Tests evaluate equipment to locate subsea lines

Journal Article · Mon Jun 06 00:00:00 EDT 1988 · Oil Gas J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6944740

Bickham, K L

Field tests of four pipe-locating sensors in the Gulf of Mexico indicate that a magnetic gradiometer array (GA) positioned by a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) can locate either buried or exposed pipelines in water as deep at 900 m (2,952 ft). The tests further led to recommendations for improvements in deploying equipment and operational procedures, especially for use in seas up to 2 m.

• Research Organization: Shell Development Co., Houston, TX (US)
• OSTI ID: 6944740
• Journal Information: Oil Gas J.; (United States), Vol. 86:23
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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