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Our purpose
Making sure the North East of Scotland remains a great place to live, work and invest
A not-for-profit research and development organisation
£180m City Region Deal public funding
Create a culture of innovation that attracts academia
and industry
Anchor the supply chain in the North East of Scotland
Unlock the potential of the UK North Sea
Creating value
• Well construction
• Asset integrity
• Small pools
• Decommissioning
• Digital
Become the ‘Go To’ Technology Centre in the UK and internationally
Our Centre
Solution Centres
• World class R&D
• Partner universities
• Leverage capabilities
• Develop new skills
• Test, simulate, develop
Centres of Excellence
• Enable innovation
• Support SMEs
• Connect investors
• Co-fund and mentor
• Provide expertise
Technology Accelerator
• Inspiring environment
• Learn and experience
• Ideas from other sectors
• Tech Talk programme
• Facilitated workshops
Innovation Hub
21st Century Oil and Gas
Technology will transform the oil and gas industry for the future
Fix today Enable MER UK Transform tomorrow
Drones Thermite plug
Subsea snakeAdditive
Manufacturing
Advanced
inspection
Small pools
Big dataVirtual reality
Remote
operations
Robotic systems
Composites
Artificial
intelligence
Service oriented
Hydrogen
driven
Unmanned
facilities
Recycled
infrastructure
Carbon
focused
Product driven
Subsea snake
Our Vision
To inspire innovation
by connecting oil and
gas challenges to
technology solutions
and experts within and
beyond our industry.Collaborative Innovation Model
Bring the Outside in
The Innovation Hub
Space
Systems
Process
Network
Toolbox
ProgrammeTechnology
LedHybrid
Problem Led
Energy Game Changer:Oil & Gas related projects
Derek Allen, Lead Technologist, Energy
OGTC Workshop, 16 May 2017
Summary
• £2m competition launched in May 2016 to introduce new players into the heavily regulated Energy sector
• To fund £100k feasibility studies, 6-12 month duration
• Projects could only be led by SMEs from outside the sector
• Targeted:- nuclear decommissioning, oil & gas and energy systems
• Consulted the sectors to understand some of their key challenges and then articulated them in way non-experts could understand
• Applicants went through a 3 stage process
• We funded over 40 projects (~12 relevant to O&G) all starting Jan-March 2017
Summary
The Challenges• 3 High level challenges defined by the sectors were distilled
down to:
– Taking inspection to the limit
– Dealing with data
– Engaging in energy
For Oil & Gas this represented
– Detecting Corrosion under insulation
– Inspection of vessels
– Big Data
Our objective for today
To showcase the projects in front of end-users, potential customers to allow:
– Projects to get access to end users
– End users to provide input/comments on their projects at early stage
– Make contacts and offer potential mentoring
Running Order
Corrosion under insulation• 3 Sci-Ltd• Inspection Technologies• Inductosense• York Instruments
Inspection• Ross Robotics• OC Robotics• I3d Robotics• IS Instruments
Data• Celerum
Introduction to 3-Sci Ltd
www.3-sci.com
A ‘hi-tech’ company created by 3 Scientists from
commercial and defence engineering experiences
Prof Mike Hinton
(CEO)
Mr Adrian Bowles
(Tech. Director)
Dr Mark Maylin
(Account Director)
Corrosion Under Insulation: ‘CUITEST’
▪ The problem
▪ The innovation
▪ Our progress
▪ Approach to system implementation
▪ Help needed
Corrosion Under Insulation – The Problem
•The steel type and temperature (time of
day/seasonal/process variations)
•The quantity of water
•The electrolytic nature of the water (affected
by soluble contaminants either from the
insulation or from the outside environment)
•The size of the area of the exposed steel
• The frequency of wet/dry cycles
•Can be highly localised, or occur over larger
areas
= difficult to know about,
= difficult and costly to detect,
= difficult to understand trends and
correlations or areas most likely to be at risk
CUITEST Solution– Permanent monitoring over great distances
CUITEST comprises ground-breaking technology for theavoidance of corrosion under insulation (CUI) in plantpiping and pressure vessels. CUI worldwide costsbillions of pounds each year.
Development is currently supported byfunds from the UK government Innovationauthority (IUK). As well as providingassurance to managers of offshoreplatforms, CUITEST will be applied also todownstream and onshore petrochemicalassets.
The 3-Sci solution utilises sparsely-distributed sensors,permanently-deployed across a plant, to monitor andreport wirelessly, the conditions that cause CUI.
CUITEST: Implementation Route– integrate with existing wireless communication backbone
‘always on’ continuous reporting back to the office
Wi-Corr®: extreme
resolution and
reproducibility: enables
fast assessment of
erosion/corrosion trends
CUITEST – Technical Progress
• Attenuations of EM over tens of metres of pipe proven (detects ~100grams
of water over 10s of metres)
• Work on ‘vessels’ being examined.
CUITEST – Technical Progress
CUITEST – Technical Progress
CUITEST – help from the sector ?
1. Populate our data-gathering sheets
2. Provide ‘historical’ anecdotes/knowledge
3. Offer trials opportunities (from late 2017/early 2018)
with ‘orders’ on success.
Mark Maylin3-Sci Ltd
CUITEST
Thank you
Detection of CUIVia
Distributed network of EIS Sensors
Inspection Technologies Ltd
www.inspectiontechnologies.co.uk
Fundamental Principles
• Uses Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) which is a well-established and proven method for the detection of corrosion
• The game-changing nature of this proposal is that Inspection Technologies Ltd have for the first time ever, enabled this technology to be miniaturised and be taken out of the laboratory and into industrial environments to provide distributed in-situ sensors to provide continuous 24/7 detection and location of corrosion in the entire length of systems such as distributed networks of insulated pipelines.
Technological Summary
Each miniature EIS unit is a node in a distributed network of in-situcorrosion sensors.
Attached to exposed metalwork outside of the insulation : valves, flanges etc.
Each sensor is called a: “Nodal Transducer Interface”, or “NTi™ ”
Technological Summary
NTi ™ Unit
Main features
• Capable of being networked to form a SCADA ( Supervisory and Control Data Acquisition and is used across many industries ) monitoring system.
• Possibility to expand the functionality via adding external sensors to monitor various parameters via the NTi™
• Temperature• Humidity• Gas• Presence of Water in The Insulation Itself
• Easy for maintenance
• Easy to expand the system
Technological Summary
▪ Each segment of pipeline(straight or curved) has an NTi™at either end
▪ Measures the complex ACimpedance between successivestrategically placed NTi™ units.
▪ Each NTi™ has a uniquelocational address
▪ At any one time, only 2 NTi™units are activated - thuscorrosion and other defectseasily located and monitored
Principle of Deployment: Pipe Systems
Example of the detection of CUI
https://inspectiontechnologies.co.uk/products/electro-impedance-electroscope-cui/
Current Status: Live Telemetry from Beta Test Site, Kristiansund, Norway.
Access to Facilities and further large-scale deployment trials.
Dr Geoff Diamond, Chief Technical OfficerInspection Technological Officer.Inspection Technologies Ltd
T: 01926 337669 M: 07920 555701E: [email protected]
What do we need?
Embedded, battery-free, wireless sensors, systems and analytics
Inductosense
• Spin-out from the Ultrasonics and Non-Destructive Testing Group at the University of Bristol
• Based on 6 year’s research
• 2 granted UK patents, 3 patent applications
• Formed in July 2015
• Based at the Engine Shed – Bristol Setsquared Business Incubator
• Targeting Energy Infrastructure and Composites applications
• Evaluation system launched in Nov 16
Technology
• Compact, battery-free, wireless sensor that can be permanently installed
• Sensors activated by inductive coupling using measurement probe at a few cm away
• Embeddable under coatings, composite repairs, insulation materials
• No need for couplants, accurate alignment – no human error
• Fast, repeatable NDT measurements • Saves costs associated with inspectionPipe
SensorCoating
Probe
Thickness measurement sensor
Standard evaluation system specs:
Min wall thickness 4mm (5MHz)
Max wall thickness 100mm (2MHz)
Min pipe radius 64mm
Probe sensor separation Up to 50mm
Acquisition time <1s
Resolution 0.1mm
Sensor dimensions 55mm diameter, <1mm thick
Max temperature 150oC
EM Wave
Ultrasonic Wave
Sensor
• Permanently installed bulk-wave sensors for corrosion monitoring
• Embeddable underneath coatings, composite wrap repair, insulation
Embedded sensor
Surface corrosion sensor
Insulation
Corrosion
Sensor
Probe
UltrasonicSurface wave
Energy Game Changer Project
Aim: Establish feasibility of an ultrasonic embedded sensor system to detect CUI
• suited to areas where corrosion is likely to occur – intersections, elbows etc.
• sensitive to surface corrosion only
• uses developed inductive coupling technology and known ultrasonic methods
3 Work packages (12 month project):
1. Modelling – mode of operation, design, configuration2. Lab scale feasibility with induced corrosion-like defects3. Feasibility on corroded pipe samples and demonstrator build
Current Status
• Sensor design
• Wave propagation modelling
We would like:
• Learning about your installations, your requirements.
• Discussing partnership opportunities for tests and field trials.
Corrosion Under
Insulation
Imaging with
Atomic Magnetometers
Energy Game Changer
Aberdeen, 16th
May 2017
Gary Green
York Instruments
Corrosion Under Insulation Imaging with Atomic
Magnetometers
o 60% of pipe leaks are caused by CUI
o Lost production in oil&gas due to CUI £51M/year
o CUI incurs 40 – 60% of pipe maintenance costs (£100M/year)
o CUI difficult to detect: insulation cover masks the corrosion and
insulation removal is expensive and time-consuming
o Hydrocarbon leaks constitute the biggest risk in oil&gas assets
and one of the primary causes of containment failure is corrosion
[email protected] Aberdeen May 16th 2017
The Solution
Atomic Magnetometers (NPL)
o Sensitivity: 10-16 T/Hz1/2 , x107 better than inductive coil
o Miniaturisation: portability + spatial resolution
o Remote interrogation and array arrangements
o No calibration, reduced maintenance and easier operation
Current Status:
CUI imaging with AMs
Sub-mm anomalies
Steel components
Al screen
Cu
Layers penetration
[email protected] Aberdeen May 16th 2017
Next Steps:
CUI imaging with AMs
o Need to further understand commercial needs
o Need to understand real world implementation issues
o Need to work with real world samples
[email protected] Aberdeen May 16th 2017
Ross Robotics
P r e s s u r e V e s s e l R o b o t i c I n s p e c t i o n
S y s t e m
Ross Robotics
THE PROBLEM: inspection of pressure vessels and complex active cells
• Safety issues - obtaining accurate data• Slow & costly• Equipment downtime
THE SOLUTION: remote unmanned inspection
• No need for human entry• Rapid• Accurate, actionable information
Ross Robotics
THE SOLUTION PART 1: modular, reconfigurable robotics
• Flexible configurations – adapts to tanks & tasks• Repairable by substitution – 24/7 availability• Hardened for tough environments
Ross Robotics
THE SOLUTION PART 2: DIFCAM
• More-than-Lidar, DIFCAM combines multiple sensors• Automated data capture & processing / decision-making environment• Identification of the parts of a structure requiring attention• Adapted from successful system developed for rail industry
Ross Robotics
CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT: Feasibility study
• Builds on experience & success in rail industry & nuclear
• Adapt autonomous operation to Pressure Vessels• Further develop accurate position measurements• Develop run-on-run data-set comparisons
Ross Robotics
BENEFIT TO OIL & GAS INDUSTRY:
• Better knowledge – BIG DATA effect for future planning• Improved safety – machine, not a man• OPEX savings – reduced downtime / better management of assets
Ross Robotics
WHAT HELP DO WE REQUIRE?
• Co-specification of defect identification• Detailed information about operating procedures / potential benefits• Access to facilities for familiarization and testing in real operating
conditions• Assistance in dissemination of the Project results
Ross Robotics
P r e s s u r e V e s s e l R o b o t i c I n s p e c t i o n
S y s t e m
'Taking Inspection to the Limit' theme.
• The cost, safety and downtime involved with pressure vessel asset management is a major issue for all oil & gas operators and for other asset owners where access is hazardous, such as in nuclear environments.
• This project aims to produce a system that can reduce inspection costs, increase operating efficiency and maintain safety.
• This project aims to extend the successful measurement system, DIFCAM
Ross Robotics
Modularity
Modules are standardized parts that create different systems depending on how they are put together.
This means that you have an intelligent toolkit to create robots: everything can be changed.
The robot itself, traction, sensors, tools, communications, power supply, Artificial Intelligence…
In minutes and without tools or special training.
56© 2017 Chevron North Sea Limited
To find our more about the OC Robotics project,
please contact:
Russell Brown
Senior Reliability Engineer
Quality, Asset Integrity & Reliability Unit
Stereo-Welding: Intelligent Vision for Energy facilities
Inspection and Welding (IVEIW)
16th May 2017
What problem are we solving?
▪ End-users in the nuclear and petrochemical industries have highlighted some of the key inspection
challenges facing the energy sector
▪ Current weld inspection methods are costly and require highly trained staff, who are in ever greater
demand
▪ The project aims to develop a new smart inspection system based on advanced 3D vision and
robotic arm technology to enable automated, efficient detection and repair of structural faults with
limited human intervention.
▪ Potential for welding and other repairs may be performed 24/7.
▪ This leads to direct cost-savings due to reduced reliance on in-demand personnel as well as
reduced contaminated waste production.
▪ Improve the health & safety issues for employees and security & well-being of wider community
Innovationi3D robotics Ltd:▪ High resolution 3D vision
▪ Merging with 1D and 2D sensors to create an awareness map of the
local environment
▪ Information for deep learning and AI
▪ Improve functionality of automated and autonomous systems
Shadow Robot Company: ▪ Smart grapping and “Dextrous Hand” system which offers robotic
manipulation for part and waste grabbing.
University of Sheffield: ▪ Sheffield’s expertise in the design, manufacture & qualification tracking
detectors & welding system evaluation.
• Requirements have been produced
following discussion with contacts in the
nuclear industry.
• Concept design has been developed.
• Interfacing between i3D robotics’ vision
system and The Shadow Robot
Company’s grabber in about to begin.
Current Status
Benefits for the Oil & Gas Sector?
Use high resolution system to inspect storage containers/ piping/ infrastructure
▪ Assess condition
▪ Investigate cracks/ defects/ corrosion
▪ Locate and inspect weld joints
▪ Future developments (beyond the project) incorporate automated welding and robotic grabbers interfaced with vision
system to characterise and classify waste into low/medium/high risk containers (One of the main problems of the
nuclear industry).
Help we need from the sector
▪ Partners within the Oil & Gas sector to develop our technology
▪ Overview of the main challenges facing the Oil & Gas sector.
▪ Information about the environmental conditions (temperature/ harsh environments?)
▪ Requirements of the sector (size of objects to be inspected/ size of critical defects)
▪ Testing facilities and access to sites
i3D robotics Ltd.Pipers Business Centre, 220 Vale Rd, Tonbridge TN9 1SPT: 01732373043, E: [email protected]
Energy Game Changer
Monitoring Nuclear waste using Raman
IS-Instruments and AMEC Foster Wheeler
16th May 2017
Problem?
Challenge - Identification of Iron Oxide – Rust
• Radioactive material is commonly stored in steel containers,
tanks or silos for many decades
• Long term integrity of containers often unknown due to
limited monitoring
• Currently investigations are conducted by a skilled engineer
Key industry risks
• Heathy & Safety of employees and well-being & security of
wider community (both key societal issues)
• Need identified by the industry (call) & AMEC who have
investigated using Raman but need a tailored solution
Innovation
• Develop a robotic system based on Raman spectroscopy for detecting
corrosion in waste storage containers for use in the nuclear industry
• The project will focus on adapting / improving ISI’s existing high
throughput spectrometers that can operate in harsh environments
(radiation levels etc.) and make observations from a distance up to 3 m
• USP: Detection of chemical changes to containers could indicate early
detection of degradation or corrosion. Use of autonomous methods for
this type of task is a key aspiration of the industry
The Team:
ISI – Technology Developer and Project Lead
• Design & build spectrometers.
AMEC Foster Wheeler – Identified demand for instrument
• Major global contractor to nuclear and petro-chemicals industries
Current Status
• ISI Raman spectrometer product ready-to-go, demonstrated to operate at stand-off
distances up to 3m
• Identified suitable robotic platform
• Currently making detailed plans for mounting spectrometer onto robotic platform – due by
September 2017
• Plans to incorporate umbilical cord into system to separate radiation sensitive electronics
and other key – eg. optical – components
• Currently testing samples of corrosion types found in representative environment
• Plans for field trials by Dec/Jan
Benefits for the Oil & Gas Sector?
Key project outputs:
• Prototype Raman system for measuring/characterising key materials
• An interface design for the instrument to be mounted on an autonomous robot that can be
deployed within a waste storage facility or plant
• Evolved instrument design to ruggedise the spectrometer for use in difficult and harsh
environments
• Understand certification/validation issues that may impact on commercial introduction in
both nuclear and oil/gas industries
• Fibre-based Raman sensor to detect gas & trace vapour elements
– Raman spectroscopy identified as a suitable method for gas detection as it can detect multiple
agents simultaneously and has excellent specificity.
• Fluorescence suppression - Universities of Leicester & Sheffield
– Using time resolved detectors to separate Raman and fluorescence signals
• Intelligent software for Raman analysis work with University of Kent
– Machine learning technology employed to automatically ID Raman spectra
BANDGAP
ANTIRESONANT
Optical &
Gas InputGas Raman
Signature
Probe Laser
C2H6
NH3
CO2
NO
Help we need from the sector
▪ Partners within the Oil & Gas sector to develop our technology
▪ Overview of the main challenges facing the Oil & Gas sector.
▪ Information about the environmental conditions (temperature/ harsh
environments?)
▪ Requirements of the sector (type of objects and chemical species to
be inspected)
▪ Testing facilities and access to sites
Transforming the Offshore Oil and Gas Supply Chain
John McCall, Celerum Ltd.
Energy Game Changer Competition
Problem Description• Radically transform supply chain to offshore oil and gas
platforms
• industry-wide pooled offshore cargo logistics
• Financial benefits
• Up to 40% reductions in operational assets required
• £100Ms in cost savings
• Operational viability of North Sea basin
• Environmental benefits
• Reduced pollution, road congestion
• Improved health and safety at sea
The Game Changer
The Game Changer
Current Status
• Data sources identified
• Developing key scenarios
• Different levels of pooling onshore and offshore logistics
• Simulate and optimise range of scenarios
Help Requested
• Supplementary Data
• Activity Levels
• Fleet Sizes
• Engagement
• Scenario setting
• Interpretation of results
• Industry Steer
• Next steps
• Project partners
• Workshops
• Dissemination
• Broader discussion
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