JP2002304112A - Method and device for plant design, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a plant design device or the like, which can consistently design a plant up to generation of an operation manual for the education of a plant operator and three-dimensionally displays the plant in an arbitrary form. SOLUTION: A plant design device 100 generates three-dimensional plant design data and stores operation information related to operations of devices, arranged in the plant and allows input of user information related to the position of a user, who uses the plant design device, in the plant and the viewpoint and virtually displays the user in the plant on the basis of generated plant design data and or the user information inputted, as though the user were there and displays operation information corresponding to a device at the user's indication of this device.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a plant design apparatus and a plant design which can design from plant design to creation of an operation manual for education of a plant operator consistently and which can display three-dimensionally in any form. Methods and programs.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, as in a refuse incineration plant, an operation manual for education of an operator for a "plant" in which a plurality of devices are arranged for a certain functional purpose and which constitutes a building building has been prepared. It was realized by the following process. First, a plane represented in two dimensions (2D),
Alternatively, the device arrangement plan is performed based on the elevation device arrangement diagram. Then, a three-dimensional view is created based on the apparatus layout. Then, the exterior design is examined based on the three-dimensional view, and the result is drawn as a design sketch. Then, after the completion of the plant design, an operation manual for education of the plant operator is separately created based on the completed drawing.

[0003]

However, conventional operation manuals for education of plant operators mainly include explanatory materials in writing, and a system capable of visually simulating the operation of a plant using video images or the like is not available. However, there is a problem that it is necessary to separately create a new one.

An operation simulation system using a video image or the like usually takes a video of the inside of a plant after the plant is completed and creates the video based on the captured moving image. There was a problem that it could not be created.

When an operator simulates the operation of a plant using the operation simulation system and discovers a design problem with respect to the plant, the plant is already completed. There is a problem that the above problem cannot be easily fed back to the plant design.

In the conventional design process, an arrangement plan of a device in a plant is examined by a two-dimensional plane or an elevation view, and after the arrangement is determined,
Since the design of the exterior view of the building was performed, it was difficult to consider and adjust the equipment layout plan and the exterior view design in a concurrent manner, and there was a fundamental structural problem that the degree of freedom in thinking was reduced. I was

In addition, the two-dimensional drawing has a problem that the three-dimensional positional relationship cannot be grasped, and it is difficult to match the vector of the developers involved in the planning of the device arrangement and the design of the exterior view of the building.

[0008] In addition, in the conventional presentation of the plant plan, the outline of the plant plan is generally explained by a plan view or an elevation view, and the design of the building exterior view is based on the plan view or the elevation view. Although the description has been given with reference to the three-dimensional drawing, the two-dimensional drawing has a problem that a customer cannot show a three-dimensional arrangement plan and the degree of mutual understanding is low.

Further, since the design of the exterior view of a building is described using a perspective view of the building, there is a problem that it is difficult to explain the correlation between the internal arrangement of the apparatus and the external appearance. Therefore, a part of the outer shell is separately omitted. In some cases, a perspective diagram was created.

[0010] For this reason, it was extremely difficult to design the plant in the design stage, taking into account the operational aspects as a whole.

As described above, the conventional apparatus and the like have a number of problems. As a result, both the plant designer and the operator are inconvenient and the design efficiency is low. there were. The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and can consistently design from plant design to creation of an operation manual for education of a plant operator, and can be three-dimensionally displayed in any form.
An object is to provide a plant design device, a plant design method, and a program.

[0012]

In order to achieve the above object, a plant design apparatus according to claim 1 stores apparatus information storing means for storing apparatus information including three-dimensional image information relating to the shape of the apparatus. By arranging the three-dimensional image information of the device information stored in the device information storage means at a desired position of a plant, designing an architectural space and designing an external design, three-dimensional plant design data is created. Means for creating three-dimensional plant design data;
Operation information storage means for storing operation information relating to operation of the apparatus arranged in the plant, input means for inputting user information relating to a position and a viewpoint of the user in the plant, and creation of the three-dimensional plant design data Plant design data created by
And, based on the user information input by the input means, a user display means for displaying that the user is virtually present in the plant, the user display means, When a user displays the apparatus, the apparatus further comprises operation information display means for displaying the operation information corresponding to the apparatus.

According to this device, 3 relating to the shape of the device.
By storing device information including three-dimensional image information, by arranging three-dimensional image information of the stored device information at a desired position of the plant, designing an architectural space, and designing an external design,
Creates three-dimensional plant design data, stores operation information related to operations on devices placed in the plant, and inputs user information on the position and viewpoint in the plant of the user using the plant design device Based on the created plant design data and the input user information, the user using the plant design device is displayed as if it exists virtually in the plant, When the device is displayed,
Since the operation information corresponding to the device is displayed, the three-dimensional data created at the time of plant design is effectively used,
An operation manual for a plant operator can be easily created. Further, compared to a conventional paper-based operation manual, it is possible to display the operation image of the plant in a manner that is easy for the operator to understand. In addition, since video shooting inside the plant is not required, an operation manual can be created before the construction of the plant is completed.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the plant design apparatus according to the first aspect, the operation information includes operation panel image information which is image information relating to an operation panel of the apparatus, and And operation panel operation information relating to operation of the panel.

This shows an example of the operation information more specifically. According to this device, the operation information includes operation panel image information that is image information relating to the operation panel of the device, and operation panel operation information relating to operation of the operation panel with respect to a case that may occur in the device. Allows a user using the device to visually grasp the operation of the device.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the plant design apparatus according to the first or second aspect, the order of the apparatus for inspecting the plant is as follows.
And, based on the check information stored in the check information storage means storing the check information including the check contents of the device, the user can simulate the check of the plant based on the check information. And an inspection simulating means.

According to this device, the order of the devices for inspecting the plant and the inspection information including the inspection contents of the devices are stored, and the user can simulate the inspection of the plant based on the stored inspection information. Therefore, a user using the present plant design apparatus can visually check the inspection location by a walk-through animation or the like.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the plant design apparatus according to any one of the first to third aspects, test information on a test for measuring a proficiency level of an operator of the plant is provided. Test information storage means for storing; and test execution means for enabling the user to execute the test based on the test information stored in the test information storage means.

According to this apparatus, test information relating to a test for measuring the proficiency of a plant operator is stored, and a user can execute a test based on the stored test information. The user using the device can execute the test effectively.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the plant design apparatus according to the fourth aspect, a test result storing test result information on a test result of the test executed by the test execution means. Information storage means; and feedback means for changing the plant design data created by the three-dimensional plant design data creation means based on the test result information stored in the test result information storage means. It is characterized by the following.

According to this apparatus, the test result information on the test result of the executed test is stored, and the plant design data is created based on the stored test result information. Problems in design can be effectively fed back to plant design. Further, since it becomes possible to efficiently find operational problems before constructing the plant, the cost of redesigning can be reduced.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the plant design apparatus according to the fifth aspect, the test result information includes the number of operation errors when the user executes a test, or It is characterized by including information on a flow line distance when virtually moving in the plant.

This shows one example of the test result information more specifically. According to this device, the test result information is
The number of operation errors when the user performed the test, or
Includes information about the flow line distance when virtually moving within the plant, so if there are many operational mistakes or the flow line distance is long, re-create the plant design to eliminate operational problems. Can be resolved.

[0024] The present invention also relates to a plant design method. According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a plant design method for storing device information including three-dimensional image information relating to the shape of a device. A three-dimensional plant that creates three-dimensional plant design data by arranging the three-dimensional image information of the device information stored in the information storage procedure at a desired position in the plant, designing an architectural space, and designing an external design. A design data creation procedure, an operation information storage procedure for storing operation information related to an operation on the device arranged in the plant, an input procedure for inputting user information on a position and a viewpoint of the user in the plant, The above plant design data created in the three-dimensional plant design data creation procedure, A user display procedure for displaying a user as if it is virtually present in the plant based on the user information input in the input procedure; and the user display in the user display procedure Operating information display procedure for displaying the operation information corresponding to the device when the device is displayed.

According to this method, three items relating to the shape of the device are used.
By storing device information including three-dimensional image information, by arranging three-dimensional image information of the stored device information at a desired position of the plant, designing an architectural space, and designing an external design,
Creates three-dimensional plant design data, stores operation information related to operations on equipment placed in the plant, and inputs user information related to the position and viewpoint in the plant of the user using the plant design method Then, based on the created plant design data and the input user information, the user using this plant design method is displayed as if it exists virtually in the plant, When the device is displayed,
Since the operation information corresponding to the device is displayed, the three-dimensional data created at the time of plant design is effectively used,
An operation manual for a plant operator can be easily created. Further, compared to a conventional paper-based operation manual, it is possible to display the operation image of the plant in a manner that is easy for the operator to understand. In addition, since video shooting inside the plant is not required, an operation manual can be created before the construction of the plant is completed.

In a plant design method according to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the plant design method according to the seventh aspect, the operation information includes operation panel image information, which is image information relating to an operation panel of the apparatus, and the operation panel. And operation panel operation information relating to operation of the panel.

This shows one example of the operation information more specifically. According to this method, the operation information includes operation panel image information that is image information relating to the operation panel of the device and operation panel operation information relating to operation of the operation panel with respect to a case that may occur in the device. Allows a user using the device to visually grasp the operation of the device.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the plant design method according to the seventh or eighth aspect, the order of the apparatus for inspecting the plant,
And, based on the check information storing procedure for storing check information including the check contents of the device and the check information stored in the check information storing procedure, the user can simulate the check of the plant. And an inspection simulation procedure.

According to this method, the order of the equipment for inspecting the plant and the inspection information including the inspection contents of the equipment are stored, and the user can simulate the inspection of the plant based on the stored inspection information. Therefore, a user using the present plant design method can visually check the inspection location by a walk-through animation or the like.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the plant design method according to any one of the seventh to ninth aspects, test information relating to a test for measuring a proficiency level of an operator of the plant is provided. A test information storage procedure to be stored and a test execution procedure for enabling the user to execute the test based on the test information stored in the test information storage procedure are further provided.

According to this method, the test information relating to the test for measuring the proficiency of the plant operator is stored, and the user can execute the test based on the stored test information. Users using the method will be able to perform the test effectively.

The plant design method according to claim 11 is the plant design method according to claim 10, wherein test result information storing test result information on test results of the test executed in the test execution procedure. A storage procedure; and a feedback procedure for changing the plant design data created in the three-dimensional plant design data creation procedure based on the test result information stored in the test result information storage procedure. And

According to this method, the test result information on the test result of the executed test is stored, and the plant design data is created based on the stored test result information. Problems in design can be effectively fed back to plant design. Further, since it becomes possible to efficiently find operational problems before constructing the plant, the cost of redesigning can be reduced.

The plant design method according to claim 12 is the plant design method according to claim 11, wherein the test result information includes the number of operation errors when the user executes the test, or It is characterized by including information on a flow line distance when virtually moving in the plant.

This shows one example of the test result information more specifically. According to this method, the test result information is
The number of operation errors when the user performed the test, or
Includes information about the flow line distance when virtually moving within the plant, so if there are many operational mistakes or the flow line distance is long, re-create the plant design to eliminate operational problems. Can be resolved.

Further, the present invention relates to a program, and the program according to claim 13 is the program according to claim 7.
The program is a program for causing a computer to execute the plant design method described in any one of (1) to (12).

According to this program, by causing the computer to read and execute the program,
The plant design method according to any one of claims 7 to 12 can be realized using a computer, and the same effect as each of these methods can be obtained.

[0038]

Embodiments of a plant design apparatus, a plant design method, and a program according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited by the embodiment.

(Outline of the present apparatus) Hereinafter, an outline of the present apparatus will be described, and then the configuration and processing of the present apparatus will be described in detail. FIG. 1 is an external view showing an example of the overall configuration of a plant design apparatus 100 to which the present invention is applied, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the plant design apparatus 100 to which the present invention is applied. is there. FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 conceptually show only a portion related to the present invention in the configuration.

The plant design apparatus 100 generally includes a control unit 102 such as a CPU for controlling the whole of the plant design apparatus 100 and a communication apparatus (not shown) such as a router connected to a communication line. Communication control interface unit 104 to be connected, storage unit 106 for storing various databases (device information database 106a to test result information database 106n), display unit 108 used for a monitor, printer for outputting various processing results and other data, etc. And an input unit 112 including various pointing devices such as a mouse, a keyboard, an image scanner, a digitizer, and the like. These units are communicably connected via an arbitrary communication path. I have. Further, the display unit 108, the output unit 110, and the input unit 112 may be connected to the control unit 102 via an input / output interface.

Various databases and the like (device information database 106a to test result information database 106n) stored in the storage unit 106 are storage means such as a fixed disk device, and various programs, tables and files used for various processes. Stores a database etc.

Of the components of the storage unit 106,
The device information database 106a is a device information storage unit that stores information on various devices constituting the plant. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of the storage contents of the device information database 106a. The information stored in the device information database 106a includes a device ID for uniquely identifying the device, a function of the device, a processing capability of the device, a cost, a weight of the device, an image file ID of the device including 3D data, Further, various restrictions on the apparatus such as installation conditions, related laws and regulations, and operational precautions are associated with each other. Here, each piece of information stored in the device information database 106a such as functions and costs is stored in the user I
Different information may be stored for each D.

The floor information database 106b is floor information storage means for storing information related to the floor of the plant building. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of the stored contents of the floor information database 106b. The information stored in the floor information database 106b includes a floor ID for uniquely identifying the floor, a floor image file ID including material, durability, cost, weight, and 3D data, and installation conditions, related laws and regulations, and the like. It is configured by associating various floor-related restrictions such as operational precautions with each other. Here, the information stored in the floor information database 106b such as the material and the cost may store different information for each user ID.

The building information database 106c is
This is a building information storage unit that stores information on the building of the plant. FIG. 13 is a building information database 106c.
It is a figure which shows an example of the storage content of. The information stored in the building information database 106c includes building ID, material, durability, cost, weight,
The image file ID of the building including the D data and various restrictions on the building such as building conditions, related laws and regulations, and operational precautions are associated with each other. here,
Each piece of information stored in the building information database 106c such as a material and a cost may store different information for each user ID.

The cost information database 106d
Is a cost information storage means for storing information on plant costs and the like. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of the contents stored in the cost information database 106d. The information stored in the cost information database 106d is a shape element (here, it is referred to as a "shape element" including all specifications of building construction methods, exterior members and the like, and attached facilities required for cost calculation). , The unit price of the shape element per square meter, the total amount of the shape element used in the plant, and the like are associated with each other. Here, the cost information database 10 such as shape elements and costs
The information stored in 6d may store different information for each user ID.

The help information database 106e
Is help information storage means for storing information related to help information displayed on the display unit 108 when a plant designer or the like performs a plant design using the present apparatus. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of the contents stored in the help information database 106e. The information stored in the help information database 106e includes a help information ID for uniquely identifying the help information, a keyword having a function as an index when searching, help content information indicating the content of the help information, and The image file IDs are associated with each other. Here, the keyword may include a thesaurus (synonym) of each term used for the keyword.

Further, the failure case database 106f includes:
This is a failure case information storage unit that stores information on a failure case of a previously designed plant. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of the storage contents of the failure case database 106f. The information stored in the failure case database 106f is configured by associating information on hierarchical items for classifying the failure cases, the contents of each failure case, the corresponding image file ID, and the like. .

The image file database 106g
Is an image file storage unit for storing information related to the image file and the like. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of the contents stored in the image file database 106g. The information stored in the image file database 106g includes an image file ID for uniquely identifying the image file,
And image files that store data relating to two-dimensional or three-dimensional images.

The user information database 106h
Is a user information storage unit for storing information about the user of the present apparatus. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of the stored contents of the user information database 106h. The information stored in the user information database 106h includes a user ID for uniquely identifying the user, a name or name of the user, a password, and authority information for using each function of the apparatus and each file. And restrictions such as related laws and regulations are associated with each other.

The work file 106i is work file storage means for storing information on work files when designing a plant using the present apparatus.

The operation information database 106j is
This is operation information storage means for storing information related to the operation of the arranged devices and the like. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of the contents stored in the operation information database 106j. The information stored in the operation information database 106j is
D, cases, indicators, lamps, switches, levers, and other information on settings, etc., are associated with each other.

The inspection information database 106k is
This is inspection information storage means for storing information related to inspection of the arranged devices and the like. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of the contents stored in the inspection information database 106k. The information stored in the inspection information database 106k includes an inspection ID for uniquely identifying the inspection information, a case, and an order of the device ID to be inspected (for example, the device ID in the order in which the operator performs the inspection).
Is stored), and the inspection contents of the apparatus are associated with each other.

Further, the test information database 106m
This is test information storage means for storing information related to a test for measuring the proficiency of the operation skills of the plant operator.
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of the contents stored in the test information database 106m. This test information database 106
The information stored in m includes a test ID for uniquely identifying test information, a test level, a device ID in which an error has occurred, an error description, a coping method, a target time for processing time required for the coping, and a test screen. The information and the like are associated with each other.

The test result information database 106n
Is a test result information storage means for storing information related to the test results and the like. FIG. 22 shows the test result information database 1
It is a figure which shows an example of the storage content of 06n. The information stored in the test result information database 106n includes a test ID for uniquely identifying test information, a user ID of a user who executed the test, a test result, a test execution time, the number of operation errors until a correct answer, It is configured such that a flow line distance or the like that the user has moved in the 3D space is associated with each other.

In FIG. 2, the control unit 102
It has a control program such as S (Operating System), a program defining various processing procedures and the like, and an internal memory for storing required data, and information processing for executing various processes by these programs and the like. I do. The control unit 102 functionally conceptually includes an apparatus selection processing unit 102a, an apparatus arrangement processing unit 102b, an architectural space design processing unit 102c, and an exterior design design processing unit 102
d, drawing output processing unit 102e, feedback processing unit 1
02f, cost estimation processing unit 102g, user information processing unit 102h, device registration unit 102i, operation information processing unit 102
j, inspection information processing unit 102k, test information processing unit 102
m, an inspection simulation execution unit 102n, and a test execution unit 102p.

The equipment selection processing unit 102a is equipment selection processing means for selecting equipment to be arranged in the plant. The device placement processing unit 102b is a device placement processing unit that places the selected device. The architectural space design processing unit 102c is an architectural space design processing unit that designs the architectural space of the building based on the device arrangement. The exterior design design processing unit 102d is an exterior design setting processing unit that designs an exterior design based on the designed building. The drawing output processing unit 102e is a drawing output processing unit that outputs various drawings. The feedback processing unit 102f is feedback processing means for feeding back a defect in each process to another process. The cost estimation processing unit 102g is a cost estimation processing unit that estimates the cost of the designed plant. The user information processing unit 102h is a user information processing unit that processes user information regarding a user who uses the present apparatus. The device registration unit 102i is device registration means for registering device information on each device used in the plant in the present device. The operation information processing unit 10
An operation information processing unit 2j registers operation information of the apparatus. The inspection information processing unit 102k is an inspection information processing unit that registers inspection information of the device. The test information processing unit 102m is test information processing means for registering test information related to a test for measuring the proficiency of the plant operator's operation technique. The inspection simulation executing unit 102n is an inspection simulation executing unit that simulates the inspection operation of the plant operator on the 3D screen. The test execution unit 102p is a test execution unit that executes a test for measuring the proficiency of the plant operator's operation technique on a 3D screen. The details of the processing performed by these units will be described later.

(Processing of the Present Apparatus) Next, an example of the processing of the present apparatus configured as described above according to the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3 to 10 and FIGS. explain.

(Main Processing) Details of the main processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of main processing of the present system in the present embodiment. First, the plant design apparatus 100 executes a three-dimensional plant design process described later to create desired three-dimensional plant design data (Step S).
1).

Next, the plant design apparatus 100
Through the processing of the operation information processing unit 102j, operation information is set for the devices and the like arranged on the plant (step S2). That is, the operation information processing unit 102j
A screen for creating graphic data of indicators, lamps, switches, levers, etc. constituting an operation panel of devices and the like arranged on the plant design data created in the three-dimensional plant design processing is displayed on the display unit 108 and used. To create. The operation information processing unit 10
2j allows the user to register the display contents and operation contents of the operation panel in a case that may occur in the designed plant.

FIG. 31 is a schematic diagram of the created operation panel of the apparatus and the like, and FIG. 32 is a detailed view of the created operation panel of the apparatus and the like. Here, template data of various types of graphic data such as indicators, lamps, switches, levers and the like constituting the operation panel are stored in the storage unit 106 in advance, and the operation information processing unit 102j stores the template data in a list format. To display on the display unit 108 to allow the user to select,
The graphic data of the operation panel may be created by allowing the user to freely arrange the selected template on the operation panel.

The operation information processing unit 102j stores the operation information of the device and the like set by the user in the operation information database 1.
06j.

Next, the plant design apparatus 100
Through the processing of the inspection information processing unit 102k, inspection information for simulating three-dimensional operations such as plant maintenance and inspection is set (step S3). That is, the inspection information processing unit 102k displays on the display unit 108 a screen for setting information for simulating various inspection processes (daily periodic inspection, inspection at the time of abnormality, etc.) executed in the designed plant. Display it and let the user set it. Here, the information set by the user includes a case to be checked, an order of devices to be checked, and the like.

The inspection information processing unit 102k stores the inspection information set by the user in the inspection information database 106k.

Next, the plant design apparatus 100
Through the processing of the test information processing unit 102m, test information for executing a test for measuring the proficiency of the plant operator's operation technique on a three-dimensional screen is set (step S).
4). In other words, the test information processing unit 102m displays a screen that allows the operator to set information for testing various troubles and abnormal processes that occur in the designed plant.
8 and let the user set it. Here, the information set by the user includes a test level, an apparatus ID in which an abnormality has occurred, details of the abnormality, a coping method, a target time of a processing time required for the coping, test screen information, and the like.

The test information processing section 102m stores the test information set by the user in the test information database 106m.

Next, the plant design apparatus 100
By the process of the inspection simulation execution unit 102n, the operator executes the inspection simulation process of simulating the inspection work of the plant, and the test execution unit 10n
A test for measuring the skill level of the driving skill of the operator is executed by the 2p process (step S5).

First, the inspection simulation processing will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 33 to FIG.
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of the inspection simulation process displayed on the display unit 108. The inspection simulation execution unit 102n includes an inspection information database 106
A screen for allowing the operator to select inspection data to be executed from the inspection data registered in k is displayed on the display unit 108. Then, when the operator selects desired inspection data, an inspection simulation start screen shown in FIG. 33 is displayed.

Then, the inspection simulation execution unit 10
2n displays images of the operation panel of the apparatus on the display unit 108 in the order registered in the inspection information database 106k in advance. FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating an example of an outline of the operation panel displayed on the display unit 108. As shown in the figure, the inspection information database 106k superimposes and displays a display area MK-1 for explaining the inspection order and the like on the schematic diagram of the operation panel of the apparatus.

Next, the inspection simulation execution unit 10
2n displays a detailed view of the operation panel of the apparatus on the display unit 108. FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating an example of a detailed screen of the operation panel displayed on the display unit. As shown in the figure, the inspection information database 106k superimposes and displays a display area ML-1 for explaining the operation on the detailed view of the operation panel of the apparatus.

As described above, the inspection simulation execution unit 102n uses the inspection data registered in the inspection information database 106k as a series of 3D images on the display unit 108.
Can be displayed. This allows the operator to virtually simulate the inspection procedure while looking at the displayed 3D screen. This completes the inspection simulation processing.

Next, the test processing will be described with reference to FIGS.
It will be described based on. 36 to 39 show the display unit 108.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of a test process displayed on the screen.

The test execution unit 102p displays on the display unit 108 a screen that allows the operator to select test data to be executed from the test data registered in the test information database 106m. Then, when the operator selects desired test data, a test start screen shown in FIG. 36 is displayed. As shown in the figure, the test start screen includes an area MM for displaying the test contents.
-1 and a test start button MM-2 for selecting a test start
And a cancel button MM- for canceling the test processing.
3 is included.

In this figure, when the operator selects a test start button MM-2 via the input unit 112, the test execution unit 102p displays three-dimensional plant design data, and allows the operator to freely navigate inside the plant. The display of desired plant data is three-dimensionally controlled based on position data, viewpoint data, and the like input by the operator so that the operator can move inside. As a result, the operator can, via the input unit 112,
By inputting own position data and viewpoint data, it becomes possible to virtually freely move inside the plant.

Then, the operator moves in front of a desired device inside the plant according to the test contents, selects an image of the operation panel, and displays a detailed screen of the operation panel.
Perform a predetermined operation. This operation is performed, for example, on the display unit 106
May be executed by using the input unit 112 to select a desired switch, lever, or the like on the detailed screen of the operation panel displayed with the mouse.

Next, if the operation performed by the operator is incorrect, the test execution section 102p displays the screen shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 37, this screen includes an area MN-1 for displaying that the operation is incorrect, a button MN-2 for selecting return to the operation screen, and an area MN- for displaying the elapsed time of the test. 3 is included.

On the other hand, when the operation performed by the operator is correct, the test execution unit 102p displays the screen shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 38, this screen includes an area MO-1 for displaying that the operation is correct, a button MO-2 for selecting to proceed to a screen for displaying the test result, and an area for displaying the elapsed time of the test. MO-3.

When the test is started, the test execution unit 102p sets the test ID and the user ID of the user who executed the test.
Information such as D, the test result, the test execution time, the number of operation errors until the correct answer, the flow line distance of the user moving in the 3D space, and the like are collected at any time and stored in the test result information database 106n.

Next, the user presses a button MO-2 for selecting to proceed to a screen for displaying the test result.
, The test execution unit 102p accesses the test result information database 106n, extracts test results, and displays a test result display screen shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the test result display screen is configured to include a user ID, a test result, a test execution time, the number of operation errors until a correct answer, a flow line distance that the user has moved in the 3D space, and the like. .

As described above, the test execution unit 102p
The test data registered in the test information database 106m can be displayed on the display unit 108 as a series of 3D images. This allows the operator to execute a test for measuring the proficiency level of the operation while viewing the 3D screen. This completes the test simulation processing.

Returning to FIG. 3, the plant design apparatus 1
00 performs feedback on the plant design data created based on the test results (step S
6). That is, when the correct answer rate of the operator is low or the flow line distance is long in the test result, a feedback process described later is executed so as to improve the plant design. Thus, the main process ends.

(3D Plant Design Processing) Next, the details of the 3D plant design processing as the present method performed using the present apparatus configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG.
This will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a three-dimensional plant design process of the present apparatus in the present embodiment. First, the user inputs his / her user ID, name (or name), and password via the input unit 112 while looking at the user access screen displayed on the display unit 108. The user information processing unit 102h accesses the user information database 106h based on the input information and checks whether or not the input information is registered.

Then, the user information processing section 102h stores the user ID and the like of the input information in the user information database 106.
If the information matches the information already registered in h, the access is permitted, and if the user ID and the password do not match, the access is rejected. The user information processing unit 10
2h, if the input information is not registered in the user information database 106h, it is newly registered (step SA-
1).

It should be noted that information unique to the user is registered in each DB (for example, when a dedicated device or cost is registered for a certain user ID), or a function restriction is registered. (For example, when a part of the function is restricted to a certain user ID), dedicated control is performed for each process described later by the user ID input at the time of access.

When the user newly registers a device to be used for plant design, the plant design device 100 displays a device registration screen on the display unit 108 by the processing of the device registration unit 102i. Features that
The user is required to input the processing capacity of the apparatus, the cost, the weight of the apparatus, the image file ID of the apparatus including 3D data, and various restrictions on the apparatus such as installation conditions, related laws and regulations, and operational precautions. The input information is stored in the device information database 106a. The corresponding image file is stored in the image file database 106g.

Here, the 3DCG used for the image file of the apparatus may be created by using conventional 3DCG modeling software (for example, FormZ (product name), Lightwave (product name)). In addition,
The device registration unit 102i registers information corresponding to a newly registered device in a corresponding portion of each DB described above.

Next, the plant design apparatus 100
By the processing of the device selection processing unit 102a, a device selection process for selecting a device to be used for the plant is performed (step S
A-2). That is, the user selects the device selection processing unit 102
According to the screen displayed on the display unit 108 by the process of a, the device stored in the building of the plant is selected based on the shape, function, purpose, and the like of each device. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the device selection process. First, the device selection processing unit 102a of the plant design device 100 displays a device selection screen on the display unit 108 (Step SB)
-1).

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of a device selection screen displayed on the display unit 108. As shown in FIG. As shown in this figure, the device selection screen is, for example, a device information database 10
6a, a device menu display area MA-1 for displaying a plurality of devices registered in the device 6a, a device image display region MA-2 for displaying an image of the device, functions of the device, processing capability of the device, cost, weight of the device, A device information display area MA-3 for displaying various restrictions on the device such as installation conditions, related laws and regulations, and operational precautions; and an operation icon for displaying icons for executing various operation commands and the like. It is configured to include the display area MA-4.

The user operates the device menu display area MA-1.
When a desired device is indicated by clicking with a mouse or the like, the corresponding image is displayed in the device image display area MA-2 and the corresponding information is displayed in the device information display area MA-3. You. Next, when the user instructs the selection icon displayed in the operation icon display area MA-4 by clicking with a mouse or the like, the designated device is selected for plant design by the processing of the device selection processing unit 102a. (Step SB-2),
It is stored in the work file 106i (step SB-
3). By repeating the processing from step SB-1 to step SB-3, the selection of each device is sequentially determined. This ends the device selection processing.

Next, the plant design apparatus 100
By the processing of the apparatus arrangement processing unit 102b, the apparatus arrangement processing for arranging the apparatus at a predetermined position in the plant is executed (step SA-3). FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the device arrangement processing. First, the plant design device 10
The device arrangement processing unit 102b of No. 0 displays a device arrangement screen on the display unit 108 (step SC-1).

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of a device layout screen displayed on the display unit 108. As shown in FIG. As shown in this figure, the device placement screen includes, for example, a placement image display section MB-1 for displaying a placement image in an elevation view or a plan view, and a device selection area for selecting a device to be placed from a plurality of devices, a floor, and the like. MB-2, a display direction selection area MB-3 for selecting a display direction of the arrangement image display section MB-1, a function of the device, a processing capability of the device, a cost, a weight of the device, and installation conditions and related information. An information display area MB-4 for displaying device information such as various restrictions on the device such as laws and regulations and operational precautions, help information, and operation icons for displaying icons for executing various operation commands and the like. It is configured to include the display area MB-5.

When the user designates a desired device among the devices displayed in the device selection area MB-2 by clicking with a mouse or the like, the corresponding image is displayed on the arrangement image display section MB-1 and the corresponding image is displayed. Is displayed in the information display area MB-4. Next, when the user gives an instruction by clicking the arrangement icon displayed in the operation icon display area MB-5 with a mouse or the like, the apparatus arrangement processing unit 10
By the process of 2b, the designated device is arranged at the position designated by the user (step SC-2) and stored in the work file 106i (step SC-3). By repeating the processing from step SC-1 to step SC-3, the arrangement of each device is sequentially determined.

When the floor is determined, it is determined according to the characteristics and height of the apparatus, the amount of movement of the worker, etc., but the floor displayed on the arrangement image display section MB-1 is moved up and down. The user may be allowed to determine the desired floor surface (the display looks through the device).

The user can select the display direction selection area MB-
When a desired display direction among the plurality of display directions displayed in 3 is designated by clicking with a mouse or the like, an image in the corresponding display direction is displayed on the arrangement image display section MB-1.

Further, the device arrangement processing unit 102b of the plant design device 100 includes the help information database 106
When the user arranges the devices and the like registered in e, a help button is displayed on the display screen so that the user can call the help information. That is, the device placement processing unit 102b checks whether the device to be placed by the user is registered in the drawing output processing unit 102e, and if registered, places the device at a predetermined position on the displayed screen. The help button is superimposed and displayed, and when the user selects the help button, the help information and the image stored in the help information database 106e are superimposed and displayed at a predetermined position on the display screen. Note that the help button can be displayed at any point in each process described below, but the description is omitted.

FIG. 40 is a diagram showing an example of a device layout screen displayed on the display unit 108 on which a help button is superimposed. As shown in this figure, the device arrangement screen on which the help button is superimposed includes, for example, a help button MH-1 for displaying help information when selected by a user,
Help information display area MH for displaying corresponding help information
-2 and a help image display area MH-3 for displaying a corresponding image. In this figure, detailed help information is displayed in the help information display area MH-2 and the help image display area MH-3 regarding the points to be noted regarding the connection between the apparatus A and the apparatus B. This ends the device selection processing.

Next, the apparatus arrangement processing unit 102b of the plant design apparatus 100 generates a three-dimensional apparatus arrangement display screen for displaying the apparatus arrangement three-dimensionally based on the apparatus arrangement created in step SA-3. Display unit 108
To obtain the user's confirmation (step SA-
4).

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of a three-dimensional device arrangement display screen displayed on the display unit 108. As shown in FIG. As shown in this figure, the three-dimensional device arrangement display screen includes, for example, an arrangement image display unit MC-1 for displaying an arrangement image in three dimensions,
A device selection area MC-2 for selecting an arranged apparatus, a display direction selection area MC-3 for selecting a display direction of the arrangement image display section MC-1, a function of the apparatus, processing capability of the apparatus, cost, Information display area MC-4 for displaying device information such as weight of the device and various restrictions on the device such as installation conditions, related laws and operational precautions, help information, and various operation commands, etc. Icon display area MC-5 for displaying icons for executing
It is comprised including.

When the user gives an instruction by clicking the confirmation icon displayed in the operation icon display area MC-5 with a mouse or the like, the processing by the apparatus arrangement processing unit 102b causes
The displayed device arrangement is determined, and the next step SA-5 is performed.
Proceed to.

On the other hand, when the user operates the operation icon display area MC
When the correction icon displayed in -5 is instructed by clicking with a mouse or the like, the processing proceeds to the feedback processing by the processing of the feedback processing unit 102f.

Here, details of the feedback processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the feedback processing of the present device. First,
Feedback processing unit 1 of plant design device 100
02f displays an input box for a defect on the display unit 108. The user inputs a defect based on the device layout displayed on the three-dimensional device layout display screen (step SF-1). This defect point may be input, for example, by clicking a desired device or floor on the arrangement image display unit MC-1 in the three-dimensional device arrangement display screen. In addition, an upper limit value such as the size, cost, and flow line distance of the entire plant may be input.

The feedback processing unit 102f of the plant design device 100 creates a candidate for selecting an alternative device for solving the problem input by the user, and
8 are displayed (step SF-
2). That is, the feedback processing unit 102f accesses the device information database 106a to extract a device that has a function equivalent to that of the defect device and that can be replaced and accesses the device information database 106a, and creates a screen that lists information about the extracted device. Then, it is displayed on the display unit 108. If it is only necessary to change the arrangement in order to solve the problem, selection candidates for the arrangement are created and displayed on the display unit 108. In addition, an alternative that does not exceed the upper limit of the size, cost, and flow line distance of the entire plant is created.

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of a three-dimensional device arrangement display screen of selection candidates displayed on the display unit 108. As shown in FIG.
Here, FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of selection candidates displayed when the user inputs a floor on the fourth floor as a defect point in the device arrangement displayed in FIG. 25. As shown in this figure, the three-dimensional device arrangement display screen of the selection candidates is, for example,
Arrangement image display section M for displaying arrangement images in three dimensions
D-1, a device selection area MD- for selecting a placed device
2. a display direction selection area MD-3 for selecting a display direction of the arrangement image display unit MD-1, a function of the apparatus,
An information display area MD-4 for displaying device information such as the processing capacity of the device, cost, weight of the device, and various restrictions relating to the device such as installation conditions, related laws and operational precautions, and help information. , And an operation icon display area MD-5 for displaying icons for executing various operation commands and the like.

The user operates the operation icon display area MD-5.
A plurality of selection candidates can be displayed by designating the candidate switching icon with a mouse or the like. Next, when the user selects the displayed selection candidate (step SF-3), the operation icon display area MD
By selecting a candidate determination icon of -5 with a mouse or the like, one of the selection candidates is selected. The feedback processing unit 102f updates the work file 106i according to the selected selection candidate (step SF-
4), proceed to the next process (step SF-5).

On the other hand, if the user does not select any of the selection candidates, the apparatus selection processing (step SA-
2) Or, returning to the device arrangement process (step SA-3), each process is repeatedly performed. Thus, the feedback processing ends.

Next, the plant design apparatus 100
The architectural space design processing unit 102c executes the architectural space design processing (step SA-5). In other words, the walls that make up the outline of the building based on the created layout plan,
Define the floor, ceiling, etc., define the architectural space of the plant that houses the arranged equipment, and create an external view. FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an architectural space design process of the present apparatus. First, the architectural space design processing unit 102c of the plant design device 100 generates a building information database 106 based on the device arrangement stored in the work file 106i.
c), a three-dimensional architectural space display screen for minimizing the volume of the completed building is created and displayed on the display unit 108 (step SD-1).

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of a three-dimensional architectural space display screen displayed on the display unit 108. As shown in this figure, the three-dimensional architectural space display screen is, for example, an architectural space image display unit ME for displaying the architectural space of a building in three dimensions.
-1, an information display area ME-2 for displaying various information related to the building, and an operation icon display area ME- for displaying icons for executing various operation commands and the like.
3 is included.

If the user understands the displayed architectural space, he or she clicks the OK icon in the operation icon display area ME-3 (step SD-2). Thus, the architectural space design processing unit 102c stores the architectural space in the work file 106i (step SD-5).

On the other hand, if the user does not understand the displayed architectural space, the user clicks the correction icon in the operation icon display area ME-3 (step SD-2). Accordingly, the architectural space design processing unit 102c displays the architectural space design screen on the display unit 108 (step SD-3).

FIG. 28 is a view showing an example of a three-dimensional architectural space design screen displayed on the display unit 108. As shown in this figure, the three-dimensional architectural space design screen includes, for example, an architectural space image display section MF-1 that displays the architectural space of the building in three dimensions, and an information display area MF- that displays various information related to the building. 2. Operation icon display area M for displaying icons for executing various operation commands and the like
F-3 is included. The user defines the walls, floors, and ceilings that form the outline of the building while viewing this screen, designs the architectural space in which the device is housed, and creates an external view (step SD-4). This completes the architectural space design process.

Next, the user operates the operation icon display area M.
When the confirmation icon displayed on F-3 is clicked with a mouse or the like (step SA-6), the displayed building space is determined by the processing of the building space design processing unit 102c, and the next step SA-7 is performed. Proceed to.

On the other hand, when the user operates the operation icon display area MF
When the correction icon displayed in -3 is clicked with a mouse or the like, the process proceeds to the above-described feedback process by the process of the feedback processing unit 102f.
If no selection is made from the above selection candidates in step SF-3, steps SA-2, SA-3,
Alternatively, the process returns to any of the processes in step SA-5.

Next, the plant design apparatus 100
The appearance design design processing is performed by the appearance design design processing unit 102d (step SA-7). That is, based on the created external view, the exterior shaping, material, and the like according to the design intention are defined, and an external design drawing that images the completed state of the plant is designed. FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an external design design process of the present apparatus. First, the exterior design design processing unit 102d of the plant design device 100 displays an exterior design design screen on the display unit 108 (step SE-1).

FIG. 29 is a view showing an example of an appearance design design screen displayed on the display unit 108. As shown in FIG. As shown in this figure, an appearance design design screen is, for example, an appearance design creation unit MG for creating an exterior design of a building in three dimensions.
-1, a selection area MG-2 for displaying a menu for selecting an external design, an information display area MG-3 for displaying various information related to the external design of the building, and various operation commands. And an operation icon display area MG-4 for displaying the icon.

The user looks at this screen and looks at the detailed shape of the building, the texture (selection of bricks, stones, tiles, glass, wood, colors, etc. used for the building), reflection, shading, blurring, highlighting, etc. Is set, and a design external view is created (step SE-2). Note that these images may be created using conventional rendering software (for example, an electric image (product name)). Then, the exterior design design processing unit 102d stores the designed exterior design in the work file 106i (step SE-3). This completes the appearance design design processing.

Then, the user operates the operation icon display area M.
When the confirmation icon displayed on G-4 is instructed by clicking with a mouse or the like (step SA-8), the displayed architectural space is determined by the processing of the exterior design design processing unit 102d, and the next step SA-9. Proceed to.

On the other hand, the user operates the operation icon display area MG.
When the correction icon displayed in -4 is instructed by clicking with a mouse or the like, the processing of the feedback processing unit 102f proceeds to the above-described feedback processing.
If no selection is made from the above selection candidates in step SF-3, steps SA-2, SA-3,
The process returns to either step SA-5 or step SA-7.

Next, the plant design apparatus 100
Through the processing of the drawing output processing unit 102e, various completed drawings are output via the output unit 110 (step SA-).
9). That is, the drawing output processing unit 102e accesses the work file 106i and changes the viewpoint and reduces the view of the interior and exterior of the building based on the device layout diagram, the architectural space diagram, and the exterior design diagram created in the above-described steps. Printing is performed via the output unit 110 with arbitrary display contents on the screen while enlarging. In addition, each device may be color-coded to improve the identifiability in the arrangement study.

Here, since the exterior design drawing displayed in three dimensions can realistically represent the exterior, it can be effectively used as a completion prediction drawing when examining a plant plan or presenting a plan to a customer. become.
In addition, since the design and the mutual examination of the design can be considered at the same time, the presentation to the customer becomes multidimensional and the degree of understanding increases. For example, at the top of the customer, it is possible to explain the outline of the plan centering on the exterior design drawing of the building (expected completion drawing), and to give the plant manager technical explanations mainly on the three-dimensional view of the equipment layout. Become. Step SA-9
May be executed at any point in the design process described above. Thus, the three-dimensional plant design processing ends.

(Cost Estimation Process) Next, the details of the cost estimation process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG.
It is a flowchart which shows an example of the cost estimation processing of this apparatus. First, when the user clicks the cost estimation icon in the operation icon display area displayed on any of the above-described screens, the cost estimation processing unit 102g of the plant design apparatus 100 causes the cost information database 106d
To perform a cost estimation based on the plant design data stored in the work file 106i (step SG-1).

For example, the cost is calculated by decomposing the difference of the basic method stored in the cost estimation, the unit price, the exterior finishing method, the type of the wall, and the like into shape elements. For example, each cost is calculated by selecting one of a flat type, a secondary R type, a tertiary R type, and a dome type as the structure of the ceiling. Also, for example, each cost is calculated by selecting either a square or an R-shaped corner of the wall.

In this process, the life cycle cost of the plant may be estimated. That is, in the designed plant, power generation (reuse of electricity, sale of surplus electricity, etc.), waste heat utilization facilities (hot water pools, etc.), resource reuse (sale of resource waste, etc.), energy saving (costs, labor costs, etc.) ) Can be calculated, and life cycle trial calculation can be performed to see the correlation between the capital investment amount and the cost reduction value due to cost recovery.

Next, the cost estimation processing unit 102g determines whether or not the user agrees with the calculated cost estimation, and if so, ends the processing (step SG-2). On the other hand, if the user does not understand, the cost estimation processing unit 102g
Repeats step SG-1 again to perform the calculation in another plan (step SG-3).

Next, the cost estimation processor 102g compares and displays the calculated plans (step SG-4).
That is, the cost estimation processing unit 102g compares the cost of each plan based on the sum of the shape elements of the plurality of plans, and outputs the comparison result to the display unit 108.

The cost estimation processing unit 102g determines whether the user agrees with any of the calculated cost estimations, and terminates the processing if yes (step SG-5). On the other hand, if the user does not understand, the cost estimation processing unit 102g
Returns to step SG-3 again and calculates another plan again. Thus, the cost estimation process ends.

(Failure Case Display Processing) Next, details of the failure case display processing will be described. The above-described device selection process (step SA-2) and device placement process (step SA-
3) In the architectural space design processing (step SA-5), the exterior design design processing (step SA-7), and the like, the plant design apparatus 100 displays a failure case when the user requests. That is, when the user requests a failure case by clicking the failure case display icon in the operation icon display area displayed on any of the above-described screens, the device selection processing unit 102a or the like accesses the failure case database 106f. Then, the failure cases corresponding to the respective processes are extracted and displayed in a superimposed manner on the screen displayed on the display unit 108.

Thus, in each process executed by the control unit 102, when a user designs a plant, similar failure cases are stored in the failure case database 106f.
And display it on the screen. Also,
This makes it possible to study in advance the problems that occur after construction, such as harmony with the surrounding landscape and complaints from local residents, in site plans, building plans, equipment layout plans, and building outdoor view plans. Become. Thus, the failure case display process ends.

(Other Embodiments) The embodiments of the present invention have been described so far. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, but may be modified according to the technical concept described in the claims. The invention may be embodied in various different embodiments within the scope thereof.

Further, among the processes described in the embodiment, all or a part of the processes described as being performed automatically can be manually performed, or described as being performed manually. All or part of the processing can be automatically performed by a known method. In addition, the processing procedures, control procedures,
For specific information, information including parameters such as various registration data and search conditions, screen examples, and database configuration,
It can be changed arbitrarily unless otherwise specified.

In the plant design apparatus 100, the components shown in the drawings are functionally conceptual and do not necessarily need to be physically configured as shown in the drawings. For example, all or any part of the processing functions provided in the plant design apparatus 100, in particular, each processing function performed by the control unit, are transferred to the CPU (Centr
al Processing Unit) and C
It can be realized by a program interpreted and executed by the PU, or can be realized as hardware by wired logic. The program is recorded on the recording medium (not shown), and is mechanically read by the plant design device 100 as necessary. That is, in the ROM or the HD, the OS (Oper
A computer program for giving an instruction to the CPU in cooperation with an appointing system and performing various processes is recorded. This computer program is
M is executed by being loaded into M, and forms a control unit in cooperation with the CPU.

However, this computer program may be recorded in an application program server connected to the plant design apparatus 100 via an arbitrary network, and may be downloaded in whole or in part as needed. It is possible. Alternatively, all or any part of each control unit can be realized as hardware such as wired logic.

The program of the present invention may be stored in a computer-readable recording medium. Here, the “recording medium” is a floppy (registered trademark) disk, a magneto-optical disk, a ROM, an EPROM, an EEPROM, or the like.
M, CD-ROM, MO, DVD, etc., any “portable physical medium”, and RO built in various computer devices
The program can be downloaded in a short period of time, such as a communication line or a carrier wave when transmitting the program via an arbitrary “fixed physical medium” such as M, RAM, or HD, or a network represented by LAN, WAN, or the Internet. It shall include the “communications medium” that it holds.

A "program" is a data processing method described in an arbitrary language or description method, and may be in any form such as a source code or a binary code. In addition,
The “program” is not necessarily limited to a single program, but may be distributed as a plurality of modules or libraries, or may be an OS (Operating System).
m) to achieve its function in cooperation with a separate program represented by m). Note that a specific configuration for reading a recording medium in each device described in the embodiment,
A well-known configuration or procedure can be used for the reading procedure or the installation procedure after reading.

Various databases (device information database 106a to test result information database 106n) stored in the storage unit 106 include a memory device such as a RAM and a ROM, a fixed disk device such as a hard disk, and storage means such as a flexible disk and an optical disk. And stores various programs, tables, files, databases, web page files, and the like used for various processes and for providing a website.

Further, the plant design apparatus 100 connects a peripheral device such as a printer, a monitor or an image scanner to an information processing device such as an information processing terminal such as a known personal computer or a work station. May be implemented by implementing software (including programs, data, and the like) for implementing the above method.

Further, the concrete form of the distribution / integration of the plant design apparatus 100 is not limited to the one shown in the figure, and all or a part thereof may be divided into arbitrary units corresponding to various loads and the like.
It can be configured to be distributed or integrated functionally or physically. For example, each database may be independently configured as an independent database device, and a part of the processing may be performed by a CGI (Common Gateway Interface).
ace).

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As described in detail above, claim 1
According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, device information including three-dimensional image information relating to the shape of the device is stored, and the stored three-dimensional image information of the device information is arranged at a desired position in a plant to design an architectural space and By designing the design, create three-dimensional plant design data, store the operation information on the operation of the equipment placed in the plant, and the position in the plant of the user using the plant design equipment and Based on the plant design data created and the input user information, the user using the present plant design apparatus is assumed to virtually exist in the plant. When the user displays the device, the operation information corresponding to the device is displayed. Of data effectively using, the operating manual for the operator of the plant can be easily created. Further, compared to a conventional paper-based operation manual, it is possible to display the operation image of the plant in a manner that is easy for the operator to understand. In addition, since video shooting inside the plant is not required, an operation manual can be created before the construction of the plant is completed.

According to the second and eighth aspects of the present invention, the operation information includes operation panel image information which is image information relating to the operation panel of the apparatus, and operation information relating to operation of the operation panel with respect to a case which may occur in the apparatus. Since the information includes the panel operation information, a user using the present plant design apparatus can visually grasp the operation of the apparatus.

Further, according to the third and ninth aspects of the present invention, the order of the equipment for inspecting the plant and the inspection information including the inspection contents of the equipment are stored and used based on the stored inspection information. Since the user can simulate the inspection of the plant, the user using the present plant design apparatus can visually check the inspection location by a walk-through animation or the like.

According to the present invention, test information relating to a test for measuring the proficiency of a plant operator is stored, and based on the stored test information,
Since the user can execute the test, the user using the present plant design apparatus can execute the test effectively.

According to the fifth and eleventh aspects of the present invention, test result information on test results of executed tests is stored, and plant design data is created based on the stored test result information. Thus, problems in the plant design discovered by the operator during the test can be effectively fed back to the plant design. Further, since it becomes possible to efficiently find operational problems before constructing the plant, the cost of redesigning can be reduced.

According to the sixth and twelfth aspects of the present invention, the test result information includes the number of operation mistakes when the user executes the test or the movement when the user virtually moves in the plant. Since the information about the line distance is included, when there are many operation mistakes or when the flow line distance becomes long, the problem in operation can be solved by creating the plant design again.

According to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, a program recorded on a recording medium or the like is read by a computer and executed, whereby the sixth to twelfth aspects of the invention are described.
Can be realized using a computer, and the same effect as each of these methods can be obtained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 shows a plant design apparatus 10 to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is an external view illustrating an example of an entire configuration of a zero.

FIG. 2 shows a plant design apparatus 10 to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a 0.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a main process of the apparatus according to the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a three-dimensional plant design process of the present apparatus in the present embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a device selection process.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a device arrangement process.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an architectural space design process of the present apparatus.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an external design design process of the apparatus.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a feedback process of the apparatus.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a cost estimation process of the present apparatus.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of storage contents of a device information database 106a.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of stored contents of a floor information database 106b.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of contents stored in a building information database 106c.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of contents stored in a cost information database 106d.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of contents stored in a help information database 106e.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of the contents stored in a failure case database 106f.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of the contents stored in an image file database 106g.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of the contents stored in a user information database 106h.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of contents stored in an operation information database 106j.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of stored contents of an inspection information database 106k.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of contents stored in a test information database 106m.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of contents stored in a test result information database 106n.

23 is a diagram showing an example of a device selection screen displayed on the display unit 108. FIG.

FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of a device arrangement screen displayed on the display unit.

FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of a three-dimensional device arrangement display screen displayed on the display unit.

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of a selection candidate three-dimensional device arrangement display screen displayed on the display unit 108;

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of a three-dimensional architectural space display screen displayed on the display unit 108.

28 is a diagram showing an example of a three-dimensional architectural space design screen displayed on the display unit 108. FIG.

FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example of an appearance design design screen displayed on the display unit 108.

FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example of a device arrangement screen on which a help button is superimposed, which is displayed on the display unit.

FIG. 31 is a schematic diagram of an operation panel of a created device or the like.

FIG. 32 is a detailed view of an operation panel of the created device and the like.

FIG. 33 is a view showing an example of a display screen of an inspection simulation process displayed on the display unit 108.

FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of an inspection simulation process displayed on the display unit 108.

35 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of an inspection simulation process displayed on the display unit 108. FIG.

FIG. 36 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of a test process displayed on the display unit 108.

FIG. 37 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of a test process displayed on the display unit 108.

FIG. 38 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of a test process displayed on the display unit 108.

FIG. 39 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of a test process displayed on the display unit 108.

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 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 100 plant design apparatus 102 control section 102a apparatus selection processing section 102b apparatus layout processing section 102c architectural space design processing section 102d exterior design design processing section 102e drawing output processing section 102f feedback processing section 102g cost estimation processing section 102h user information processing section 102i Device registration unit 102j Operation information processing unit 102k Inspection information processing unit 102m Test information processing unit 102n Inspection simulation execution unit 102p Test execution unit 104 Communication control interface unit 106 Storage unit 106a Equipment information database 106b Floor information database 106c Building information database 106d Cost information Database 106e Help information database 106f Failure case database 106g Image file database 106h User information Database 106i work file 106j operation information database 106k inspection information database 106m test information database 106n test result information database 108 display unit 110 output unit 112 input unit

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Claims (13)

[Claims] 1. An apparatus information storage means for storing apparatus information including three-dimensional image information relating to the shape of an apparatus, and said three-dimensional image information of the apparatus information stored in the apparatus information storage means is stored in a desired location of a plant. A three-dimensional plant design data creating means for creating three-dimensional plant design data by designing an architectural space and designing an exterior design by arranging at a position, and storing operation information relating to operations on the above-described devices arranged in the plant. Operation information storage means, input means for inputting user information relating to the position and viewpoint of the user in the plant, the plant design data created by the three-dimensional plant design data creation means, and the input means Based on the user information entered in, the user virtually exists in the plant User information display means for displaying the operation information corresponding to the device when the user displays the device on the user display means. A plant design apparatus characterized by the following. 2. The operation panel according to claim 1, wherein the operation information includes operation panel image information that is image information relating to an operation panel of the device, and operation panel operation information relating to operation of the operation panel. Plant design equipment. 3. An inspection information storage means for storing inspection information including an order of the equipment for inspecting the plant and inspection contents of the equipment, and the inspection information stored in the inspection information storage means. The plant design apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: an inspection simulating unit configured to allow the user to simulate the inspection of the plant. 4. A test information storage means for storing test information relating to a test for measuring a proficiency level of an operator of the plant, and the user is provided based on the test information stored in the test information storage means. The plant design apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: a test execution unit configured to execute the test. 5. A test result information storing means for storing test result information relating to a test result of the test executed by the test executing means, based on the test result information stored in the test result information storing means. The plant design apparatus according to claim 4, further comprising: feedback means for changing the plant design data created by the three-dimensional plant design data creation means. 6. The test result information includes information on the number of operation mistakes when the user executes a test or information on a flow line distance when the user virtually moves in the plant. The plant design apparatus according to claim 5, wherein 7. A device information storing procedure for storing device information including three-dimensional image information relating to a shape of the device, and the three-dimensional image information of the device information stored in the device information storing procedure is stored in a desired position of a plant. By designing the architectural space and designing the exterior design,
Three-dimensional plant design data creation procedure for creating three-dimensional plant design data; operation information storage procedure for storing operation information relating to operations on the devices arranged in the plant; and a position and viewpoint of the user in the plant An input procedure for inputting user information relating to the plant design data created in the three-dimensional plant design data creation procedure, and a user in the plant based on the user information input in the input procedure. A user display procedure for displaying as if it is virtually present, and an operation information display for displaying the operation information corresponding to the apparatus when the user displays the apparatus in the user display procedure A plant design method, comprising the steps of: 8. The operation panel according to claim 7, wherein the operation information includes operation panel image information that is image information relating to an operation panel of the device, and operation panel operation information relating to operation of the operation panel. Plant design method. 9. An inspection information storing procedure for storing an order of the apparatus for inspecting the plant and inspection information including an inspection content of the apparatus, and the inspection information stored in the inspection information storing procedure. The plant design method according to claim 7, further comprising: an inspection simulation procedure that enables the user to simulate the inspection of the plant. 10. A test information storage procedure for storing test information related to a test for measuring a proficiency level of an operator of the plant, and the user performs the test based on the test information stored in the test information storage procedure. The plant design method according to any one of claims 7 to 9, further comprising: a test execution procedure for enabling a test to be executed. 11. A test result information storage procedure for storing test result information relating to test results of the test executed in the test execution procedure, and the test result information stored in the test result information storage procedure, The plant design method according to claim 10, further comprising: a feedback step of changing the plant design data created in the three-dimensional plant design data creation procedure. 12. The test result information includes information on the number of operation mistakes when the user executes a test or information on a flow line distance when the user virtually moves in the plant. The plant design method according to claim 11, wherein 13. A program for causing a computer to execute the plant design method according to any one of claims 7 to 12.