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ROV Cutting Transport

System (RCTS)
Supporting efficient removal of cutting debris during
drilling operations
The highly versatile RCTS combines ROV services and drill cutting removal technology
to provide an integrated solution and, eliminate the need for additional onboard
systems. Adopting the RCTS provides the same functionality as traditional drill cutting
removal systems while requiring fewer crew members and less deck space.

FEATURES

Minimal topside and subsea footprint

Simplifies topside control and rigging

Reduces crew size

Connecting What’s Needed with What’s Next™

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ROV Cutting Transport System (RCTS)
The RCTS consists of compact skid units that are fully ROV- on slots with integrated suction. The ROV can install the ejector
operated subsea. An ROV skid with a high capacity water pump to the template slip-on flange interface and connect the exhaust
powers a suction module (SMO)/funnel ejector or a stand-alone hose prior to commencing drilling operations.
ejector through a 49 ft / 15 m supply hose. Debris is removed
through an exhaust hose connected to the ejector outlet. An optional 6 in ejector may be fitted onto the RCTS skid to
remove additional cutting debris around the well bay slot.
Ejector capacity can be adjusted to avoid unwanted washout.
The long supply hose gives the ROV enough flexibility to perform
intervention tasks in parallel. The RCTS is easily integrated with
Oceaneering work class ROVs and drilling equipment interfaces.
A separate, neutrally-buoyant, standalone ejector can be used

Technical data

Interface

RCTS skid Oceaneering work class ROVs

36 in / 42 in (generic SMO design,
SMO Weight
customized adapters available)
~2,204 lb / 1,000 kg in air (neutral in
Standalone 6 in / 10 in (slip-on flanges on RCTS skid
water)
ejector subsea template)
~6,614 lb / 3,000 kg in air
SMO
~4,850 lb / 2,200 kg in water
Dimensions
RCTS skid 110 x 54.3 x 33.1 in
Transportation and Handling
(LxWxH) 280 x 138 x 84 cm
The RCTS skid is attached to the ROV through a quick-connect
6 in ejector 51.2 x 12.6 x 8.7 in
mounting mechanism. The compact size and removable wheel
(LxWxH) 130 x 32 x 22 cm
set enables easy ROV hangar entry and hook-up to the ROV.
10 in ejector 63 x 15.7 x 17.7 in The skid comes with a sling set for onshore/onboard handling.
(LxWxH) 160 x 40 x 45 cm
The SMO is equipped with pad eyes for onshore/onboard
4 in / 10.2 cm handling and has crane hook interfaces for subsea lifting/
Supply hose
49 ft / 15 m (L) handling.
Exhaust hose (lay 12 in / 30.5 cm
flat hose ) 328 ft / 100 m (L)
Theoretical flow diagram - 6 in XL Ejector
7500 7 Suction flow
Suction velocity
7200 6.5
Exhaust velocity
6900 5.9

6600 5.4
Velocity (m/s)

6300 4.8
Flow (lpm)

6000 4.3

5700 3.7

5400 3.2

5100 2.6

4800 2.1

4500 1.5
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
Transport length (m)

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