DIGITAL TWIN IN SAUDI ARABIA
EIWAA ranks among the leading digital twin companies in Saudi Arabia, offering digital twin inspection services across the oil and gas sectors, as well as construction. This is achieved through a combination of NDT inspection and digital twin consulting within KSA. Digital Twin Technology’s outputs are highly versatile, making it possible to meet a diverse array of end-user needs and operational goals—this is one of its major advantages. Digital Twins enable real-time data monitoring of different industrial assets and facilitate the digital transformation in the oil and gas sector. These virtual models utilize data from embedded sensors that monitor operational parameters like temperature, pressure, vibration, and stress. For end-users, especially in NDT, the outputs of the Digital Twin offer targeted insights that improve operational precision. These outputs, when used with Augmented Reality overlays, enable inspectors to visualize subsurface issues, understand the real-time condition of components, and make prompt decisions based on data.
This integration sets new standards for accuracy and dependability in the aviation sector and other critical industries by enabling a digital transformation of NDT and maintenance processes. Conventional NDT involves scheduling inspections based on a prearranged timetable, leading to downtime for routine examinations even in the absence of defects. . With Digital Twins, inspections adopt a condition-based strategy, resulting in assets being taken offline only when needed. This real-time supervision greatly reduces downtime and maintains operational continuity by facilitating predictions regarding the timing of repairs or replacements for components. In sectors that cover extensive geographical regions—such as oil rigs, offshore wind farms, or space stations—remote monitoring is advantageous because of the significant expenses and time requirements involved in sending a team for physical inspections.
OIL AND GAS DIGITAL TWIN SOLUTIONS IN KSA
In the situation of digital transformation in the oil and gas sector, as well as integrated NDT inspection, high-resolution data from photogrammetry or LiDAR scanning solutions is often used to create digital twins. Using photogrammetry, which builds 3D models from a large number of photographs, inspectors can produce accurate digital replicas of the parts or sites they investigate. When combined with real-time kinematic (RTK) positioning, photogrammetric models achieve a high level of spatial accuracy that is well-suited for non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections that demand precise measurements. Using digital twins integrated with AR, inspectors can access historical data on pipeline segments and track the progression of corrosion over time. NDT Engineers are able to use AR goggles to superimpose thickness data and corrosion rates onto the pipeline’s digital twin.
Digital twins provide a visual framework for monitoring the initiation, propagation rate, and direction of cracks on critical parts when combined with AR. Using AR-enabled digital twins, inspectors can view floor scan data overlayed on a 3D model of the tank, which helps them pinpoint locations of corrosion or thinning. In industries like aerospace and civil infrastructure, subsurface defects such as cracks or delamination pose significant risks. Digital Twins, augmented with NDT sensor data, enable the early detection of these hidden defects by integrating ultrasonic, radiographic, and other sensor inputs into the virtual model. Weld integrity is crucial for structural safety in industries such as aerospace and shipbuilding. Digital twins that are powered by Augmented Reality (AR) offer inspectors the ability to align weld maps directly onto components, enabling them to identify specific weld joints that need to be inspected or reinspected. With AR integration, inspectors can visualize real-time NDT data on critical welds directly, improving accuracy and cutting inspection times by more than 30%.
DIGITAL TWIN IN SHIP BUILDING
In the maritime context, a digital twin refers to a virtual model that acts as a comprehensive digital representation of a ship. Unlike a static 3D model, this twin is dynamic and reflects in real-time, synchronizing with the physical vessel throughout its lifecycle. In the area of ship design and operation, digital twin employs technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and data analytics. This integration revolutionizes conventional maritime practices via real-time oversight, predictive analytics, and remote operation. Traditionally, ship maintenance has been complex and labour-intensive, often requiring vessels to be taken out of service for inspections and repairs. This is transformed by the digital twin through the facilitation of predictive maintenance. By means of continuous observation, engineers can foresee and address possible problems before they worsen. For instance, sensors embedded in essential components can gather real-time information on degradation, facilitating prompt measures and minimizing downtime. To optimise ship performance, the digital twin is essential, providing real-time insights into operational parameters. These digital models enable operators to make knowledgeable choices that enhance overall performance, including aspects such as engine efficiency and fuel consumption.
BUILDING TWIN IN CONSTRUCTION
The potential of digital twin technology for building management is extensive and varied. Building management teams use the digital twin to supervise and control its HVAC and lighting systems. Data on occupancy levels, external weather conditions, and energy consumption is gathered by sensors situated around the building. The digital twin analyses this data to modify settings instantaneously, resulting in a 20% reduction in energy consumption and a significant decrease in operational costs. Building Lifecycle Twin creates a digital twin that is dynamic and interactive, allowing for new ways to explore and analyse building information and improve operations. Use Lifecycle Twin to improve transparency for informed decision-making and extend asset life through preventive maintenance, planning, and data use. Advantages comprise asset recognition via Revit integration, direct document access, and resolution of issues. Navigate seamlessly through complex building systems and both 2D and 3D floor layouts. Inspect your facility, identify systems and components, and aid with tasks.