Digital Twin for Asset Integrity in Stanlow — NDT Data on a Live 3D Model
Atlantis NDT Digital Twin gives integrity teams in Stanlow, UK 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 Stanlow asset base this is built for
Stanlow Manufacturing Complex on the Manchester Ship Canal near Ellesmere Port is the UK's second-largest refinery, operated by Essar Oil UK and central to the HyNet North West hydrogen and carbon capture cluster — one of the UK's flagship industrial decarbonization projects. The site's dense concentration of distillation, hydrocracking, and hydrotreating units sits alongside new blue hydrogen production and CO2 capture infrastructure being built in parallel with continued live refining operations. UK HSE COMAH oversight and the pressure to extend asset life while simultaneously integrating new low-carbon units make coordinated 3D visualization of legacy and greenfield assets critical. Digital twins let Essar's integrity engineers combine RBI-driven UT/PAUT inspection data on decades-old vessels with construction-sequencing models for the HyNet hydrogen plant, reducing clashes and inspection downtime during the transition.
Asset classes covered in Stanlow
- Essar Stanlow refinery distillation and hydrocracking units
- HyNet blue hydrogen production plant (under construction)
- CO2 capture and compression infrastructure
- Manchester Ship Canal marine terminal and pipelines
- Crude and product storage tank farm
Industries served from Stanlow
- Oil refining
- Hydrogen production
- Carbon capture and storage
- Petrochemical
- Marine terminal operations
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 Stanlow?
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 Stanlow use this to drive faster turnaround scoping, automated FFS evidence, and audit-grade regulatory reporting.
What does Digital Twin NDT cost in Stanlow?
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 Stanlow-specific quote and we will model your asset count and data-volume requirements.
How long does deployment take in Stanlow?
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 Stanlow site.
Which NDT standards does the platform support in Stanlow?
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 Stanlow'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 Stanlow?
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 Stanlow 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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