The applications were easy to implement with the technical know how of its
in-house IT engineers. The company was ready for production immediately after just
two weeks of training.
Making the difference
Any oil and gas project scope of work (SOW) requires both knowledgeable staff and
the best software tools available to optimise efficiency in project execution. Having
the right software solution can make all the difference between success and failure.
In the case of the SOCAR AURORA Fujairah Terminal FZE project, MUC needed a
software solution that would satisfy its FEED requirements while allowing it to
expedite its workflow activity rapidly and cost effectively to meet the schedule of a
fast track project.
Efficient design
Intergraph’s CADWorx Plant Design Suite provided drawing and database
connectivity and 3D modelling utilities. The series of design tools includes intelligent
process and instrument diagrams, structural steel, an equipment modeller, an
auto-routing utility for rapid piping design and layout, design review for visualisation
and construction coordination, automatic isometric drawing production, plus
automated bills of material reports to support procurement needs.
The bi-directional links between CADWorx and analysis programs for pipes and
vessels enabled MUC designers and engineers to easily share information while
keeping the drawings, models and related information continuously synchronised as
changes were made throughout the project design workflow. Meanwhile, the fast
processing and highly refined user interface features in CADWorx empowered users
to work efficiently together, even on large models.
Project specifications
Key to the success of any project is the ability to manage project specifications. The
flexibility of the CADWorx Specification Editor enabled CAD managers to effectively
develop and manage projects piping specifications and satisfy a variety of project
requirements. Inevitably, project specifications may evolve and change over time
and/or from project to project. The ease by which CADWorx specifications can be
changed is remarkable. Similarly, these changes can then be easily updated and
shared with designers in real time. Exporting and importing piping specifications in
Microsoft Excel format completes the process and enables documentation of
project piping specifications.
Piping isometric and general arrangement drawings
Producing project deliverables is just as important as design. Quality piping isometric
drawing production is accomplished with Intergraph Isogen. Isogen not only
automates the generation of piping isometric drawings but also enables
pre-fabrication benefits with the confidence that piping spools will fit the first time
and minimise field fitment during construction.
Adding value to the CADWorx Plant Design Suite is OrthoGen, which automates
the production of general arrangement (GA) drawings. Like Isogen, OrthoGen can
reduce the time and cost of producing project deliverables, all of which pays big
dividends to the design firm, project execution, and, ultimately, the client.
Conclusion
No matter the price of oil, storage facilities will always be required to support the
global economy. MUC has benefitted from a variety of modern technology tools to
quickly and successfully complete the vital SOCAR AURORA Fujairah Terminal FZE
project.
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