Active heave compensated subsea winches

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Active heave compensated subsea winches

TTS Offshore Handling Equipment offers a complete range of active heave compensated subsea winches, in various sizes up to 600 tonnes, for subsea deployment up to 3000 meters water depth.

Active heave compensation (AHC) systems are increasingly being deployed to complement deepwater installation applications. However, problems are often encountered during installation, especially at greater water depths. Typically, these are: the uncontrollability of the load at the surface; excessive dynamic amplification of the load during lowering; and instability when a vulnerable load approaches the seabed. For these reasons, TTS has designed AHC subsea winches

to withstand rough operation in any offshore environment. Precise load handling is critical when mating subsea units on the seabed and precision becomes even more critical in rough seas or weather. So the TTS system is especially designed for load handling controlled from a vessel or rig with operation towards the seabed, as well as towards underwater installations and other fixed targets on the seabed.

The active heave compensation (AHC) system

These TTS winches are each equipped with an AHC system. The system itself relies on data sent from a motion reference unit (MRU). The winches are directly operated by hydraulic winch motors (secondary control) in a closed loop hydraulic system. The AHC solution gives the following benefits: There is a constant N2 / gas pressure, which requires no compressor The system is compact, with few components, and therefore easier to maintain Manual overload protection system (MOPS) Automatic overload protection system (AOPS) Video camera for inspection of winch drum Lubrication system gear ring / pinion. The AHC modes are as follows: Normal winch mode to AHC mode AHC mode to constant tension mode Variable constant tension for penetrating loads

Semi-automatic lift off / hook up / hook release Winch can be lowered simultaneously when working at maximum power in AHC mode.

Controlled landing and penetration on soft seabed.

User areas

TTS also develops special handling modes based on your operational requirements.

Offshore cranes Well intervention drilling packs Drilling packs A-frames

The winch operates in: Normal mode Constant tension AHC. Optional Modes: Auto-pilot, by which the winch pays out or in to a given length, then stops Splash zone

Key features

Complete range of winches available up to 400 tonnes Lifting height up to 3000m Gearbox equipped with failsafe disc brakes, hydraulically operated Winch foot ready for bolting to foundation.

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Bergen-headquartered TTS Marine ASA is a global enterprise that designs, develops and supplies handling equipment for ships, ports, and offshore oil and gas installations. The group targets four main business areas:

TTS Offshore Handling Equipment AS Hundsvrgata 8 NO-6008 lesund Norway Tel: +47 70 11 51 51 Fax: +47 70 13 00 73 info@tts-ohe.no TTS Marine ASA P.O. box 3566 NO-5845 Bergen Norway Tel: +47 55 94 74 00 Fax: +47 55 94 74 01

MARINE OIL AND GAS PORTS, SHIPYARDS AND INDUSTRY SERVICES

The design and servicing of a wide range of equipment is focused through these areas to deliver: equipment for RoRo and cruise vessels; deck and mooring equipment; harbour terminal equipment; marine and offshore cranes; shipyard material handling; hatch covers; ship conversion; drilling equipment; offshore equipment; and side-loading systems. The close, flexible working relationships within the group enable the deployment of complete project teams across a range of fields. TTS Marine ASA has been listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange since 1995. About 1500 people are employed throughout the group.