Choosing the Right BOP Verifier
In our December newsletter, we described how the US Code of Federal Regulations for drilling in the Outer Continental …
Choosing the Most Qualified Independent 3rd Party Verifier for BOP & Diverter Systems
In response to the 2010 Macondo incident the US Federal regulations for the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) underwent several …
How to Get the Highest ROI From Your FAT
Executing a control systems lifecycle, from concept to delivery, is primarily the responsibility of the system vendor. …
Systems Engineering White Paper
A significant body of research and experience has established the fact that the later a defect is found in a control …
The Control Systems Test Lifecycle
It would be impossible to operate a modern rig or installation without highly integrated software control systems. On …
The Electro-mechanical Inspection–It’s More Than Just a Rig Assessment
The electro-mechanical inspection has traditionally been an integral element of the acquisition, lease and maintenance …
The Systems Approach to Rig Inspections
The latest requirements for rig inspections set forth by the major offshore regulatory agencies can be summed up as: The …
Hardware in the Loop (HIL) Testing
Several decades of experience in industries such as aerospace, automotive and semiconductor have demonstrated the value …
Offshore Rigs – Redefined: Why We Need to View Rigs as Systems of Systems
Late-generation rigs and platforms are often designed and tested as if they’re a collection of individual components: …