Case Study
Streamlining Inspections & Maintenance in Hazardous Area Operations
Overview
Industry
Oil & Gas | Hazardous Area Operations | Asset Integrity & Compliance
The Challenge
In hazardous environments, conventional mobile devices are prohibited due to ignition risks. Inspection and maintenance teams rely on manual, paper-based processes to record equipment condition, repair activities, and compliance data.
This approach leads to:
- Time-consuming inspections and delayed reporting
- Increased risk of data loss and inaccuracies
- Higher operational costs due to shutdowns and rework
- Limited real-time visibility for engineering and management teams
Organizations needed a safe, digital, and compliant mobility solution that could operate directly inside Zone-classified hazardous areas.
The Solution
The deployment of Workflow Software on Aegex 100M™ Intrinsically Safe Tablets enabled inspectors and maintenance personnel to safely digitize operations within hazardous zones. The Workflow Software integrates intelligent asset management, RFID-based auto-identification, and risk-based inspection (RBI) workflows, transforming inspections into a connected, cloud-enabled process.
Key Capabilities
- Digital inspection forms and checklists
- RFID-based asset identification and tracking
- Photo and video capture for asset condition reporting
- Real-time cloud synchronization with ERP and back-office systems
- Onsite access to manuals, P&IDs, maintenance history, and safety data
- RBI alerts and threshold visualization for proactive maintenance
- Secure collaboration with offsite experts and teams
The Results
The combined solution delivered measurable operational and compliance improvements:
- 150% increase in inspector efficiency
- Up to 50% reduction in inspection campaign time
- Faster turnaround for faulty or non-compliant equipment
- Improved data accuracy through real-time digital capture
- Reduced paperwork and administrative overhead
- Standardized inspection and reporting processes
- Enhanced regulatory compliance and audit readiness
- Better management decision-making through live operational visibility
Business Impact
By enabling safe digital operations directly within hazardous zones, the solution improved:
- Operational uptime
- Asset integrity and lifecycle management
- Workforce productivity
- Safety and regulatory compliance
- Total cost of ownership (TCO)
Technology Stack
- Hardware: Aegex 100M™ Intrinsically Safe Tablet (ATEX / IECEx / Zone-certified)
- Software: Workflow Software (Industrial Mobility & Asset Management Platform)
- Integration: ERP, Cloud Systems, RFID Infrastructure, Back-Office Systems
Conclusion
Together, Workflow Software and Aegex 100M™ Tablets deliver a future-ready digital inspection and maintenance framework for hazardous area operations—driving higher efficiency, safer workflows, and intelligent, compliance-driven asset management across oil & gas, chemical, and other high-risk industries.