ROV II Gluv Probe Operation Manual

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POLATRAK
ROV II TIP CONTACT
PROBE
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GLUV PROBE
Operation Manual
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Deepwater Corrosion Services Inc.

www.stoprust.com
10851 Train Court

Houston, TX 77041
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Table Of Contents
1.1
Dive Spread Installation
1.2
ROV Installation
2.0
Cautionary Notes
3.0
Calibration
4.0
Operation
5.0 Obtaining Pipeline Calibrations for CP

Snake or Pipescan Surveys
6.0 Reference Drawings & Calibration Forms
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Installation
1.1
Dive Spread
ROV II Tip Contact Probe
When used in conjunction with diving operations, it is
recommended that a cable is assembled with a SEACON RMG3FS connector at the subsea end. The most suitable cable in our
experience is the 4 conductor armored spiral comms cable that is
used by most divers for diver communications. This has two twisted
pairs and is very rugged. A connection whip with this connector os
provided with the probe and should be soft spliced onto the end of
the comms cable. Ensure that the connection is taped back to the
armored wire to provide strain relief on the connection.
(If required InterResources can provide a complete assembly on a
500 foot long umbilical cable.)
The appropriate length of wire should be married into the dive hose
leaving 4-6 feet of slack at the diver end and at least 50 feet at the
topside end. Always install the dummy plug on the connector
when the probe is not attached.
The topside end of the wire will be run to the dive control area
along with the platform ground cable and any ground from pipeline
risers. The connections can be made either to a pair of digital
multimeters or to a POLASCAN DUAL READOUT PANEL,
available from InterResources. (Wiring hookups are show in
section 6.)
POLASCAN Gluv-Probe (No Tip Proximity Probe)
The Gluv-Probe has the same connector as the ROV II except that
the large pin (tip wire) is not used. Note that the probes are
interchangeable on the same connector.
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ROV Installation
The probe is best installed in or on a manipulator but may be
attached directly to the ROV frame if there is no manipulator
available (this is best when only proximity readings are required).
The Gluv-Prove is not recommended for ROV interfacing.
The recessed grooves in the probe body may be used to
accommodate stainless steel hose clamps for attachment, it is
recommended that a safely line is provided as well as some
neoprene rubber pads between the probe and the mounting
surfaces, this will provide a better attachment and some degree of
compliance.
The connector on the back of the probe is a SEACON RMG-3FS
and is wired as shown in Fig. 1 below.
PIN 1 CONTACT TIP (TIP) (Blank on Gluv Probe)
PIN 2 ELECTRODE #1 (R1)
PIN 3 ELECTRODE #2 (R2)
Fig.1
A male connector on a 60 whip is provided to facilitate splicing into
the ROV junction box.
It is recommended that the two electrode wires are routed in a
shielded twisted pair in the ROV umbilical, the tip wire can be
connected to a coaxial cable or any other cable that is straignht
through to the control van with no breaks.
Topside the system can be wired directly into a video annotator
(insure that it has an input impedance of at least 10 MegOhm /
Volt), or onto either a pair of multimeters or a POLASCAN panel.
See attached wiring schematics for hookup options.
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Cautionary Notes
POLATRAKTM sintered silver chloride reference electrode elements are
designed to withstand normal oilfield operations, but they are
consumables that have a given operational life, the life of these electrodes
can be extended to several seasons if the following care is taken.
Never allow the electrode elements to be directly shorted to ground

or any other metallic object when immersed in seawater.
Never run the electrode subsea with the underwater connector unmated.
Never read the CP probe with an analog voltmeter, ensure that high
input impedance digital equipment is used.
Never handle the bare reference electrode element (small gray

pellet) with bare or greasy hands.
Do not use any type of solvent or detergent on the probe, rinse only
in fresh water when not in use.
Never immerse the electrode in anything but fresh water or sea

water.
Never allow an underwater connector to be immersed unless it is

mated or has a sealing dummy plug inserted.
Never read the electrode on a multimeter scale other than DC

Volts.
When not in use store the probe in the container provided filled with
seawater or tap water. Probe can be stored dry between jobs but
should be rinsed in freshwater thoroughly before storage.
Do not attempt to field repair any wires on the probe or inside the
probe and never attempt to modify the probe tip in any way.
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Calibration
3.1
General
It is imperative to follow calibration procedures precisely and to
change electrodes if a probe shows out of calibration. Improperly
reported CP readings could cause serious problems to the facility
operator and may have to be repeated.
The most common cause of problems, particularly on diver surveys,
is damage to the cable insulation, this causes an offset in the
reading which would usually be interpreted as inadequate
protection levels, for this reason both topside and subsea
calibrations should be performed before during and after every
dive.
Note: Oil company calibration specifications must be met, but
we strongly advise also using the attached procedures.
3.2
Topside Calibrations (Bucket Calibration)

If probes have been stored for a significant period, and have been
allowed to dry out, it may take 1-2 hours of immersion time before
the electrodes stabilize.
The attached sheet shows the procedure, ensure that either native
seawater or artificial seawater (3% by weight salt) is used.
Procedures (forms are included for Cell to Cell, Master Silver/Silver
Chloride, and zinc coupon checks). The zinc calibration coupon is
provided as standard, but the master silver/silver chloride
procedure is recommended).
NEVER USE A METALLIC CONTAINER WHEN PERFORMING
CALIBRATIONS OR FOR STORAGE.
3.3
Subsea Calibrations
Tow subsea calibration procedures should be followed and the
results logged at least once per dive.
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3.3.1 Cell To Cell Calibrations

This procedure checks one cell in the probe against the
other, and should be performed with all the cable immersed
as it will quickly detect any cable damage.
If dual readouts are used as shown in the wiring diagrams,
the cell to cell reading is displayed continuously, this is the
recommended procedure.
The cells should read within +/- 5 mV DC. If the value drifts
outside this range then one of the following has happened:
Lead wire is damaged exposing copper to seawater.

A connector is not properly made or is leaking.
One cell has failed.
If in the middle of a dive it is possible to complete the dive,

however the defective cell should be isolated and the good
cell used to finish the dive. The bad cell will normally be the
one which displays the most positive potential. So read a
potential on the structure with both elements, the most
negative cell should be used to complete the dive, and the
offset noted.
When recovering the umbilical cable from such a dive,
monitor the cell to cell value, if the problem is lead wire
damage, the value will revert to within +/- 5mV as soon as
the damaged area clears the water, in this way the damage
can be quickly located and repaired.
3.3.2 Ground Check
This procedure verifies that the platform ground wire and the
probe tip will yield the same reading at any point on the main
structure. This is particularly important when the probe is
being used in proximity mode. The POLASCAN READOUT
has a facility to switch between tip and platform ground. To
verify the ground, stab the steel structure under survey with
the probe and record the value switching grounds from tip to
platform, the reading should be identical, if it varies by more
than +/ 3 mVDC, check the platform ground connection.
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Operation
Most oil companies will have their own survey procedures that should be
followed. The following guidelines are given as guidance only.
Connect the system as shown on the attached wiring schematics.
ROV Wet Check
When interfaced to an ROV, it important to perform a wet check before
every dive. Signal errors caused by umbilical power cable interference
could introduce reading errors.
With the probe wire to the ROV, immerse the system to at least (-) 30 feet,
and with the vehicle still in its TMS bring up one electrical system at a
time and note the potential of the tip (it will vary some depending on
immersion time). If there is a problem, the potential will change rapidly or
will spike when the circuit is powered. Repeat for all electrical and
hydraulic systems. If a problem is detected it should be fixed, usually its a
poor ground connection or a faulty leaking underwater connector that
cause the problem. If the system at fault can be switched off without
hindering operation, this is an acceptable option.
Offshore Probe Maintenance
Changing Electrodes
Spare plug-in electrode elements can be provided with the ROV II probe,
these elements will also work in the Deep-C-Meter, the CP-Gun and the
CP Snake systems. POLASCAN Gluv Probes do not have replaceable
elements.
If the elements or one element needs to be changed, follow this
procedure:
1. Take the probe into a clean inside working area, with a clean grease
free work surface.
2. Locate the assembly drawing at the back of this manual.
3. Remove the head assembly carefully by removing two screws on back
of probe, pull out gently until two electrode connectors are visible.
4. Using an ohm meter measure between the connector pin and the
electrode element to verify which is which. (Do not handle electrode
elements).
5. Unplug the bad electrode(s) from connector(s), and discard.
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6. Apply a small smear of silicone grease into the open female connector
and insert the new electrode. (Avoid using excess grease, and any
grease contact with electrode element.)
7. Check the integrity of the tip wire connector, re-make as necessary.
8. Carefully re-insert the electrodes into the probe body and replace the
head assembly.
Recording CP Potentials
If wired correctly the CP potentials should have a negative polarity.
Accurate readings will be steady and not drifting so long as the probe is
not moving. If readings are erratic this is a sign of a connection problem,
and the cause should be isolated and fixed.
To obtain accurate readings the probe apertures should be within 2 of the
structure surface. The further away the probe is held from the structure
area under investigation, the less accurate will be the reading.
On offshore structures protected with zinc or aluminum anodes the
following potential ranges should be observed.
(-) 0.750 - (-) 1.100 Volts
(-) 0.970 - (-) 1.150 Volts
On Jacket Members / Pipelines

On Anodes
Readings outside of these ranges should be double-checked. It is

possible to see potentials less negative than (-) 0.750 Volts, but this would
mean an unprotected structure with large numbers of consumed anodes
or a high ratio of low potential anodes.
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Obtaining Pipeline Calibrations for CP Snake or Pipescan Surveys

AN ROV II Probe is provide as part of both a PIPESCAN and CP SNAKE
Survey Spread. Both these systems require a number of calibration points
on the pipeline, these are usually measured at anodes or on subsea valve
/ tie in assemblies. Two readings are required during these calibrations:
1. Close Pipeline Potential (Measured between the probe electrode and
the contact tip)
2. Remote Pipeline Potential (Measured between a remote electrode or
drop cell and the probe contact tip)
Note: A POLATRAKTM Model DC-II Drop Cell is also provided with these
survey spreads. The remote cell should be deployed over the side of the
boat such that it is at least 20 feet from the boat hull and at least 50 feet
from the pipeline under survey.
Note the close and remote potentials. If an anode is stabbed the remote
potential will normally be more positive than the close potential.
See Fig. 2 Below
Remote DCII
Drop Cell
REMOTE
CLOSE
+-
+-
Calibration stab at anode or on riser

Remote is at least 50 feet from pipe
Close vs. Tip ((-) 1.080 Volts (True Close

Potential)
Remote vs Tip
((-) 1.000 Volts (True
Remote Potential)
Close vs Remote ((-) 0.080 Volts
(Remote Variation - Measured &
Calculated)
Close Electrode R1 in ROV II Probe
Figure 2.
Pipeline Calibration Schematic
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Drawings and Calibration Forms

The following drawings and forms are attached for reference:
Polatrak ROV II Dive Probe GA
Polatrak ROV II Dive Probe Assembly
CP Survey Wiring with Optional POLASCAN Panel
CP Survey Wiring Schematic with Twin Voltmeter Setup
POLASCAN Gluv-Probe Details
Calibration Form Cell to Cell
Calibration Form vs. Zinc Coupon
Calibration Form vs. Master Ag/AgCl Electrode
Calibration Form Pipeline Calibration
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PIPELINE CALIBRATION
RECORD
Project No:
Date:
Operator:
Pipeline ID:
Diameter:
Service:
From:
To:
Sheet:
Stab At:
Anode:
Flange:
Valve:
Coating Defect:
Riser:
Calibration Number:
Location:
X:
Y:
KP / FP:
Waypoint No:
ROV II Probe to Drop Cell Calibration (ROV II Positive):
Close Potential:
Remote Potential:
mV
mV
mV
Notes:
Stab At:
Anode:
Flange:
Valve:
Coating Defect:
Riser:
Calibration Number:
Location:
X:
Y:
KP / FP:
Waypoint No:
Close Potential:
Remote Potential:
mV
mV
mV
Notes:
Calibration Number:
Location:
X:
Y:
KP / FP:
Waypoint No:
Stab At:
Anode:
Flange:
Valve:
Coating Defect:
Riser:

Close Potential:
Remote Potential:
mV
mV
mV
Notes:
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Phone: (713) 983-7117

Deepwater Corrosion Services Inc.

10851 Train Court

Dive Spread Installation

5.0 Obtaining Pipeline Calibrations for CP

6.0 Reference Drawings & Calibration Forms

PIN 3 ELECTRODE #2 (R2)

Never allow the electrode elements to be directly shorted to ground

Never handle the bare reference electrode element (small gray

Never immerse the electrode in anything but fresh water or sea

Never allow an underwater connector to be immersed unless it is

Never read the electrode on a multimeter scale other than DC

Topside Calibrations (Bucket Calibration)

3.3.1 Cell To Cell Calibrations

Lead wire is damaged exposing copper to seawater.

If in the middle of a dive it is possible to complete the dive,

On Jacket Members / Pipelines

Readings outside of these ranges should be double-checked. It is

Obtaining Pipeline Calibrations for CP Snake or Pipescan Surveys

Calibration stab at anode or on riser

Close vs. Tip ((-) 1.080 Volts (True Close

Close Electrode R1 in ROV II Probe

Pipeline Calibration Schematic

Drawings and Calibration Forms

ROV II Probe to Drop Cell Calibration (ROV II Positive):

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