Draga’s data delivery success powers enhanced collaboration

In January, we delivered our final datasets to the PCA Library. This accomplishment showcases our dedication to better equipment datasheet standardisation and to driving collaboration among multiple engineering disciplines. Our datasets follow the IMF model, which allow engineers to gain a clear overview of the entire system including interactions and relationships with individual elements from various aspects. 

Draga’s latest delivery includes a total of 62 new equipment types (like electrical motor) from the NORSOK and JIP33 (by IOGP) datasheets. We used the Information Modelling Framework (IMF) approach for executing the task. In total we delivered 249 IMF blocks, 1638 normalized attribute labels as well as multiple RDL References with Priorities including CFIHOS (v.1.5.1), Posc Caesar, and IEC 16987 (CDD). 

Tackling the challenges of mismatched equipment classification standards

The Digital Datasheet project underscores the importance of standardised datasheets by offering solutions that address problems with communication and product development efficiency.

An engineering or maintenance project usually involves a collaboration between multi-disciplined engineers who are accustomed to different datasheet standardizations like NORSOK, JIP33, and CFIHOS. 

However, most datasheet standards do not share the same terminologies. This causes a lot of confusion for new project joiners and engineers who are unfamiliar with a particular classification standard. Aside from causing internal miscommunication, non-standardised categorisation also leads to complications with third-party vendors during the initial product selection.  

For example, the NORSOK datasheet standard refers to the measurement that grades how resistant an electrical device is against liquid and solid particles as Enclosure Protection, while JIP33 uses Ingress Protection or IP Protection to describe the same concept. We renamed this instrument based on its functionality and mapped the new internal name to relevant external references like IEC through Requirement Links. What was previously Enclosure Protection and IP Protection is now referred to as IP Grade.

This inconsistency not only affects engineers but also poses issues for suppliers. For suppliers, searching for the right technical equipment for an engineering project means sifting through heaps of documentation and aligning key specifications with the product’s nominal capacity before agreeing to provide any resource. Small misunderstandings like this can lead to costly production delays.

What the delivery means moving forward

Draga’s Digital Datasheet Project enables improved communication and collaboration through technical knowledge sharing. Looking ahead, we aim to create a more interconnected space where engineers, suppliers, and project stakeholders can share and access technical information with ease.

Our data delivery to the PCA is a crucial step towards digital transformation across the energy sector. We hope that our efforts to normalise and make technical knowledge accessible to the public aspire industry leaders and engineering companies to do the same. 

Check out our latest data delivery to the PCA Library here. To learn more about our services, please visit www.draga.sg or contact us directly at info@draga.no.