WISON-APB-1500
The WISON-APB-1500 is a next-generation wireline Cone Penetration Test (CPT) system developed for offshore geotechnical soil investigations. Designed for reliable performance in deep-water environments, the system enables high-quality CPTs and soil sampling at water depths up to 1,500 meters. Built on proven wireline technology and engineered for operational efficiency, the WISON-APB-1500 delivers flexibility, precision, and sustainability for demanding offshore projects worldwide.
Advanced wireline CPT system
The WISON-APB-1500 performs Cone Penetration Tests (CPTs) and collects soil samples at water depths up to 1,500 meters. The system supports multiple pushing tool configurations, allowing adaptation to specific project requirements.
Eco-friendly design
Engineered with sustainability in mind, the system delivers high performance while minimizing environmental impact. Its innovative water-based fluid technology eliminates the possibility of oil entering the water, creating a cleaner and more sustainable solution without compromising efficiency.
Intelligent Control
The WISON-APB-1500 automatically recognizes tools and uses web-based data acquisition for easy monitoring. Its wireline CPT system is user-friendly, saving project inputs to streamline operations. When retracting the tool to deck or lowering to BHA, its speed is reduced during the final stage to ensure safe and secure handling.
Multipurpose Bottom Hole Assembly (BHA)
For maximum operational flexibility, a Bottom Hole Assembly (BHA) is available. This allows the WISON-APB-1500 to be combined with a wide variety of coring tools, including PQ3 and Geobor S.
Fully integrated with Icone digital software
The WISON-APB-1500 is fully integrated with Icone, A.P. van den Berg’s advanced data acquisition platform. It can be expanded with click-on modules such as Icone Seismic and Icone Vane, enabling flexible configuration for a wide range of offshore geotechnical applications.
Proven and Eco-friendly Why the WISON-APB-1500?
- Suitable for water depths up to 1,500 m
- Based on proven wireline technology
- Eco-friendly design
- Intelligent control
- Supports multiple pushing tool configurations
- Fully integrated digital data acquisition
Technical specifications WISON-APB-1500
| Feature | WISON-APB-1500 |
| Max. water depth | Up to 1500 m |
| Min. drill string ID | 4” (101,6 mm) |
| Min. drill tower clearance | 11 m |
| Dimensions winch (LxWxH) | 3,6 x 2,0 x 2,2 m |
The system is available with three different variants of pushing tools.
| Pushing force | Stroke length | Total tool length incl. termination |
| 50 kN | 3 m | 9,67 m |
| 100 kN | 1 m | 6,25 m |
| 150 kN | 1,6 m | 8.85 m |
Applications
The WISON-APB-1500 is designed to support a broad spectrum of offshore geotechnical projects across the globe, including:
- Site investigations for offshore wind farm development
- Pipeline route surveys and seabed characterization
- Oil and gas exploration projects
- Geotechnical assessments for ports and terminal infrastructure
- Foundation investigations for offshore platforms and marine structures
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