Axiom NDT and Offshore Services

Derrick Survey Brent Delta

Derrick Survey (API 4G), Pipework Corrosion Assessment, Hoisting and Handling Equipment Inspection and Load Testing / Lifting Gear Examination.

Another very cold project! A large amount of work to compress into a very tight deadline prior to Christmas 2010 – a multi-disciplined team with a strong work/masochism ethic is the only way to go with projects like this…..

North Alwyn Drilling Shut Down

API 4G/DROPS Derrick Survey and electrical remedials

Production or drilling shut downs are highly expensive and ideally all contractors involved in annual maintenance would be able to work at the same time – however there is an obvious risk caused by conflicting activities.

During the North Alwyn Drilling shut down in June 2010, Axiom successfully installed vertical and horizontal netting to protect personnel outside the derrick and on the drill floor whilst work took place at height inside the derrick.

The end result was a considerable saving in time and money for our client.

Robin Rigg Wind Farm

Advanced Wind Solutions Limited are a specialist company providing Client Representative, Quality Assurance and Support Services to the wind industry.

Working in association with Axiom Offshore Services, they are able to provide their clients with a full package of difficult access, NDT and maintenance services backed up by an intimate knowledge of turbine operations.

The above featured project involved installation of monitoring equipment to E.ONS Robin Rigg monopiles and substations.

The underdeck work was carried out in late December to a tight deadline and in ‘challenging conditions’!

Derrick Lighting Refurbishment

Axiom took over this complex program of works after problems with an earlier vendor. Working through the depths of winter in the North Sea is never easy, but our close knit team of electricians exceeded client expectations  and won praise for their proactive approach.

Structural inspection of cranes

Axiom undertake annual structural surveys of jetty and unloader cranes for Clyde Port. These require a wide range of inspection techniques, but our specialist Eddy Current services are particularly suited to critical weld inspection on these cranes.

M8, Helix Pedestrian Bridge

Engaged as a Client Representative, Axiom conducted vendor inspections for Scot Wilson, Scotland during all stages of fabrication by SN Structures in Leeds.

Read the article for more information on the completed bridge.

Clyde Arc Bridge (Glasgow)

Fabricated by Watson Steel (a regular client), Axiom provided all site NDT services for the construction of the main arch structure during this high profile project (Close Visual Inspection, Magnetic Particle Inspection, Ultrasonic Testing). Later we were involved in remedial testing of bridge hangers following design modification in 2008.

For more information on this iconic structure, visit:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clyde_Arc

M74 Completion Project – Glasgow

Axiom have been closely involved with the M74 completion project, providing site NDT services (Magnetic Particle Inspection, Ultrasonic Testing, Close Visual Inspection and Paint Inspection) within Glasgow and on the Cleveland bridge.

For more information on the M74 Completion Project, visit: www.transportscotland.gov.uk/road/projects/m74-completion

Fire Damaged Wind Turbine (Yorkshire)

This wind turbine was damaged by fire and subsequently disassembled to allow investigation into the possible cause of the fire and an assessment of structural damage. Acting on behalf of the manufacturer, Axiom  provided site NDT  services including Close Visual Inspection (CVI), Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI), Eddy Current Inspection (ECI) and Positive Material Identification (PMI). Samples of material were also taken from the turbine for destructive testing and further analysis.