Pipeline inspection using an autonomous underwater vehicle
- Maridan Aps., Hoersholm (Denmark)
- TSS Ltd., Weston-on-the-Green (United Kingdom)
- Technical Univ. of Denmark, Lyngby (Denmark). Dept. of Ocean Engineering
Pipeline inspection can be carried out by means of small Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), operating either with a control link to a surface vessel, or totally independently. The AUV offers an attractive alternative to conventional inspection methods where Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) or paravanes are used. A flatfish type AUV ``MARTIN`` (Marine Tool for Inspection) has been developed for this purpose. The paper describes the proposed types of inspection jobs to be carried out by ``MARTIN``. The design and construction of the vessel, its hydrodynamic properties, its propulsion and control systems are discussed. The pipeline tracking and survey systems, as well as the launch and recovery systems are described.
- OSTI ID:
- 205501
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-950695-; ISBN 0-7918-1311-8; TRN: IM9615%%281
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: International conference on offshore mechanics and arctic engineering, Copenhagen (Denmark), 18-22 Jun 1995; Other Information: PBD: 1995; Related Information: Is Part Of OMAE 1995 -- Proceedings of the 14. international conference on offshore mechanics and arctic engineering. Volume 5: Pipeline technology; Mercati, D. [ed.] [Snamprogetti SpA, San Donato Milanese (Italy)]; Murray, A. [ed.]; PB: 608 p.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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