What services do we offer?
Elsyca can assist you with the assessment of the HVAC interference and design of a HVAC mitigation system for a pipeline network with any complexity. The interference and mitigation system is modelled in virtual space, allowing for a quick assessment of design alternatives and what-if scenario’s (various operating modes, changing environments, fault conditions, potential damage scenarios, etc.). A typical design project consists of several activities:
- on-site investigative study / survey;

- data capturing and measurement: soil resistivity;
- CAD modeling (e.g. import from AutoCAD) of the pipeline network and HVAC towers or burried cables and initial design of the cathodic protection system;
- simulation of the AC interference and mitigation system;
- further optimization of number and location of earthing systems;
- post-installation verification of performance.
Having a virtual 3D model of the pipeline network and its HVAC mitigation system allows to:
- predict how mitigation strategies will protect the pipeline
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- quickly evaluate various design alternatives;
- trace conceptual mistakes before any actual installation;
- model performance of grounding systems;
- identify the critical areas and verify local induced current/voltage levels;
- optimize your future survey planning, prioritise towards critical areas.
What value do we bring ?
The ‘design by virtual simulation’ of a HVAC mitigation system will result in:
- assurance on safety, reliability, and integrity of the pipeline network;
- cost reductions over the total service life of the pipeline network from design to maintenance:
- short term substantial savings on capital equipment costs relating to materials and equipment: less grounding systems, less time and money;
- avoiding costly issues relating to environmental approval, right-of-way or servitude issues for pipeline systems;
- long term maintenance and monitoring savings.
- much better insight into the performance and longevity of the HVAC mitigation system, thus enabling more reliable decisions.
A proper HVAC mitigation design ultimately safeguards the environment and assets, all while reducing costs.
Examples of Elsyca's HVAC Mitigation projects can be explored by clicking here.