What are the best ways to use robotics to improve oil industry safety?

A inspe??o e manuten??o s?o práticas essenciais para garantir o bom funcionamento, a seguran?a e a durabilidade de equipamentos, máquinas e sistemas, tanto offshore (no mar) quanto onshore (em terra). Vamos explorar mais detalhes sobre cada uma: Offshore: Inspe??o Offshore: Realizada em plataformas, navios e outras estruturas no mar. Verifica a integridade de equipamentos, tubula??es, cabos e sistemas. Garante que os ativos estejam em conformidade com as normas de seguran?a. Manuten??o Offshore: Inclui reparos, troca de pe?as e lubrifica??o. Mantém os equipamentos funcionando de forma eficiente. Pode envolver sistemas de movimenta??o de carga, distribui??o de gás e muito mais. Onshore:

In particular, the ability to monitor, inspect and assess equipment conditions in the oil and gas sector, especially in most hazardous and remote locations, is greatly enhanced by introducing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Drones have been widely deployed for real-time monitoring of offshore rigs and platforms. Experience shows that inspection resolution could be enhanced as compared to ground-based inspections. Further, utilizing drone inspection will typically reduce cost of inspections by approximately 30-50%. Inspection time will also reduce considerably as drones are capable of inspecting larger areas at a faster pace.

Plano de Resposta a Emergências (PRE): O Plano de Resposta a Emergências (PRE) é um documento essencial que contém todos os procedimentos a serem seguidos em caso de situa??es de risco iminente para a seguran?a dos trabalhadores. Também conhecido como Plano de Atendimento a Emergência (PAE), o PRE é aplicado em plataformas onshore e offshore. O PRE deve ser elaborado considerando as características específicas do local e contemplar diversos tópicos, como: Identifica??o da plataforma ou instala??o e do responsável legal. Fun??es dos responsáveis técnicos e de gerenciamento. Cenários de emergência baseados em análises de risco. Procedimentos de resposta para cada cenário, incluindo emergências médicas e acidentes

Providing accurate information to decision makers is one of the most important challenges in case of emergency situations. Failure to do so often leads to poor decision making and prolonged response times, which can lead to damage, injury, or even death. Drones can be remotely launched within minutes when an emergency arises, providing real-time visual, thermal, and gas detection data to the decision-makers and a constant live feed to facility and corporate personnel. Taking advantage of having immediate access to real-time data, the emergency response leaders will be able to make faster and better decisions, reduce the risk of injuries and mitigate potential damage to facilities.

When we talk about offshore, and in my experience with ROVs (Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicles), ROVs are game-changers in offshore oil exploration, performing tasks in environments too hazardous for humans. With capabilities like seabed surveys, pipeline inspections, and environmental monitoring, they're equipped with high-definition cameras, grippers, and sensors, executing operations with precision and transmitting real-time tethered data. Their use not only boosts safety and efficiency but also minimizes environmental impacts by ensuring precise operations and early detection of potential hazards.

Employing robots equipped with NDT tools like ultrasonic, radiographic, and magnetic sensors can revolutionise the inspection of critical infrastructure and equipment. On one occasion, robotic crawlers were used to conduct thorough inspections of storage tank walls and pipelines, identifying potential failures before they could lead to leaks or spills. This proactive approach to maintenance ensures the integrity of vital equipment and infrastructure, reducing the risk of accidents. The deployment of autonomous vehicles and drones for transportation and logistics within oil fields and facilities can significantly reduce the risk of accidents associated with human-operated vehicles.