Rover

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Remotely operated vehicle for eliminating man-entry

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August 4 2023

Purposely built to fit through standard manways, Rover is a remotely operated vehicle that minimises and frequently eliminates exposure of personnel to hazardous environments. Rover’s sturdy tracked design and ability to operate in all conditions makes it ideal for unloading catalysts as well as cleaning and inspecting all types of confined spaces. Rover helps to reduce schedules, as it can start work earlier and doesn’t need frequent rest breaks, unlike its human equivalent.

Pro/con

Proven commercially since 2017

Recent experience with offshore and onshore end users including hydroprocessing reactors

Significantly minimises inert and confined space entry

Reduces catalyst replacement and cleaning schedules

Operates in all conditions including hazardous atmospheres and underwater

Zone 0 certification pending

Currently requires a 20 inch manway or larger

Requires customised attachments to break up heavily fused catalyst

Specification

Areas of Application Offshore and onshore | Catalyst unloading | Tank cleaning | Vessel inspection | Inert entry

ATEX certified Zone 0 certification pending.

Capabilities Rover is equipped with lights, camera and a vacuum hose. An additional mechanical arm can be customised for specific applications, such as removing fused or coked catalysts.

Non man entry Rover significantly minimises and frequently eliminates the need for technicians to enter confined spaces — substituting risks to personnel with innovative technology.

Operating conditions Rover operates under all conditions including hazardous environments, underwater and in temperatures up to 100 degrees Celsius.

Power 3-phase power pack.

Speed Rover reduces schedules as it can start jobs earlier and does not need to take frequent rest breaks, unlike its human equivalent. For large reactors, multiple units can be used simultaneously to minimise schedules further.

Temperature Withstands temperatures up to 100 degrees Celsius.