preventers interconnected to a production manifold, discharging into a main pipeline equipped with a pig launcher, ensuring periodic pipeline integrity and operational traceability. This design corresponds to a parametrization strategy developed by MARKUS HORMAZA, based on logical design routines, ISA S5.1 standardization, and piping engineering criteria in accordance with ASME B31.3 | | Design Phase: Conceptual Engineering | | Project Scope: Development of a Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID), representing the production, extraction, and transfer system of light crude oil. The project includes: Standardization – Diagramming – CAD/BIM Integration | | Standardization Standards: ISA (International Society of Automation), ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers), API 6A / 14E (for hydrocarbon production and transportation components) | | Design Requirements: The system P&ID integrates the following developments: A standardized three-dimensional AutoCAD model to ensure technical coherence of connections, valves, and headers. An immersive STL version hosted on Vectary, Inc., for interactive system visualization. A functional tracker developed in Spline, Inc., enabling dynamic identification of valves, control points, and maintenance locations | | A set of technical datasheets for equipment and instrumentation validation and industrial vendor selection | | Skills: Advanced piping design for hydrocarbon production and transportation systems. CAD parametrization in compliance with ISA, ASME, and API standards. Development of logical diagrams for surface facilities | | Technologies Used: Autodesk, Inc. | | LOD (Level of Development): N/A | | Designed Components: P&ID of the well manifold and pipeline system | | CAD symbology standardized under ISA / ASME / API | | Documentation linkage and immersive 3D models | | URL: [https://asap-projects.wixsite.com/design/procesos-industriales](https://asap-projects.wixsite.com/design/procesos-industriales) | | Supplementary Reference: AutoCAD 3D Model – Well Manifold System – Datasheets for valves, wellhead blowout preventers, and pig launcher | | System Components: Parametric CAD diagramming under international standards. Graphical automation of crude oil flow control and production processes | | Interoperable formats: DWG, STL, PDF, and WebGL/WebXR viewers | | Logical synchronization between diagrams, layouts, 3D models, and technical datasheets | | Consideration: The project demonstrates that, through the enhanced use of standard CAD tools and artificial intelligence resources, it is possible to establish scalable, functional technical systems adaptable to real oil production environments, applicable to process engineering and piping design | | Contact: Markus Hormaza, hormazamarkus@gmail.com | | Copyrights: ASAP PROJECTS ©. All rights reserved | |
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