A drone flew a 3D-printed component for the lifeboat system from the Mongstad base to the Troll A system in theNorth Sea The procedure was finished effectively and also according to strategy.
“Development is rapid, and we see a huge potential within drone technology that could transform the way we operate, both under and above the sea surface. Equinor aims to lead the way in utilising new technology on the Norwegian continental shelf,” claims Arne Sigve Nylund, Equinor’s exec vice head of state for Development and also Production Norway.
“Drones could reinforce safety, boost production efficiency and contribute to lower CO2 emissions from Norwegian oil and gas. Drones will also play a role as we shape new energy solutions on the Norwegian shelf,” Nylund proceeds.
The trip extending around 80 kilometres to the Troll area took around one hr, at an elevation of approx. 5000 feet. The trip was an examination, the globe’s initial of its kind, where a real products procedure was performed over a prolonged range to an operating offshore installment. The drone was a Camcopter s-100 version, produced by Schiebel.
This sort of drone has actually been completely evaluated and also has actually logged around 70,000 flying hrs from various other sorts of procedures within the protection and also coastline guard solutions. The drone is greater than 4 metres long and also considers in unwanted of 100 kgs. It has a travelling rate of greater than 150 km/h and also it can lug freight evaluating as much as 50 kg.
The driver of the drone is the Sandnes- based firm Nordic Unmanned, a leader in drone solutions inEurope Equinor and also the drone driver have actually appreciated excellent participation with the Civil Aviation Authority, Avinor Air Navigation Services and also the Norwegian Communications Authority in finishing this ground-breaking transportation procedure.
“Over the longer term, we expect to see new infrastructure for logistics and support operations, which can reinforce what we already have within vessels and helicopters,” claims Alena Korbov à Pedersen, that heads the work with creating logistics remedies in Equinor.
“If we are to develop the logistics solutions of the future on the Norwegian shelf, where drones could play an important role, we must cooperate across all of the industry’s players; operating companies, suppliers, the authorities and the trade union and safety interests,” Pedersen proceeds.
In enhancement to carrying out logistics procedures, air-borne drones can likewise be made use of for evaluations and also monitorings of the technological problem of our overseas setups and also onshore centers. They have very sophisticated electronic camera tools and also can be made use of in search and also rescue procedures, as an example to find individuals that have actually fallen under the sea, or for very early discovery of air pollution on the sea. These capabilities were likewise evaluated throughout the other day’s trip.
Drones will certainly likewise contribute in brand-new power remedies on the NCS. Drones can check wind generators, release tools to be made use of by employees executing repair and maintenance, and also they can provide vital components, quick. Using drones will certainly likewise allow us to stay clear of some vessel raises that can be both much more pricey and also leave a higher ecological impact.
The truth that we selected a 3D published component for our initial drone transportation offshore was an extremely all-natural option. 3D printing is an additional quickly expanding modern technology that will certainly change the means we function. The component we delivered was a diesel nozzle owner– a vital part in the lifeboats on Troll A.
The component is no more produced and also is tough to get. Therefore, the component was re-designed and also designed in 3D prior to a sophisticated steel 3D printer created a reproduction in a strong, commercial alloy, Inconel 718. The component was produced promptly, and also was supplied securely and also effectively to Troll A, Norway’s biggest gas manufacturer.
Sea News, August 28
