Increase EPC project Efficiency by reducing Waste
Many facility owners and operators in the petrochemical industry are nowadays demanding a ‘Digital Twin’ and data handover according to CFIHOS specifications. Providing handover data at the end of the project according to CFIHOS not only standardizes data sharing but also ensures a smoother transition of data. This helps the owner and operator of a facility to process this data more easily, regardless of the EPC contractor performing the project. They can use this data during the operation and maintenance life cycle of the facility.
Current approach
Nowadays, EPC contractors are spending significant time at the end of the engineering phase converting their project data and translating it into a package suitable for this purpose. They need to remap their existing data according to CFIHOS standards. Not only does this process take a significant amount of time, but it is also prone to errors and inconsistencies.
Questions arise: Can all data be properly converted? Will there be a loss of data? Such challenges can lead to even more time being required to correct errors, revisit the source, and try again. Or even worse, if the integration of this data is not happening flawlessly on the owner’s side, it further increases the time and effort required to identify and solve any discrepancies. In a worst-case scenario, if the data handed over is used directly for safety systems, a potential error or inconsistency can have dire consequences, emphasizing the importance of accurate data handover.
Efficient approach
To combat this, it’s preferable during the early EPC or FEED phase to implement any Digital Twin and CFIHOS requirements. Also, setting up the engineering and design systems in such a way that they’re directly mapped or natively produce outputs matching the desired standards is crucial. By doing so, it not only greatly reduces the risk of inconsistencies and errors but also eliminates the time-consuming conversion stage at the end of a project. This strategy embodies the principle of keeping the end in mind. As an EPC contractor, success isn’t solely measured by delivering drawings, equipment, and cables; it’s equally crucial to ensure the owner and operator have all the digital assets to efficiently and safely run their facility during its operational life cycle.
Conclusion
In conclusion, engineering firms operating in the petrochemical industry, and keen on delivering Digital Twins and CFIHOS compliant projects, would greatly benefit by having their design systems and collaboration platforms set up with these standards in mind.
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