Organizations with assets in the extractive, process, and heavy industries are under pressure to safely maintain (and improve) productivity while also trying to respond to the demands and challenges of a rapidly changing world.  

 Executing a physical inspection program has traditionally involved dispatching inspectors to various sites, which can be both expensive and dangerous due to the exposure of inspectors to potentially hazardous environments.   Due to limitations in access, tools, and time, it is not always possible to obtain a complete understanding of the condition of the equipment using traditional Pre-Shipment Inspection methods.  

Wood's digital twin technology incorporates connected design, build, and operate programs, enabling clients to digitally integrate the design and operation of assets more effectively, safely, and at a lower cost than they could previously achieve.   Using our technology, operators can increase productivity, improve maintenance efficiency, and better manage risk by streaming data and generating real-time insights.  

[Tsutsumi Plant] Quality Control and Inspection

Regulatory requirements, program maturity, and timetables for action are all unique to each operator, as is their risk appetite.   A tool that combines Wood's in-depth knowledge of industrial assets with our cutting-edge digital capabilities, this industry/asset-agnostic platform brings together real-time production, monitoring and quality inspection services data to enable the development of risk-based quality inspection   (RBI) strategies that react to changing process conditions and up-to-date inspection information.   This allows for the creation of a prioritized list of assets in need of supplier inspection services, as well as the identification of opportunities to extend inspection intervals and take advantage of potential cost savings.  

An operator demonstrated a 60% reduction in Production Monitoring Service time, increased inspection effectiveness, and a 30% reduction in overall quality control OPEX by implementing a NEXUS Integrity Center digital twin of their pressure systems.  Accurate, precise, and easily understandable results must be obtained from field examinations.   This issue is being addressed through the implementation of digital checklists, mobile devices for field inspections, and automated reporting.  

When compared to a digital checklist inspection, paper-based field inspections are more prone to errors.  

Mobile devices, such as tablets, and digital checklists go hand in hand.   With the use of tablets, some ISO9000 Quality System Audit agencies are already taking things a step further, taking photos and video during field inspections.   When you tell something, it's better to show it as well.