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InnoAHCt
Simplified explanation and comparison in respect
to other technics.
Winch,
Imagine it as a constant to be moved like a reel on a
fishing rod. One would like to keep the line free of
slack, which is introduced by the wave movements of
the vessel, and has to haul and veer the reel
constantly. This is energy consuming and not easy to
control.
Jack & sheaves,
This is like using the same fishing rod, however now
the line is pulled side-wards and back by hand to
keep the line free of slack. This method is consuming
energy, but it is slightly better to control.
InnoACHt
InnoACHt is using the same fishing rod, however
without spooling or hauling/veering of the wire. Just
move the tip of the fishing rod up and down to refrain
from slack in the line. One could easily understand
that with a proper balanced fishing rod, the amount of
energy necessary is less than needed by the other
two methods. Also the control is less complex.

Active Heave Compensation

for cranes and gantries
Innovative Input BV has developed an alternative
method for AHC. This new method has several
advantages in respect to the currently available
systems. The current systems are based on fast
moving hydraulically driven winches or
hydraulic jacks with sheaves, both driven by
large accumulators filled with oil and nitrogen.
The new approach of II copes with the
disadvantages of these current systems. The II-
method consists of two new system parts.
The heave compensation is facilitated by moving
the jib (or crane tip or gantry) up and down. This Technical comparision tabel
movement is more natural and more efficient.
InnoAHCt

Also the wire rope stays stationary, which greatly

Sheaves
Jack &
Winch

reduces wear. The second part of the system is

the specially designed cylinder for heave
compensation. This cylinder is designed to have
very good response with minimal need for oil and Wire rope lifetime 1 2 5
nitrogen. The cylinder is so efficient that even if Needed installed power 2 2 4
AHC is turned off, PHC (passive heave Total system size 2 1 3
compensation) still reduces heaving effectively. Complexity of system 1 3 3
Efficiency Passive Heave Comp. 4 1 5
Working principle: Winch independent 1 4 4
Modular add-on possibility 1 4 4
The crane-tip, jib or gantry moves up and down , Cost of system 1 3 3
controlled via MRU signals and/or distance Adaptation to load variations 1 2 5
measuring devices. The movements are realised Size needed installed nitrogen 1 2 4
by using a controlled auxiliary cylinder connected to buffers
a nitrogen buffering system. Overall reliability 1 5 5
Total score in % of perfect 29% 53% 82%
Table score: 1:very bad, 2:bad 3:neutral 4:good 5:very good

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