To define its R&D strategy EMC3 focuses on deepwater and state of the art technological developments.
This strategy is heavily market-oriented and includes :
- Optical fibre based instrumentation: Optical fibre offers better performances than electrical instrumentation, mainly where resolution, accuracy and resistance to the environment are concerned. EMC3 has successfully completed the R&D program, prototype manufacturing and qualification of an optical sensor integrated into the following products:
- Non-intrusive pressure sensor
- Pipes and risers stress measurement associated with fatigue assessment software (developed by a partner). This application is based on an EMC3 patent.
- Deep water intervention : EMC3 engineered a complete hydraulic power unit included in an intervention riser (3000m water depth)
- Downhole control & monitoring : participation in the European project Smart Reservoir Net
- Electrical heating of production jumpers to avoid hydrate formation, as an alternative to methanol injection
- Patented new design of a water tolerant electrical/optical junction box.
EMC3 uses the operational knowledge gained on previous projects to provide its clients with short terms innovative solutions.