Pipeline Scanning & Inspection (X-ray sled)
Project Description The Mini Z scanner is being used on-site to take images of pipe insulation and to indicate possible moisture under the insulation. This allows for detection of areas where corrosion is likely to occur and can be used to develop better maintenance plans that are directly associated with at risk areas. Due to […]
CT Scanning of ABS Casing Devices
Project Description Understanding the cause of failures that occur with internal components of sealed devices can be difficult. X-ray micro-computed tomography (μCT) is a non-destructive imaging technique that can generate 3D images from inside objects. This approach was used to understand the extent of cracking in epoxy filled ABS housings. Imaging of ABS monitoring devices […]
NOVEC Fire Cabinets
Project Description Woodside’s focus on safety means that costly fire extinguishing systems are used on site. These are room flooding systems, which, when activated, flood the entire room with fire suppressant. The Woodside Technology team identified an innovative solution to leverage room flooding technology in a more controlled manner. Using the same fire suppressant, Woodside […]
Pipeshoe Cold Transfer practical Assessment
Project Description Managing LNG on-site is tricky due to the low temperatures required (~-150°C), therefore stainless steel is often used due to its resistance to becoming brittle at these temperatures. Typically, pipelines and supporting structures (pipe shoes) are made up of stainless steel. However, as stainless steel is costly, the underlying support beams are made […]
Benarx WUI Top Hat Testing
Project Description The Benarx WUI Drain Plug has been designed for streamlined installation of the moisture indicators in pipe cladding. Random vibration testing was completed according to the MIL-STD-810H Method 514.8, Annex E – general minimum integrity test, at increased RMS acceleration. Wind tunnel testing was completed in the UWA Mechanical and Civil Engineering wind […]
PixieDust (Phases 1 and 2)
Project Description The overall aim of this program is to develop 3D printing as a business as usual activity within Woodside Energy and is a collaboration between UWA, Monash, Curtin and Woodside Energy. The focus is to develop a single alloy that will satisfy all of the mechanical and functional requirements across of Woodside Energy’s […]