TL;DR:
Yes. Companies assign large amounts of capital to Operations and Maintenance (O&M) activities. To ensure profitability the industry requires more efficient, accurate, and cost-effective solutions. Aging assets are at risk due to operational costs exceeding the site’s profitability.
duallo has identified these pain points and have been building systems to solve them. We have developed our inspection process to be efficient from the start. Ensuring that we pick the correct tool for the job and design it to be easy to integrate in to existing workflows.
Introduction
Automated inspection is a game-changer for maintenance and operations across all industries. Advancements in Machine Learning (ML) paired with cheaper infrastructure has enabled more innovation. O&M is vital to the oil and gas industry where unplanned downtime can result in huge financial losses.
One way for companies to reduce operational costs is by implementing automated inspections. It offers faster analysis, improved accuracy, increased consistency, and significant cost savings. This article will explain why automated inspection will revolutionize modern O&M activities.
Why Automated Inspection is Gaining Momentum
The goal of inspection is to find issues and gather information to take the right action on time. There are 3 main phases of this process, data capture, analysis, and decision making.
As assets have grown in size, the complexity of Operations & Maintenance has grown with it. Automated inspection equips teams to manage large infrastructure with a scalable, technology-driven solution.
Key Drivers of Adoption
- Efficiency: Automated data capture and analysis at scale speeds up decision-making.
Accuracy: AI-powered analysis reduces human error, providing consistent and reliable data.
Cost Savings: Reducing manual labor and minimizing downtime leads to significant cost reductions.
Data Insights: Capturing visual data will provide more data points for asset health. This will further improve predictive maintenance systems and improve uptime.
Focusing on these areas empowers teams with the effective tool of automated inspection.
Automated Inspection in Oil and Gas: A Natural Fit
Automated inspection allows remote O&M reviews, benefiting remote oil and gas sites. Offshore platform maintenance faces challenges like limited bed space and extreme weather. With minimal personnel, each team member must support operations . Reducing the number of people on-site helps maintain continuous operations and lowers risk.
Efficiency and Uptime
Automated inspection systems reduce the number of manual checks which can impact operations. duallo uses technology that speeds up data collection doesn’t impact daily operations:
Cameras collect data faster and cheaper than other methods.
duallo’s AI-driven analysis ensures quick processing and accurate insights.
You can review the insights in our inspection digital twin or exported to other systems.
Accuracy and Data Quality
Manual inspections can introduce inconsistencies in both recorded data and analysis. Automated inspection systems can help standardize the process:
AI-driven analysis can identify issues in the field.
Evolving machine learning models improve accuracy over time.
Data storage in centralized systems makes historical comparisons straightforward, minimizing misinterpretation.
Why Now? The Competitive Edge
Adopting automated inspection technologies improves operations and promotes companies as leaders in innovation. Early adopters gain a competitive edge by:
Reducing operational costs through efficient maintenance and proactive asset management.
Improving data accuracy, leading to better decision-making and resource allocation.
Demonstrating a commitment to modernization, which can attract partnerships and investment.
Conclusion
Automated inspection is a practical solution for today’s operational challenges. In oil and gas, automated inspection boosts maintenance efficiency and profitability. Adopting this technology safeguards assets and supports long-term sustainability.
To see how duallo can help your operations stay efficient and profitable, reach out to us today.
External References
U.S. Department of Energy on Maintenance and Operational Efficiency: energy.gov
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on Predictive Maintenance: nist.gov
Offshore Technology on Maintenance Challenges in Oil and Gas: offshore-technology.com