Modern Mining January 2017

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. 

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