Three ways to remotely support offshore integrity management projects

08/04/2020

It is now becoming impossible to escape the impact of the global pandemic of Coronavirus (COVID-19), with drastic government action being taken to slow down the spread of the virus, including strict lockdown regulations and closure of non-essential businesses and employees working from home where possible. Through this global crisis, Acteon is here to support our staff, clients, and partners, with our number one priority being the health and safety of everybody.

We understand that subsea operations cannot just stop. One thing the supply chain and operators are realising is the opportunity to leverage digital technology to ensure that projects continue where possible. Technologies such as the Internet of Things and cloud-based resources also have the potential to reduce the cost of integrity management operations. The use of machine-learning-derived digital models, engineering calculations and operability measures, can give decision-makers rapid access to aggregated remote information and insights.

Here are three ways Acteon and its operating companies can remotely support integrity management projects during this time:

1.THE CLARUS SUBSEA INTEGRITY ICUE SYSTEM

This system can be quickly accessed and operated from home by our team to assess subsea asset integrity. The remote access to quality and relevant component data allows us to perform sound engineering assessments and assist clients in making informed decisions to manage asset risks.

Clarus offers a unique data management solution in iCUE, a user-friendly web-based integrity management portal that allows structured data organisation and provides visual summaries of integrity information such as risks, anomalies, inspection plans, and reports, condition monitoring KPIs, and more.

The information can be viewed from the component level to an asset level for quick navigation. All the relevant integrity documents from design and operations can be stored directly in iCUE or linked to a document control system providing a fast route to the details necessary for informed decisions.

The use of machine-learning-derived digital models, engineering calculations and operability measures, can give decision-makers rapid access to aggregated remote information and insights.

2. PULSE STRUCTURAL MONITORING’S ONLINE MONITORING SYSTEMS

These systems are accessible by clients and engineers alike from their home-offices to allow for the continued insight of offshore asset structural integrity.

Pulse’s subsea infrastructure structural monitoring solutions use reliable subsea instrumentation from their Integri range to measure acceleration, vibration, angular rate, depth and dynamic curvature of pipeline spans and other assets.

Combined with ADCP (acoustic doppler current profiler) current meters, monitoring systems can help predict a potential failure resulting from fatigue.

The collection of in situ, empirical data leads to an advanced understanding of pipeline condition which helps improve decision making when it comes to scheduling inspection and maintenance strategies. Demonstrating a continuous understanding of asset behaviour helps ensure regulatory compliance and provides evidence-based knowledge to support field life extension.

3. THE UTEC SURVEY ISITE SYSTEM

The UTEC platform is fully web-hosted and has a google-street-view type photogrammetry view of onshore and offshore facilities coupled with laser point-cloud data allowing the engineer at home or remote location to plan offshore works, undergo site familiarisation, inspection, maintenance identification all without having to go offshore.

Based on UTEC’s experience and thorough understanding of how materials and parts interact, services provide submillimetre accuracies for:

Spool verification
Vessel calibration
Structural dimensional control verification
Alignment and deformation analysis
Clash analysis.

UTEC undertake state-of-the-art laser scanning, including the ability to gather subsea point cloud data from high-frequency sonars and laser systems for spool piece metrology and inspection projects.

STAY CONNECTED

For subsea support during this challenging time please contact the Acteon Field Life Service team – [email protected]

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