Petrobras Inaugurates 3D Printing Laboratory for Manufacturing Parts, Equipment, and Support Tools for Operation and Maintenance in Refineries and Oil Exploration and Production Platforms

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Published on 11/12/2022 at 15:39

Laboratório de Impressao 3D de pecas e equipamentos para apoio a refinarias e plataformas de petróleo – Imagem Petrobras

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The Focus of LAB i3D Work Is to Serve Platforms with Parts That Are Parts of Components Not Sold Separately, Obsolete or Needing Improvements

Petrobras reported in a relevant fact that it inaugurated, on November 30, its 3D Printing Laboratory (LAB i3D) of the Business Unit of Exploration and Production of Espírito Santo (UN-ES). It will be possible to create objects directly from the computer, using plastic as raw material.

According to Petrobras, the new space also aims to support platforms in creating 3D models, offering a digital catalog of parts, electronic simulations, and the necessary documents for change management in the application of components.

3D Printing Laboratory Will Support Petrobras Refineries and 15 Platforms from the Roncador, Jubarte, Albacora, Barracuda, Búzios, Marlim Sul, Marlim, and Tupi Fields

The focus of LAB i3D work is to serve platforms with parts that are parts of components not sold separately, obsolete, or needing improvements, according to specific demands.

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Project Started Aboard the P-58 in Corridor Conversations and Workshops

Born aboard the P-58, in corridor conversations and workshops, the project started its work in 2019. Supported by leadership, the equipment was acquired and, in a short time, a routine for applying 3D printing to support maintenance was established.

By sharing this experience, several units were also able to start their tests, contributing to an important chapter in the company’s Digital Transformation.

Recently, the LAB i3D team, professionals from the P-58, the Petrobras Research Center, and Senai/Joinville managed to manufacture a metal part for an air compressor, solving an operational problem in just six days, while the average delivery time for this component would be 218 days. “If this equipment stops, in a few minutes, the compressed air is cut off, leading to the gradual shutdown of the wells until production on the platform stops,” explains Marcos Fabio Pereira, maintenance supervisor at P-58.

Petrobras Inaugurates 3D Printing Laboratory for Manufacturing Parts, Equipment, and Support Tools for Operation and Maintenance in Refineries and Oil Exploration and Production Platforms

The Focus of LAB i3D Work Is to Serve Platforms with Parts That Are Parts of Components Not Sold Separately, Obsolete or Needing Improvements

3D Printing Laboratory Will Support Petrobras Refineries and 15 Platforms from the Roncador, Jubarte, Albacora, Barracuda, Búzios, Marlim Sul, Marlim, and Tupi Fields

Project Started Aboard the P-58 in Corridor Conversations and Workshops

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