Rig Structures
Maintenance of rig structures in the oil and gas industry is a continuous process that requires the commitment of all stakeholders involved in rig operations. With proper maintenance practices, rig structures can be kept in optimal condition, leading to safe and efficient operations.
Step 1: Planning for Inspection
Our team coordinates with the appropriate personnel and shut down the equipment’s before inspection/maintenance activity begins. Then the procedure includes inspecting the exterior of the rig structure, including the derrick, mast, and substructure, as well as the interior components to identity any visible signs of wear and tear, damage, or deterioration. At AET we perform CAT 3 and CAT 4 inspections for Rig Structures.
Our experts perform NDT and Visual inspection to access the integrity of rig structure to identify cracks corrosion and other hidden defects. They also investigate the structural integrity of the rig structure by applying load to the structure and measure the response to ensure that it meets design requirements.
Step 2: Reporting
Once done with the inspection our expert team documents the report based on the inspection activity, they clearly mention the NDT method used to perform the inspection followed by results of inspection and solutions to fix it. This helps our client to get into picture about the flaws present on the Rig structures and the activities to be performed on it further to maintain it.
Step 3: Repair and Maintenance
Our next step process that involves fixing the issues that were documented during the inspection activity. Our team performs activities such as Lubrication of the components, greasing bearings, checking, and tightening bolts, and replacing worn-out parts to ensure safety operations, to prevent failures, prolong their lifespan.
Step 4: Final Testing and Certification
Finally, Follow-up inspections are conducted to ensure that any repairs or replacements have been carried out correctly and to monitor the ongoing performance of the rig structure. This helps our client to get certified.