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ROV Combines Performance and Operating Cost

  03/03/2009
Pioneering technology at Saab Seaeye has created an electric work-class ROV that is also easy to operate. At the core of the system is a completely new concept in control and power distribution. The fear of catastrophic system failure has been overcome through the Jaguar's unique dual-redundancy system that is designed to keep the ROV on task long after other ROVs have stopped working.
 

SAAB Seaeye Jaguar

 

 

With identical twin independent circuits installed, if one half completely shuts down, the vehicle remains operational and able to complete vital tasks. Failed system switchover is completely automated and happens in seconds. This frees the ROV pilot to focus on the task in hand, rather than battling with diagnostic issues.

The new simplified intelligent system, with its fewer and more intuitive controls, makes it quicker to train new pilots and convert experienced pilots. It also gives pilots more feedback in a more comprehensible form on every part of the ROV's operation for a continuing and vital understanding of its performance.

 

Feedback on thruster performance for instance, is usually limited to just speed. Now the pilot also get reports on temperature, vibration, current and voltage. Saab Seaeye has improved feedback without increasing piece parts.

 

For operators facing work in adverse conditions, the Jaguar has an agility and responsiveness in strong cross-currents, helped by a power-to-weight ratio that is virtually half that of an hydraulic vehicle.

 

And with an operational depth of 3000msw, with options up to 6000msw, and increased thruster power for faster descent and ascent, most subsea applications are within its range.

Behind the Jaguar developments is Saab Seaeye's success in a work-ROV market previously dominated by hydraulic vehicles. Operators are turning to the powerful electric work ROV as they find it can complete 90 percent of tasks usually undertaken by an hydraulic vehicle, yet at far less cost, is easier to handle, quicker to mobilise and needs half the deck space.  

 

The electric work ROV is suited for procedures such as drill support, survey operations, cable laying support, touch-down monitoring, IRM, and a high proportion of intervention and construction tasks.

 

 



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