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Planning water and wastewater plants with AutoCAD Plant 3D
Pumping station, elevated tank or wastewater treatment plant: this is where plastic, stainless steel and existing plant meet. We capture the existing plant by laser scan and set up AutoCAD Plant 3D with piping specs for PEPE – Polyethylene Polyethylene, a thermoplastic for gas, water and wastewater pipes. “PE 100” indicates the strength class (MRS 10 MPa). Background and sources ›, PPPP – Polypropylene Polypropylene, a thermoplastic for chemical, wastewater and hot water lines; more heat-resistant than PE. Background and sources ›, PVCPVC – Polyvinyl chloride Polyvinyl chloride. PVC-U (rigid, without plasticizers) for water and chemical lines, PVC-C (post-chlorinated) for higher temperatures. Background and sources › and stainless steel.
With us you will find solutions for your tasks.
Typical plants
- Waterworks, pumping stations and elevated tanks
- Wastewater treatment plants and rainwater treatment
- Industrial water and wastewater treatment
- Plant engineering for water treatment (series and modular systems)
Typical planning tasks
- Capture the existing plantElevated tanks and pumping stations are often cramped and poorly documented – the laser scan supplies the dimensions.
- Plastic piping specsPE, PP, PVC-U and PVDFPVDF – Polyvinylidene fluoride Fluoroplastic with high chemical resistance, e.g. for acids and ultrapure water. Background and sources › with welded, bonded and flanged connections – by SDRSDR – Standard Dimension Ratio Ratio of outside diameter to wall thickness for plastic pipes, e.g. SDR 11. A smaller SDR means a thicker wall and a higher allowable pressure. Background and sources › series in the piping spec.
- Series in plant engineeringSet up recurring plants faster with the same project template and the same piping specs.
- Documents for construction and operationOrthos, isometrics and bills of materials from the model; the point cloud remains as as-built documentation.
Standards and regulations
| Topic | Code | What it is about |
|---|---|---|
| Water supply | DIN EN 805,DIN – German Institute for Standardization “DIN” before a number means that the standard is published in Germany by the German Institute for Standardization. Background and sources ›EN – European Standard European Standard, developed by CEN (general) or CENELEC (electrical engineering). Background and sources › DVGWDVGW – German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water Codes of practice for gas and drinking water installations (DVGW worksheets) and certification of components for these installations. Background and sources › worksheet W 400 | Requirements for water supply systems and water distribution installations |
| Wastewater treatment plants | DIN EN 12255 | Planning and construction of wastewater treatment plants |
| Plastic pipes | DIN 8074/8075 (PE), DIN 8077/8078 (PP), DIN 8061/8062 (PVC-U) | Dimensions and requirements for plastic pressure pipes |
| Stainless steel and flanges | DIN EN 10217-7, DIN EN 1092-1 | Welded stainless steel pipes, flanges |
A selection for orientation. Which regulations apply is determined by your project, your client and the permit. The short descriptions do not replace the standard.
Piping specs and catalogs
For water and wastewater, the plastic catalogs (PE, PP, PVC, PVDF, GRP, plastic valves) are particularly suitable, along with stainless steel and valves:
- Plastic – pipes & fittings – 9 catalogs
- Stainless steel – pipes & fittings – 5 catalogs
- Valves (DIN EN) – 12 catalogs
All catalogs with contents: ASEING Piping Catalogs. Your own piping spec? Size it in the Piping Spec Calculator – preliminary sizing, not a piping design. Existing catalogs are checked by the Catalog Checker.
From our projects
What we have implemented in this industry so far – counted, not estimated.
| From our projects | Number |
|---|---|
| Projects | 17 (2020–2026) |
| P&IDs (drawings) | 5 |
| Plant 3D catalogs in the projects | 14 |
| registered laser scans | 287 |
| Projects with setup or introduction of AutoCAD Plant 3D | 5 |
| Projects with piping specs and catalogs | 2 |
| Projects with 3D piping design | 2 |
| Projects with laser scanning | 4 |
Anonymized from our project records, as of 08.10.2026: industry, period and counted scope – without customer names. Quantities are counted files in the project folders.
Example Piping specs for a plant builder in water and wastewater technology
Piping specs to DIN and ASMEASME – American Society of Mechanical Engineers US engineering society. Its codes for piping, flanges and pipe dimensions apply in many plants worldwide. Background and sources ›, administration and assignment of the P&IDR&I – Piping and instrumentation diagram Flow diagram showing all pipes, valves, equipment and instrumentation of a plant (P&ID, Piping and Instrumentation Diagram). Background and sources › objects, then follow-up projects and support since 2020: 12 catalogs in the main project.
How we support you
3D laser scanning
Scanning, registration and, on request, modelling in AutoCAD Plant 3D – from a single source.
ASEING Piping Catalogs
Ready-made Plant 3D catalogs to DIN EN – checked, with ordering texts.
Project support
AutoCAD Plant 3D specialists in your project – remote or on site, for peaks or complete work packages.
Support
A question about AutoCAD Plant 3D, P&ID, Navisworks or ReCap? Via Teams, billed by actual time.
Questions from practice in training and support
- Bonded joints are on the wrong layer on the isometric To the practice question
- A socket is shown rotated on the isometric To the practice question
- When does automatic registration in ReCap work reliably? To the practice question
- Divide a large point cloud into regions, for example rooms or levels To the practice question
All questions: Practice questions in the Infobase.
Your next step
Have your plant surveyed?
Frequently asked questions
Can AutoCAD Plant 3D handle plastic lines?
Yes. Pipes, fittings and valves made of PE, PP, PVC or PVDF are in catalogs and piping specs just like steel. What matters are the right connections (welding, bonding, flange) and the SDR series.
Is a laser scan worthwhile for an elevated tank or a pumping station?
Often yes, because as-built drawings are missing or no longer correct. How many scan positions are needed is estimated by the scan project estimator.
Do you also plan complete wastewater treatment plants?
We support your planning team with AutoCAD Plant 3D, piping specs, laser scanning and project support. Process design stays with you.
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Standards status for this page 6 standards · researched October 2026
| Standard | Contents | Current edition | Replaced / successor |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIN 8074 | Polyethylene (PE) pipes – PE 80, PE 100 – Dimensions | DIN 8074:2023-10 | replaces DIN 8074:2011-12 |
| DIN 8075 | Polyethylene (PE) pipes – PE 80, PE 100 – General quality requirements, testing | DIN 8075:2018-08 | replaces DIN 8075:2011-12 |
| DIN 8077 | Polypropylene (PP) pipes – PP-H, PP-B, PP-R, PP-RCT – Dimensions | DIN 8077:2008-09 | – |
| DIN 8078 | Polypropylene (PP) pipes – General quality requirements, testing | DIN 8078:2008-09 | replaces DIN 8078:2007-05 |
| DIN EN 10217-7 | Welded steel tubes – Part 7: Stainless steel tubes | DIN EN 10217-7:2021-06 | replaces DIN EN 10217-7:2015-01 |
| DIN EN 1092-1 | Flanges and their joints – Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, PNPN – Nominal pressure rating Designation for the pressure rating of flanges and valves (Pressure Nominal), e.g. PN 16. It corresponds roughly to the allowable pressure in bar at room temperature; at higher temperatures, less is allowed. Background and sources › designated – Part 1: Steel flanges | DIN EN 1092-1:2018-12 | replaces DIN EN 1092-1:2013-04; DIN EN 1092-1 Corrigendum 1:2014-08 |
Researched at DIN Media, ISOISO – International Organization for Standardization “ISO” before a number denotes a worldwide standard of the International Organization for Standardization in Geneva. Background and sources ›, IECIEC – International Electrotechnical Commission International Electrotechnical Commission in Geneva: worldwide standards for electrical engineering and for instrumentation and control. Background and sources › and ASME, as of October 2026. Before binding use, please check the current edition with the standards publisher. Overview of all standards: Plant Engineering Infobase · Standards status.
Terms, background and sources 13 terms on this page
Brief explanations for reference. They do not replace the standard or code itself.
- PE – Polyethylene
Polyethylene, a thermoplastic for gas, water and wastewater pipes. “PE 100” indicates the strength class (MRS 10 MPa).
Abbreviations for plastics according to DIN EN ISO 1043-1.
- PP – Polypropylene
Polypropylene, a thermoplastic for chemical, wastewater and hot water lines; more heat-resistant than PE.
Abbreviations for plastics according to DIN EN ISO 1043-1.
- PVC – Polyvinyl chloride
Polyvinyl chloride. PVC-U (rigid, without plasticizers) for water and chemical lines, PVC-C (post-chlorinated) for higher temperatures.
Abbreviations for plastics according to DIN EN ISO 1043-1.
- PVDF – Polyvinylidene fluoride
Fluoroplastic with high chemical resistance, e.g. for acids and ultrapure water.
- SDR – Standard Dimension Ratio
Ratio of outside diameter to wall thickness for plastic pipes, e.g. SDR 11. A smaller SDR means a thicker wall and a higher allowable pressure.
The series are specified in ISO 4065.
- DIN – German Institute for Standardization
“DIN” before a number means that the standard is published in Germany by the German Institute for Standardization.
DIN was founded in 1917 as the Standards Committee of German Industry. If “DIN EN” or “DIN EN ISO” precedes the number, a European or international standard has been adopted unchanged as a German standard.
- EN – European Standard
European Standard, developed by CEN (general) or CENELEC (electrical engineering).
Every member country must adopt an EN unchanged as a national standard – in Germany as “DIN EN …”. Conflicting national standards are withdrawn.
- DVGW – German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water
Codes of practice for gas and drinking water installations (DVGW worksheets) and certification of components for these installations.
- ASME – American Society of Mechanical Engineers
US engineering society. Its codes for piping, flanges and pipe dimensions apply in many plants worldwide.
ASME was founded in 1880. Well-known codes: B31.3 (process piping), B16.5 (flanges), B36.10M and B36.19M (pipe dimensions).
- R&I – Piping and instrumentation diagram
Flow diagram showing all pipes, valves, equipment and instrumentation of a plant (P&ID, Piping and Instrumentation Diagram).
Symbols and drawing rules: DIN EN ISO 10628-1 and -2. Identification letters for instrumentation: DIN EN 62424 or ISA-5.1.
- PN – Nominal pressure rating
Designation for the pressure rating of flanges and valves (Pressure Nominal), e.g. PN 16. It corresponds roughly to the allowable pressure in bar at room temperature; at higher temperatures, less is allowed.
Specified in DIN EN 1333. The pressure-temperature ratings for each material are given in the component standards, e.g. DIN EN 1092-1 for steel flanges.
- ISO – International Organization for Standardization
“ISO” before a number denotes a worldwide standard of the International Organization for Standardization in Geneva.
ISO was founded in 1947. Its members are the national standards bodies; for Germany, this is DIN.
- IEC – International Electrotechnical Commission
International Electrotechnical Commission in Geneva: worldwide standards for electrical engineering and for instrumentation and control.
IEC was founded in 1906. IEC standards adopted in Europe are called “EN IEC …” or “EN 6xxxx”.
Sources and origins
- ISO – International Organization for Standardization (for PE, PP, PVC, PVDF, SDR, R&I, ISO)
- DIN – German Institute for Standardization (for DIN, PN)
- CEN and CENELEC – European standardization (for EN, PN)
- DVGW – German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water (for DVGW)
- ASME – American Society of Mechanical Engineers (for ASME)
- IEC – International Electrotechnical Commission (for R&I, IEC)