| Product Overview
The SmartPod system is an intelligent
version of Deepwater's well-proven
RetroPod™ cathodic protection system for offshore platforms. The system
greatly simplifies deep water cathodic protection by providing a modular
anode structure with on-board status-monitoring, using Deepwater's patented
SunStation™ cathodic protection
monitor technology (each unit contains 3 SunStation monitors).
Each SmartPod can protect a number of
discrete subsea structures and can be configured to provide 20 years of
cathodic protection to over 25,000 square feet of coated steel.
RetroClamps allow an ROV to connect to the
subsea structures, and Polatrak®
V-String™ reference electrodes provide the CP monitoring.
SmartPods can be quickly installed with any
Work Class ROV system, and instant feedback on current output and potential
of protected structures is displayed on the SunStation™ readout.
Like all of Deepwater’s innovative CP
solutions, the SmartPod is guaranteed to perform.
Main Benefits
- Post installed, saves time and money,
especially on pipeline installations.
- Provides on-board monitoring, no more
pipeline surveys or messing with portable CP probes.
- Modular design, just figure how many
square feet for how many years, then divide to get number of pods
required.
- Protects many thousands of feet of
pipelines, eliminate need for bracelet anodes.
- SmartPod allows pipeline coatings to be
maintained at maximum efficiency.
Applications
- Deepwater Subsea Equipment
- Infield Flowline Protection
- Deepwater Pipeline Protection
Materials
SmartPod uses the highest available quality
of sacrificial anode alloys. All steel fabrication uses ASTM A 36 material
and is performed in Deepwater's own manufacturing facilities.
SunStation™
The
Sunstation monitor is a
self-contained CP monitoring terminal powered strictly by the light from an
ROV. This eliminates the use of batteries, making SunStation ideal for
deepwater applications. Solar panels and LED’s are housed separately in
either Delrin for use in < 300 m or Stainless Steel for use in < 3000 m.
RetroClamp™ Tie Back
Each SmartPod is shipped with one or more
RetroClamps. Typical cables are 2 x 25 feet #4/0 AWG heavy-duty flex cables.
Thousands of these clamps are now in service around the world, and many have
been installed by ROV. The installation efficiency of the
RetroClamp has cut installation
costs and allowed for tie-back to any pipe or tubular. |
