Ingenieur Vol.72 ingenieur October 2017-FA3 | Page 65

The MC process involves physical checks which,
at present, are very tedious, time consuming and
involve a lot of subjective decisions based on one’s
perception and experience. A computer database
that stores all the MC data would be very useful
to safeguard the data from being misplaced,
mishandled and possibly lost. Personnel who
have the authority to access the data can always
access it through the internet data base and this
will improve time efficiency enormously.
The MC inspection time can be shortened,
and will be more accurate if the system employs
Artificial Intelligence such as incorporating the
Expert System into the computer system. The
Expert System can be stored in the common
Personnel Digital Device where the MC inspectors
can run the inspection checklist and upload it to
their computer when they return to their office,
instantly updating the database. The Expert
System will assist in determining the status of the
inspection and this brings another advantage in
that inexperienced inspection personnel can also
do the job accurately.
Another ICT system that can be applied is a
Barcode or a Radio Frequency Identification chip
(RFID) to certain equipment or systems that are
to be inspected. By using the Barcode or RFID
reader, all equipment data can be instantaneously
read on the reader. Data such as the status of
the equipment under testing, date of the last
inspection, next test due date, the name of testing
personnel etc. can be stored in the Barcode or
RFID chip. The following ICT systems could be
applied for improvements in construction in the oil
and gas industry:
• Web-cam systems for plant monitoring and
surveillance during and after construction.
This wireless camera system can be used
to remotely view construction progress via
the internet.
• Smart card and Biometrics systems for
access control and time management, and
scheduling. These systems use fingerprint
and biometric information storage cards
to authenticate the cardholder. The
individual’s movement is monitored in both
physical and digital access.
• Perimeter security alarm systems to
prevent potential sabotage and terrorism
activities in oil and gas gazetted premises,
and high security areas.
(ii) Application of Mechanical Completion
and Initial Acceptance Flow Chart
The flow chart shown (Chart 5.1.2) illustrates
the systematic MC and IA execution plan that
has been proven in several plant construction
projects. By understanding this flow chart, it is
strongly believed the owners/consultants and
contractors in the oil and gas industry can be
better co-ordinated in achieving the MC date.
(iii) Application of SMC and Handover for
Commissioning Flow Chart
This flow chart (Chart 5.1.3) illustrates the
systematic approach on how the communication
flows between the owner/consultant and
contractors. These flows involve the notification
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