Water Invaders
(WI)
2015
What is an ROV ?
A Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) is essentially an underwater robot that allows the vehicle's operator to remain in a comfortable environment while the ROV works in the hazardous environment below. The total ROV system is comprised of the vehicle, which is connected to the control van and the operators on the surface by an umbilical cable, a handling system to control the cable dynamics, a launch system and associated power supplies.
WHAT can ROV's do?
1/Platform Inspection–from visual inspection to using instruments to monitor the effects of corrosion, fouling, locating cracks, estimating biologic fouling, etc.
2/Pipeline Inspection–follow underwater pipelines to check for leaks, determine overall health of the pipeline and insure the installation is acceptable surveys are necessary prior to installing pipelines, cables and most offshore installations.
3/Drilling Support–everything from visual inspection, monitoring installation
4/ Platform Cleaning–one of the most sophisticated tasks using manipulators and suction cups for positioning and 100-horsepower systems driving brushes, water jets and other abrasive devices.
5/Telecommunications Support
Where area they working?
Asia - Much activity stretches from Western Australia (Asia Pacific) to Malaysia and the South China Sea.
South America - The majority of ROV operations in South America are occurring off Brazil
North America - Reports indicate 104 deepwater prospects in water deeper than 9,843 ft (3,000 m)
Arctic - Russia is opening up, with major developments offshore about to be exploited.
Africa - West Africa is a major hot spot with new leases available in Nigeria&Guinea
How big area ROV’s?
Small inspection only ROV’s can be as small as a football whilst some of the heavier work class Vehicles are as large as a small car. Some of the specialised cable burial ROV’s are similar in size, shape and weight as a bulldozer and can weigh up to 18 tons
How deep do they work?
the exploration water depths in the Gulf of Mexico have more than doubled during the last two decades, increasing from depths of 3,500 ft (1,067 m) in 1976 to 7,600 ft (2,316 m) in 1996. Drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and off Brazil in depths beyond 3000 ft (914 m) accounted for over 90 percent of the worldwide effort between 1985 and 1997.
1976 3,500 Feet (1070 m) 1978 4,500 Feet (1370 m) 1987 7,500 Feet (2290 m) 1996 7,600 Feet (2320 m) 2001 Depths
How many people area in an ROVcrew?
One supervisor and one Pilot/Technician are required to operate the smaller inspection only ROV’s per 12 hour period whereas a Supervisor and two Pilot/Technicians are required to operate the larger vehicle systems each 12 hours. Larger crews may be required depending on the work programme and hours of operation required by the client.
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