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Pilot Project Report #1

AI Asset Integrity Monitoring

Oil & Gas | Predictive Maintenance for Storage Tanks

Duration: 3 Months Location: Ahwaz, Iran

Overview

This report details a Proof-of-Concept pilot project conducted by NodAI in a strategic partnership with TETA. The project was designed to validate NodAI's AI-powered condition monitoring solution and demonstrate its capacity to deliver tangible operational and financial value in a real-world, high-security oil & gas application.

Project Objectives

  • •Validate Technology: Demonstrate effectiveness of NodAI's AI platform & MonPods.
  • •Prove Value: Quantify financial benefits of predictive maintenance.
  • •Assess Usability: Evaluate ease of deployment and platform user-friendliness.

Project Scope

  • •Location: High-security facility, Ahwaz (Data confidential).
  • •Duration: 5 months (March 1st to July 31st).
  • •Assets: 15 Above-ground Storage Tanks.
  • •Monitoring: MonPods for corrosion, cracks, and leaks.

Methodology Highlights

  1. Installation: Wireless MonPods installed magnetically (~1 min/unit).
  2. Data Processing: On-site app triaged stress vs. healthy assets.
  3. AI Analysis: Advanced analysis for subtle defects in signals.
  4. Insight: Generated Health Scores and actionable recommendations.

Key Results & Commercial Value

NodAI provided risk classifications for 15 tanks, resulting in significant cost savings and reduced operational risk for the client.

€1.2M

in Direct Cost Savings (Avoided Inspection)

80%

Projected Downtime Reduction (Failure Prevention)

3

Potential Failures Prevented (Immediate Action Tanks)

Risk Classification Breakdown (15 Tanks)

  • Class A & B (Low Risk, 8 tanks): No inspection needed for 3-5 years**, maximizing operational uptime.
  • Class C (Medium Risk, 4 tanks): Moderate degradation detected; scheduled for inspection in 18-24 months.
  • Class D & E (High Risk, 3 tanks): Significant degradation found; immediate inspection required to prevent failure.

Commercial Outcomes

  • •Generated €150,000 direct revenue for NodAI via the TETA partnership.
  • •TETA committed to the technology by purchasing 10 additional MonPod units for future service offerings.
  • •Secured a long-term subscription with TETA, demonstrating platform stickiness and recurring value.

Key Learnings & Future Roadmap

Operator Feedback

Streamlined dashboard, one-click root cause analysis, clearer status indicators.

Manager Feedback

Automated PDF reports with fleet health and ROI summaries.

AI Platform Focus

Developing more detailed explainability logs to increase trust and transparency in predictions.