primtech3d by entegra is a specialised 3D substation engineering software designed for the detailed engineering, design, modelling and digital representation of electrical substations. It provides an integrated engineering environment for developing intelligent 3D models of AIS and GIS substations, covering electrical equipment, primary and secondary systems, steel structures, civil foundations, cable routes and associated infrastructure.

Unlike conventional 3D CAD tools, primtech3d is specifically developed for substation engineering workflows, incorporating electrical engineering intelligence, equipment libraries, design rules and automated engineering functions. It enables engineers to develop accurate and coordinated substation layouts while ensuring compliance with electrical clearances, safety requirements and engineering standards.

Key Capabilities and Applications

1. Intelligent 3D Substation Modelling: Create detailed 3D models of complete substations, including transformers, circuit breakers, disconnectors, instrument transformers, busbars, gantries, support structures and other electrical equipment.

2. Electrical Design and Clearance Validation: Perform spatial coordination and validate electrical clearances, phase-to-phase distances, phase-to-earth clearances and equipment positioning to identify potential design conflicts at an early stage.

3. Busbar and Conductor Design: Model rigid and flexible busbar arrangements, conductors, connectors and associated fittings, supporting detailed substation primary engineering.

4. Civil and Structural Integration: Model foundations, buildings, equipment supports, steel structures, columns and beams within the same 3D environment, facilitating coordination between electrical, civil and structural engineering disciplines.

5. Cable Routing and Infrastructure: Develop cable routing layouts, cable trenches, ducts and associated infrastructure to support coordinated substation design.

6. Automated Engineering Documentation: Generate engineering drawings, layouts, sections, elevations, material lists and Bills of Quantities (BOQs) directly from the 3D model, reducing manual drafting and improving consistency across engineering deliverables.

7. BIM and CAD Interoperability: Integrate with established engineering and BIM workflows, including interoperability with Autodesk Revit, enabling multidisciplinary collaboration and exchange of engineering information.

8. Scan-to-BIM and Existing Substation Modelling: Leverage OSR technology for semi-automated, AI-assisted recognition of substation components from LiDAR point clouds, supporting the conversion of existing physical substations into intelligent 3D models.

Indian Customers and Users

primtech3d has been adopted by several prominent organisations in India's power transmission, distribution and engineering sectors. Its Indian customer base includes:

• Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)

• Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO)

• Techno Electric & Engineering Company Limited

• GE Grid Solutions

• Amara Raja Infrastructure Limited

• Kalpataru Projects International Limited

• Hyosung

These organisations represent key segments of the Indian power industry, including transmission utilities, EPC contractors, electrical equipment manufacturers and engineering solution providers.

Trident Techlabs Limited, as the authorised primtech partner in India, supports the adoption of these advanced 3D substation engineering and digitalisation solutions across the Indian power sector.