Siemens Netherlands, GustoMSC team to market electric jacking system
Jan. 14, 2010
Siemens Netherlands and GustoMSC have partnered to offer electrically powered rack and pinion systems for jackup units.
Offshore staff
MUNICH, Germany -- Siemens Netherlands and GustoMSC have partnered to offer electrically powered rack and pinion systems for jackup units. The variable-speed-driven rack and pinion systems, jointly developed by the companies, are used to lift drilling vessels and platforms above sea level, making them impervious to waves.
The frequency-controlled electrical drives can position the legs of the drilling vessel or platform on the seabed faster and more accurately than conventional systems, the companies say.
