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;
• 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.