Generation 3 Reel Drive System
Modular reel drive for the installation or recovery of flexibles, cables, umbilicals, wire rope or steel pipe products.
Properties
Reel drive tower (each)
8m x 2.12m x 8.27m (LxBxH) assembled
Weight – 65Te / 52.3Te (without tracks)
9m track section (each)
9m x 2.44m x 0.49m
Weight – 12.7Te (each)
Pup pieces required between 9m tracks for multiple 9.3m and 10.6m reels
Integrated cradles suitable for
12m, 10.6m reels, 9.2m reels, 8.6m reels
Electro-hydraulic power pack (HPU)
75kW, integrated wireless walkabout box supplied as standard for control
Performance
Maximum reel diameter
12m
Minimum reel diameter
8.6m
Maximum torque
75Te/m
Max hub rotation speed
1.0 rev/min at 37.5Te/m (high speed/low torque)
0.5 rev/min at 75Te/m (low speed/high torque)
Maximum line pull on 10.6m reel
14.1Te at outer flange
Design Appraisal
Design appraised in accordance with DNV standards
Assumed Conditions
Humidity
100%
Atmosphere
Marine/high salinity
Additional Information
The system is suitable for reel diameters 10.6m (35ft) and below with combined reel + product weight of 350Te.
- Hubs driven by hydraulic motor/brake/gearbox drive assemblies with failsafe closed brakes.
- Track system option, so the towers can move between reels.
- Automated walking system to reduce downtime when moving between reels.
- Tracks supplied with integrated cradles to suit 35ft reels:
12m reels, 10.6m reels, 9.6m reels, 9.2m reels, 8.6m reels
- The raising and lowering of reels is automated to reduce working at height requirements.
- ESD system for local and remote use.
- The unit is supplied with built-in electro-hydraulic powerpack.
- Ability to interface with other Maritime Developments’ equipment, such as tensioners.
- Road transportable or can be shipped by standard methods.
- Supplied with quick connect/disconnect hoses.
