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SmartTrackTM
Remote Tracking
& Monitoring System
Janu ary, 2013
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Agenda
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1 Pig Tracking History
2 SmartTrack
System Overview3 Key Differentiators
4 How It Works
5 Locating Pigs
6 SmartTrack
System Family
7 Technical Summary
8 Case Study
9 Conclusion
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Pig Tracking
ProblemsPig stuck / lost in the
line. Through wallcommunication has
become critical criteria
for pigging systems.
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SolutionAccurate tracking &
detection.
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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 / offshoreenvironments.
Eliminates use of radioactive isotopes.
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SmartTrackSystem Overview
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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.
Monitorsinternal
pressure or
temperature.
Signal can berelayed using
subsea acoustic
communication (up
to 5 km (3.1 mil) or
topside radio link
(up to 80 km). 6
Key Differentiators
Remote
ControlReal-time
Monitoring
Accurate
Tracking
Pig can be
located within 2
inches of its
location.
Signal frommultiple pigs can
be detected
simultaneously.
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How It Works
Serial communication
ELF
communication
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
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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
ATEX
Certified(only D116)
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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 subseaacoustic link.
Locate, track and identifySmartPlug 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 gasinventory with three high friction pigs.
SmartTrack system tracks pigs, monitorspipeline 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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Trusted Performance / Innovative Solutions
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Thank you
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