ROV
Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-003207
A Remotely Operated Vehicle, which is an unoccupied underwater robot connected to a surface vessel by a group of cables. In subsea production, ROVs are used for inspection, maintenance, and repair tasks on equipment like wellheads, manifolds, and pipelines. They are equipped with cameras, lights, and manipulator arms to perform functions such as turning valves, connecting hydraulic lines, and conducting visual surveys in deep water.
| Identifier | MLC-T-OAG-003207 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oil and gas |
| Subject | Production Testing |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A Remotely Operated Vehicle, which is an unoccupied underwater robot connected to a surface vessel by a group of cables. In subsea production, ROVs are used for inspection, maintenance, and repair tasks on equipment like wellheads, manifolds, and pipelines. They are equipped with cameras, lights, and manipulator arms to perform functions such as turning valves, connecting hydraulic lines, and conducting visual surveys in deep water.",
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/rov/"
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