Engineering Workflow Digitalisation Platform
Project Overview
PDL worked with the client to modernise and standardise its engineering workflow. The client relied on multiple engineering tools, databases and internally developed applications to undertake complex analyses, creating challenges with consistency, traceability and data management. PDL developed a bespoke desktop application that integrated existing engineering software, workflows and datasets into a single controlled environment.
Our Solution
Our engineers deployed a comprehensive suite of simulation tools, including ANSYS Mechanical for structural analysis and ANSYS Fluent for thermal-fluid interaction. We developed a detailed 3D model of the component, applying realistic boundary conditions and material properties. Key aspects of our solution included:
Material Characterization : Incorporating advanced material models to accurately represent behavior under irradiation and high temperatures
Topology Optimization : Identifying optimal material distribution to reduce weight while maintaining structural integrity.
Thermal-Structural Coupling : Simulating the interaction between temperature fields and structural deformation.
Fatigue Life Prediction : Performing high-cycle and low-cycle fatigue analysis to predict component lifespan.
The new platform significantly improved workflow efficiency, engineering reliability and data management. By standardising processes and automating data flow between systems, the client reduced manual effort, improved quality assurance and accelerated engineering delivery across multiple projects.
Client: Undisclosed
Sector: Oil & Gas
Service Provided: Software Development, Workflow Automation, Systems Integration
Challenge: Disconnected Engineering Tools, Inadequate Workflow Control and Data Management
Outcome: Faster Engineering Delivery, Improved Reliability, Standardised Workflows
