Standardized ROV and diver interfaces will bring surge in subsea capabilities
Standardization and new developments in subsea interfaces, or profiles, for remotely operated vehicles (ROV's) or divers promise a new generation of subsea capabilities. Progress in subsea systems comes from the development of several individual components. ROV/diver interface profiles are a critical component in this chain of developments. ROV's are also of particular importance because these unmanned submarines provide low-cost flexibility in deep water applications. The development of standardized profiles, which means basic size and shapes, for intervention will affect subsea completion and drilling systems, emergency safety valves (ESV), and any other subsea installation. As an example of their importance, standardized profiles could help keep some offshore fires from becoming full-fledged disasters, such as the one at the Piper-Alpha platform in the North Sea. Pipeline riser valves in such cases could be closed by ROV's to prevent the pipelines from feeding the fire. Standardized profiles to accomplish this and other subsea tasks are available in the public domain for immediate application.
- Research Organization:
- Baugh Consulting Engineers Inc., Houston, TX (US)
- OSTI ID:
- 6370757
- Journal Information:
- Oil Gas J.; (United States), Journal Name: Oil Gas J.; (United States) Vol. 87:18; ISSN OIGJA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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