BPP-TECH – innovative engineering in energy technologies

Professional Engineering Consultants

Trusted engineers working across energy, insurance, utilities and transport, BPP-TECH provide engineering consultancy and risk advisory services. Our clients include energy suppliers, utilities, engineering contractors, lawyers and insurance underwriters. Our specialist knowledge and expertise ensures that technically complex issues are handled in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. We meet our clients’ expectations by delivering a quick response.

We bring a depth of understanding to minimise risks. Our network of engineering consultants are selected for their wealth of experience and proven track record. They are rapidly mobilised internationally to support both small and large scale complex engineering, technology and IT projects. The BPP-TECH group of companies are independent and privately owned, and include the specialist power cables subsidiary BPP-Cables.

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Our People / Skills

BPP-TECH will be supporting the annual Subsea Expo event, taking place in Aberdeen 7th to 9th February 2018

January 30, 2018

BPP-TECH will be supporting the annual Subsea Expo event, taking place in Aberdeen 7th to 9th February 2018. Geoff Lyons, BPP Director and Subsea UK Board member, will be Chairing Thursday’s afternoon conference session “Integrity and Inspection” …

SERVICES

Risk & Reliability Assessment

Quantitative Risk Assessments
Forensic/laboratory investigations
Engineering contract reviews
Environmental assessments
Asset integrity

Professional Services

Engineering and technology audits
Expert witness
Third party review of project activities
Technical support in legal/insurance disputes
Onsite client representation

Engineering Design Analysis

Engineering analyses and design
Third party reviews
FEA and CFD
Process and operations analyses
Problem solving through software/IT

Equipment Delivery Management

Equipment and component procurement specifications
Procurement management
Onsite engineering support
Supplier audits and management
QA/QC inspections

Power Cables in Harsh Environments

Electrical cable and network design
Electrical design for high temperature, hazardous and subsea environments
Installation engineering and on-site services
Route planning analysis

Electrical Equipment Inspection Services

Forensic investigations of faults
On-site fault finding support
EMF studies
Design and review of test procedures
Procurement support for electrical equipment

Engineering Data Management

Structured data searches
Abstracting and archive services
Data integrity investigations
Restoring stranded data sets

Cyber Solutions

Data federation and cataloguing
Machine learning / pattern recognition
Dark web and deep web research / investigation
Operational cost and mapping
Probabilistic simulations

Operations & Maintenance Data

Predictive analytics for good decision making
O&M data management
Modelling O&M historical data sets
Big Data management to plan for just-in-time maintenance

All in all, if I compare BPP to other consultants I have worked with over the years, you are head and shoulders above anything else. Fast response, extensive subject knowledge, excellent technical analysis, delivering the work ahead of schedule and not letting contractual issues get in the way of the technical work.

Simon Dean, ConocoPhillips

We found the professionalism and the desire to succeed demonstrated by the BPP-TECH engineers contributed enormously to the overall successful completion of the work.

Tony Edwards, SERCO

We employed BPP-TECH after seeing the quality and breadth of services that could be provided by them. Needless to say BPP-TECH delivered in everything that was expected of them.

Ian Griffiths, Global Marine Systems

ATTENTION TO DETAIL

Whatever the challenge, be it assessing fitness-for-purpose of a field component, establishing the root cause of a crane failure, designing a power cable, or dissecting a failed component, we pride ourselves in providing the critical technical information in a clear and comprehensive manner. Our excellent reputation has been forged through many years of service to our clients, providing conclusions and recommendations which give valuable insight and allow effective next steps to be planned.

Risk Assessment

BPP-TECH have extensive experience in providing qualitative and quantitative risk assessment services to support the owners of valuable assets. Applying the diverse forensic and testing experience of our engineers to “close the loop”, brings the lessons learnt to front-end design and operational procedures. This approach brings improved reliability of assets and avoids repeat incidents. FMEA, FTA and HAZOP techniques are used to profile risks systematically. Proactive or observational onsite visits can be carried out.

FEA

ABAQUS™ and OrcaFlex™ are tools our experienced engineers use to carry out analyses on a wide range of physical systems. 3D non-linear time-domain finite element capability is used to predict the global response of complex systems. e.g. fatigue limit state analyses, ultimate limit state analyses and installation analyses are routinely carried out. We analyse a wide range of components and equipment under environmental loads and externally imposed motions to give owners and users the comfort of reduced risk and increased certainty.

Workshop/Laboratory Investigation

In-depth investigation of failed components, prototype testing of innovative designs, the BPP workshop/laboratory is available for use. The fully equipped facility provides a flexible and cost effective resource for clients’ projects. Our engineers’ practical expertise can be utilised in this managed and safety controlled facility.

Component Delivery Management

Critical stages of component manufacture require engineers with the detailed knowledge of specifications, design and applications. BPP-TECH mobilises engineers with the knowledge and experience to be your eyes and ears during manufacture. Your team working with BPP engineers and inspectors will ensure cost effective delivery of your equipment to specification, to the required quality and on schedule.

BPP-TECH “ONE-STOP” SOLUTION

International network of expert engineers with offices in UK, USA and Asia

Knowledgeable engineers with in-depth, practical experience

Fully equipped laboratory and workshop investigation facilities

MODES OF DELIVERY

Increasingly, our clients benefit from using our cost-effective modes of service delivery through web based tools and portals. These can meet the diverse needs of our clients e.g. by deploying integrated virtual teams, using time-sliced accounting, point of sale client representation or agency representation. These delivery modes allow our clients to get the most out of our people and expertise.

The Virtual Team Environment

Clients can effectively have their own multi-skilled, virtual engineering, technical and IT departments by integrating BPP-TECH’s expertise and people into their organisation as a virtual web based team. This can be achieved at a surprisingly low cost.

Time Sliced Service Delivery

Few organisations can afford to keep specialist staff employed full time and use them only part-time. We can offer engineering, technical and IT expertise to clients both physically and via the web on a ‘time sliced’ and pay as you use basis. The aim is to reduce cost and yet give a more wide-ranging technical support service.

Multi-Site Point of Sale Presence

BPP-TECH’s UK and USA presence is available to clients as a basis for multi-site “point of sale” presence through provision of knowledgeable senior engineers, either badged as BPP-TECH staff or badged as the client’s own staff. Our head office in the City of London is particularly suited to support a point of sale presence for financial, insurance and legal services to The City.

Agency and Purchasing Support Services

Our virtual teaming, time sliced mode of service delivery, combined with our physical offices in the UK and USA, are well suited to provide cost effective agency and purchasing support, for both service and manufacturing companies.

BPP-TECH’s traditional modes of delivery of our consultancy services remain available. Tell us your requirements by submitting the form at the bottom of this page. We will offer a cost-effective solution and a mode of delivery which suits you.

Our Team

BPP-TECH’s engineers combine their knowledge with their experience to provide cost effective, on-time engineering services with flexibility and five-star performance.

David Brown - Risk & Insurance

David is a professional engineer in the energy, marine and insurance sectors. He works with asset owners, insurance and legal companies and specialised contractors. He conducts engineering design and procurement projects, model testing work, technical feasibility studies & risk/safety assessments (QRAs). Further, David provides technical litigation support for in court, arbitration and mediation purposes.

Tony Kenyon - Client Success Manager

Tony is a professional engineer who applies his knowledge to understanding clients’ requirements and needs. Bringing his experience from working in engineering around the world with many diverse cultures, Tony brings insight to how BPP can progress clients’ problems both technically and commercially.

Minoo Patel – Product Design & Development

Minoo is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. He has worked in the energy, shipping and maritime industries, involving design of ships, platforms, structures, mooring systems and subsea power cables subjected to natural environmental and man-made hazards. Recently Minoo has been working on cable design and cable protection systems for offshore wind farms in European waters.

Steve Proud - Manufacturing Quality

Steve is based in our Newcastle office. He is a professional engineer, gaining his engineering degree after completing a trade apprenticeship. He has mainly worked in manufacturing and consulting engineering. His wide experience of general industry, including hybrid electronics, automotive, subsea, oil and gas and renewable energy brings valuable insights to clients’ challenges.

Darren Patel - Power Systems

Darren is a professional mechanical engineer with experience in design, analysis, optimisation and failure investigations. He strives to reduce lifecycle costs for clients’ assets, as well as reduce installation and operational risks. Clients use his expertise for the development of new products, qualification testing, life extension and forensic engineering.

Darren Moore – Design & Analysis

Darren is a professional engineer with experience in manufacturing, energy, marine and insurance. He manages engineering design and procurement projects including the specification and sign-off of large manufacturing processing machinery, as well as projects involving engineering risk mitigation and forensic investigation. Clients also benefit from Darren’s experience in managing supply contracts for components, for which he has a keen eye for ensuring engineering quality at manufacturing sites.

Chuon-Szen Ong - Reliability & Audit

Szen is a professional mechanical engineer in the energy, manufacturing & insurance sectors, and he is a qualified ISO 9001 QMS Lead Auditor. Managing design, procurement and installation projects for asset owners, Szen also leads specialised research and development projects which bring innovative technology and products to the energy sector. Conducting quality audits and risk/safety assessments for the insurance sector, he provides technical litigation support for in court, arbitration and mediation purposes.

Chris Milner - UK North Regional Manager

Chris is experienced in the energy industry especially the offshore, subsea and renewable sectors. He has a strong track record of enabling solutions for clients for the long term, and recognises the ever-changing nature of the energy sector in Scotland. He is active in several industry organisations, having been chair of The SUT in Aberdeen for a three-year term and now an Elected member of SUT Council in the London HQ.

Geoff Lyons – Automation & Structural Engineering

Geoff is a professional engineer working in the energy, marine and insurance sectors. He works with asset owners, insurance and legal companies and specialised contractors. Leading projects for engineering systems including design, analysis, forensics and measurement, for environmental, structural, motions, positioning monitoring systems, and model testing, he provides technical litigation support for in court, arbitration and mediation purposes.

Duncan Sokolowski - USA Regional Manager

Duncan Brings his wealth of experience in installation, burial and manufacture of submarine flexible products to projects. He has applied his knowledge to renewables, telecommunications and conventional energy fields. Duncan is based in BPP’s Houston office and is responsible for the management of engineering and supply projects in North America.

Phil Thomas - Asset Integrity

Phil is a professional engineer applying his experience to the energy, marine and insurance sectors. An experienced project manager working for asset owners, insurance and legal companies, he also works as “Client Engineering Representative” ensuring on-time delivery of manufactured equipment and components. Phil is the BPP Group Health and Safety Manager.

Caterina Fontana – Naval Architect, Project Manager

Caterina has worked on vessel stability for windfarm operations, along with safety for operations. She has led teams analysing and designing power cables, including installation on wind farms. In addition, as a certified GWO, she has been deployed offshore to oversee cable recoveries and repairs. After completing her BEng and MEng in Naval Architecture-Marine Engineer she went on to gain an MSc in Renewable Energy Engineering at Cranfield. Caterina is a Chartered Engineer via RINA.