Newmont Mining had the difficult task of updating multiple ‘as designed’ SmartPlant Instrumentation databases created during the Boddington Gold Expansion Project. As such, IQ was tasked with the analysis of these plant specific databases to develop a scope for both the upgrade and amalgamation of this data. This will result in the creation of a single as-built SPI Database and the re-issue of associated deliverables.

IQ is currently preparing a ‘Proof of Concept’ proposal to carry out this work for an agreed plant unit.

Rio Tinto (WA) initiated a project to ensure the safety and engineering integrity of mobile work platforms fabricated in workshops around the business. Information Quality was approached to assist Rio Tinto in ensuring that it remains compliant with ISO 15926. IQ liaise between RTIO and POSC Caesar Association to ensure this compliance as well as contributing to the standard where required.

IQ has also been asked to continue to support RTIO across multiple assets for future projects identified for other critical equipment.

Information Quality was approached to provide competent PDMS designers to work within the KJV Gorgon Project Design Offices. IQ resources were responsible for the production of 2D annotated pipe rack and cable tray general arrangement and sectional drawings derived from the PDMS model. These drawings were critical in enabling the pipe rack detailers and construction team on site to complete their scope on time.

Woodside undertook a project to convert 1300 P&ID’s and 400 PFD’s in varying formats from industry standard 2D applications such as AutoCAD and Microstation as well as PDS 2D, into Intergraph’s SmartPlant P&ID. IQ were contracted to perform a Quality Assurance review of the initial electronic conversion supplied to Woodside. As a result, a significant rectification project to ensure all drawings were compliant with Woodside corporate standards was completed successfully.

The Angel Not Normally Manned Platform Gas Facility has in place maintenance plans to carry out all critical transmitter proof function testing. Information Quality was approached to conduct an audit on Angel’s maintenance plans within SAP to ensure that they contain all appropriate proof testing regimes as dictated by the SIL, IPF and Performance Standards as well as project RCM Analysis outputs.

There was also a secondary audit conducted on the maintenance procedures, to assess the suitability of utilising the corporate generic maintenance procedures for proof testing transmitters on the Angel Gas Facility.