Energetica India Magazine December 2020

POWER SECTOR communication while effectively guiding construction to save 15 working days. Integrating SYNCHRO for 4D construction sequencing provided visual coordination and simulation of construction progress to track and manage the construction schedule. Using Bentley’s dynamic construction simulation application, HEEC performed a comparative analysis between the planned construction schedule and actual on-site process to effectively manage changes in real time. “With SYNCHRO, we can systematically and comprehensively manage and control the progress of the project, analyzing the progress deviation at all times to control the possible risks,” explained Wang. Introducing mobile technology and SYNCHRO, HEEC used the 3D design model to streamline construction management, achieving full construction digitalization to complete the Miluo substation 30 days ahead of schedule. Digital Twins Modernize Substation By creating a digital twin of the substation using Bentley’s reality modeling, BIM, construction simulation, and virtual reality applications reduced total investment of the project by CNY 6.3 million. To realize full lifecycle digitalization of the substation, HEEC used LumenRT to establish and deliver digital twin models to the owner for more efficient operations and substation maintenance. Moreover, Bentley’s visual animation technology adds the immersive virtual reality element to the 3D design model for optimal communication and understanding of the substation facility operations. As China’s first substation project put into operation using 3D design standards and digital twins during construction, HEEC industrialized substation delivery for future State Grid initiatives. Bentley’s integrated technology applications optimized this pilot implementation of collaborative lifecycle 3D modeling to deliver digital twin models, improving design productivity and providing strong technical support for construction, operations, and maintenance. Project Summary Organization: POWERCHINA Hubei Electric Engineering Co., Ltd. Solution: Communication and Utilities Location: Miluo City, Hunan, China Project Objectives: • To deliver a substation digital twin in accordance with the State Grid’s design standards. • To optimize construction management throughout the substation’s lifecycle with a BIM design model. • To improve operations and maintenance with digital twins that facilitate virtual reality scenes. Project Playbook: Bentley Raceway and Cable Management, Open Utilities Substation, Context Capture, LumenRT, MicroStation, Navigator, Open Bridge, Open Buildings Designer, Open Plant, ProjectWise, Promise, ProSteel, ProStructures, STAAD, SYNCHRO Fast Facts • Bentley’s reality modeling, BIM, construction simulation and visualization applications helped to overcome site constraints and optimize planning and construction. • Adopting digital twins industrialized project delivery, supporting construction, operations and maintenance. ROI • Creating the project’s digital context to optimize substation layout reduced land occupation by 22%. • Performing dynamic construction simulation enabled delivery of the substation project one month ahead of schedule. • Leveraging Bentley software to create digital twins provided an integrated 3D solution for collaborative management, saving CNY 6.3 million. “The pilot program implemented standards during construction that helped to improve design quality and set a great example for using digital twins to support future state grid projects.” – Wei Wang, Executive Assistant, Senior Engineering, POWERCHINA Hubei Electric Engineering Co., Ltd. A 3D model provided visual coordination and simulation of construction progress. Image courtesy of POWERCHINA HEEC, Ltd. 37 energetica INDIA- December_2020