Motion Reference Unit Testing Platform: Software

The Motion Reference Unit (MRU) is an important component in the Ampelmann Operation B.V. systems. In order to assess the performance of different MRUs a test system is developed. By using a one Degree of Freedom rail, wave motions can be simulated in the sway, surge and heave direction of a ship. The test system is divided in three parts:...

Motion Reference Unit Testing Platform: MRU Assessment

In order to make offshore working conditions safer, Ampelmann B.V. builds platforms that stay stable by compensating for a ship’s motion. These platforms are controlled via motion reference units (MRUs). In order to test the performances of these MRUs, a linear motion MRU test setup was developed. The system was divided into three parts:...