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TECHNOLOGY
design platform
Above:
Visualisation of a conveyor for the BRPM Concentra-
tor Project.
Above right:
Detail of a conveyor headframe generated
using the 5D project design platform.
Right:
Material flow through a chute. WorleyParsons RSA
can now seamlessly integrate 3D parametric design in a
5D platform.
for flexible designs, 3D visualisation of a pro-
cess as parameters change, and quicker designs.
“WorleyParsons RSA will be applying inte-
grated technology as a standard offering going
forward on new projects,” says Murray Macnab,
Business Development Executive. He notes that
at a very low additional cost, customers are also
able to get an operational model as part of the
offering.
“With our integrated technology module, we
can create the framework and groundwork to
deliver a project to a predictable construction
deliverable, and we can also take that same
module and go into operations,” adds Khan.
“All the data generated is electronic, so no
more containers of paperwork that can get lost
or damaged, or not be used again. Costing mod-
els can be imported straight into SAP, and all
the data from a design model, such as parts sup-
pliers, operational information about parts, etc,
can be uploaded to a customer’s system. The
data can also be used for simulation, for exam-
ple operating of plant, or an underground mine.
“A vast amount of data is generated as a
project is set up,” continues Macnab. “As one
of the ‘jigsaw pieces’ of our integrated technol-
ogy offering, we can use the data to offer our
customers a large degree of predictability over
the lifecycle of a project, and take guessing out
of the equation. We cannot predict the selling
price of commodities at any given time, but
we can predict productivity and maintenance
schedules that can prevent unexpected shut-
downs by using the data available that has been
generated during the feasibility and engineer-
ing stages. By obtaining a further small amount
of information, customers can be informed and
prepared about future productivity and main-
tenance issues, thereby mitigating cost risks.”
Globally, WorleyParsons has already been
using this ‘digital enterprise’ in the oil and gas
sector to offer customers a greater degree of
predictability.
“Our objective is to ensure that all our
services focus on reducing risk, while quanti-
fying data to increase productivity,” concludes
Macnab.