Review of Cabling Techniques and Environmental Effects Applicable
Review of Cabling Techniques and Environmental Effects Applicable
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<strong>Review</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cabling</strong> <strong>Techniques</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Environmental</strong> <strong>Effects</strong> <strong>Applicable</strong> to the Offshore Wind<br />
Farm Industry – Technical Report<br />
Table 3.9: Rock Ripping Ploughs<br />
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PLOUGH ROCK RIPPING PLOUGHS<br />
Type Maximum Burial Depth Operator Manufacturer<br />
Rock Plough 1 1.0m rock<br />
3.0m s<strong>of</strong>t soils<br />
Rock Plough 2 1.0m rock<br />
3.0m s<strong>of</strong>t soils<br />
ISU Plough<br />
(for <strong>of</strong>fshore umbilicals)<br />
Figure 3.17: Rock Ripping Plough<br />
(Photo Courtesy <strong>of</strong> CTC Marine Projects)<br />
Vibrating share ploughs<br />
CTC Marine Projects SMD Hydrovision Ltd<br />
CTC Marine Projects SMD Hydrovision Ltd<br />
1.0 to 1.2m CTC Marine Projects SMD Hydrovision Ltd<br />
A vibrating share plough consists <strong>of</strong> a narrow share (suitable for the burial<br />
<strong>of</strong> cable systems) which is then vibrated to ensure cutting progress through<br />
difficult seabed conditions such as chalk <strong>and</strong> gravel beds. The vibration action is<br />
usually achieved by a hydraulic actuator. Table 3.10 lists examples <strong>of</strong> vibrating<br />
share ploughs.