Application of 3D software in design of large capacity and long distance coal pipeline

In view of problem of large work amount and error-prone of pipeline layout using 2D software, advantages and disadvantages of 3D software used in domestic design field were analyzed, and Solidworks software was proposed to apply to design of large capacity and long distance coal pipeline. The application of Solidworks software in schematic design stage, preliminary design stage and construction drawing stage of coal pipeline was introduced in detail.