ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL CASE STUDY

Predictive Maintenance for Industrial Assets

How SABIC achieved 25-35% downtime reduction and 30% repair cost savings through IoT-powered predictive maintenance and digital twin technology.

Client
SABIC
Global Chemical Leader
Industry
Energy & Industrial
Petrochemical
Timeline
54 Weeks
Multi-Phase
Impact
Billions
Value Saved

The Challenge

Unplanned Downtime & Lost Production

Unexpected equipment failures caused costly unplanned downtime, resulting in billions of dollars in lost production annually.

High Maintenance Costs

Reactive maintenance strategies led to excessive repair costs and inefficient resource allocation across facilities.

Safety & Compliance Risks

Equipment failures posed significant safety risks to personnel and environmental compliance challenges.

Our Approach

IoT Sensor Network Deployment

Deployed comprehensive IoT sensor networks across industrial assets to capture real-time operational data including vibration, temperature, pressure, and performance metrics.

Industrial IoT, Edge Computing, MQTT

Digital Twin Technology

Created digital twin replicas of critical assets to simulate performance, predict failures, and optimize maintenance schedules before physical intervention.

Digital Twins, Simulation, 3D Modeling

AI Predictive Analytics

Implemented machine learning models to analyze sensor data patterns, predict equipment failures 2-4 weeks in advance, and recommend optimal maintenance actions.

TensorFlow, PyTorch, Predictive ML

Unified Asset Management Platform

Built centralized platform integrating all asset data, maintenance workflows, and predictive insights with mobile access for field technicians.

Cloud Platform, Mobile Apps, Dashboards

Predictive Capabilities

Failure Prediction

85-92%

2-4 weeks advance warning of equipment failures

Remaining Useful Life (RUL)

80-88%

Accurate estimation of asset lifespan and replacement timing

Anomaly Detection

90-95%

Real-time identification of abnormal operating conditions

Maintenance Optimization

75-85%

Optimal scheduling of preventive maintenance activities

Measurable Outcomes

Downtime Reduction

Before
Frequent
After
25-35%
25-35% Improvement

Repair Cost Savings

Before
High
After
30% Lower
30% Improvement

Production Value Saved

Before
Lost
After
Billions
Massive Improvement

Safety Compliance

Before
Reactive
After
Proactive
Improved Improvement

Project Timeline

1

Assessment & Planning

6 weeks
  • Asset inventory and criticality assessment
  • Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)
  • IoT sensor requirements and placement planning
  • Data architecture and ML model design
2

Pilot Deployment

12 weeks
  • IoT sensor installation on pilot assets
  • Edge gateway deployment and connectivity
  • Initial data collection and validation
  • Baseline ML model training
3

Platform Development

16 weeks
  • Digital twin platform development
  • Predictive analytics engine implementation
  • Asset management dashboard creation
  • Mobile app development for field teams
4

Full-Scale Rollout

20 weeks
  • IoT sensor deployment across all facilities
  • Digital twin creation for critical assets
  • ML model refinement and optimization
  • Integration with existing maintenance systems
5

Optimization & Expansion

Ongoing
  • Continuous ML model improvement
  • Expansion to additional asset types
  • Advanced analytics and optimization
  • ROI tracking and reporting

Technology Stack

IoT & Edge Computing

  • Industrial IoT Sensors
  • Edge Gateways
  • MQTT Protocol
  • Real-Time Data Streaming

Digital Twin Platform

  • Digital Twin Models
  • 3D Simulation
  • Physics-Based Modeling
  • Asset Replication

AI & Machine Learning

  • TensorFlow
  • PyTorch
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Anomaly Detection
  • Time-Series Forecasting

Cloud Infrastructure

  • AWS IoT Core
  • Azure IoT Hub
  • Kubernetes
  • Docker
  • Scalable Storage

Data & Analytics

  • Time-Series Databases
  • PostgreSQL
  • Elasticsearch
  • Real-Time Dashboards
  • Power BI

Integration & Workflow

  • REST APIs
  • Kafka Streams
  • Camunda BPM
  • Mobile Apps
  • Field Service Management

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