IT Revolution at the Core of Subsea Networks

18 February 2009 Aberdeen Evening Meeting

Chairman Adrian Phillips, VP UK and Global Strategy Controls, Aker Solutions
Sponsored by Aker Solutions

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Overview

In recent years there has been a revolution in subsea data systems as technology has developed. The industry now demands more sophisticated instruments, joined up systems and higher bandwidth, opening up vast opportunities for the use of common IT system architectures. This session explored how the drilling, subsea and ROV industries have moved away from the limitations of early systems to improve data transmission over wireless, copper and fibre-optic networks.

Presentations

IT Revolution at the Core of Subsea Networks

Adrian Phillips, VP UK and Global Strategy Controls, Aker Solutions

Developing Advanced Subsea Communication System

Gregory Deans, Subsea Surveillance Business Development Manger, Schlumberger

This presentation covers a method of providing a dedicated TCP/IP network for subsea control and monitoring systems and the focus on reliability through development and testing of the product. The presentation details an alternative solution to subsea monitoring from the traditional 'tree-centric' approach.

IP Centric Subsea Production Control  Systems

Richard Carter, R&D Manager, Aker Solutions

The key concept behind the programme is the utilisation of local networks that are inter-connected by optical and/or electrical TCP/IP routing devices. The local networks, (IEEE 802.3 100/10 Base T(x) Ethernet) provide a fast communications bus that allow a common connection philosophy. Communications redundancy is provided by standard TCP/IP routing technology.

New Generation ROV Control Systems

Donal Faulds, Business Development Manager, Perry Slinsby Systems

ROV control systems use commercial IT but the technology is applies in ways which are unique to the subsea environment. The same principles apply to any subsea remote control applications, as seen on Perry Slinsby's latest ICE control system. This is used on new generation ROVs, plus some novel applications in light well intervention, hyperbaric welding pre-heat and platform ballasting.

5 Minute Technology Bite

Wireless Enabled Robotics for Subsea Applications

Brendan Hyland, Chairman, Wireless Fibre Systems

Drilling of subsea wells is highly expensive and even more challenging in deep water or in arctic areas in the search for new un-harvested fields. Through the use of robotics and wireless technologies, innovative Norwegian companies are proposing and developing a completely automated and remotely controlled deep sea drilling rig.