3D Virtual Site Engineering

Site walkthrough packages are widely available, but Promanex's virtual site engineering system differs by improving the usage of the 3d model beyond expected boundaries by embedding desired engineering content. This is a long term asset management and maintenance management tool as well as a design aid.

Information such as SAP codes, test certificates, O & M manuals, insurance documentation, valve tags, P & IDs and wiring diagrams are embedded to machinery, structures, control cabinets, pipe runs and valves. The right information associated with the right part sit side by side. The system can be installed as a standalone work station or server network.

How the System Works

Use the pull down menu bars to navigate through the site categories. Open 3d models of the site, access component information, drawings, sketches, diagrams and documentation all with linked traceability. The relevant information for each accessed area sits embedded in the zone for you to view. Each site is bespoke and the pull down menus reflect the site characteristics and requirements. Once inside a 3d model you can simply click on a piece of kit and relevant information about it will appear in side bar menus from test certificates to technical drawings.

Examples of what can be stored in the virtual site:
• 3d site and plant drawings
• 3d process drawings
• 2d drawings
• P and IDs
• Drawing database
• Training
• Site induction
• Fire plans
• Hazard zones
• Environmental zones
• Risk management
• Integrated pollution prevention control information
• Control of substances hazardous to health information
• Dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres regulations information
• Explosive atmospheres directive information
• Construction design management aid
• Insurance documentation
• O & M manuals
• Downtime control documentation
• Process flow

Useful Aids of the 3d Model

• Projects planning—visit and access information for areas of the site, asset equipment, systems and services from the meeting room. Keep all involved personnel fully briefed. Proposals can be printed and stored in the relevant area for traceability;
• Remote site assistance—save on travel time and expense by accessing remotely via a work station, network or laptop. Read off the same page as engineers on site to solve problems efficiently;
• Visually hide the layers of building structures on the screen and reveal the inner workings of the installation;
• Measure kit;
• Take snapshots, mark up and document an event;
• Identify equipment around your site and zoom in to view using the quick search tool;
• Audit proposals before hard installation. As well as design integrity, check for clashes, aiding an economic and efficient build process, avoiding rectification work;
• Incorporate any ‘as built’ information;

New Build - Site and Plant

Often when a new build project gets to the commissioning stage there comes a point where all the initial design drawings and data are handed over for site archive and reference purposes. Unfortunately this information sometimes remains static and only represents what the site was like at that point in time. Also the bulk of the design content was for the purposes of building the site but has no real long term content as far as updated maintenance and alterations. By using the V Site tool at an early stage in partnership with the design team allows for a second clash, check system which also has the potential to save money, along with providing an efficient long term legacy maintenance tool.

Current Research and Development

• Live feed integration - to link with PLC information, instrumentation and camera systems (security and process monitoring);
• ‘Gaming Style’ training procedures - to create walk-through gaming style training procedures for areas such as maintenance and health and safety.

The Next Step - Demonstrating the System

Promanex recommend the best way to investigate the potential of the virtual site engineering system with your application is to arrange for a FREE demonstration and see te system working for real.