From Naught to Sixty Since autumn 2009, the engineering has worked productively and the first project has been conducted with PDMS. A lot of confidence in PDMS was required as just after the introduction of a new CAD system Outotec started with a new project. Kauer said: ' Of course, the users have been intensively trained in advance. However, this had not been sufficient enough for such a quick set- off. Consequently, we got additionally support from AVEVA and asked an external consultant for further assistance.' In the past it was said that this planning system has been very challenging to deal with. But Kauer just shakes his head, as this belongs to the past: ' Our users have been able to instantly create their own 3D models. The usability of PDMS is almost comparable with a computer game.' Currently they have 11 licenses in use, although this is only seen as a foundation, because it depends on the order situation. It can easily be extended to 15 licenses or more. Inter- CAD data exchange The data exchange between Autodesk Inventor and PDMS proceeds somehow " unorthodox": not bi- directional associative, but by a simple data acquisition in a neutral format ( Using AP203 protocols) with additional post modeling in PDMS. Of course, for a good reason: ' There is no system planner who needs detailed geometry information of the equipment for the layout plan,' Kauer considers. The simplified representation in form of blocks, including the modeling of interferences and connection points of the machines and devices are completely sufficient in PDMS. So the handling of 3D models is largely independent of each CAD system. While still experimenting with the interfaces, Kauer prefers the method described above. It also corresponds to the method proved as practicable at Polysius. Next Steps The introduction of AVEVA Global ( see text box) in conjunction with PDMS is going to come out soon in order to open up a site in Brazil. This strong duo includes high- performance design tools which allow an inter- site project control even when network connections have low bandwidths. Further capacities are now possible at other locations. It is obvious that after the successful introduction of the new 3D- planning system an implementation of a new P& ID system can be assumed, too. The order of the implementation is followed by logic: ' If there is an operating system which doesn't have so much pipelines to deal with, as is the case, piping and instrumentation diagrams are not that important. That is why we have preferred to introduce a new 3D design tool first.' About the author Bernhard D Valnion is Editor- in- Chief of the German- language magazine Economic Engineering, and its English- language insert digitalPLANT. He has been a highly regarded commentator on PLM issues for more than ten years. If Engineering Follows the Sun The 3D plant design environment AVEVA PDMS 12 is a major new release. Its upgraded technology and data structures provide an extensible platform for its enhanced applications, increasing productivity, providing simple upgrade paths and making PDMS even easier to adopt. Fully interactive, easy- to- use with a Microsoft Office- style user interface based on . NET technology combined with AVEVA Global, PDMS supports the so called virtual design office with controlled approval and automatic transmission of design changes no matter to which site in the world. Above: The analysis of IT- costs over the past 5 years reflects clearly the strategy of Outotec. Head of IT Manfred Kauer comments: ' We essentially invest into that software, which permits a fast return on investment by increased productivity and improved quality. I can remember two excellent examples from the year 2009, which represent really good investment, which still exceeds our expectations. On one hand we made an investment for our research and development division in high performance computers (- cluster) on basis of a 64- bit Linux system and for our plant engineering we introduced the 3D design system PDMS from AVEVA'. Page 32| AVEVA PIPELINE | 2010 Issue 2

MSC Napoli recycling project This was especially true of Harland and Wolff's first modern ship recycling project. The MSC Napoli was a casualty. Bunker oil had contaminated large areas of the structure, giving rise to potential contamination in unexpected places. The MSC Napoli became infamous for the Whisky Galore- type plundering of its cargo, including BMW motorcycles, while on a beach in Lyme Bay. However, it is now widely accepted that the actions taken over the vessel's fate were correct and appropriate. In distress and abandoned after suffering hull cracking in the location of the engine room during windstorm Kyrill, the Secretary of State's Representative had the vessel deliberately beached to prevent wider environmental impact. The ship was split forward of the engine room bulkhead and the forward section was taken to Harland and Wolff Belfast for recycling in August 2007 after a series of environmental impact assessments had been carried out, including one regarding the transfer of invasive species from Lyme Bay to Belfast Harbour. Once safely behind the dock gate of H& W's massive 556 metre- long by 93 metre- wide dry dock, the clean- up operation began in earnest. The first couple of weeks were taken up with inspections, verification and validation of the status against operational procedures and risk assessments. Harland and Wolff offers the ' Holy Grail' of ship recycling: a dry dock. This physical barrier between the recycling project and the surrounding environment ensures that, even in the case of an unexpected event, contaminants cannot escape. Irrespective of the standard of sound procedures, safeguards and equipment, beach, pier or slip deconstruction cannot offer this level of assurance. Ship and offshore structure recycling, a case study Alan Haley, Project Manager, and David McVeigh, Sales and Marketing Manager Harland and Wolff Heavy Industries Limited ' In the event of a marine accident such as that which happened to MSC Napoli, accurate drawings and/ or a 3D model of the vessel are prime tools for ensuring a safe and efficient response...' Below: Recycling of MSC Napoli. Photograph courtesy of Harland and Wolff Heavy Industries Limited. AVEVA PIPELINE | 2010 Issue 2 | Page 33