Ehsan Heshmati
PhD, MBA, Independent Consultant & Curtin University, Australia
Title: 3D Printing and its potential applications in Subsea Engineering
Biography
Biography: Ehsan Heshmati
Abstract
Abstract
3D printing is a disruptive technology that has enormous potentials for on site creation of components to be used as spares or replacement in oil and gas field operations.
In subsea field development and operations, replacement of parts or components may take many weeks to organize, and deliver to offshore site; however, using 3D printing some components can be created on board ships and deployed and used almost immediately, minimizing disruptions to operations.
This paper discusses the 3D printing technologies, technical and cost saving potentials, and issues in relations to subsea operations and maintenance work.