Exploring Autonomous and Remotely Operated Vehicles in Offshore Structure Inspections
Operators of offshore production units (OPUs) employ risk-based assessment (RBA) techniques in order to minimise inspection expenses while maintaining risks at an acceptable level. However, when human divers and workers are involved in inspections conducted at high heights, the operational risks can...
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| author | Maricruz Fun Sang Cepeda Marcos de Souza Freitas Machado Fabrício Hudson Sousa Barbosa Douglas Santana Souza Moreira Maria José Legaz Almansa Marcelo Igor Lourenço de Souza Jean-David Caprace |
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| description | Operators of offshore production units (OPUs) employ risk-based assessment (RBA) techniques in order to minimise inspection expenses while maintaining risks at an acceptable level. However, when human divers and workers are involved in inspections conducted at high heights, the operational risks can be significant. Recently, there has been a growing trend towards the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs), remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for inspections of offshore structures as a means to reduce exposure to human risk. This article provides an analysis of these vehicle inspection capabilities and their potential to enhance robustness and safety within the oil and gas industry. The review assesses both the advantages and the drawbacks associated with these innovative systems, providing valuable comparisons and assessments on their potential use as viable alternatives to conventional inspection methods. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-71ea0aa96133466b972ffa6c035090aa2023-11-24T14:50:43ZengMDPI AGJournal of Marine Science and Engineering2077-13122023-11-011111217210.3390/jmse11112172Exploring Autonomous and Remotely Operated Vehicles in Offshore Structure InspectionsMaricruz Fun Sang Cepeda0Marcos de Souza Freitas Machado1Fabrício Hudson Sousa Barbosa2Douglas Santana Souza Moreira3Maria José Legaz Almansa4Marcelo Igor Lourenço de Souza5Jean-David Caprace6Department Naval and Fisheries, Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro 23070-200, BrazilDepartment Naval and Fisheries, Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro 23070-200, BrazilDepartment Naval and Fisheries, Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro 23070-200, BrazilDepartment Naval and Fisheries, Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro 23070-200, BrazilDepartment of Applied Physics and Naval Technology, Polytechnic University of Cartagena (UPCT), 30202 Cartagena, SpainDepartment of Naval and Oceanic Engineering, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro 21941-611, BrazilDepartment of Naval and Oceanic Engineering, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro 21941-611, BrazilOperators of offshore production units (OPUs) employ risk-based assessment (RBA) techniques in order to minimise inspection expenses while maintaining risks at an acceptable level. However, when human divers and workers are involved in inspections conducted at high heights, the operational risks can be significant. Recently, there has been a growing trend towards the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs), remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for inspections of offshore structures as a means to reduce exposure to human risk. This article provides an analysis of these vehicle inspection capabilities and their potential to enhance robustness and safety within the oil and gas industry. The review assesses both the advantages and the drawbacks associated with these innovative systems, providing valuable comparisons and assessments on their potential use as viable alternatives to conventional inspection methods.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/11/2172ASVAUVROVUAVdroneinspection |
| spellingShingle | Maricruz Fun Sang Cepeda Marcos de Souza Freitas Machado Fabrício Hudson Sousa Barbosa Douglas Santana Souza Moreira Maria José Legaz Almansa Marcelo Igor Lourenço de Souza Jean-David Caprace Exploring Autonomous and Remotely Operated Vehicles in Offshore Structure Inspections Journal of Marine Science and Engineering ASV AUV ROV UAV drone inspection |
| title | Exploring Autonomous and Remotely Operated Vehicles in Offshore Structure Inspections |
| title_full | Exploring Autonomous and Remotely Operated Vehicles in Offshore Structure Inspections |
| title_fullStr | Exploring Autonomous and Remotely Operated Vehicles in Offshore Structure Inspections |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring Autonomous and Remotely Operated Vehicles in Offshore Structure Inspections |
| title_short | Exploring Autonomous and Remotely Operated Vehicles in Offshore Structure Inspections |
| title_sort | exploring autonomous and remotely operated vehicles in offshore structure inspections |
| topic | ASV AUV ROV UAV drone inspection |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/11/2172 |
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