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Moving of large components around platforms can be a complex and
lengthy task. Not knowing its current condition, layout or the spacings
or dimensions in between other components can quickly combine to make
what, in theory, should be a simple task, very difficult.
Often inaccurate or outdated drawings would further complicate the matter and offer limited insight.
Now
with mesh models, we can see surrounding obstacles in real-time and
plan large moves well in advance of a site visit. Not limited to the
eye-test however, our in-house visualization tool iHawk offers users the ability to measure dimensions and spacing anywhere across the rig, thanks to detailed scaling down of the platform, accurate to the nearest centimeter.
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Almost as arduous as designing and installing an offshore asset,
decommissioning takes years of planning that is equally as costly as it
is lengthy – and not without risk.
It can be tricky to know how
and where to remove parts of an asset without risking the overall
integrity of it and therefore keeping the project on track, on time and
within budget.
In times gone by, project owners would have to
refer to old photographs or, even worse, decades-old drawings, some of
which often would omit more recent additions or modifications, such as
new pipework, and would have to conduct numerous offshore surveys – all
of which further complicate the decommissioning process.
Mesh
models have changed all that. Now, project owners can see an up-to-date
3D image of their asset that gives real insight into its current setup and condition and allow them to plan meticulously what needs to be done.
Previously, even the planning that took place before an assignment
was expensive. For example, to plan modifications, it would require
numerous visits to the platform to check for potential obstacles or to
determine the condition of certain areas to see if they were suitable
and ready. The persons performing those duties would require additional
bedspace upon the rig, potentially pushing back other work. Then there
is the costly factor of helicopter travel back and forth for so many
individuals.
The introduction of mesh models allow for the
planning portion of the work to be done entirely onshore. There, the
project owners can see in near real-time the condition of the asset
– whether it may or may not be suitable for modifications to be carried
out – or see parts of the platform that would simply be too difficult
to access without ropes or scaffolding.
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