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 as well as 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 as well as 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 covering 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 very first of its kind, where a real products procedure was performed over an extensive range to an operating offshore installment. The drone was a Camcopter s-100 version, made by Schiebel.
This kind of drone has actually been completely examined as well as has actually logged around 70,000 flying hrs from various other kinds of procedures within the protection as well as coastline guard solutions. The drone is greater than 4 metres long as well as evaluates in extra of 100 kilos. It has a travelling rate of greater than 150 km/h as well as it can lug freight evaluating as much as 50 kg.
The driver of the drone is the Sandnes- based business Nordic Unmanned, a leader in drone solutions inEurope Equinor as well as the drone driver have actually delighted in great participation with the Civil Aviation Authority, Avinor Air Navigation Services as well as 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 deal with creating logistics services 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 performing logistics procedures, air-borne drones can additionally be made use of for examinations as well as monitorings of the technological problem of our overseas setups as well as onshore centers. They have very sophisticated cam tools as well as can be made use of in search as well as rescue procedures, for instance to find individuals that have actually fallen under the sea, or for very early discovery of contamination on the sea. These capacities were additionally examined throughout the other day’s trip.
Drones will certainly additionally contribute in brand-new power services on the NCS. Drones can check wind generators, release tools to be made use of by employees carrying out repair and maintenance, as well as they can provide vital components, quickly. Using drones will certainly additionally allow us to prevent some vessel raises that can be both much more expensive as well as leave a higher ecological impact.
The truth that we selected a 3D published component for our very first drone transportation offshore was a really all-natural option. 3D printing is one more quickly expanding innovation that will certainly change the means we function. The component we delivered was a diesel nozzle owner– a crucial element in the lifeboats on Troll A.
The component is no more made as well as is hard to acquire. Therefore, the component was re-designed as well as designed in 3D prior to a sophisticated steel 3D printer generated a reproduction in a strong, commercial alloy, Inconel 718. The component was made rapidly, as well as was provided securely as well as effectively to Troll A, Norway’s biggest gas manufacturer.
Sea News, August 28
