Pipeline Tools

Overview

Radoil’s SSTOM (Subsea Thermal Operating Module) is designed for the remediation of hydrate and paraffin blockages. The SSTOM contains very sensitive temperature sensors so it can move along the pipeline and locate the hydrate blockage.

In our test facility the SSTOM was positioned on the pipeline and the temperature inside the pipeline was increased at a rate of 10°F per minute up to 200°F. Paraffin and salt plugs provide a different set of challenges but the localized temperature increase generated by the SSTOM should prove useful in the remediation process of either.

Our ROV Pipeline Spear was designed to recover the cut or parted end of a pipeline from the ocean floor. It is positioned into the end of the pipeline by an ROV then the ROV engages the slips by moving the slip engagement handle to the proper position. The pipeline is then lifted to the surface by a cable attached to a pad-eye on the rear of the spear. The Pipeline Spear can be made in any size to fit the ID of your pipeline. The nose section can be fitted with a sealing element to allow the recovered end of the pipeline to be sealed if necessary.

Pipeline Tools

Hydrate Remediation SSTOM

Pipeline Spear