UTEC takes delivery of Roson CPT system in Asia Pacific

SINGAPORE – June 14th, 2011 – UTEC has taken delivery of a deep-push seabed Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) unit to support its Asia Pacific, Middle East and Australian geotechnical operations.

Manufactured by Netherlands-based A.P. van den Berg, the Roson CPT unit includes a recently upgraded 75kN twin-drive thrust for deeper seabed soil investigations. Offshore applications will include pre-installation analysis for oil and gas construction, civil works, subsea telecommunications, and renewable energy infrastructures in both shallow and deep water environments.

The twin wheel drive seabed CPT system uses in-situ piezocone CPT testing with cones from 5 to 15cm2, including T-bar and dissipation tests, for penetration to depths of 40 meters below seabed in suitable conditions.

The weight of the system can be customized with modular ballast plates to achieve a specific reaction force and penetration depth. The deployment system includes a self tensioning umbilical winch to accommodate power and signal telemetry. The acquired CPT data is uplinked in real-time via cable to a surface recording and data processing unit. All geotechnical testing is carried out in full accordance with international specifications and standards (ISO, ASTM and NGI) for in-situ testing.

The CPT system, including a team of geotechnical operators, is available for mobilization out of Singapore from early July 2011. To request additional information please contact singapore@utecsurvey.com or perth@utecsurvey.com.

UTEC provides customized offshore survey services to clients worldwide, from operational bases in Aberdeen, Houston, Perth, Rio de Janeiro, Singapore and St. John’s.

Adopting a collaborative approach to solving its clients’ complex challenges, UTEC professionals deliver precision measurements, vital strategic information and regional expertise that help clients make critical, highly informed decisions. For more information please visit www.utecsurvey.com.