Welaptega Chain Measurement System (CMS)
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The Business Problem
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Technical Solution
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Underwater mooring failure can compromise production, cost money,,impact the environment
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Photogrammetric technology for chain measurement. |
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The Business Solution
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Technical details
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Introduce an in-service mooring inspection
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 The system utilizes synchronous digital images of chains from several cameras. It then |
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
