OTC 2012: ShawCor develops largest deepwater test chamber for end-to-end thermal insulation systems

April 26, 2012
ShawCor Ltd. has won the OTC Spotlight Award for its simulated service vessel.

ShawCor Ltd. has won the OTC Spotlight Award for its simulated service vessel. The company says the vessel is the industry’s largest and most advanced deepwater test chamber for end-to-end thermal insulation systems. The vessel is capable of simulating water depths to 3,000 m (9,842 ft) and temperatures up to 180°C (356°F). With real-time data acquisition, the SSV validates the long-term integrity of any subsea insulation system.