ROVO 2201 (ROV Operations) TYPE AND PUR POSE: This course is designed to instruct students in the proficient and safe operation of underwater robotic systems throughout their full range of subsea applications. CALENDAR ENTRY: Basic Operations; Spheres of Operation; ROV Sub Systems Utilization PREREQUISITES: None SCHEDULE: Duration: 13 weeks Lectures: 3 hours/week = 39 hours total Laboratories: 2 hours/week (13 Labs) = 26 hours total COURSE AIMS: 1) To enable the students to operate robotic technology below sea level. 2) To enable the students to utilize the above ability within the overall scope of ROV applications. EVALUATION: Laboratories: 25% Tests (2@ 10%): 20% Laboratory Exam: 20% Final Examination: 35% Total: 100% NOTE: Students must obtain at least 50% in the laboratory exam to pass this course. MAJOR TOPICS: 1.0 Basic Operations 2.0 Spheres of Operation 3.0 ROV Sub Systems Utilization
2 ROVO 2201 (ROV Operations) COURSE OUT LINE: 1.0 Ba sic Op er a tions 1.1 Launch and Recovery 1.2 TMS Docking/Undocking and Traversing to and from Work Sites 1.3 Tether Management 1.4 Vehicle Hydrodynamic Principles 1.5 Environmental Impact on Vehicle Operations both Surface and Subsea 2.0 Spheres of Op er a tion 2.1 Survey and Inspection 2.1.1 Standard Survey Missions and Inspection Protocols 2.1.2 Recording and Formatting of Survey Data 2.2 Construction 2.2.1 Examples of Construction Work Sites 2.2.2 Common ROV Tasks during Subsea Construction Projects 2.3 Resource Development 2.3.1 Drill Support 2.3.2 Oil and Gas Field Operations 2.3.3 Subsea Mining 2.4 Trenching and Pipeline/Cable Installation 2.4.1 Trenching Operations 2.4.2 Pipeline Installation and Survey 2.4.3 Electrical and Fibre Optic Cable Laying and Survey 2.5 Salvage 2.5.1 Typical Salvage Operations 2.5.2 Flying in and around Salvage Work Sites and Potential Hazards 2.5.3 Combined ROV/Manned Diving Protocols 3.0 ROV Sub Sys tems Uti li za tion 3.1 Sonar/ROVNAV (Remotely Operated Vehicle Navigation) 3.1.1 Sonar Operating and Image Interpretation 3.1.2 Navigating by Sonar/Vehicle Gyro and Obstacle Avoidance 3.1.3 Sonar Search and Survey 3.1.4 ROVNAV Function and Controls 3.1.5 Piloting by ROVNAV 3.2 Manipulators 3.2.1 Types of Manipulator Controllers and their Operating Principles 3.2.2 Common Manipulator Tasks and their Execution 3.3.3 Manipulator Do s and Don ts 3.3 Pipe-trackers/Profilers 3.3.1 Operational Controls and Image Interpretation 3.3.2 Piloting by Pipe-Tracking/Profilers with and without Visibility
ROVO 2201 (ROV Operations) 3 LEARN ING OB JEC TIVES: THE EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOME IS THAT THE STUDENT WILL BE ABLE TO: 1.0 Ba sic Op er a tions 1.1 Launch and recovery Explain the process of getting an ROV into and out of the water without injury to personnel and maintaining the structural integrity of the vehicle. 1.2 TMS Docking/Undocking and Traversing to and from Work Sites Demonstrate the ability to fly the vehicle out of, and dock the vehicle into, the TMS and proceeding to a specified destination with or without ambient visibility and doing so without damaging the vehicle or tether. 1.3 Tether Management Describe in detail the methods employed to safeguard the tether during vehicle sorties. Describe the procedures to follow to free the tether when the tether becomes entangled. 1.4 Vehicle Hydrodynamic Principles Explain how Newton s Laws apply to the operation of a neutrally buoyant 2 ton 150 horsepower vehicle below sea level. 1.5 Environmental Impact on Vehicle Operations both Surface and Subsea Explain the importance of following sea and weather limits for ROV launch and recovery. Demonstrate the piloting skills necessary for operating in high current and low visibility arenas. 2.0 Spheres of Op er a tion 2.1 Survey and Inspection Explain the need for underwater survey and inspection in commercial, scientific and security venues. 2.1.1 Standard Survey Missions and Inspections Protocols Describe the kinds of installations structures and subsea assets that normally require survey or inspection, typical client requirements and piloting guidelines to follow. 2.1.2 Recording and Formatting of Survey Data Demonstrate a knowledge of the recording equipment and procedures followed during survey runs. Describe the preparation of the data for delivery to the client. 2.2 Construction 2.2.1 Examples of Construction Work Sites Describe the kinds of subsea construction projects that ROVs are usually deployed. 2.2.2 Common ROV Tasks during Subsea Construction Demonstrate the piloting skills, tooling proficiency and peripheral equipment competency required for underwater construction. 2.3 Resource Development 2.3.1 Drill Support Describe the tasks preformed and vehicle operations required during standard ROV drill support. 2.3.2 Oil and Gas Field Operations Identify the vehicle operations, hazards, pitfalls and tooling procedures employed in oil and gas field development.
4 ROVO 2201 (ROV Operations) 2.3.3 Subsea Mining Describe the types of ROV hardware and its utilization in underwater mining activities. 2.4 Trenching and Pipeline/Cable Installation 2.4.1 Trenching Operations Demonstrate a working knowledge of ROV trenching systems. 2.4.2 Pipeline Installation and Survey Describe the tasks normally preformed by ROVs during pipeline surveying and installation. 2.4.3 Electrical and Fibre Optic Cable Laying and Survey Explain the mechanisms employed when utilising ROVs for electrical and fibre optic cable laying and survey. 2.5 Salvage 2.5.1 Typical Salvage Operations Describe the kind of salvage operations in which ROVs are usually employed. 2.5.2 Flying in and around Salvage Work Sites Demonstrate the ability to deal with the hazards and potential vehicle breakdowns which can occur during salvage operations. 2.5.3 Combined ROV/manned diving operations 3.0 ROV Sub Sys tems Uti li za tion List the standard protocols which must be followed whenever a diver is in the water at the same time that an ROV is deployed. 3.1 Sonar/ROVNAV 3.1.1 Sonar Operating and Image Interpretation Explain the controls and settings of the sonar surface control unit. Interpret the information provided by the sonar image display. 3.1.2 Navigating by Sonar/Vehicle Gyro and Obstacle Avoidance Demonstrate the procedures employed when locating a worksite without ambient visibility. Operate the sonar to avoid debris or subsea assets on the sea floor. 3.1.3 Sonar Search and Survey Describe the methods used when employing the sonar in an attempt to recover metal objects from the sea floor 3.1.4 ROVNAV Function and Controls Explain the principles of ROVNAV acoustic location. Explain how ROVNAV is used to track an ROV. Explain the ROVNAV surface controls and how to use them. 3.1.5 Piloting by ROVNAV Explain the procedures followed when flying an ROV by ROVNAV. Describe how to maximize the ROVNAV s use particularly in low visibility environments.
ROVO 2201 (ROV Operations) 5 3.2 Manipulators 3.2.1 Types of Manipulator Controllers and their Operating Principles Explain the function of the manipulator controls. 3.2.2 Common Manipulator Tasks and their Execution Demonstrate the ability to operate ROV manipulators. Identify the tasks each specific type of manipulator is designed to perform. 3.2.3 Manipulator Do s and Dont s Explain what manipulators can and cannot do and some of the negative consequences that may arise. 3.3 Pipe-tracker/Profilers 3.3.1 Operational Controls and Image Interpretation Describe the operating principles and surface control functions of pipe-tracker/profilers. Identify the images that the pipe-trackers/profilers produce. 3.3.2 Piloting by Pipe-Tracker/profilers with and without Visibility Describe the challenges involved when piloting an ROV by a pipe-tracker/profiler image when the pipe or cable is visible and when it is not visible.