Conceptual duct and pipe layouts

Step-by-step guide

Understand and create conceptual duct and pipe layouts.

1. Open the project M02_01.rvt.
2. Ensure that the current view is HVAC > Floor Plans > 1 – Mech.
3. On the ribbon, Systems tab, HVAC panel, select Duct Placeholder.

4. In the Properties palette, set the System Type to Supply Air.
5. On the Options Bar, set the Middle Elevation to 9'.
6. Starting at the far-right end of the corridor, draw a duct placeholder just above the center, extending to the riser space at the left end of the building.

7. On the Options Bar (or in Properties), change the Middle Elevation to 0.
8. Click Apply to complete the main run of duct.
9. Set the Middle Elevation back to 9'.
10. Draw a Duct Placeholder from the main run out to each of the five fan coil units.

11. On the ribbon, Systems tab, Plumbing & Piping panel, select Pipe Placeholder.

12. In the Properties palette, set the System Type to CHW-F.
13. Set the Middle Elevation to 9'.
14. Starting at the right end of the corridor, draw a pipe placeholder just below the duct placeholder, extending to the riser space at the left end of the building.
15. On the Options Bar, change the Middle Elevation to 0.
16. Click Apply to complete the main run of pipe.

17. Use the same method to create a pipe placeholder for CHW-R, changing the middle elevation to 0 at the riser.

18. On the ribbon, select Pipe Placeholder.
19. Set the Middle Elevation to 9'.
20. Create branches for CHW-F and CHW-R to each of the five fan coil units.
21. From the Project Browser, open the default 3D view to review the finished example.

22. Save the project.