TTS-2/90 Series Tensioner
2-track system
The MDL TTS-2/90 Series Tensioner is a 16Te line pull, 2-track system for the installation or recovery of flexibles, cables, umbilicals and steel pipe products.
The tracks are fitted with 'V' shaped pads and operate by gripping the product between the opposing track carriages with hydraulic cylinders.
The system is compact in size with the top track rotating out of the firing line to provide a large area for accepting the product.
Properties
Dimensions (closed)
5.5m x 1.6m x 3.8m (LxBxH)
Dimensions (open)
5.5m x 3.2m x 3.8m (LxBxH)
Weight - 16.5Te
Specification
Operational mode
2 track mode
Track contact length
3.35m
Maximum grip
91Te/track
Max squeeze/m
27.2Te/m
Max pull force (idler end)
16Te at 0.09 CoF
12.3Te at 0.07 CoF
Product speed (installation)
0 - 1,200m/hr (at 60Hz supply)
Product speed (recovery)
0 - 1,500m/hr (at 60Hz supply)
Tension control
10 - 100%
Product Capacity
Product range
0 – 620mm OD (may require additional track pad sets)
Maximum track opening
Unlimited
Ancillary Equipment
Electro-hydraulic powerpack
3.0m x 2.4m x 2.5m (LxBxH)
Weight – 6.5Te
Control van with spares container
3.0m x 2.4m x 2.5m (LxBxH)
Weight - 4.0Te
Hose & Cable Package
20m set from powerpack to tensioner unit
20m power cable from powerpack to control van
20m power cable from powerpack to vessel
Lifting Equipment
1 x lifting rigging set for the tensioner
1 x lifting rigging set for all ancillary equipment
Assumed Conditions
Humidity
Up to 100%
Atmosphere
Marine/high salinity
Power Requirements
Supply 1 (main system)
3 Phase, 440V, 60Hz, 200amp supply at full load
Additional Information
Tracks driven by hydraulic motor/brake/gearbox drive assembly to deploy or retrieve the product.
The two track carriages are mounted in the main structural frame. This is connected to the mounting frame with low shear mounts and load cell pins for accurate product load information.
Both tracks open hydraulically to load/unload product and close to grip the product when operational.
The track carriages are mounted on kingpins so that they can pivot if the outside product diameter tapers.
Thanks to this design, the tensioner can be top loaded or line loaded with the product.
Supplied with a dedicated electro – hydraulic power pack, which drives the track motors and operates the track cylinders.
Remote operator’s control panel can be fitted within an existing control room or dedicated cabin.
Quick connect/release package of interconnecting cables and hoses completes the basic system.
Standard and custom track pads can be supplied to suit client product requirements.
Unit is road transportable or can be shipped in 40ft at rack containers. Facility for data logging and remote interrogation subject to set-up and bandwidth on-board vessel.
Note: For purchasing the unit can be offered with electric drives.
