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The virtual construction site





















































                      Using a digital rehearsal to plan and

                      choreograph complex procedures                               saving is a major benet that is
                      and tasks that are to be undertaken                          associated with digital rehearsals
                                                                                   paired with a digital twin.
                      allows for increased efficiency and
                      a safer environment                                          THE NEXT STEPS
                                                                                   Digital rehearsal is still an emerging
                                                                                   technology within the gas industry, but
                                                                                   one that could prove highly useful and
                 REAPING THE REWARDS              DIGITAL TWIN AND ASSET           important if used in the correct way.
                 If a site cannot be constructed in the   MANAGEMENT               The ability to rehearse can improve
                 digital world then it is unlikely that it   A digital twin is a virtual counterpart to  safety and reduce both the cost and
                 can be constructed in the real world.   a physical asset, which can be used to   build programme durations. With these
                 Digital rehearsal embraces the   carry out digital rehearsals. A digital   benets readily available, it would make
                 concept of ‘construct twice, build   twin, sometimes referred to as a virtual  sense not to ignore these opportunities,
                 once’. The main benets associated   twin or virtual asset, is a continuously   but rather to take another step forward
                 with digital rehearsals are focused   updated model that reects the   into the digital era. ■
                 around the safety and cost aspects,   physical asset to a high level of detail.
                 with the ability to make tasks safer   By conducting a digital rehearsal using   ■ Premtech is pursuing di€erent
                 whilst reducing incurred costs. Using a   the digital twin and the operational and  techniques for digital rehearsal and is
                 digital rehearsal to plan and    maintenance data included within it,   already successfully applying them to
                 choreograph complex procedures and   optimal maintenance and operational   projects within the gas industry. For
                 tasks that are to be undertaken allows  schedules can be developed leading to   more information about the process
                 for increased eciency and a safer   a more informed asset health regime.   visit www.premtechltd.com or email
                 environment.                       This insight to eciency and cost   ben.knight@premtechltd.com






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