Digital Twin for Asset Integrity in Port Kembla — NDT Data on a Live 3D Model
Atlantis NDT Digital Twin gives integrity teams in Port Kembla, Australia 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 Port Kembla asset base this is built for
Port Kembla is home to BlueScope's integrated steelworks — one of Australia's two remaining blast-furnace steel mills — alongside a coal export terminal, grain terminal, legacy copper smelter infrastructure, and Australia's newest LNG import terminal developed to supply gas into the east-coast market. Blast furnaces, coke ovens, continuous casters, and cryogenic LNG storage and regasification equipment sit within a compact industrial precinct where NSW regulators demand tight integrity monitoring on ageing steelmaking assets alongside brand-new LNG infrastructure. Digital twins let BlueScope and the LNG terminal operator integrate thickness and RBI data across blast furnace shells, ladles, and cryogenic tanks, supporting both life-extension of legacy steel assets and commissioning-stage integrity baselines for new gas infrastructure.
Asset classes covered in Port Kembla
- BlueScope Port Kembla blast furnace and steelmaking vessels
- Port Kembla LNG import terminal cryogenic storage/regasification
- Coal and grain export terminal structures
- Continuous casting and coke oven infrastructure
- Port crane and berth structural assets
Industries served from Port Kembla
- Steel manufacturing
- LNG import
- Bulk export terminal
- Port & maritime infrastructure
- Heavy industrial processing
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 Port Kembla?
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 Port Kembla use this to drive faster turnaround scoping, automated FFS evidence, and audit-grade regulatory reporting.
What does Digital Twin NDT cost in Port Kembla?
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 Port Kembla-specific quote and we will model your asset count and data-volume requirements.
How long does deployment take in Port Kembla?
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 Port Kembla site.
Which NDT standards does the platform support in Port Kembla?
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 Port Kembla'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 Port Kembla?
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 Port Kembla 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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