A 3D Digital Twin is a virtual replica of assets, consisting of “point cloud” data captured by Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) scanners, which is used to update Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs). This data is connected to a plot plan and users can navigate between the three (plot plan,…
Brent Stanley is the VP business development, Connected Industries for mCloud, and has degrees inmechanical engineering, math and physics from Case Western Reserve University. He has spent the last20 years implementing digital transformation projects for Fortune 500 and industrial companies, including oil and gas and process industries. Stanley is a subject matter expert in adoption of 3D Digital Twin solutions to support mechanical integrity and RBI initiatives and has worked closely with industry participants to achieve regulatory compliance for the operation of assets affected by PHMSA, OSHA andother regulatory bodies.
Oil and gas operations are commonly found in remote locations far from company headquarters. Now, it's possible to monitor pump operations, collate and analyze seismic data, and track employees around the world from almost anywhere. Whether employees are in the office or in the field, the internet and related applications enable a greater multidirectional flow of information – and control – than ever before.