Vergleich zwischen BIM und PIM (Plant Information Models)
Comparison between BIM and PIM (Plant Information Models)
Bachelor thesis, Master thesis
A Plant Information Model (PIM) is used to describe and manage systems, structures and components in power plants. A PIM can be used throughout the entire life cycle of a power plant. This results in parallels with the concept of BIM. But what are the differences and similarities between BIM and PIM?
BIM is an approach to digitise planning, design and construction processes as well as the operation of a building. BIM facilitates the exchange between the construction trades and the planner and can be expanded into various dimensions (BIM 4D for time, BIM 5D for costs, and so on). Relevant ISO and DIN standards as well as guidelines provide sufficient clarity as to what constitutes BIM and where it can be used. A Plant Information Model (PIM), on the other hand, is used to describe and manage systems, structures and components in power plants. Similar to BIM, geometric and semantic information plays a role here, but due to the different types of power plants, PIM is a more non-committal term than BIM. In the context of the energy transition, the rapid, safe and cost-effective dismantling of nuclear power plants has become the focus of research.
The aim of this thesis is to compare BIM and PIM by means of a literature review and to identify similarities and differences. The lifecycle management of nuclear power plants, for which both BIM and PIM are currently used, serves as a use case. The further development of a PIM, the so-called K-PIM (knowledge-centric PIM), in which knowledge rather than data takes centre stage, is also to be considered. Subsequently, recommendations are to be formulated as a concept for the lifecycle phases of a nuclear power plant, in particular in dismantling, in which BIM, PIM or K-PIM should be used.
Supervisor
Pascal Mosler, M.Sc.
Prerequisites
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