When building this family, start with the Mechanical Equipment template . This ensures your equipment can be correctly categorized, tagged, and scheduled later in the project.
Use a simple Extrusion or Revolve . Avoid modelling the internal tube bundle; it adds "polygons" that Revit has to calculate without providing any BIM value. The Heads: Use Sweeps for the rounded end-caps. shell and tube heat exchanger revit family work
A BIM model is a database, not just a drawing. Ensure your family includes: Fouling Factor Pressure Drop (Shell & Tube sides) When building this family, start with the Mechanical
Perhaps the most overlooked part of the workflow is the . Use a transparent "Void" or a dedicated sub-category called "Maintenance Zone." This allows you to run Clash Detection in Navisworks or Revit to ensure no pipes or conduits are blocked where the tubes need to be extracted for cleaning. Summary Checklist for Your Workflow Avoid modelling the internal tube bundle; it adds