In recent years the industry has seen the rapid development of upstream technology to enable drilling to go deeper and perform more intelligently with resultant greater efficiency. The drilling operation now enjoys levels of automation unthinkable decades ago, with integrated control systems being responsible for the safety, reliability and performance of anything from dynamic positioning to power management, BOP control to drilling performance. 

 

Because of the level of complexity, the need for effective and reliable auditing and verification of performance and compliance is essential.

 

Drawing on a combination of over 29 years of experience in the drilling industry in conjunction with aerospace, software and control systems expertise, Our dedicated Integrated Control Systems Inspection Services division (ICSIS) provide teams of highly experienced engineers to undertake the following services to support your integrated control systems throughout the life cycle of their operation: 

 

SUPPORT DURING THE BUILD PHASE:

- Control system and Software design specification is checked against the intended operation.

- Factory acceptance testing of control systems is conducted in accordance with the equipment manufacturer’s approved procedures.

- Network infrastructures are tested to confirm correct communications with rig equipment.

- Failure Mode Effects and Analysis tests are witnessed and evaluated.

 

SUPPORT DURING THE COMMISSIONING PHASE:

- Commissioning tests are witnessed and evaluated.

- The control system and associated software are evaluated against the intended operational functions.

- Any gaps identified in commissioning test procedures are captured and appropriate remedial test plans are recommended.

- System integration and acceptance testing is carried out to validate safe and correct equipment functionality and safe interoperability of equipment.

 

SUPPORT IN SERVICE WITH REGULAR ASSET ASSESSMENT ENSURES:

- Operational, functional checks, fault finding and diagnostics checks are carried out to ensure correct functionality and maintenance of the control system.

- Software configuration management procedures are tracked in accordance with manufacturer’s revisions and updates.

- Appropriate backup procedures are in place.

- Integrated Control System maintenance records are kept, checked and acted upon.

 

ONGOING SERVICES SUPPORT INCLUDES:

- Hazard identification and interoperability studies.

- Alarm management tests and plans.

- Drawing reconciliation.

- Technical incident investigations.

 

Whether evaluating a new build rig or retrofitting advanced systems into an older rig, ADC’s unique synergy of drill experience and aerospace expertise is here to support the life cycle of your integrated control systems, ensuring maximum efficiency and safety whilst significantly reducing costly downtime.