Services

We know what it takes to keep your projects in compliance with environmental laws and regulations. We add strategic value to our services by supporting our clients with our experience and knowledge.

At Vepica, we believe in excellence. We have been involved in a wide range of projects providing cost effective solutions that maximize overall profitability.

As a global EPC company, we are able to integrate our services as a single provider, fully responsible for a project from initiation to start-up.

Our financial position remains strong and our focus is on large scale, long-life assets where the long-term goal is to generate sustainable returns.

Vepica 3D Laser Scanning Services specialize in the collection of geometrical and dimensional data of existing assets using state of the art laser scanners and robotic total stations. Bubble view files and Point Cloud data files can be delivered to the Client using our specialized web portal for easy and secure access from field office or remote locations without compromising control of the data.

Data can be accessed without the use of specialized software. This data is ideal for use in 3D intelligent modeling, 4D Virtual Facility and Asset Performance Management system. Our services have world-wide coverage due to our long-term technical alliances with Microsoft Azure; Neopoint of Finland and ApplyCapnor of Norway.

Above Ground Scanning

Vepica use Z+F German produced scanners and Leica Total stations and have direct hired technicians and engineers with extensive experience in geodesic activities. We run our own traverse if required by the project. Adjusted survey network is used to calculate geographical or plant X,Y,Z coordinates for each plant object as per the design plan.

Our own set of technicians register the data using specialized software while implementing an intensive QA/QC process to eliminate errors during data processing. E4D technicians are highly trained to work in onshore and offshore locations with demanding safety training.

Vepica works with Microsoft Azure to host software and data with sufficient redundancy, availability and data security. At the same time, clients may choose to host the data on their own servers and the same care and attention will be applied.

Ground Penetrating Scanning

We collect field data on existing underground utilities including process piping, and electrical ductworks that determine sizing, routing, bearings, elevations, and direction change coordinates using underground metal detectors, piping detectors, ground penetration radars and other field equipment. The field data collected is modeled and linked to the same 3D model.

Vepica has extensive expertise in the reproduction of Engineering data and its current as built condition. Engineers and technicians in electrical systems, controls, instrumentation, automation, alarms, mechanical static and dynamic equipment, piping systems, tanks and civil structural elements, review and verify data in the field to produce the as built condition of each vital component. Upon completion of the data review, each component in the 3D Model gets linked to its corresponding engineering data based on Tags defined for each element and residing in the platform data bases.

Data Consolidation and Cataloging

After years of plant operations and maintenance, several as-built conditions of the plant are not reflected in the latest drawings. It is common, considering the operational pressures and/or the revamps and upgrade processes, to find drawings, data sheets, P&ID´s and other technical data, duplicated while also providing conflicting information.

Before uploading information into an intelligent model, and/or into our IT Platform, VEPICA engineers implement a detailed engineering process to verify and confirm the as-built engineering condition. Conflic data is corrected, and real up-to-date data is reflected in the 3D model for drawings and engineering re-production.

As Builts and Data Generation

A critical component to achieve success during engineering, construction, maintenance, and operations activities, is the maintenance of accurate engineering data and operational condition of each plant element. Consistency in the data attributes like tagging, numbering and cataloging is vital for the decision-making process. VEPICA engineers support clients within the reverse engineering process, and/or during the production of as-built data to mitigate such risk, and to enhance the project success. Fewer errors, faster data access, fewer sub-contractor claims, and less operational costs, are some of the results of a proper data management.

Technical Services

We provide Expertise and detailed engineering services in structural engineering, process piping design, stress calculations, 3D intelligent modeling, Field Laser Services and Field Laser Dimensional Control Services. After years of plant operations and maintenance, several as-built conditions of the plant are not reflected in the latest drawings. It is common, considering the operational pressures and/or the revamps and upgrade processes, to find drawings, data sheets, P&ID´s and other technical data, duplicated while also providing conflicting information.

Before uploading information into an intelligent model, and/or into our IT Platform, VEPICA engineers implement a detailed engineering process to verify and confirm the as-built engineering condition. Conflic data is corrected, and real up-to-date data is reflected in the 3D model for drawings and engineering re-production.

Data Consolidation and Cataloging

After years of plant operations and maintenance, several as-built conditions of the plant are not reflected in the latest drawings. It is common, considering the operational pressures and/or the revamps and upgrade processes, to find drawings, data sheets, P&ID´s and other technical data, duplicated while also providing conflicting information.

Before uploading information into an intelligent model, and/or into our IT Platform, VEPICA engineers implement a detailed engineering process to verify and confirm the as-built engineering condition. Conflic data is corrected, and real up-to-date data is reflected in the 3D model for drawings and engineering re-production.

As Builts and Data Generation

A critical component to achieve success during engineering, construction, maintenance, and operations activities, is the maintenance of accurate engineering data and operational condition of each plant element. Consistency in the data attributes like tagging, numbering and cataloging is vital for the decision-making process. VEPICA engineers support clients within the reverse engineering process, and/or during the production of as-built data to mitigate such risk, and to enhance the project success. Fewer errors, faster data access, fewer sub-contractor claims, and less operational costs, are some of the results of a proper data management.

Data Consolidation and Cataloging

After years of plant operations and maintenance, several as-built conditions of the plant are not reflected in the latest drawings. It is common, considering the operational pressures and/or the revamps and upgrade processes, to find drawings, data sheets, P&ID´s and other technical data, duplicated while also providing conflicting information.

Before uploading information into an intelligent model, and/or into our IT Platform, VEPICA engineers implement a detailed engineering process to verify and confirm the as-built engineering condition. Conflic data is corrected, and real up-to-date data is reflected in the 3D model for drawings and engineering re-production.

As Builts and Data Generation

A critical component to achieve success during engineering, construction, maintenance, and operations activities, is the maintenance of accurate engineering data and operational condition of each plant element. Consistency in the data attributes like tagging, numbering and cataloging is vital for the decision-making process. VEPICA engineers support clients within the reverse engineering process, and/or during the production of as-built data to mitigate such risk, and to enhance the project success. Fewer errors, faster data access, fewer sub-contractor claims, and less operational costs, are some of the results of a proper data management.

Technical Services

We provide Expertise and detailed engineering services in structural engineering, process piping design, stress calculations, 3D intelligent modeling, Field Laser Services and Field Laser Dimensional Control Services.

The following services can be provided:

• Piping Stress Analysis using Cadworkx – Caesar II for critical systems based on actual conditions such as wall thickness due to corrosion.
• Verify that Piping stress levels are below code allowance (ASME B31.1 ; ASME B31.3 )
• Review of Piping Loads on rotating equipment ( API 610 NEMA SM23 )
• Verify Piping Loads on Vessels, tanks, heaters and pressure equipment as per ASME Section VIII )
• Verify – Re design Spring Supports.
• Verify – Re design rigid pipe supports and restrains.
• Calculate Forces and moments for failure analysis.
• Calculate Thermal Movements.
• Squirming or leaking expansion joints.
• Tanks geometrical assessments and reporting based on API 650 & 653
• Isometrics generation and piping Spools drawings reproduction for fabrication.
• Shop piping Spools scanning and dimensional control.
• Piping Layouts & Isometrics Generation
• Piping / Spools Fabrication Control management
• Field Dimensional Control for Process Modules and Shop Fabrication
• Construction Progress Monitoring
• Material Take-offs based on Laser Scanning Techniques

Our IT solutions are based on web-based visualization platforms which allow clients to view as-built, intelligent 3D Models linked to selected types of Operation or Maintenance Data. This can include CMMS systems such as Meridium, Maximo, SAP and Oracle for data integration. The new model allows users to see your virtual plant component with all its associated operational and maintenance information on one single application. The O&M technicians can walk along the virtual model and find engineering data such as P&ID´s, Piping Class, Instruments Data, Data Sheets, Structural Steel properties, and other engineering attributes instantaneously. Data such as RBI Risk Matrix, Corrosion Loops, NDT Data, operational settings, maintenance plans and many other key O&M data can be as well accessed on real time right over the existing 3D Model.

3D Non-Intelligent Models

After data registration and point cloud post-processing, digital 3D models containing accurate and precise geometrical data are reproduced on computers using specialized software.

Created 3D semi-intelligent models are then uploaded onto the design platforms such as Cadworx, E3D, PDMS , Polynom and others for data linkage and data reproduction .

3D Non-Intelligent Models

After data registration and point cloud post-processing, digital 3D models containing accurate and precise geometrical data are reproduced on computers using specialized software.

Created 3D semi-intelligent models are then uploaded onto the design platforms such as Cadworx, E3D, PDMS , Polynom and others for data linkage and data reproduction .

3D Intelligent Models

Upon completion of the 3D non-intelligent model, the produced file gets uploaded onto the clients preferred design platform. Such platforms include Aveva PDMS , Intergraph Smart Plant 3D, or Polynom. Previously developed as built conditions and attributes are then loaded and linked to the new Model.

Engineering attributes such as: structural steel members; Piping Class ; P&ID´s ; Equipment and Instruments Tags ; Equipment Data; Electrical Data ; Vendors Data ; Operational settings, and other engineering information, are uploaded for final delivery to the client. The final user will be able to access and navigate through the 3D Model.

Integrity & Reliability Data Visualization

Our IT solutions provide clients with the ability to access any engineering and/or operational and maintenance data, linked directly between the 3D model and the native engineering and O&M Files or databases. The as-built model gets linked to the client CMMS databases (eg : Meridium, Maximo or SAP) for a two way access to the data related to any component in the plant. You can see your virtual plant component with all its associated operational and maintenance information in one single application.

The O&M technicians can walk through the Virtual Model and find engineering data such as P&ID´s, Piping Class; Instruments Data, Structural Steel properties and other engineering attributes instantaneously. Produced RBI / Risk Inspection as per API 581 and ISO 55000 can be visualized and risk identified directly over the 3D Model. Other Data such as Corrosion CML’s / TML’s, NDT Data; Operational settings; Maintenance plans and many other key O&M data can be as well accessed in real time right over the existing 3D Model to have a centralized vision of your asset.

Vepica provides access to real time data and data analytics for any operating dynamic equipment by charging a recurrent Fee per data Point visualized in our 3D Model. Technological progress in information systems, broadband, communications and artificial intelligence is generating enormous wealth across industrial Clients Advancements in cloud and in-memory computing, 3D Digital Models, distributed databases and data science, along with proliferation of sensing and controls, is forcing the Clients to change the way how individuals interact with the Assets.

Data can be collected and converted into a simple readable information for stakeholders to invest its valuable time not in the search of data but in the implementation of solutions.

Vepica produces the Plant 3D Digital Asset and and maintains it on an ongoing basis so that the data is current and available 24 hours a day for Client use.
This enables clients to dedicate their time to the implementation of solutions using data, alarms and signals generated by the connected devices and with data analytics simplified by our software.

Research by Gartner, MIT and others has demonstrated that implementation of Vital Signs and the use of the Internet of Things have increased productivity by as much as 5% with resulting improvements in profitability and company value.

This process is being driven by the dramatic lowering of the cost of remote sensors and data processing which greatly expands the number and range of equipment that can be monitored.

Asset Data Monitoring

(Internet of Things / Vital Signs)

The sheer volume of industrial data generated by connected machines with data analytics is creating new challenges for information-centric organizations.

Advancements in cloud and in-memory computing, 3D Digital Models, distributed databases and data science, along with proliferation of sensing and controls, is forcing the Clients to change the way individuals interact with the Assets.

Vepica designs solution that enables you to harness the power of these developments.