Bureau Veritas Launches Digital Simulation Tool for Floating Wind
, including thorough understanding of any floating wind projects and flexibility to cater for any innovative design; Performing Integrated Loads Analysis, taking into account all types of couplings; Providing accuracy, reliability and speed to support customer requests; Providing independent verification services; Supporting the design review team in case of technical issues.Laurent Leblanc, Senior Vice President Technical & Operations at Bureau Veritas, commented: “The development of Opera has been an amazing journey. We have built and improved our modeling capabilities over the years,
Remote Surveillance for Subsea Equipment Manufacturing
improve both on- and offshore subsea verification,” said Eric Allen, Business Development lead for the U.S. based subsea and wells team. "Furthermore," he continued, “this is an area where digitalization can be coupled with existing processes to provide effective verification services resulting in high cost and safety benefits." Delivering Results DNV GL said its surveyors successfully tested the remote surveillance technology with Trendsetter Engineering Inc. (TEI) on the HPHT Subsea Capping Stack project. To do this, DNV GL developed specific
Drones to Perform Aerial Wind Farm Inspections
ABS Group signs agreement with DroneView Technologies to inspect aerial wind turbines; drone wind turbine inspections provide a safer, cost-effective and data-driven solution. ABS Group, a provider of technical inspection and verification services to the global power and wind energy industries, said it has signed an agreement with DroneView Technologies to deliver joint aerial wind turbine and equipment inspections utilizing drone technology. According to ABS Group, drones provide a cost-effective, data-driven alternative to traditional inspections of aerial wind turbine blades at
Xodus to Lead Norwegian Continental Shelf Study for Lundin
Xodus Group AS has been awarded a framework agreement by Lundin Norway AS to provide engineering studies and verification services for its developments on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The agreement is for four years with potential extension for two years. It will draw on Xodus' expertise from across the company's wide ranging technical capabilities as it calls for concept screening, feasibility studies, concept selection and pre-engineering, subsea and facilities including modifications, debottlenecking and process optimization studies. The framework will see Xodus working closely with
ABS to Provide Verification Services for Offshore Wind Farm
ABS Group Ltd. has received a contract to provide third-party certification and design verification services for Hexicon AB for the planned Dounreay Tri Floating Offshore Wind Farm demonstrator project in Scotland. The Dounreay Tri Project, expected to be operational in 2018, is being developed by Hexicon and its partners to pilot a novel floating foundation design for offshore wind. When completed, the project will consist of two wind turbines, up to 6 MW each, mounted on Hexicon's platform that will be located offshore northern Scotland. According to Hexicon, the platforms allow wind
Middle East's Ageing Structures a Challenge - DNV GL
has advanced from having the majority of the offshore pipelines in the UAE being designed and certified to DNV GL standards to currently being engaged in ALL the major offshore projects in Abu Dhabi. The company is currently working with a number of major operators to provide Technical Integrity Verification services and in-service inspection. DNV GL will be exhibiting and presenting at ADIPEC at Stand 8921 in Hall 8
Aberdeen Subsea Section for DNV GL
together the best of our technical expertise in this area. For many years, DNV GL in Aberdeen has been involved in the certification of subsea equipment and components. We have, over time, been privileged to call practically the entire procurement chain our customers, for certification or verification services. This puts us in a very strong position in understanding the challenges facing the subsea market.” He continues: “We have a great local team and a strong network within the new DNV GL organization to really support the customer regardless of the size of the development, or
Shale Gas Verification Service Launched by DNV GL
and recommends technical and non-technical best practices related to risk management, safety, health and the environment, well integrity, water and energy management, infrastructure and logistics, community engagement and communication, and permitting. For further information about shale verification services and to view the full RP document visit: http://bit.ly/1nlE00x
US Navy to Deploy WindSentinel Floating LiDAR
industry. DNV GL’s team of over 150 wind energy professionals has been supporting and actively involved in the wind industry for more than 20 years. Their wind energy segment specializes in providing feasibility consulting, analysis, design, testing, management, certification, and verification services to a wide range of wind industry clients. DNV GL’s experience includes utility-scale and small-scale applications of onshore and offshore wind energy technologies. Their personnel have worked on wind projects in more than 40 U.S. states and 30 countries.
February 2024
