Rover

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Remotely operated vehicle for eliminating man-entry

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April 11 2024

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.

Pros & Limitations

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

Specification Title	Specification Description
Theme/Discipline	InspectionIndustrial Cleaning
Core Tech	Robot
Industry	Storage Tanks
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.