4 minute read

Reduce Uncertainty & Minimalise the Risk of Rework or Delays

Our integrated service offering includes:

• Drone Survey & Inspection

• Remote Visual Inspection

• Laser Scanning

• Advanced NDT

• Autonomous Robotics Solutions

We continue to enhance these capabilities, with our in-house R&D team focused on developing intelligent robots which can navigate, position, and deliver complex projects in unstructured & dynamic environments.

Work remains to be done before the value of robots is fully realised by the Energy sectors, at Innovair our solution(s) aim at progressing the wider adoption of in-service robotics in industrial environments, including offshore oil & gas platforms and renewable assets.

Accurate & repeatable data from precisely where you need it

Remote sensing technology has advanced considerably over the past decade and when integrated with robotic technology the applications and use cases will continue to expand over the coming years.

Innovair believes that robotics will play a significant part in supporting asset operators to overcome the current and future challenges. As a business our objectives are clear:

• Capture the most accurate and repeatable survey & inspection data;

• Promote the use of robotics; to complete projects safely in the most complex, dangerous & difficult to access environments.

Want to find out more about the solutions we currently offer, take a look at the summaries below.

Drone Survey & Inspection

Using our fleet of fixed wing, multi-rotor, and confined space drones, we deliver survey & inspection services across various assets & sites. Our team of experienced engineers use drones to collect and deliver data with the highest level of accuracy and repeatability. Our stringent procedures ensure our operations are completed safely and we deliver the correct, actionable information to our clients so they can make data driven decisions and examine their assets. We can also provide alternative payload solutions including LiDAR, Thermal cameras and contact NDT.

Our engineers can provide results in a variety of formats, supporting you to make best use of the data. Data can be presented in PDF reports, edited video & photographs, or visualised through point clouds and highly accurate 3D models.

Remote Visual Inspection (RVI)

Our RVI solutions enable the safe and effective collection of visual inspection data. Drawing on a wealth of industry expertise, our experienced & competent inspection team are poised to meet your challenges. Our range of state-of-the-art remotely deployed inspection systems are used for a variety of applications. Working with our clients, we collect the required data from the most difficult to access areas on their assets.

Using systems including push rod/drop cameras, crawler vehicles and bespoke robotics, fitted with LED lighting, 360° pan & tilt camera functionality and the appropriate centralisation or adhesion solution for the task at hand, be that internal pipe work, tanks, vessels, towers, exhausts, wind turbine monopiles, blade internals or otherwise.

Laser Scanning

Using the latest laser scanning technology, our teams capture accurate as-built information quickly, delivering holistic data sets to an internal accuracy of +/- 5mm. Combined with HDR panoramic images, the colourised point cloud data outputs provide a digital visualisation of your environment, with the ability to extract measurements. Highly accurate data sets are produced efficiently providing our clients with the data they need, when they need it.

Working across multiple sectors, our data collection techniques are extremely transferable. Whether your asset is below or above ground, a confined space or at height, we will provide a solution to capture actionable point cloud data. Our team of Chartered Surveyors & Site Engineers deliver highly accurate measured surveys to enhance decision-making, reduce costs, save time, and improve safety.

Advanced NDT

Using a tethered drone fitted with a modular robotic arm, Innovair can collect ultrasonic thickness (UT) measurements across a range of structures, at various angles. The highly accurate, real-time and web accessible data makes the decision-making process faster and more efficient.

Innovair are also preparing to launch a series of automated NDT scanning systems from late 2021. Designed for a range of in-service inspection requirements, our solutions will draw on the experience of our team and support our Energy clients to capture highly accurate and repeatable inspection data from across their assets. Deploying quantitative inspection techniques, via intelligent robotics, for challenging areas such as underdeck, splash zone, internal structures, pipework and confined spaces, will allow us to collect rich “as-found” data and give our clients a thorough understanding on current condition.

Autonomous Robotics Solutions

We envisage a world where robots are used to complete the most dangerous of tasks, in the harshest of environments, in order to keep our people safe and to enable sustained production in a changing economic climate. Our R&D team are developing a fleet of intelligent service robots which can navigate, position, and deliver complex services in dynamic & unstructured environments. With these pioneering solutions offering a modular and flexible approach, the systems will adapt to different types of structures and surfaces, selecting the correct approach for each task, integrating with tethers, tooling, light and heavy lift platforms as required. Advanced control solutions & continuous monitoring will enable SIMOPS and safe integration with human teams around them.

Selecting the right tool(s) to complete each project safely, efficiently and to the highest standards

At Innovair, we have an ambitious team working towards common goals. We look forward to continued engagement with our clients’ and wider industry as we expand our business through 2021 and beyond. We aim to provide autonomy, safety and cost efficiency to our clients, whilst focussing on innovation, advancing technology and continuously developing the competency of our experienced personnel.

Functions and Benefits

• Capture accurate & repeatable survey & inspection data from precisely where you need it.

• Remove the need to put personnel at risk.

• Access dangerous environments more effectively.

• Achieve cost reduction through data & technology.

This article is from: