Digital Twin for Asset Integrity in Esmeraldas — NDT Data on a Live 3D Model

Atlantis NDT Digital Twin gives integrity teams in Esmeraldas, Ecuador one 3D model of the asset with every UT, PAUT, TOFD, RT, MT, PT and ET reading mapped to the exact location it was taken. Corrosion rates trend automatically, API 581 RBI scores update as data lands, and API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 Level 1 and Level 2 assessments run against measured thickness instead of a spreadsheet snapshot.

The Esmeraldas asset base this is built for

Esmeraldas anchors Ecuador's crude export chain — Refinería Estatal Esmeraldas processes roughly 110,000 bpd while the Balao marine terminal loads crude gathered from the Amazon basin via the SOTE and OCP pipelines, creating a concentration of ageing CDU/FCC process units and coastal storage tankage under ARCERNNR's fitness-for-service oversight. Ecuador's seismic exposure and decades-old refinery infrastructure make life-extension inspection planning a recurring integrity priority. A digital twin integrating UT thickness data and RBI scoring lets Petroecuador plan turnaround and tank-out scopes across the refinery and terminal before mobilizing specialist NDT crews. Balao's crude storage and loading infrastructure adds marine jetty and pipeline structures to the region's integrity dataset.

Asset classes covered in Esmeraldas

Industries served from Esmeraldas

How the twin is built

Capture the geometry (LiDAR, photogrammetry, drone survey, or import your existing BIM/CAD and isometrics), ingest inspection data over REST API or file drop from any instrument, overlay the governing damage mechanisms per API RP 571, then publish colour-coded remaining-life and RBI views to integrity, maintenance and planning. Records are retained audit-ready under ISO 9001, ISO 17020 and ISO 17025.

Integrations

SAP PM, Oracle eAM, IBM Maximo, ServiceNow, AVEVA PI, OSIsoft historians, Bentley iTwin, Cognite and Atlantis NDT ERP. Full REST API and bulk data export — you keep your data in a format you can leave with.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Atlantis Digital Twin work in Esmeraldas?

We start with a 3D scan of your asset (drone, laser, photogrammetry), build a CAD-fidelity model, and then overlay every NDT inspection event (UT thickness readings, TOFD/PAUT scans, MT/PT indications, RT defect maps). Inspection data updates the model in real-time and colour-codes condition zones for engineering review. Operators in Esmeraldas use this to drive faster turnaround scoping, automated FFS evidence, and audit-grade regulatory reporting.

What does Digital Twin NDT cost in Esmeraldas?

Atlantis Digital Twin is an affordable, accessible, fully customizable enterprise SaaS platform sized for up to 500 assets, with ASNT Level III consulting and unlimited NDT data ingest included. Enterprise tiers are available for multi-site fleets, and on-prem deployment is offered at the same price point. Request a Esmeraldas-specific quote and we will model your asset count and data-volume requirements.

How long does deployment take in Esmeraldas?

A typical first-asset deployment runs 8-12 weeks: 2 weeks model build, 2 weeks data integration, 2-4 weeks workflow configuration, 2 weeks user training. Multi-asset rollouts are sequenced asset-by-asset after the first deployment is live, with each subsequent asset typically taking 4-6 weeks once the platform is configured for your Esmeraldas site.

Which NDT standards does the platform support in Esmeraldas?

API 510 (pressure vessels), API 570 (piping), API 653 (storage tanks), API 579 FFS, API 581 RBI, ASME Section V articles 2/4/6/7, ISO 9712 personnel qualification, ASNT SNT-TC-1A, and local code requirements depending on Esmeraldas's regulatory environment. Custom reporting templates can be configured for any additional national or operator-specific code.

Can Atlantis Digital Twin integrate with our existing CMMS in Esmeraldas?

Yes. We support REST API hooks for IBM Maximo, SAP PM, IFS, Oracle EAM, and most major CMMS platforms. Work-order creation, asset master sync, anomaly hand-off into corrective work, and FFS evidence packaging for management-of-change submittals can all be automated, allowing your Esmeraldas integrity team to focus on engineering judgement rather than data entry.

Book a demo

Thirty minutes, walked through your asset class and your integration stack, co-presented by an ASNT NDT Level III. Affordable, accessible, fully customizable — request a demo and tailored quote.

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