Safe Oil Conversion for Offshore Turbines (SOCOT)

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Allows safe offshore wind turbine oil changes.

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August 9 2024

Maximise uptime and production with SOCOT, the innovative oil change system for offshore wind turbines. 

Developed by IKM Testing UK, SOCOT tackles the challenge of safely and efficiently maintaining hydraulic and gear oils in remote offshore turbines. These nacelles often contain large oil volumes requiring periodic changes, but harsh sea conditions and difficult access can make it a logistical nightmare.

SOCOT streamlines the entire process. From emptying old oil and flushing systems to refilling with fresh oil, SOCOT minimises operational risks and downtime. The system operates conveniently from either transition piece or crew transfer vessels, maximising operational flexibility.

Safety is paramount. SOCOT boasts a sophisticated breakaway coupling that prevents dropped objects and oil spills in case of vessel drift. Unlike traditional systems with breakaway lines, SOCOT features lines designed to lower automatically, further enhancing safety.

Compact and adaptable, SOCOT optimises deck space. For even greater efficiency, configurations like SOCOTFlex+ integrate waste oil handling, flushing, and refilling into a single, tailor-made package. This minimises footprint and weight while maintaining the highest cleanliness standards.

Invest in SOCOT for a safer, faster, and more efficient solution to offshore wind turbine oil maintenance. 

Keep your turbines running smoothly and maximise energy production.

Pros & Limitations
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Innovative breakaway system prevents major accidents and oil spills
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Allows oil conversion from smaller vessels like CTVs, improving efficiency
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Tailor-made systems meet footprint, weight, and cleanliness requirements
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Adaptable solution improves maintenance operations and accessibility
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Improves turbine performance by minimising downtime
Specification
Specification Title Specification Description
Safety
Engineered breakaway system prevents major accidents and oil spills
Purpose
Revolutionises offshore wind turbine maintenance by enabling safe and efficient oil change operations on turbines located far offshore
Adaptability
Can be operated from transition piece or crew transfer vessels
Benefits
Minimises turbine downtime, Maximises energy production, Reduces operational costs
Efficiency
All-in-one setup for waste oil removal, flushing, and refilling designed for offshore footprint and weight requirements

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IKM Testing UK is an ISO-certified UK-registered company that provides various oil, gas, petrochemical, and energy industry services. The company has facilities in Cramlington and Westhill/Aberdeen and offers services such as pipeline pre-commissioning, umbilical testing, topside services, equipment rental, personnel provision, upstream services, valve services, methane emissions quantification, training services, and 3D technical animation. IKM Testing UK is part of the larger IKM Group and has obtained quality, environmental, and safety certifications.

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