InterMoor

Mark Prentice

Inter-MPULSE
Mooring Line Tension Monitoring

Mark Prentice
Product Development Manager, InterMoor Ltd.
February 2013

Agenda

Mooring Line Tension Monitoring

Inter-M H-Links & Swivels

Inter-M H-Links Reference List

Inter-M Pulse Components

Inter-M Pulse Typical System Proposal

Acoustic Real-Time Monitoring System

Acoustic Modem/Receivers

Inter-M Pulse Sea Trials

Inter-M Pulse ROV Sea Trial

Key Benefits

Mooring Line Tension Monitoring

According to the Floating production system (JIP FPS mooring integrity) Health and
Safety Executive 2006 Report 444:

50% of units in the North Sea cannot monitor line tensions in real-time
33% of units cannot measure offsets from the no-load equilibrium position
78% of units do not have line failure alarms
67% of units do not have mooring line spares available
50% of units cannot adjust line lengths.

Inter-M H-Links & Swivels

Long Term Mooring (LTM) Connectors:

For over 20 years InterMoor have been

manufacturing and installing H-Link connectors.

InterMoor have supplied over 2000 such units

globally.

Class Approved and designed to connect chains &

ropes of different sizes together .

Installed in some of the harshest waters in the world

for over 25 years.

Provides a long term solution to mooring

connections.

Inter-M H-Links Reference List

600t MBL

2600t MBL

Ocean Confidence
MadDog
Red Hawk
ATP Rowan Midland
Thunderhorse
Independence Hub
Tahiti
BlindFaith
Balmoral FPV
Triton FPSO
Kikeh
Mirage
ThunderHawk
Tombua Landana
Anasuria FPSO
Exxon Balder
Oxy Petroleum FPSO
Chevron Jack St Malo
Technip Lucius
Williams Gulfstar1
Technip Heidelberg

The Inter-M Pulse

Acoustically linked / Hardwired
H-Link Chain Connection

Battery and
load cell
housing

The Inter-M Pulse

Inter-M Pulse
Typical System Proposal

Rig Supplied Emergency Power

Acoustic Real-time Monitoring System

Raise alarm when
a mooring line fails

Monitor mooring cable

creep

Monitor performance
of mooring lines

Underwater cable free

acoustic communication

Graphical user
interface:

Ultra-low power design to

extend the battery life and
prolong service.

Acoustic Modem/Receivers
Modem is proven technology with noise
rejection capabilities as a basic feature.

Acoustic receivers
on platform

Using acoustic wave propagation through

the water.

Pulse have 10 years experience with these

modems.
Located at the end of both transmitter
and receiver.
2 modems on the Inter-MPulse and 1 3
modems on the platform.
Acoustic modem on
Inter-MPulse

Inter-M Pulse Sea Trials

To ensure test the technology of the Inter-M Pulse , a 76mm (800T MBL) unit
was installed on the Ocean Nomad Semisubmersible in the North Sea during the
winter of 2011/12 for a six month drilling campaign.
Mooring System
- Chain and fibre makeup
- Installed at the fibre/shackle
connection.
Trial Location
- Everest 22/10a
- Operator was BG.
Conditions & Results
- Sea-states of around 12m
- Inter-M Pulse sent accurate
line tensions and inclination readings to the control room.

Inter-M Pulse Sea Trials

The Inter-M Pulse was installed over a stern roller.
The units are designed for MODU and/or FPSO installation.

After a successful installation, the unit was immediately

operational and feeding line tensions and inclination readings to the surface.

The readings have since been verified and documented.

Inter-M Pulse Sea Trials

120

100

Tension (Te)

80

60

40

20

0
Date

05/07/12

09/07/12

13/07/12

17/07/12
Date
Tension Mean

21/07/12

26/07/12

30/07/12

Inter-M Pulse ROV Trial

Recently, as part of a client requirement, a subsea trail was undertaken to ensure
the Inter-M Pulse could be used long-term in permanent mooring systems.
Mooring System
- Chain and chain makeup

Trial Location
-The Underwater Centre, Fort
William, Scotland (ROV Centre)
Trial Results
-Inter-M Pulse sent accurate
line tensions and inclination
readings to the control room and
the logger/batteries were removed
and replaced by the Neptune ROV.

Inter-M Pulse
Key Benefits on a MODU & FPSO

Full history of mooring line

Acoustic data transmission

On-demand data upload

Traffic light alarm system

Stern roller and/or A Frame installation

Suitable for moored FPSO and MODU

Post-hurricane information system that saves

inspection time and costs.

Thank you