Course detail

Basics of Process Equipment Modelling in 3D

FSI-K3D-AAcad. year: 2025/2026

The course is devoted to master modeling in software SolidWorks and CADWorx with emphasis on practicality. Mastering of these tools is nowadays common demand on master students of technical universities. The great importance of 3D models is also their subsequent use for numerical simulation (FEM). One of the very important abilities is also visualization of 3D models which is currently common practice even with direct impact on company economy.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Zdeněk Jegla, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Process Engineering (ÚPI)

Entry knowledge

Basic knowledge of PC and technical drawings.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Seminars will be graded with regard to active attendance in seminars as well as accomplishment of partial tests and final test.
Attendance at seminars will be checked and absences will be compensated by self-study of the missed topic.

Aims

The main task of the course is to provide students with ability to model in 3D independently and effectively. The lectures are performed in SolidWorks software. During the course, students will acquire the knowledge to use wide range of the software´s contained functions. In addition to mastering this software, students will also acquire the basics of 3D modeling which is applicable with others 3D modelers, too. Mastering 3D modeling increases the price of the students on the current job market and yet, they will be more competitive in applying for a job.

By the end of the course, attendants should achieve level that is necessary to accomplish certification CSWA (Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate). Students should prepare themselves appropriately for the exam where the ability to create either simple or advanced 3D models and assemblies, as well the ability to create technical drawings will be examined. The output knowledge will include animation and visualization techniques. Last but not least is also the ability to perform FEM (finite element method) analysis in the related module.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

ALMATTAR, TAYSEER. LEARN SOLIDWORKS 2022 -: get up to speed with key concepts and tools to become an accomplished... solidworks associate and professional.. S.l.: PACKT PUBLISHING LIMITED, 2022. ISBN 9781801073097.   (EN)
FULKERSON, Fred. SolidWorks Basics. New York: Industrial Press, 2015. ISBN 9780831135935. (EN)
VLACILOVA, Hana, Milena VILIMKOVA a Lukas HENCL. SolidWorks. Brno: Computer Press, 2006. ISBN 9788025113141.   (EN)

Recommended reading

KYRATSIS, Panagiotis, Konstantinos KAKOULIS a Angelos P MARKOPOULOS. Advances in CAD/CAM/CAE Technologies. MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2020. ISBN 3039287400. (EN)
Students courseware component of Solidworks software.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-PRI-P Master's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Computer-assisted exercise

39 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Zdeněk Jegla, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1st Week
- principles of 3D modeling
- introduction to modules of SolidWorks software
- working space of SolidWorks – principles of parts creation
- software control – mouse gestures, key shortcuts
- handling the help of the software
- creation of simple 2D a 3D geometry – utilization of geometrical bonds of sketch, dimensions driven by equations
- simple animation creation of created assembly and its visualization with the module PhotoView 360
2nd Week
- recapitulation of the first lesson
- creation of individual parts of the reactor
- creation of its assembly
- visualization of the reactor and its export as raster figure
- creation of 3D pdf file
3rd Week
- recapitulation of the previous lessons
- creation of individual parts of the tube heat exchanger
4th Week
- recapitulation of the previous lessons
- creation of unfinished parts of the tube heat exchanger
- creation of its assembly
- visualization of the heat exchanger and its export as raster figure
- creation of 3D pdf file
5th Week
- recapitulation of the previous lessons
- introduction to SolidWorks CSWA concept
- introduction to the following course content which will provide students with skills necessary to accomplish level for CSWA certification
- practicing 3D techniques and increasing effectivity of 3D modeling with use of advanced sophisticated techniques
6th Week
- recapitulation of the previous lessons
- advanced techniques of modeling
- advanced bonds of assemblies
- handling practice of the software in order to achieve demanded level of knowledge (CSWA)
7th Week
- recapitulation of the previous lessons
- basics of 2D technical drawings creation
- introduction to the drawing module
- drawing work space settings
- accompanying of templates and user defined functions for unified style of drawings
- bill of materials creation, technical stamps creation and introduction to advanced automatization
8th Week
- handling practice of the software with aim to achieve demanded level of knowledge (CSWA)
9th Week
- graded test which will include creation of 3D model, assembly, theoretical questions
- creation of surfaces
10th Week
- evaluation of the test, discussion
- use of the databases of the normalized parts
- creation of assembly from given process devices and subsequent introduction and practicing of the tube / pipe modules
11th Week
- introduction to modules of the CADWorx software
- working space of CADWorx P&ID software 
- handling the help of the software
- creation of simple P&ID scheme
- reports
12th Week
- working space of CADWorx Plant software 
- handling the help of the software
- creation of 3D model
13th Week
- Connection of CADWorx P&ID a CADWorx Plant