Welaptega Chain Measurement System (CMS)

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The Business Problem
              Technical Solution
 


Underwater mooring failure can compromise production, cost money,,impact the environment
and hurt your reputation.



Photogrammetric technology for chain measurement.

 
 
The Business Solution

            Technical details
 


Introduce an in-service mooring inspection
system.



The Welaptega Chain Measuring System (CMS)® is an ROV-deployed inspection tool
that provides the information to assess the condition of chains.

CMS® is an in-service solution, meaning chain moorings can be inspected without the need to remove chains from water.

 


Welaptega CMS® is an optical caliper system that measures mooring chain dimensions for elongation, corrosion and wear.

Results are compared to industry standards to assess operational viability.

Welaptega CMS® also allows for an up-close visual inspection of individual links so operators
can assess the material condition of links.

The system utilizes synchronous digital images of chains from several cameras. It then
calibrates these images, corrects spatial geometry and generates statistically reliable
measurements of chain dimensions.

 

Welaptega CMS® specifications

Work-class ROV with 7-function
manipulator

System components

High-resolution video camera array
with integrated LED lighting

Acetal tool frame
Digital recording system
Computer control system

Chain surface preparation

Removal of marine growth using high
pressure water