VisionTek. 3D Measuring System for continuous rope monitoring. Engineering

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1 VisionTek Engineering 3D Measuring System for continuous rope monitoring IMCA Conference: Continuous monitoring systems for high value subsea construction ropes Amsterdam Thursday 14 May

2 3D Measuring System overview A completely new approach to ropes NDE The first 3D Measuring System specifically designed for continuous measurement and monitoring of moving ropes Optical Measuring System, factory calibrated How It is made High resolution, color, industrial cameras Designed for operating harsh environments Robust metal frame, IP67, Led lighting system Mobile or permanent installation, analysis processor LAN connected

3 3D Measuring System concept Rope measurement critical issues Flexible Not uniform surface Lubricated Long and moving object Mechanical vibrations Dust, magnetic contamination Goals to be achieved Accurate and reliable measurements No need to data interpretation Avoid false positive issues Measurement during operations Easy to use: no need of training No additional complexity Environment proof

4 Discarded solutions 2D Image comparator, pattern searching No possibility to have permanent calibration Suffers from perspective positioning Not robust with surface lubrication Poor solution, no reliable data, just image recording 3D Laser scanner measurement Lose precision on diameter measurement No visual feedback for false positive discard

5 3D Measuring System solution Proprietary solution for 3D Measuring System 5 Years of Research & Development Based on the latest technologies of 3D Object Rebuilding Patent pending solution Measurement process 16 pictures per meter (360 ) 100 M points analyzed per meter 100 K points measured per meter

6 3D Measuring System capabilities Measurement of all rope parameters Diameter Roundness Lay length, angle Elongation Axis alignment Surface analysis Color uniformity Lubricant distribution Corrosion, abrasions Data analysis, defect finder Advanced statistical analysis Automatic fully configurable defect finder Real-time alarms Image recording

7 3D Measuring System output examples Diameter Lay length distribution Broken wire Upper limit Target value Lower limit Roundness Axis alignment Axis deformation

8 3D Measuring System measurement defect finder Diameter, lay, roundness Position: m Broken wire Position: m Axial deformation Position: m False positive diameter issue

9 3D Measuring System surface defect finder Diameter, lay, roundness Position: 290 m Surface contamination Position: 365,500 m Lubricant not melted Position: m Lubricant not uniform

10 3D Measuring System output examples Complete awareness about rope evolution 0.3 % Diameter reduction

11 3D Measuring System key factors A completely new approach to ropes NDE Measuring System intrinsically calibrated Reliability of data No need of any data interpretation Immediate visual feedback and false positive discard Reliability of the equipment Replicates human experience: watch and measure Plug and play: no need of experienced operators

12 3D Measuring System enterprise architecture Data Diameter, on cloud: lay, roundness all the fleet under control with one click Crane superintendents Corporate assessment criteria Remote data analysis Rope manufacturer support

13 3D Measuring System advantages: rope user From rope as disposable to rope as assets New approach to safety and risk management Improvement of plant service level Analysis during normal operations Service support from the manufacturer Corporate discard criteria New approach to spare parts provisioning Plan rope maintenance and re-lubrication

14 3D Measuring System advantages: service companies New business opportunities Expansion of commercial offer, technology oriented Rope measurement and post installation verification Periodical measurement and verification of rope condition Post retirement verification to validate discard criteria New strategic role of service company between manufacturer and end user Plan rope maintenance and re-lubrication Competitive advantage in respect to traditional service companies

15 3D Measuring System advantages: rope manufacturer Rope quality 100% under control All rope parameters measured continuously and automatically during the whole manufacturing process No need of any human additional operation or manufacturing process interruption QA office complete control, Process Capability verification QA rope certificate Rope image permanently stored in case of customer claim

16 Further R&D activities Data analysis Rope Life Estimator A massive measurement data acquisition of operating ropes A predictive model based on rope measurements evolution Predictive model We are working in order to start an important R&D plan on residual rope life estimation based on measurements evolution

17 3D Measuring System operating ranges Operating ranges Rope length: unlimited Suitable for any rope construction and surface finishing Rope diameter: mm Resolution: mm depending on customer needs, rope dimension, speed Possibility to certify the measuring system by Accredia or 3 rd party organizations Rope maximum speed: 1 m/s typical, (up to 4 m/s on demand) Integrated or external encoder for length measurement Rope movement: usable during normal rope operations, no need to have constant speed and direction Real-time or post process analysis Hardware specifications Dimensions: 700x500x700h mm to 900x780x900h mm Weight: Kg Operating temperature: -5 C +50 C High reliability components (MTBF > hours), tool-less maintenance Dust, magnetic fields, vibration proof Water and oil resistant (all components IP67) Mobile equipment or permanent installation integrated in vessel IT environment

18 VisionTek Engineering Thank you for your time Ing. Cristiano Bonetti R&D Manager Mobile: