Equinor uses offshore drones to deliver 3D printed spare parts

China3D printingNet September 8th,3D printingIt has been connected with many other advanced technologies, many of which are being developed in parallel and often intersect.Drones are a good example, because drones often seem to attract similar users and manufacturers, from some very outrageous ideas to such as quadrotor frames and3D printingFunctional autonomous solutions and other basic knowledge; organizations like the military also continue to3D printingInnovative drones for surveillance and new flight applications.

Now, drones are used to transfer3D printingParts are delivered to remote areas. This is very meaningful and can make the technology sustainable and comprehensive development. Equinor, headquartered in Norway, hopes to make history by using drones to perform offshore parts delivery.

The initial journey included loading on the drone with3D printingThe lifeboat system parts of the aircraft from the Mongstad base to the Troll A platform in the North Sea. Equinor reported that the delivery went smoothly. The Camcopter s-100 drone (manufactured by Schiebel) ran for an hour, reached an altitude of 5,000 feet, and reached the site of Norway’s largest natural gas producer.
“Developing rapidly, we see the huge potential of drone technology that can change the way we operate on the sea. Equinor aims to lead the way in the use of new technologies on the Norwegian continental shelf.” said Arne Sigve Nylund, Executive Vice President of Development and Production, Equinor Norway “Drones can enhance safety, increase production efficiency, and help reduce the carbon dioxide emissions of Norwegian oil and gas. As we shape new energy solutions on Norwegian shelves, drones will also play a role. “



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The Camcopter s-100 drone has been fully evaluated for such missions and has flown 70,000 hours for various services related to the National Defense and Coast Guard. The small unmanned aircraft is about four meters long and weighs about 100 kg. When flying at speeds exceeding 150 km/h, it can carry up to 50 kg. Sandnes-based Nordic Unmanned is a leader in unmanned aircraft technology and services in Europe. It operates unmanned aircraft and successfully transports them to their destinations.

While Equinor continues to provide new services, it also cooperates with the Civil Aviation Authority, Avinor Air Navigation Services and the Norwegian Communications Agency.
“If we are to develop future logistics solutions on the Norwegian shelf where drones may play an important role, we must collaborate across industry players; operating companies, suppliers, authorities and unions, and security interests.” Alena Korbovà Pedersen, Head of Development Logistics Solutions at Equinor, said.

UAV delivery services can save energy because there is no need to transport larger ships, maintenance equipment can be sent to other locations, and important parts can be quickly transported from one area to another, so it can bring many potential benefits . In this first Equinor delivery, a diesel nozzle holder was delivered.As obsolete parts that are difficult to order, the industrial metal alloy Inconel 718 is used for the parts.3D scanning, Redesign and3D printing.

Although Equinor reports that this is the first long-distance shipment to a long-distance installation, they are not the first to think of3D printingCompanies that have the idea of ​​shipping parts to offshore partners or customers; in fact, we recently reported in detail one of the world’s largest maritime companies, Wilhelmsen, which is also ambitiously considering the use of drones3D printingParts are sent overseas.


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Williamson (headquartered in Norway) has cooperated with Singapore’s F-type UAV, which has been carried out since December 20193D printingSpare parts, and completed the delivery of drain plugs to BergeMafadi (a Berge bulk carrier) via drone in February. Williamson will be responsible for the only drone delivery business approved to operate under the jurisdiction of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore.

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