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SmartTrackTM Remote Tracking & Monitoring System
January, 2013
Agenda
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1 Pig Tracking History 2 SmartTrack™
System Overview
3 Key Differentiators
4 How It Works
5 Locating Pigs
6 SmartTrack™
System Family
7 Technical Summary
8 Case Study
9 Conclusion
Pig Tracking
Problems Pig stuck / lost in the
line. Through wall communication has
become critical criteria for pigging systems.
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Solution Accurate tracking &
detection. .
Bi-directional Communication
The Solution
High Accuracy Tracking & Detection
Real Time Monitoring
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• Through-wall communication system.
• Accurately tracks, detects, positions and provides real-time monitoring.
• • Operator flexibility to reconfigure • parameters.
• • Used in onshore / offshore environments.
• Eliminates use of radioactive isotopes.
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SmartTrack™ System Overview
Battery Conservation
Battery power can be conserved by switching transponder to dormant mode.
Operating mode (e.g., dormant / active) of transponder can be changed while it is in the pipeline
Activates/ deactivates transponder.
Transmitted data can be stored and displayed remotely.
Monitors internal pressure or temperature.
Signal can be relayed using subsea acoustic communication (up to 5 km (3.1 mil) or topside radio link (up to 80 km). 6
Key Differentiators
RemoteControl
Real-timeMonitoring
Accurate Tracking
Pig can be located within 2 inches of its location.
Signal from multiple pigs can be detected simultaneously.
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How It Works
Serial communication
ELFcommunication
Communication possible through cables, acoustics, or radio link
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Locating Pigs
Pig Passing
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Locating Pigs
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Pinpoint Pig Location
• Transponder
• Receiver
• Subsea Communications Unit
• Radio Link
SmartTrack™ System Family
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SmartTrack™ Transponder
• Each transponder has a unique identity code that makes it possible to identify each pig.
• Identify up to 16 pigs
• Batteries last longer (365 days or more) in dormant mode.
• May be used as a pig body.
• Retrofitted for use with cleaning or inspection.
• DNV 09 ATEX 55935X
• Zone 1, Ex d IIB T6
Tracks &
Identifies
Extended Battery
Modular
ATEXCertified(only D116)
Send pressure inquiries.
Activate/deactivate dormant mode.
Change operating parameters (e.g. frequency, signal rate, ID, or power level).
Connects via acoustic cable or radio link. Topside transceiver connects wireless to PDA
Subsea Topside ROV Onshore
Tracks & Identifies Pigs
Communicates Through Pipe Wall
Multi-Functional
Multiple Connectivity Option
Placement
SmartTrack™ Transceiver
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• Wireless subsea acoustic link.
• Locate, track and identify SmartPlug® tool and pigs.
• Placed parallel to pipeline.
• Up to 5 km (3.1 mil) range.
• Powered by lithium or alkaline batteries.
• Last for 7 to 365 days.
SmartTrack™ Subsea Communications
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Technical Summary
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Situation: Riser damaged on North Sea platform.
Challenge: Repair riser, replace topside pipework production system while maintaining production.
Solution:
•Isolate damaged riser section from gas inventory with three high friction pigs.
•SmartTrack™ system tracks pigs, monitors pipeline pressure during repair work while maintaining flow.
Results:
•Riser repaired while gas flowed.•Reduced downtime = reduced costs.•No impact on environment.
Case Study
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• Most advanced tracking system.
• Tracks with pinpoint accuracy.
• Reliably monitors internal conditions.
• Enables change of operating parameters during operation.
• Highly versatile.
• Field-proven = 300+ interventions.
Conclusion - SmartTrack™ System Family
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