This document discusses Aker Solutions' use of digital front end design and knowledge-based engineering to optimize concepts. It highlights tools like Facility Modeler that automate topside layout and integrate 3D models. This allows faster design cycles and reuse of equipment models. The document envisions more standardized, unmanned and lean solutions enabled by digital thinking.

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Optimized Concepts
Through Digital
Front End Design
Houston, February 2018
Tom Singer, Chief Engineer - Facility
Architecture, Front End, Oslo

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14,000EMPLOYEES
20COUNTRIES
50LOCATIONS
Aker Solutions creates solutions to unlock energy
safely and sustainably for future generations

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Expertise
From subsea to surface and concept to
decommissioning, our technical expertise
and strong partnerships provide energy
companies what they need to succeed
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Subsea Production Systems
Field Planning, Feasibility and Concept Studies
Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage
Subsea Pumps, Compression and Processing
Asset Integrity Management
Maintenance, Modifications and Operations
Fixed and Floating Production Systems
Lifecycle Services
Decommissioning
Hook-Up and Completion

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We Are Ready to Move to the Next Level
Engineering a
Sustainable Future
Johan Castberg
World Leading
Technology
Subsea Compression 2.0
Unlocking Value in
Marginal Fields
Lean Semi
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Working Together
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1990s
 PDMS/PEGS and other AVEVA product users since
1992
 Control object philosophy with progress and quality
measurement KPIs done by PDMS
 Structural joint development program
 PDMS Global joint development (1999/2000)
2000s
 PDMS Global rollout in Workshare projects (2003)
 Global AKSO standardization in 3D space
 Joint development on Stairs, Rails and Ladders
(2007)
2010s
 Signed new AVEVA contract (2015)
 Strategic Joint Development program

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Transforming our customer value proposition and internal
processes by leveraging data and technology
digitalization
noun | /dɪdʒɪtələˈzeɪʃn/

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Two Decades of Digital Thinking
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Computer Assisted Design
1980s
Automation & Standardization
2000s
2010s
Digitalization, Analytics & Machine Learning
Electronic Project Model
1990s

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KBeDesign™ | Knowledge Based Engineering
Optimize. Iterate. Learn.
Capture product structure,
the design process and
tacit knowledge
Develop adaptive
building blocks
Deploy, reuse and adapt
to new requirements
Automate 3D models
and deliverables
World Class Engineering Automation
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KBeTopside
Old process: manual remodeling
GENIE model created manually Drawings/Sketches & Navisworks models PDMS model created manually
New process: integrated design and analysis
PDMS model created automaticallyGENIE model update automated KBE model
Bridging the Gap Between Analysis and 3D
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Cohesive design | Integrating 3D Plant Model & CAD Models
Automated reuse of equipment supplier 3D models in 3D model for facility
Aker Solutions PDMS 3D PLANT modelEquipment 3D CAD model Automated transformation CAD > PLANT
Quality first time – Cost-effective data reuse – Ready for operations
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KBeEquipment
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Johan Sverdrup Project Phase 1
>250 Equipment
models converted
>40 Suppliers
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Facility Modeler | Front-End Topside Layout
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Layout Principles
■ Global Solution
■ Inherently Safe
■ Facility boundaries limited
■ Consistent deck elevations
■ Main Process modularized or
integrated
■ Symmetrical design
■ Piperack matrix
■ Access – comprehensive & simple
■ Functional hull arrangement
■ Simple interfaces
Platform Architecture
■ Optimum Layout Configuration
■ Global Thinking
■ Process/Systems/Functionality
■ Constructability/Method
■ Installation
■ Maintenance/Operations
■ HSE
■ Simple Interface/Hook-up
■ Robust
■ Cost Efficient
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Slide 16
“The artist and his philosophies”
Interfaces
■ Process/System design
■ Structural
■ Construction Flexibility
■ Marine
■ Subsea Layout
■ Riser
■ Health, Safety, Environment
■ Maintainability/Operability
■ Architectural
■ Weight and C.O.G.
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Topside Facility Value stream
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HYSYS Model MEL Builder MEL
Facility Modeler Weight est. Cost est.
Function &
Capacities
System
Design
Equipment
Sizing &
Selection
MEL Layout Weight Cost
Design cycle time reduced from 1
to 2 weeks to 1 to 2 days
Design cycle time reduced from
1 to 2 weeks to 1 to 2 days
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Facility Modeler | Digitalizing Front-End Information Flow
Select
Template
Map EQ to
Functional
Areas
Initial
Placement
Adjust,
validate,
iterate
Generate
outputs
MEL Layout Weight Cost
Arr.
Drawings
3D Model
(PDMS /
E3D)

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Facility Modeler | Digitalizing Front-End Information Flow
4. Import updated MEL 5. Re-use and adjust adaptive
equipment
6. Search & re-use equipment
2. Import MEL
(list of selected equipment)
3. Assign equipment in functional
areas volumes based on rules and
reasoning
1. Template
Reuse topside and substructure
facility with functional areas
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Facility Modeler | The Way Forward
■ Having the right mind-set is vital to
developing new solutions
■ What Lies Ahead?
■ Major Focus on Standardisation
■ Minimum Solutions (LEAN)
■ Hybrid Solutions
■ Unmanned Solutions
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“If you always do what
you’ve always done, you’ll
always get what you’ve
always got.” Henry Ford

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■ HSE and OPEX improvements - reduced human exposure
■ CAPEX savings by simplification and elimination
■ Unmanned and LEAN FPSO - ready for next level
■ Digital solutions with remote operations
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We Are Ready to Take Unmanned to the Next Level
Adopt a new
mind-set
Reduce total cost
of Ownership
No compromises
on safety or
operability
Challenge traditional FPSO solutions, philosophies and tools
LEAN FPSO
Unmanned FPSO

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Digital Thinking Enables Standardization and Optimal Solutions
UI - Type 1
UI - Type 2
UI - Type 3
UI - Type 4
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Be digital. Be curious.
Questions?

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