Designing Within the Constraints of a Live Plant
Brownfield environments introduce unique challenges. Existing equipment, active processes, and limited access leave little room for error. In this project, the objective was clear: integrate a new piping system into an operating facility while maintaining uninterrupted production. Achieving this required a methodical approach grounded in accurate site intelligence and coordinated planning.
Designing Within the Constraints of a Live Plant
Brownfield environments introduce unique challenges. Existing equipment, active processes, and limited access leave little room for error. In this project, the objective was clear: integrate a new piping system into an operating facility while maintaining uninterrupted production. Achieving this required a methodical approach grounded in accurate site intelligence and coordinated planning.
Designing Within the Constraints of a Live Plant
Brownfield environments introduce unique challenges. Existing equipment, active processes, and limited access leave little room for error. In this project, the objective was clear: integrate a new piping system into an operating facility while maintaining uninterrupted production. Achieving this required a methodical approach grounded in accurate site intelligence and coordinated planning.
Capturing Reality to Inform Design Decisions
SixD began by conducting a high-accuracy laser scan of the existing plant. This enabled the team to capture current site conditions in detail, eliminating assumptions and providing a reliable digital reference for downstream design. Accurate as-built data ensured that the retrofit design aligned perfectly with on-ground realities.
Capturing Reality to Inform Design Decisions
SixD began by conducting a high-accuracy laser scan of the existing plant. This enabled the team to capture current site conditions in detail, eliminating assumptions and providing a reliable digital reference for downstream design. Accurate as-built data ensured that the retrofit design aligned perfectly with on-ground realities.
Capturing Reality to Inform Design Decisions
SixD began by conducting a high-accuracy laser scan of the existing plant. This enabled the team to capture current site conditions in detail, eliminating assumptions and providing a reliable digital reference for downstream design. Accurate as-built data ensured that the retrofit design aligned perfectly with on-ground realities.
Coordinated 3D Modelling Across Disciplines
Using the scanned data, the retrofit was fully modelled in 3D. Inputs from piping, structural, mechanical, and other engineering disciplines were integrated into a single coordinated model. This collaborative environment allowed design decisions to be evaluated holistically rather than in isolation.
Coordinated 3D Modelling Across Disciplines
Using the scanned data, the retrofit was fully modelled in 3D. Inputs from piping, structural, mechanical, and other engineering disciplines were integrated into a single coordinated model. This collaborative environment allowed design decisions to be evaluated holistically rather than in isolation.
Coordinated 3D Modelling Across Disciplines
Using the scanned data, the retrofit was fully modelled in 3D. Inputs from piping, structural, mechanical, and other engineering disciplines were integrated into a single coordinated model. This collaborative environment allowed design decisions to be evaluated holistically rather than in isolation.
Collaboration That Drives Better Outcomes
The success of this brownfield upgrade was driven not only by technology, but by teamwork. Close collaboration with the client’s operations team provided valuable insight into plant behavior and operational constraints. This shared understanding helped optimize routing decisions and prevent issues before they surfaced.
Collaboration That Drives Better Outcomes
The success of this brownfield upgrade was driven not only by technology, but by teamwork. Close collaboration with the client’s operations team provided valuable insight into plant behavior and operational constraints. This shared understanding helped optimize routing decisions and prevent issues before they surfaced.
Collaboration That Drives Better Outcomes
The success of this brownfield upgrade was driven not only by technology, but by teamwork. Close collaboration with the client’s operations team provided valuable insight into plant behavior and operational constraints. This shared understanding helped optimize routing decisions and prevent issues before they surfaced.
