Introduction
Loop is a versatile subsea data hub developed by IK Trax, designed to streamline and enhance the way subsea data is monitored and retrieved. With its advanced multi-sensor capabilities, Loop monitors a variety of subsea parameters and offers an innovative solution that addresses common challenges faced during subsea operations.
Key Features
Loop has a number of key features that set it apart from other systems. It has the ability to connect and interface with different types of sensors. Typically, these are pressure and temperature sensors but it also has the capability to monitor flow. One of Loop’s key advantages is that it can log any sensor it can interface with. Future additions could include sensors for differential pressure, vibration and salinity.
With the addition of an Optical Modem, logged data can be transferred subsea and transmitted to the surface through the ROV umbilical. This allows data to be retrieved faster and more efficiently without the need to recover the unit to the surface. Although Loop is a standalone solution, it is highly adaptable and can operate independently or integrate with other systems to enhance their capabilities and retrieve data.
Where Loop Makes an Impact
Loop is designed to meet the needs of a wide range of applications and delivers valuable insights where traditional solutions fall short. Here is where it makes the biggest impact:
· Subsea pipelines – primarily for oil and gas and potentially hydrogen or carbon capture in the future
· Subsea applications – ideal for any subsea installation with sensors that require data logging
· Pre-commissioning pipelines – used during pressure testing and other pipeline-related applications
· Brownfield sites – enables data collection from older subsea installations that lack sensors
· Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) – provides valuable data from brownfield sites to help optimise recovery efforts
Overcoming Industry Challenges
Loop addresses several key industry challenges. There are often significant challenges in retrieving data from subsea systems due to slow and costly processes. Loop overcomes this with its Optical Modem subsea download, enabling faster and more efficient data retrieval. Integrating systems with existing subsea infrastructure is often complex and cumbersome. Loop’s flexible sensor connectivity allows it to interface with a wide range of sensors, not just pressure and temperature, enabling it to be used in a variety of applications. The difficulty of managing multiple technologies and systems is common. Loop’s standalone and modular design allows it to operate independently but it can also be integrated with other systems making it a versatile tool for subsea operations.
Conclusion
Loop sets itself apart with its innovative features, enabling faster and more efficient data retrieval, adaptable sensor compatibility and integration with existing subsea systems. It is a highly versatile tool for a range of subsea applications, from pipeline pre-commissioning to brownfield site monitoring. By overcoming key industry challenges, Loop can play a pivotal role in transforming subsea data management.
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