Internal inspection in the chemical industry requires safety, efficiency, and high precision in data collection. By using indoor drones like Flyability’s Elios 3, this process can be revolutionized—reducing costs, improving safety, and optimizing downtime.
At XD4Solutions, the official Flyability representative in Brazil, we help companies implement this cutting-edge technology for industrial inspections. Discover the key benefits of using drones for internal inspections in the chemical industry and see how we can transform your processes!
1. Reduction of Operational Costs
Using drones drastically reduces asset downtime by eliminating the need for scaffolding assembly and disassembly, which can take days or even weeks. Less downtime translates to savings of tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars in potential revenue.
Additionally, costs related to scaffolding and labor are also reduced, leading to savings of up to hundreds of thousands of dollars per inspection.
2. Decreased Downtime
By eliminating temporary structures such as scaffolding, drones accelerate the inspection process. In a real-world case, the inspection of a tank in a paper mill was reduced from four days to just six hours using an indoor drone.
3. Enhanced Safety
Internal inspections in the chemical industry often require entry into confined spaces, working at heights, and using rope access, increasing risks for inspectors. Drones allow for remote visual data collection, eliminating these hazards.
At Yara’s fertilizer plant in France, inspectors tested the Elios 3 and realized they could eliminate the need for human entry into assets, significantly improving team safety.
4. Access to Hard-to-Reach Areas
Indoor drones feature a collision-tolerant design, enabling them to navigate extremely tight spaces and collect data that would be impossible to obtain using traditional methods.
During a hydrogen reformer inspection, where the surface was extremely fragile, the Elios 3 successfully accessed the area without causing damage, allowing for a detailed assessment.
5. High-Quality Visual and LiDAR Data
Elios 3 drones capture 4K videos, high-resolution images, and centimeter-precision LiDAR data. This enables detailed asset inspections, helping engineering, safety, and maintenance teams make well-informed decisions.
6. Increased Inspection Frequency
Thanks to the speed and ease of drone deployment, more frequent inspections are possible, enabling predictive maintenance and preventing unexpected failures.
The Yara team discovered that the Elios 3 allowed them to conduct more inspections than before, improving maintenance quality and extending asset lifespan.
7. Precise Data Localization
Flyability’s Inspector software enables inspectors to locate defects in 3D, making it easier to track damage and make repair decisions.
During a hydrogen reformer inspection, Simon Kumm from InspecDrone used Inspector to record the exact location of identified faults, simplifying future maintenance.
Transform Your Inspections with XD4Solutions!
XD4Solutions is the official Flyability representative in Brazil, offering the best indoor drone solutions for industrial inspection.
Want to learn how to implement this technology in your industry? Contact our team today and request an exclusive Elios 3 demonstration!
