Tritech's RAMS� FPSO Technology Offers Full Feasibility Study
Tritech, the underwater technology specialist, has developed its 360° real-time anchor-chain and riser integrity system for Floating Production Storage and Offloading Units (FPSOs) to include a full design service that ensures optimum deployment.
A field-proven technology, RAMS™ offers continuous monitoring of the presence, integrity and position of mooring lines and risers 24/7 from proprietary sonar technology deployed beneath the FPSO turret. Launched at Offshore Europe 2011, this unique 360° sonar technology has beam steering capability that allows the system to be configured upon installation. This ensures its deployment provides the optimum sonar return from the mooring lines and risers in order to provide 100% target detection and reliability.
Tritech are now able to offer a full design service using in-house software that allows an extensive feasibility and visibility study to determine the best configuration for the customer. This simulation programme allows Tritech’s engineers to assess the best position for deployment and calculate the expected accuracy of the RAMS™ system once it is installed, meeting customers’ safety needs.
Image shows a Plan Display simulation of anchor chains, risers and umbilical positions.
Leading the developments in RAMS™ technology is Tritech’s Business Development Manager Angus Lugsdin. Previously US Business Development Manager, Angus led early research and market planning into key customer markets in North America, contributing to the opening of Tritech North America last month.
Image showing RAMS™ software screen; here a simulation shows potential alarms in Riser Movement, Anchor Chain, Storage Low and Noise.
Tritech is showcasing its RAMS™ system at the following exhibitions: Rio Oil & Gas, 17 – 20 September, Rio de Janiero, Brazil and the 2nd FPSO Vessel Conference, Houston, 17 – 18 October where Angus Lugsdin will be presenting a paper entitled ‘Real-Time Riser & Anchor Chain Monitoring Technology for Enhanced Asset Integrity Management.”
RAMS™ will also be the focus of Tritech’s exhibition at Deep Offshore Technology, Perth, Australia, 27 – 29 November where Angus will also be presenting a paper in the Track 1, Session 6: Asset Integrity, on Thursday 29 November.
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