OIL AND GAS.
The easiest places to begin digitizing capital projects more are those tied into BIM. The industry challenges could be significantly improved through automation, digitization, cloud computing, tagging systems, and the elimination of paper documentation. These digital process enhancements serve a dual purpose in that they generate large quantities of data while they remove cost creating inefficiencies. Companies that establish a database and standardize their data formats can create advanced analytics programs.
By collecting and categorizing project data in a digital environment, performance and quality would be directly impacted, post construction maintenance will be better examined with the well-integrated data collection system.
One critical application of the BIM process in the oil and gas industry is the creation of isometric drawings and Piping and Instrumentation diagrams with the use of photogrammetry. Isometric drawings are 2D representations of 3D objects, and they are commonly used in the industry for design and maintenance purposes. P&IDs are detailed diagrams that show the interconnectivity of process piping and related equipment. They are critical for understanding the processes involved in oil and gas production and maintaining and troubleshooting equipment. By using the 3D model generated through photogrammetry, both these can be created quickly and accurately, helping engineers and technicians visualize equipment and make more informed decisions.
