Technical Workflow

From unstructured PDF to clean database.

aikaruvi bridges the gap between static documents and database-driven design. Here's exactly how our backend processes your complex engineering specifications — step by step.

1

Secure PDF Upload

Upload your engineering drawing specs, instrument schedules, datasheets, or pipe line lists via the drag-and-drop dashboard. Any PDF format is accepted — scanned or native.

Your document is stored in an isolated, encrypted Google Cloud Storage folder. Access is restricted using secure IAM rules and custom authorisation tokens — your files are never accessible between accounts.

AES-256 Encrypted IAM Access Control Isolated per Account

Drag & drop or click to upload any engineering PDF

Instrument Lists Valve Schedules Datasheets Line Lists
// Extracted schema
{
"tag": "FV-1001",
"type": "Globe Valve",
"size": "4\"",
"rating": "Class 300"
}
2

Intelligent AI Extraction

Our FastAPI backend reads the PDF content and filters noise. It then communicates with OpenAI's structured extraction model using high-accuracy JSON schemas designed for engineering data.

We bypass standard OCR limitations by using vision models that understand structured table rows, tag names, equipment codes, and engineering properties — even on multi-column layouts and scanned pages.

Vision AI Models Engineering JSON Schemas Multi-page Support
3

Structured DB Output

The system returns validated, structured data fields. Review results in the dashboard, copy JSON, or export to CSV/Excel for direct import into your engineering tools.

Phase 2 Integration (coming soon): JSON outputs feed directly into our AutoCAD Plant3D DLL, syncing spec tables to dynamic P&ID blocks and 3D piping specs — without any manual mapping.

JSON
Export
CSV
Export
Plant3D
Coming soon

Data is validated against your engineering schema before export

Document Support

Every standard engineering document format.

aikaruvi is pre-configured for the document types that dominate plant and process engineering projects.

Instrument Datasheets

ISA S20-format and vendor-specific datasheets. Extracts tag, service, range, material, process conditions, and engineering notes.

Valve & Fitting Schedules

Multi-row tabular schedules with tag, size, rating, material, end connection, and actuator type — all structured and numbered.

Line Lists

Process line identification with fluid service, design pressure/temperature, insulation, and piping class across complex multi-sheet formats.

Equipment Lists

Equipment tags, descriptions, capacities, operating weights, and design codes from project MR and spec packages.

I/O Lists

Marshalling and DCS I/O lists with signal type, range, cabinet ID, loop number, and associated instrument tags.

Custom Formats

Got a non-standard document format? Contact us and we'll configure a custom extraction schema for your specific templates.

Under the Hood

Built on infrastructure you can trust.

Enterprise-grade components handling your most sensitive engineering documents.

Google Cloud
Isolated encrypted storage per account with IAM access control
OpenAI Vision
Structured JSON extraction with engineering-specific schemas
FastAPI
High-performance async Python backend with JWT auth
Razorpay
PCI-compliant payment processing with cryptographic signature verification

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