What are the best software options for pipe work design?

In summary, there are various software options available for pipe work design, including Google Sketchup, Intergraph's CADWorx and CAESAR II, Bentley's AutoPLANT + Piping and AutoPIPE, CADduct/MEP, TSI, and SolidWorks/Inventor/SolidEdge/ProE. AFT Fathom is also a useful tool for fluid flow in piping systems. However, many of these software options come at a cost.
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What are some usefull softwares to use for pipe work design? Are there any softwares where you can select material? Can design to specific standards?
 
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Most cost quite a bit of money. I think Google Sketchup has a pipe design app. Not sure though.
 
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If you work in the realm of AutoCAD/BIM, consider pairing Intergraph's CADWorx (for routing) and CAESAR II (pipe stress analysis) or Bentley's AutoPLANT + Piping (for routing) and AutoPIPE (for stress analysis). In hospital design, I remember having to download lots of object enablers for either CADduct/MEP (MAP Software) or TSI (Technical Sales International). It seems like the mechanical piping and duct contractors had a preference for using them.

If you are doing compact, custom routings SolidWorks/Inventor/SolidEdge/ProE might be of more use.
 
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Also, for fluid flow in piping systems with pumps and tanks (and whatever else, really): AFT Fathom (Arrow for air) is pretty useful.
 

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