high quality inspection information, such as:
- 4K video recording
- Up to 18 million pixels for still image capture
- 30x optical zoom function.
The combination of these features enables inspectors to thoroughly review nearly every part of the shaft, even those that are hard or even impossible to inspect with traditional manual methods.
The battery-powered Smart Winch technology is a major advantage of the system as it allows for the system to operate without any manual lowering or retrieval operations during the inspection. Before starting the inspection, the same system was also used to lower a gas detection monitor into the shaft to ensure that the air was safe and free from dangerous gas accumulations or leaks.
The stabilisation technology used in the system further enhanced the quality of the inspections by stabilising the images during the whole inspection process.
There are many advantages to using Zenith.The Zenith offers a lot of benefits.
- Operational and safety benefits of the use of The Zenith system during the inspection programme were many:
- Safety risks were reduced to a minimum as the person was not allowed to enter the confined space at all.
- Almost 100% of the shaft asset would be visually inspected.
- Vertical and horizontal panoramic data collection was possible thanks to automated stabilization and imaging processes.Thanks to automated stabilisation and imaging, vertical and horizontal panoramic data collection was possible.
- Automated inspection process minimized the risk of human error and increased the consistency of the inspection process.
- Time spent on inspection was greatly reduced in length, resulting in a significant reduction in asset downtime.
- All captured images were automatically tagged which made identification and reporting easier.
- Inspection data was provided in a standardised format for the engineering teams to easily review and evaluate asset conditions.
- Comparing and checking for corrosion in the future was made easier by the ability to store inspection data digitally.
- Engineers will be more able to determine the progression of corrosion between inspections.
- High resolution imagery and structured inspection data also enhanced long-term asset management by facilitating comparisons of inspection data over time.
Next Generation Equipment Procurement with Nexxis
The industrial inspection industry continues to evolve as new technologies enter the inspection world, bringing greater efficiencies and safety, and reducing the time needed to inspect traditionally complex jobs.
Where mandatory shutdowns for inspection and maintenance are to be expected, the time they take can directly affect the productivity and profitability of operation, and minimising these shutdowns is often unavoidable.
With a wealth of industry knowledge and innovative equipment solutions, Nexxis is leading the way in advanced inspection technology solutions, spanning the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical and Mining sectors.
The Zenith system is only one of the examples of the utilisation of modern technology to solve old inspection problems. Nexxis's emphasis on practical, solutions-oriented solutions reinforces its status as a preferred choice for organisations looking for more secure, speedy, and dependable inspection solutions.
For further details on The Zenith system and other advanced inspection technologies, check out nexis.com.au and discover the Nexxis approach to modernise equipment procurement & inspection.
Visit nexxis.com.au to find out more and discover how the Nexxis-approach can revolutionise your equipment procurement process.
Source: Nexxis
