High Integrity Supplier within the Engineering Industry

www.astd.co.uk

ASTD provide a high quality service to suit our clients throughout, adhering to their requirements and expectations

Sectors

Oil & Gas Petrochemical LNG & FLNG

Renewables

Marine &Shipbuilding

Utilities

Nuclear

Pharmaceutical Commercial Mineral & Metals

ASTD Ltd

We specialise in Project Management,

Quality Assurance, Quality Control,

Auditing, Multi-Discipline Commercial

& Engineering, Design, 3D Modelling,

2D Draughting and 3D Laser Site

surveying on various projects

throughout the UK and overseas.

Some of ASTD’s personnel project examples were Seadragon SC01 & SC02 Semi-Submersible drilling platform, Shell Prelude FLNG, Yamal On-Shore LNG, Martin Linge HPHT Topside fixed jacketed platform, Dong Energy HPHT Topsides fixed leg jacketed platform, Jasmine Full Field Development, BP Quad 204 Subsea project to name a few.

At ASTD we always ensure a high level of Quality, Health and Safety taking our core values to the highest standards for our customers.

Providing best in class in the North East of England. Local competitive rates, ensuring clash free and right first time philosophy’s, on time and within budget for our clients and their existing or proposed commercial & engineering digital assets. We at ASTD believe every physical asset should have a digital counterpart.

Our clients are extremely important to us, we build a professional relationship with those involved at all times through our multi-discipline collaborative working methods.

ASTD provide a quality service to suit our clients throughout, adhering to their requirements and expectations, design practices, codes and standards. Our extensive engineering experience has taken our workforce around the world working for and alongside the industries major companies. With this experience to hand ASTD are able to deliver small to large complex projects including PAU’s and Turnkey projects.

Mission Statement

At ASTD our mission is to provide our customers with the highest of quality within all of our services

ensuring that all of our projects are delivered clash free, safely, on time and within budget.

Our vision is to become a leading

high integrity supplier of project

management, Engineering, Design, 3D

intelligent modelling, 2D draughting

and 3D Digital HDR Laser site surveying

supply service company to our industry

sectors. Maintaining our professionalism

and confidence to all of our clients

through our core values with innovation

and continuous quality improvements

adhering to our Quality Plan, health and

safety and the environment.

At ASTD we achieve this by remaining committed to

our core values at all times.

ASTD will achieve this by:

• Building the brand equity

• Maintaining focus on repeat business

• Continued expansion of our services

• Increasing operating capacity and quality

• Standardisation

• No Micro-Management

• No Over Engineering, saving our clients on cost, weight and time

• Attracting the best in class skilled white collar and blue-collar labour and management.

• Establishing long term strategic partnerships with our all our clients and customers based on mutual understanding, respect, innovation and collaboration.

• Continuously improving our abilities by investing into the business of up to date capital equipment and the training of all our staff and contract personnel in their career development programs.

• To encourage innovation and creativity to provide unique tailored solutions that are fully focused on the needs of our client’s requirements.

• To Achieve accreditation of ISO 9001 within our first year of trading.

• High level of customer satisfaction.

QHSE/ Quality Objectives

ASTD believe for every Physical Asset there should be a Digital Asset.

Services

Project Management

ASTD offer project management and engineering services across all of our service industries. Execution, planning, monitoring, controlling and closing out of projects.

All of ASTD’s Project Management team and their activities respects our engineering, design, 3D modeling and 2D draughting ensuring our collaborative multi-discipline working methods across all of our projects and associated activities.

Here at ASTD we use innovative methods via cloud based Project Management Software and engineering systems which enable all of our Project Managers to quickly access all of our past or present projects from any computer or mobile device whilst either in our office or on site giving us the flexibility to enable ASTD to actively manage our projects and their associated KPI’s, goals, milestones to suit all project sizes in the cloud at all times.

Process

ASTD provides a Process Engineering service to suit client requirements using AVEVA Diagrams for intelligent P&ID’s that are interfaced to our 3D Digital Models. Our Process Engineering team can meet the ever changing demands of the most challenging of projects, ranging from Process Flow Simulation through to specifying Equipment, Pipework and instrumentation & control. ASTD’s Process team coordinate strictly with our multi-discipline engineering 3D modeling and 2D draughting teams to generate a best in class service to ever expanding sectors.

Piping Engineering Design

ASTD’s piping department use the latest industry 3D Design. Modeling, Co-Ordination Engineering software systems to ensure all our Piping Design is clash free at all times for our clients. We are able to provide Front End Engineering Design (FEED) Detail Design, Design Isometrics and Fabrication Isometrics. Construct and Destruct (Decommissioning) Isometrics, drawings and philosophies. Site services are all supported from our well equipped Multi-Discipline offices or at the client’s site location.

ASTD has demonstrated excellence in delivery in past and present UK & global projects throughout all of our industry sectors. With the assistance of our fabrication partner we are able to fabricate all piping systems and associated spools complete with full traceability, weld mapping adhering to clients design practices, standards & industry codes. Ensuring excellence, quality, health and safety.

Piping Stress Analysis

ASTD provides piping stress analysis (static and dynamic) assistance across all of our industry sectors using the latest code compliant CAE (Computer aided engineering) software systems.

Our piping stress analysis software of choice is the latest innovative Coade Caesar II piping stress analysis engineering software system ensuring all designed pipework is engineered and designed within the allowable boundary stress conditions according to the applicable codes and are achieved at all times satisfying 3rd party vendor equipment allowable nozzle loads etc.

At ASTD we use FE/Pipe for all our Finite Element Analysis problems on both piping and their associated pipe supports. Nozzle Pro is used for FEA within Nozzles, Saddles, pipe shoes and clips etc.

We are aiming to become one of the industry leaders in the use and implementation of 2D and 3D CAD commercial and engineering software application systems and their associated add-on packages.

Services

Piping Support Engineering & Design

ASTD’s Pipe Support team have a proven track record of delivering the most complex pipe support systems, Multi discipline supports designed from initial lay out stage through to completion and fully compliant with industry standards.

With our Multi-Discipline support systems there are several benefits such as, great savings on steelwork tonnage resulting in price and weight savings, waste and ease of installation at the project construction site. Static and Dynamic Hydraulic Struts & Snubbers, Constant and Variable spring hangers, variable Base spring supports. Clamped pipe support systems, Welded pipe support systems which satisfy our piping stress analysis boundary conditions at all times adhering to client and industry code compliance.

With the assistance of our fabrication partner we are able to fabricate all Clamped & Welded pipe support systems and shipped to your site location ready for installation.

Mechanical Engineering & Design

Project Design Group’s experienced mechanical design and engineering department permits our company to provide to our clients a quality, outstanding, professional grade 3D mechanical design complete with documentation and product simulation analysis using our 3D CAD/CAE software systems.

HVAC Engineering & Design

ASTD’s HVAC engineering and design department is a sub-discipline of our Mechanical department, engineering to thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer and refrigeration. At ASTD we design our HVAC systems to UK Specs, Norsok or Smacna codes and standards. Delivering solutions to the highest of quality adhering to health and safety at all times during our live projects. With our sub-contractors we also have the facilities to fabricate the ductwork, specialised items and components for HVAC systems meeting all clients requirements and industry standards, codes and design practices.

3D Modelling & 2D Draughting

ASTD are aiming to become one of the industry leaders in the use and implementation of 2D and 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) commercial and engineering software application systems and their associated add-on packages. ASTD offer a partial or full 2D & 3D CAD service through to innovative intelligent 3D modelling digital data assets, simulation & animation of small to complex projects covering all of our preferred industries listed in our website.

2D draughting of all multi-discipline activities utilising the latest industry specific CAD/CAE technology software systems. Our software of choice for On-Shore/Offshore Engineering is the latest innovative digital asset development software AVEVA PDMS & E3D(Plant Design Management System & Everything 3D).

At ASTD we have over 25 years of experience utilising AVEVA systems and their suites ranging from basic 3D modelling to global project administration and coordination with various satellite installations throughout the UK and internationally using the impressive AVEVA Global software. Coordination and creation of client and vendor catalogue 3D data elements, piping catalogue components and specifications (Cats & Specs), structural catalogue and specs, Electrical and instrument catalogue and specs creation, HVAC catalogue & specification creation. Clash manager setup & coordination, importing and exporting vendor equipment models to various other CAD CAE software systems.

With ASTD utilising AVEVA E3D this allows us to import our 3D laser scanning surveys via the point cloud data into our 3D models for our brownfield or greenfield projects allowing ASTD to design clash free at all times. ASTD's AVEVA experience of BIM collaborative 3D modeling, coordination and Administration is of the highest standard and quality.

We are also specialised in the use of the AutoDesk suite and its associated products with AutoCAD experience since 1988 up to and including AutoCad 2016, Revit 2016 BIM Software including the MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Piping), Bentley Microstation experience up to and including V8i, Trimble TEKLA 21.1 steelwork design & detailing keeping our employees up to date with training to suit our needs and of our clients.

A proven track record of delivering the most complex piping support systems, Multi discipline supports

designed from initial lay out stage through to completion and fully compliant with industry standards.

Services

Civil & Structural

Our Civil and Structural department are experienced utilising the latest industry CAD/CAE software systems creating complex Civil and Structural design with industry code compliant software to ensure all of our designs are adhered to the clients design practices, codes and standards at all times.

Using our multi-discipline collaborative working methods we are able to layout the clients site with emphasis on the importance of our clash free 3D modelling plant layouts and 2D design.

Structural Stress Analysis

ASTD provide Structural Stress Analysis and FEA studies, engineering and design to determine the effects of loads on physical structures and their associated components. ASTD’s CAE engineering design software system of choice is Bentley’s SACS and STAAD Pro, we also have the facility to utilise GTStrudl Structural Analysis software.

For our Finite Element Structural Analysis studies and engineering design, our software of choice is the outstanding ANSYS CAE engineering software application system which enables us to solve complex structural engineering problems, making better, faster design decisions. Covering Composites, Durability, Impact, Optimization, Rigid Body dynamics, Strength analysis, Thermal analysis & Vibration.

Decommissioning

• Provision of FEED Studies• 3D HDR Laser Scanning of existing Assets and

Structures• Incorporated Laser Scanning Point Cloud Data into

3D models• Design of new to existing structures for destruct

activities• Refurbishment surveys of brownfield structures• ASTD will reduce complexity & maximise efficiency

by collaboration & co-operation with client via sharing of information.

Electrical, Instrumentation & Control

ASTD's Electrical, Instrumentation and Control engineering department provides a partial or full design service to UK and international latest codes and industry standards. Projects range from design to start-up through to ongoing electrical and instrumentation operational and maintenance services.

ASTD’s proactive company ethos and core standards allow us to integrate with our clients and their requirements throughout every stage of their project and assets.

In our offices we can engineer, design, 3D model all Electrical and Instrumentation and their associated cable trays/racking systems integrated into our 3D multi-discipline project models ensuring a clash free status which is beneficial for installation of vendor equipment. 3D modeling of all general and emergency lighting, junction boxes and panels, switchgear, cable racking and trays, telecoms and public address systems.

3D Site Surveying Services

ASTDare aiming to become an industry leader providing excellent high dynamic range 3D laser scanning survey data acquisition of 3D images for onshore, offshore, engineering and commercial projects. 3D Laser imaging represents the partial or full existing digital data for our clients assets. This surveying method enables a collaborative working system between our multi disciplined engineering teams.

ASTD are able to deliver an accurate intelligent 3D digital data model for all of our clients. ASTD use only the best in class 3D laser scanners such as the Leica Geosystems Scanstation P40 scanners that offer high quality, 3D data and HDR imaging, high versatility including long range capabilities delivering outstanding range, speed and data quality whenever and wherever required.

Giving our clients the perfect scanning solution, Speeds up to 1mio points per second at ranges from 0.4m up to 270m, field of view Horizontal 360° and vertically 290°. With Dual axis compensation providing the foundation for the highest of quality detailed 3D colour point clouds mapped in realistic clarity, all laser scanning equipment has a high ingress protection rating of IP54 ensuring dust protection and water resistance.

ASTD can offer conversions from BIM level 0 through to BIM level 6 which offers the complete “As built”

package for the owner, the BIM level applied will be to suit a clients’ particular need and expectation.

Commercial

BIM Modelling

ASTD use AutoCAD 2016, Revit 2016 & Vectorworks software including MEP (mechanical, electrical and piping packages during all design phases giving Clients full asset management as an end product throughout the projects life cycle. ASTD offer BIM ranges 0-6 to suit client needs and requirements.

3D Laser Scanning

Using the Leica Geosystems Scan station P40 scanner offering clients high quality colour 3D data along with HDR (High Dynamic Range) imaging to delivery outstanding accuracy and range with unrivalled data quality and speed. The laser scanning has the added benefits of improving designs and costs making it a preferred client cost effective method.

2D Drawings

ASTD have the ability and expertise to produce MEP tender drawings, pre fabrication, manufacturing, installation and building penetration drawings along with M & E construction, schematics and spool drawings.

MEP Design

Working to BG6/2014 (4th edition) ASTD are able to project define design activities and deliverables co-ordinating and collaborating between our Engineers, Architects, Structural engineers and multi-discipline design teams.

MEP Modelling

ASTD model with auto desk Revit 2016 (MEP) whilst co-ordinating the full building encompassing the external structure, steel, concrete, internal wall and ceilings, internal services of electrical systems, alarms, pipe work, HVAC etc producing full models and drawings for MEP (M & E) for use in engineering and construction projects utilised by building service contractors.

MEP Coordination

ASTD uphold their company ethos philosophy of clash free design throughout any project within any sector they undertake and Architectural is no exception to this rule. Clash free design is achieved by using NavisWorks Manage saving time and reducing costs for our clients with no need for clash reports as our software and engineers ensure clash free every time with no re-work or re-routing costs.

Civil/Structural

ASTD use Tekla Structures and Staad Pro for Design and Engineering & Staad Pro for structural stress analysis. The software has the capabilities to engineer and design all interfaces and end connections with export capabilities back into the model for the production of 2D fabrication drawings with full weld mapping and traceability.

Model Services

ASTD offer a full model service either at client premises, site or ASTD head office. Along with this ASTD can also provide training services by a qualified training administrator in PDMS at all locations over courses designed to suit the end user. In addition to this ASTD have highly trained and skilled administrators at head office constantly updating and training personnel in all the latest techniques ensuring a full complement of up to date engineers providing high quality end products.

Architectural

ASTD produce 3D models with visual walk through which enables clients to see the project in full prior to commencement of work. The 3D model can be developed and edited allowing the client to visualise the project at the 3D model stage. This also allows for the client to have input into the project without the need to amend drawings and drafts, which makes it highly cost effective.

Once the client is satisfied all relevant 2D drawings, sections and elevations can be produced from the 3D model again saving time and costs on cumbersome revisions to drawings.

ASTD Ltd, The Innovation Centre, Hub 1, Venture Court, Queens Meadow Business Park, Hartlepool, TS25 5TG, UK

t. +44 (0) 1429 856 050 e. info@astd.co.uk

www.astd.co.uk