Hydroid Unveils New Subsea Hyperbaric Testing System
June 21, 2016 | By Business Wire News
POCASSET, Mass.
Hydroid, Inc., a subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime and a leading manufacturer of marine robotic systems, today announced the installation of a new subsea Hyperbaric Testing System (HTS) at its manufacturing facility in Pocasset, Massachusetts. The testing system simulates hydrostatic pressures found at depths up to 6,000m and will be used to test Hydroid’s autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and other marine robotics products to ensure their integrity at rated depth. This testing was previously performed at third party facilities; bringing this capability in-house will allow for faster response times and customized testing routines.
“The level of advanced testing this system provides is crucial in ensuring that our vehicles meet and exceed the highest standards for subsea missions,” said Duane Fotheringham, president of Hydroid. “As industry leaders, it is our goal to continue to maximize our vehicles’ capabilities, and advance marine robotics technology.”
The Hyperbaric Testing System, manufactured by Telemark Technologies AS, Notodden, Norway (ASME Certified), provides unrivaled safety and capability. The system is 10,000 psig Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure (MAOP), and capable of testing equipment designed for use in ocean depths of up to 6,000m. The innovative features of the new system include built-in safeties with secondary pressure containment, rapid turnaround time and full electrical and hydraulic interfaces to test the assemblies while at pressure. The internal vessel dimensions are 1m in diameter and 2.2m in height. This means the chamber can accommodate testing of Hydroid’s complete family of AUVs, including the REMUS 100, New Generation REMUS 100, REMUS 600 and REMUS 6000, which can dive to 100m, 600m and 6,000m, respectively.
To learn more about Hydroid and its AUVs, visit http://www.hydroid.com.
About Hydroid, Inc.
Located in the U.S. and a subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime, Hydroid is part of the Kongsberg Maritime AUV Group, the world’s most trusted manufacturer of intelligent marine robots. REMUS and HUGIN AUVs provide innovative and reliable full-picture AUV systems for the marine research, defense, hydrographic and offshore/energy markets. Together, REMUS and HUGIN represent the most advanced, diversified and field-proven family of AUVs and AUV support systems in the world.
Developed by a veteran team of engineers, the innovations of Hydroid and Kongsberg Maritime provide a safe and reliable answer to the challenges that have hampered ocean exploration and security. For more information on REMUS and HUGIN technology, please visit www.hydroid.com or www.km.kongsberg.com.
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