A remotely operated tool and fairing aligner aids in bringing back fairing segments' rotational ability and can operate as an aligner for a fairings cleaning process and as a fairing rotator for inspection. Fairing aligner (20) is part of remotely operated tool (1) which attaches to structure (100) where a fairing or fairing segment needs to be cleaned. Fairings (110) may be rotated and restoration of proper functioning of the fairings (110) verified. Remotely operated tool (1) may further have an ability to rotate cleaning module (50) along its axes.
ROV operable protection sleeve 1 comprises a clamp fully operated by a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) without the need for any auxiliary equipment for its operation/installation, where all actuation and operation of ROV operable protection sleeve 1 is mechanical without the need to use the ROV's hydraulics. It comprises a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) interface panel, a mechanical clamp actuator, and a bipartite clamp comprising a fixed clamp hingedly connected to a movable clamp.
ROV operable protection sleeve comprises a clamp fully operated by a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) without the need for any auxiliary equipment for its operation/installation, where all actuation and operation of ROV operable protection sleeve is mechanical without the need to use the ROV s hydraulics. It comprises a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) interface panel, a mechanical clamp actuator, and a bipartite clamp comprising a fixed clamp hingedly connected to a movable clamp.
F16L 1/26 - Repairing or joining pipes on or under water
F16L 55/17 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from outside the pipe by means of rings, bands or sleeves pressed against the outside surface of the pipe or hose
F16L 55/168 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from outside the pipe
F16L 55/18 - Appliances for use in repairing pipes
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REMOTELY OPERATED ATTACHMENT TO PROVIDE ALIGNMENT BETWEEN VIV FAIRING STRUCTURES
A remotely operated tool and fairing aligner aids in bringing back fairing segments' rotational ability and can operate as an aligner for a fairings cleaning process and as a fairing rotator for inspection. Fairing aligner 20 is part of remotely operated tool 1 which attaches to structure 100 where a fairing or fairing segment needs to be cleaned. Fairings 110 may be rotated and restoration of proper functioning of the fairings 110 verified. Remotely operated tool 1 may further have an ability to rotate cleaning module 50 along its axes.
A system and method of encoding and decoding using generative AI for compression of video stream uses the system for encoding and decoding using generative AI for compression of video stream that comprises a camera, an encoder comprising generative artificial intelligence (AI) software operative in the encoder to encode video data, a transmitter, a receiver, a processor, a decoder, and a visual display operatively in communication with the decoder. Using the system, video data obtained from the camera are provided to the encoder; the generative artificial intelligence (AI) software encodes the video data at encoder to produce a compressed data set; the compressed data set are transmitted in a kilobit per second range (kbps-range) bandwidth at a low bandwidth using transmitter and receiver and, subsequently, from the receiver to a distant site via a further data network; and the compressed data set decoded at the distant site.
H04N 19/10 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using adaptive coding
B63C 11/48 - Means for searching for underwater objects
H04N 19/149 - Data rate or code amount at the encoder output by estimating the code amount by means of a model, e.g. mathematical model or statistical model
H04N 19/90 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using coding techniques not provided for in groups , e.g. fractals
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ENCODING & DECODING USING GENERATIVE AI FOR COMPRESSION OF VIDEO STREAM WITH DEHAZING CAPABILITIES
A system and method of encoding and decoding using generative AI for compression of video stream uses the system for encoding and decoding using generative AI for compression of video stream that comprises a camera, an encoder comprising generative artificial intelligence (AI) software operative in the encoder to encode video data, a transmitter, a receiver, a processor, a decoder, and a visual display operatively in communication with the decoder. Using the system, video data obtained from the camera are provided to the encoder; the generative artificial intelligence (AI) software encodes the video data at encoder to produce a compressed data set; the compressed data set are transmitted in a kilobit per second range (kbps-range) bandwidth at a low bandwidth using transmitter and receiver and, subsequently, from the receiver to a distant site via a further data network; and the compressed data set decoded at the distant site.
An in-space expandable robotics testbed comprises a multi-sided expandable and contractable enclosure which can contain a predetermined set of objects within, a robotic arm disposed within the expandable and contractable enclosure and robotic arm controller configured to command the robotic arm to perform a desired function from a predetermined set of functions within the expandable and contractable enclosure, and a controllable expander operatively in communication with the expandable and contractable enclosure and operable to expand and contract the expandable and contractable enclosure. The in-space expandable robotics testbed may be used to perform a predetermined set of functions in a safe environment to test and operate devices in space and perform and allow payload operations for enhanced in-space utilization.
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
An in-space expandable robotics testbed (1) comprises a multi-sided expandable and contractable enclosure (10) which can contain a predetermined set of objects within, a robotic arm (20) disposed within the expandable and contractable enclosure (10) and robotic arm controller (24) configured to command the robotic arm (20) to perform a desired function from a predetermined set of functions within the expandable and contractable enclosure (10), and a controllable expander operatively in communication with the expandable and contractable enclosure (10) and operable to expand and contract the expandable and contractable enclosure (10). The in-space expandable robotics testbed (1) may be used to perform a predetermined set of functions in a safe environment to test and operate devices in space and perform and allow payload operations for enhanced in-space utilization.
Concentrator (100) for detecting defects in a ferromagnetic object (112) comprises flux concentrator (106), typically fixed in a center of the device (100), which has two or more magnet assemblies (104) disposed at each end of flux concentrator (106) for saturating the ferromagnetic object (112) passing through the device (100) or where device (100) is passing over the ferromagnetic object (112). Leaked flux emanated from the ferromagnetic objects (112) due to defects in the ferromagnetic object (112) is captured by the flux concentrator (106) and channelized onto sensors (202 and 204) embedded in the flux concentrator (106). Data gathered by the sensors (202 and 204) may be processed for exploring nature and characteristics of the defects in the ferromagnetic object (112).
G01N 27/83 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws by investigating stray magnetic fields
G01R 33/02 - Measuring direction or magnitude of magnetic fields or magnetic flux
G01R 31/08 - Locating faults in cables, transmission lines, or networks
G01B 7/34 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
B66B 7/12 - Checking, lubricating, or cleaning means for ropes, cables, or guides
G01B 7/12 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring diameters
G01N 27/82 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws
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CONCENTRATOR FOR INSPECTING DEFECTS IN A FERROMAGNETIC OBJECT
Concentrator for detecting defects in a ferromagnetic object comprises flux concentrator, typically fixed in a center of the device, which has two or more magnet assemblies disposed at each end of flux concentrator for saturating the ferromagnetic object passing through the device or where device is passing over the ferromagnetic object. Leaked flux emanated from the ferromagnetic objects due to defects in the ferromagnetic object is captured by the flux concentrator and channelized onto sensors embedded in the flux concentrator. Data gathered by the sensors may be processed for exploring nature and characteristics of the defects in the ferromagnetic object.
G01N 27/82 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws
A two-phase fluid may be separated into a first phase fluid and a second phase fluid using a two-phase fluid separator that comprises a first fluid actuator, a two-phase fluid processor; an enclosure, comprising an interior and configured to at least partially contain the first phase fluid; a dual-layer bag, disposed at least partially within the interior of the enclosure, which comprises an inner bag comprising a porous membrane configured to contain the second phase fluid but allow the first phase fluid to pass through the porous membrane and an outer bag, comprising a material that is impermeable to the first phase fluid and the second phase fluid; a source fluid pathway; a result fluid pathway; a second actuator; an escape fluid pathway; and a first fan.
A gas/liquid separator comprises an enclosure, comprising a pressure fluid port, a liquid/gas separator bag comprising a non-porous bag a large-surface hydrophobic membrane disposed within the non-porous bag and configured to pass only gas and trap liquid behind; a sweep gas fluid inlet in fluid communication with an interior of the enclosure; a fluid outlet in fluid communication with the interior of the enclosure; and a mixed fluid inlet in fluid communication with the non-porous bag. A pressure management system is in fluid communication with the enclosure. A pre-separator comprises a membrane disposed at least partially within a housing and a condensing heat exchanger. Fluid is provided from a fluid source to the condensing heat exchanger and the condensing heat exchanger used to resolve a temperature of the fluid to a predetermined temperature range.
A hot melt device system comprising a hot melt device which comprises a hot melt device, comprising a cooler, a cooler actuator operatively in communication with the cooler, a movable cooler extender operatively in contact with the movable cooler actuator, a hot plate, and a heater operatively in communication with the hot plate, and a thermoplastic adhesive cooler operatively in contact with the hot plate may be used to secure to a target by bringing the thermoplastic adhesive into physical contact with a target; energizing the heater to at least partially liquify the thermoplastic adhesive; bringing the at least partially liquified thermoplastic adhesive into contact with a surface of the target; and allowing the at least partially liquified thermoplastic adhesive to bond to the contacted surface while remaining connected to the contacted surface while allowing the at least partially liquified thermoplastic adhesive to cool to a temperature that is below the thermoplastic adhesive's melting temperature.
B05C 5/00 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work
B64G 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
C09J 5/06 - Adhesive processes in generalAdhesive processes not provided for elsewhere, e.g. relating to primers involving heating of the applied adhesive
A brine bag (200) may be used in a wastewater management system and typically comprises a hydrophobic outer filter bag (210), comprising a fluid permeable membrane; a hydrophilic inner bag (220) disposed at least partially within the hydrophobic outer filter bag and comprising a liquid and fluid permeable membrane; a wastewater inlet pathway (230) sealed to and in fluid communication with the hydrophilic inner bag at a sealing point (231); and a wastewater outlet pathway (240) in fluid communication with the hydrophobic outer bag.
A two-phase fluid may be separated into a first phase fluid and a second phase fluid using a two-phase fluid separator that comprises a first fluid actuator, a two-phase fluid processor; an enclosure, comprising an interior and configured to at least partially contain the first phase fluid; a dual-layer bag, disposed at least partially within the interior of the enclosure, which comprises an inner bag comprising a porous membrane configured to contain the second phase fluid but allow the first phase fluid to pass through the porous membrane and an outer bag, comprising a material that is impermeable to the first phase fluid and the second phase fluid; a source fluid pathway; a result fluid pathway; a second actuator; an escape fluid pathway; and a first fan.
A brine bag may be used in a wastewater management system and typically comprises a hydrophobic outer filter bag, comprising a fluid permeable membrane; a hydrophilic inner bag disposed at least partially within the hydrophobic outer filter bag and comprising a liquid and fluid permeable membrane; a wastewater inlet pathway sealed to and in fluid communication with the hydrophilic inner bag at a sealing point; and a wastewater outlet pathway in fluid communication with the hydrophobic outer bag.
A gas/liquid separator comprises an enclosure, comprising a pressure fluid port, a liquid/gas separator bag comprising a non-porous bag a large-surface hydrophobic membrane disposed within the non-porous bag and configured to pass only gas and trap liquid behind; a sweep gas fluid inlet in fluid communication with an interior of the enclosure; a fluid outlet in fluid communication with the interior of the enclosure; and a mixed fluid inlet in fluid communication with the non-porous bag. A pressure management system is in fluid communication with the enclosure. A pre-separator comprises a membrane disposed at least partially within a housing and a condensing heat exchanger. Fluid is provided from a fluid source to the condensing heat exchanger and the condensing heat exchanger used to resolve a temperature of the fluid to a predetermined temperature range. Liquid present in the fluid is trapped within the housing the large-surface hydrophobic membrane used to pass only gas into an interior of the enclosure and trap liquid within the liquid/gas separator bag.
B01D 53/22 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by diffusion
A remotely deployed and operated drone-based sealed tank inspector comprises a direct replacement of normal hatch cover which is a sealed hatch cover comprising electrical penetrations, a sealing cable transit, and a predetermined set of eyelets for retention of lifting slings, and is handled using small hoist and parking stand. Drone-based inspections, including ultrasonic (UT) and visual inspections, may be remotely accomplished by deploying the remotely deployed and operated drone-based sealable tank inspector and using it for inspection and testing, including visual inspection, such as those required to be performed inside a sealed, inert-environment tank.
A theater experience for a flying theater system comprises a programmable, configurable motion base, set inside a display screen area, that may be controlled to synchronize with media content and provide multiple viewpoints that allow multiple guest experiences simultaneously where its display screen provides complete guest immersion from all sides. A selectively retractable passenger load/unload platform may be present and retract to allow full view of the display screen, creating multiple views of a surrounding media scene and allowing guests to experience presented media content from different seat positions while having a unique experience each time. Seats typically comprise exterior facing seats which remove or otherwise ameliorate a potential of a fall hazard since the floor remains below the guests' feet.
A63G 31/16 - Amusement arrangements creating illusions of travel
A63G 31/14 - Amusement arrangements with moving substructures with planes mounted on springsAmusement arrangements with moving substructures with movable planes
E04H 3/30 - Constructional features of auditoriums
A theater experience for a flying theater system comprises a programmable, configurable motion base, set inside a display screen area, that may be controlled to synchronize with media content and provide multiple viewpoints that allow multiple guest experiences simultaneously where its display screen provides complete guest immersion from all sides. A selectively retractable passenger load/unload platform may be present and retract to allow full view of the display screen, creating multiple views of a surrounding media scene and allowing guests to experience presented media content from different seat positions while having a unique experience each time. Seats typically comprise exterior facing seats which remove or otherwise ameliorate a potential of a fall hazard since the floor remains below the guests' feet.
Configurable, modular mobile docking station (1) is configured to accommodate one or more subsea assets selected from different types of subsea assets by changing the configuration of configurable, modular mobile docking station (1) to accommodate each subsea asset based on that subsea asset type. Data communications and power may be provided between the subsea assets and configurable, modular mobile docking station (1) and include data and control communications obtained from a remote control location.
The disclosed invention comprises a vortex-induced-vibration (VIV) suppression system for tubulars, such as tubular structures (e.g., a riser), and uses a winding, e.g., ropes or cables, wound around tubular structures in a helical manner already deployed subsea. The helically wound ropes or cables tend to act as a VIV suppression device.
A subsea dual set multi-piston smart flange comprises a predetermined set of tensioning sleeves which accept a corresponding predetermined set of tensioning rods therethrough and a corresponding predetermined set of tensioners corresponding in number to the number of predetermined set of tensioning rods, where each tensioner of the predetermined set of tensioners makes its tensioning sleeve act like a piston to adjustably force pressure edges of each tensioner against a seal actuator, thereby applying pressure to and compressing a compressible seal disposed within a first tubular.
F16L 1/26 - Repairing or joining pipes on or under water
F16L 55/168 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from outside the pipe
F16L 19/02 - Pipe ends provided with collars or flanges, integral with the pipe or not, pressed together by a screwed member
F16L 55/17 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from outside the pipe by means of rings, bands or sleeves pressed against the outside surface of the pipe or hose
F16L 55/172 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from outside the pipe by means of rings, bands or sleeves pressed against the outside surface of the pipe or hose the ring, band or sleeve being tightened by a tangentially arranged threaded pin and a nut
F16L 23/16 - Flanged joints characterised by the sealing means
F16L 19/04 - Joints in which sealing surfaces are pressed together by means of a member, e.g. a swivel nut, screwed on, or into, one of the joint parts using additional rigid rings, sealing directly on at least one pipe end, which is flared either before or during the making of the connection
The disclosed invention comprises a vortex-induced-vibration (VIV) suppression system for tubulars, such as tubular structures (e.g., a riser), and uses a winding, e.g., ropes or cables, wound around tubular structures in a helical manner already deployed subsea. The helically wound ropes or cables tend to act as a VIV suppression device.
A subsea dual set multi-piston smart flange (1) comprises a predetermined set of tensioning sleeves (52) which accept a corresponding predetermined set of tensioning rods (50) therethrough and a corresponding predetermined set of tensioners (53) corresponding in number to the number of predetermined set of tensioning rods (50), where each tensioner (53) of the predetermined set of tensioners (53) makes its tensioning sleeve (52) act like a piston to adjustably force pressure edges (56) of each tensioner (53) against a seal actuator (14), thereby applying pressure to and compressing a compressible seal (30) disposed within a first tubular (10).
F16L 1/26 - Repairing or joining pipes on or under water
F16L 23/036 - Flanged joints the flanges being connected by members tensioned axially characterised by the tensioning members, e.g. specially adapted bolts or C-clamps
F16L 23/18 - Flanged joints characterised by the sealing means the sealing means being rings
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MODULAR MOBILE DOCKING STATION FOR SUBSEA VEHICLES
Configurable, modular mobile docking station 1 is configured to accommodate one or more subsea assets selected from different types of subsea assets by changing the configuration of configurable, modular mobile docking station 1 to accommodate each subsea asset based on that subsea asset type. Data communications and power may be provided between the subsea assets and configurable, modular mobile docking station 1 and include data and control communications obtained from a remote control location.
The disclosed invention comprises a vortex-induced-vibration (VIV) suppression system for tubulars, such as tubular structures (e.g., a riser), and uses a winding, e.g., ropes or cables, wound around tubular structures in a helical manner already deployed sub sea. The helically wound ropes or cables tend to act as a VIV suppression device.
E02D 31/06 - Protective arrangements for foundations or foundation structuresGround foundation measures for protecting the soil or the subsoil water, e.g. preventing or counteracting oil pollution against corrosion by soil or water
F16L 1/12 - Laying or reclaiming pipes on or under water
F16L 1/20 - Accessories therefor, e.g. floats or weights
The disclosed invention comprises a vortex-induced-vibration (VIV) suppression system for tubulars, such as tubular structures (e.g., a riser), and uses a winding, e.g., ropes or cables, wound around tubular structures in a helical manner already deployed subsea. The helically wound ropes or cables tend to act as a VIV suppression device.
A remotely deployed and operated drone-based sealed tank inspector comprises a direct replacement of normal hatch cover which is a sealed hatch cover comprising electrical penetrations, a sealing cable transit, and a predetermined set of eyelets for retention of lifting slings, and is handled using small hoist and parking stand. Drone-based inspections, including ultrasonic (UT) and visual inspections, may be remotely accomplished by deploying the remotely deployed and operated drone-based sealable tank inspector and using it for inspection and testing, including visual inspection, such as those required to be performed inside a sealed, inert-environment tank.
B63G 8/38 - Arrangement of visual or electronic watch equipment, e.g. of periscopes, of radar
B62D 57/024 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members specially adapted for moving on inclined or vertical surfaces
A system for directing a vehicle using detected and tracked pallet pocket comprises the vehicle, a navigation system, and a command system which detect and track a pallet pocket during automated material handling using the vehicle where load positions vary and are not accurately known beforehand.
G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
B66F 9/06 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes movable, with their loads, on wheels or the like, e.g. fork-lift trucks
G06V 10/26 - Segmentation of patterns in the image fieldCutting or merging of image elements to establish the pattern region, e.g. clustering-based techniquesDetection of occlusion
G06V 10/44 - Local feature extraction by analysis of parts of the pattern, e.g. by detecting edges, contours, loops, corners, strokes or intersectionsConnectivity analysis, e.g. of connected components
G06V 10/77 - Processing image or video features in feature spacesArrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using data integration or data reduction, e.g. principal component analysis [PCA] or independent component analysis [ICA] or self-organising maps [SOM]Blind source separation
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Building remodeling and repair; construction project
management services in the field of commercial and
industrial buildings and infrastructure; building
construction for civil infrastructure projects; building
construction for governmental and defense infrastructure
projects; construction consultancy; consulting services in
the field of offshore oil and gas facility construction;
consulting services in the field of construction of wind
energy facilities; technical consultation in the field of
building construction; consulting in the field of building
construction; consultancy relating to building construction
supervision; consulting in the field of civil engineering;
consulting in the field of mechanical engineering.
32.
SUBSEA VEHICLE WITH FLOODED CONNECTOR DETECTION SYSTEM
Presence of water may be detected in internal circuitry of a subsea vehicle by measuring a change in resistance across two terminals to detect the presence of water using a interlock detection system comprising a plurality of voltage sources, connected to a ground, a predetermined set of connectors; an electrical conduit operatively connected to the predetermined set of connectors; an interlock detector comprising an analog circuit and an interlock electrical conduit as well as a first terminal and a second terminal; and a control system. Resistance is measured across the first and second terminals to detect presence of water proximate the first and second terminals, electrical faults, or lack of electrical faults where the measured resistance will equate to a predetermined voltage to be interpreted by the control system. A change in resistance measured across the first and second terminals aids in detection of the presence of water proximate the first and second terminals where the measured change in resistance may be used to detect a change in a state of the end device and the detected change used to effect controlling power to the end device.
G01V 3/04 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with propagation of electric current using DC
33.
SUBSEA VEHICLE WITH FLOODED CONNECTOR DETECTION SYSTEM
Presence of water detected in internal circuitry of a subsea vehicle by measuring a change in resistance across two terminals using a interlock detection system comprising voltage sources, connected to a ground, a set of connectors; electrical conduit connected to the set of connectors; an interlock detector comprising an analog circuit, an interlock electrical conduit, a first terminal and a second terminal; a control system. Resistance is measured across the first and second terminals to detect presence of water proximate the first and second terminals, electrical faults, the measured resistance will equate to a voltage to be interpreted by the control system. Change in resistance measured across first and second terminals detects presence of water proximate first and second terminals where measured change in resistance used to detect a change in a state of the end device and the detected change used to effect controlling power to the end device.
H02H 1/04 - Arrangements for preventing response to transient abnormal conditions, e.g. to lightning
H02H 3/32 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to difference between voltages or between currentsEmergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to phase angle between voltages or between currents involving comparison of the voltage or current values at corresponding points in different conductors of a single system, e.g. of currents in go and return conductors
H02H 3/36 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to difference between voltages or between currentsEmergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to phase angle between voltages or between currents involving comparison of the voltage or current values at corresponding points of different systems, e.g. of parallel feeder systems
H02H 9/04 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for limiting excess current or voltage without disconnection responsive to excess voltage
H02H 3/16 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to fault current to earth, frame or mass
H02H 3/17 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to fault current to earth, frame or mass by means of an auxiliary voltage injected into the installation to be protected
H02H 3/26 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to difference between voltages or between currentsEmergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to phase angle between voltages or between currents
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
(1) Building remodeling and repair; construction project management services in the field of commercial and industrial buildings and infrastructure; building construction for civil infrastructure projects; building construction for governmental and defense infrastructure projects; construction consultancy; consulting services in the field of offshore oil and gas facility construction; consulting services in the field of construction of wind energy facilities; technical consultation in the field of building construction; consulting in the field of building construction; consultancy relating to building construction supervision; consulting in the field of civil engineering; consulting in the field of mechanical engineering.
35.
System and method for suction anchor deployment with solid lid
A temporary mechanical and fluidic connection with an anchor wall of a subsea tubular may use a substantially solid, reusable lid for a subsea tubular, which comprises a substantially solid upper surface, a predetermined set of lid anchors (20), a predetermined set of selectively activated valves (30), a seal (40) configured to engage an internal wall (101) of the subsea tubular and create a seal between substantially solid upper surface and the internal wall of the subsea tubular, a connector (50), and a controller (60) by maneuvering the substantially solid, reusable lid proximate an open end (102) of a subsea tubular (100), attaching the substantially solid, reusable lid to the open end of the subsea tubular, using the lid anchors (20) to secure the substantially solid, reusable lid to the open end of the subsea tubular, and operatively engaging the seal (40) to create an occlusive seal between substantially solid upper surface and an internal wall (101) of the subsea tubular.
A temporary mechanical and fluidic connection with an anchor wall of a subsea tubular may use a substantially solid, reusable lid for a sub sea tubular, which comprises a substantially solid upper surface, a predetermined set of lid anchors, a predetermined set of selectively activated valves, a seal configured to engage an internal wall of the subsea tubular and create a seal between substantially solid upper surface and the internal wall of the subsea tubular, a connector, and a controller by maneuvering the substantially solid, reusable lid proximate an open end of a subsea tubular, attaching the substantially solid, reusable lid to the open end of the sub sea tubular, using the lid anchors to secure the substantially solid, reusable lid to the open end of the sub sea tubular, and operatively engaging the seal to create an occlusive seal between substantially solid upper surface and an internal wall of the sub sea tubular.
E02B 17/02 - Artificial islands mounted on piles or like supports, e.g. platforms on raisable legsConstruction methods therefor placed by lowering the supporting construction to the bottom, e.g. with subsequent fixing thereto
Two objects can be connected, e.g., in space, by maneuvering a gripper (1) proximate a target (100) which may be in space, commanding the snap-band controller to move the snap-band into its open position, maneuvering the gripper to a further position closer to the target to where the controllable snap-band, when closed, at least partially encircles the target, and commanding the snap-band controller to move the controllable snap-band into its closed position to at least partially encircle and capture the target. The gripper comprises a controllable snap-band (14) comprising a selectable open position and closed position which is disposed about an external surface of a housing.
A hot melt device system comprising a hot melt device which comprises a hot melt device, comprising a cooler, a cooler actuator operatively in communication with the cooler, a movable cooler extender operatively in contact with the movable cooler actuator, a hot plate, and a heater operatively in communication with the hot plate, and a thermoplastic adhesive operatively in contact with the hot plate may be used to' secure to a target by bringing the thermoplastic adhesive into physical contact with a target; energizing the heater to at least partially liquify the thermoplastic adhesive; bringing the at least partially liquified thermoplastic adhesive into contact with a surface the target; and allowing the at least partially liquified thermoplastic adhesive to bond to the contacted surface while remaining connected the contacted surface while allowing the at least partially liquified thermoplastic adhesive to cool to a temperature that is below the thermoplastic adhesive's melting temperature,
Two objects can be connected, e.g., in space, by maneuvering a gripper proximate a target which may be in space, commanding the snap-band controller to move the snap-band into its open position, maneuvering the gripper to a further position closer to the target to where the controllable snap-band, when closed, at least partially encircles the target, and commanding the snap-band controller to move the controllable snap-band into its closed position to at least partially encircle and capture the target. The gripper comprises a controllable snap-band comprising a selectable open position and closed position which is disposed about an external surface of a housing.
An adaptive tooling interface comprises a single motor, disposed at least partially within a housing, which is operatively in communication with a controller and where a first power output and a second power output are operatively in communication with the motor. A drive interface, comprising a external tool interface, is operatively in communication with the motor and configured to mate with and provide power to one or more external tools, which comprise a matching subsea external tool external tooling interface, via the first power output and the second power output. The adaptive tooling interface may be connected to or otherwise integrated into a subsea vehicle system comprising a subsea vehicle.
B25J 15/04 - Gripping heads with provision for the remote detachment or exchange of the head or parts thereof
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
B23Q 3/157 - Arrangements for automatic insertion or removal of tools of rotary tools
B63C 11/52 - Tools specially adapted for working underwater, not otherwise provided for
A modular hydrodynamic subsea vehicle comprises an upper section and a lower section, where the upper section comprises a first upper primary module, a second upper primary module operatively connected to the first upper primary module, and, optionally, one or more intermediate upper modules disposed in-between the first and second upper primary modules. The lower section is operatively connected to the upper section and comprises a first lower module, a second lower module operatively connected to the first lower primary module, and, optionally, one or more intermediate lower modules disposed in-between the first and second lower primary modules. The modules are capable of performing a desired set of functionality subsea.
B63B 3/08 - Hulls assembled from prefabricated sub-units with detachably-connected sub-units
B63B 73/10 - Building or assembling vessels from prefabricated hull blocks, i.e. complete hull cross-sections
B63B 73/20 - Building or assembling prefabricated vessel modules or parts other than hull blocks, e.g. engine rooms, rudders, propellers, superstructures, berths, holds or tanks
B63C 11/42 - Diving chambers with mechanical link, e.g. cable, to a base of closed type with independent propulsion or directional control
42.
ADAPTIVE TOOLING INTERFACE (TOOL CHANGER) WITH A SINGLE MOTOR
An adaptive tooling interface comprises a single motor, disposed at least partially within a housing, which is operatively in communication with a controller and where a first power output and a second power output are operatively in communication with the motor. A drive interface, comprising a external tool interface, is operatively in communication with the motor and configured to mate with and provide power to one or more external tools, which comprise a matching subsea external tool external tooling interface, via the first power output and the second power output. The adaptive tooling interface may be connected to or otherwise integrated into a subsea vehicle system comprising a subsea vehicle.
A modular hydrodynamic subsea vehicle comprises an upper section and a lower section, where the upper section comprises a first upper primary module, a second upper primary module operatively connected to the first upper primary module, and, optionally, one or more intermediate upper modules disposed in-between the first and second upper primary modules. The lower section is operatively connected to the upper section and comprises a first lower module, a second lower module operatively connected to the first lower primary module, and, optionally, one or more intermediate lower modules disposed in-between the first and second lower primary modules. The modules are capable of performing a desired set of functionality subsea.
A remotely operated vehicle (ROV) operated fluid stab system for subsea fluid transfer comprises a connector with seal protection and multiple fluid ports, typically more than six fluid ports, to enable multiple flow combinations, both high- and low flow. The connector is relatively short and guide friendly to ease the stabbing operation. The seal is held in place by a nut/threaded insert that is threaded into the stab body.
A small size subsea vehicle is designed to comprise the form of a subsea tool and include a common drive interface that allows quick connect/disconnect with the subsea vehicles (ROVs and AUVs). A subsea tool system comprising the small size subsea vehicle comprises a main vehicle (100) with a tool interface comprising a common drive interface (104a) and a power interface (104b); and a subsea tool system (102) comprising predetermined footprint configured to fit within a predetermined space, e.g., one smaller than a narrow region or a constricted area where a larger subsea vehicle cannot enter due to size constraints of the larger subsea vehicle; a predetermined set of tools (103), each tool of the predetermined set of tools comprising a common drive interface (103a); and a tool repository (115).
A small size subsea vehicle is designed to comprise the form of a subsea tool and include a common drive interface that allows quick connect/disconnect with the subsea vehicles (ROVs and AUVs). A subsea tool system comprising the small size subsea vehicle comprises a main vehicle 100 with a tool interface comprising a common drive interface 104a and a power interface 104b; and a subsea tool system 102 comprising predetermined footprint configured to fit within a predetermined space, e.g., one smaller than a narrow region or a constricted area where a larger subsea vehicle cannot enter due to size constraints of the larger subsea vehicle; a predetermined set of tools 103, each tool of the predetermined set of tools comprising a common drive interface 103a; and a tool repository 115.
B63G 8/38 - Arrangement of visual or electronic watch equipment, e.g. of periscopes, of radar
B63B 45/02 - Arrangements or adaptations of signalling or lighting devices the devices being intended to illuminate the way ahead or other areas of environments
47.
HIGHLY AVAILABLE MULTIMEDIA OCEAN PERCEPTION SYSTEM
A system comprising data input ports (301) and sensors (100) operatively in communication with the data input ports (301); a data processor (300) operatively in communication with the sensors (100); and software aggregates data in the data processor (300) obtained from the plurality of sensors (100) into a set of incoming data streams; time stamps, organizes, and records the organized time stamped set of incoming data streams in the data recorder (320); and performs a predetermined set of algorithmic manipulations on the organized time stamped set of incoming data streams to allow display of the organized time stamped set of incoming data streams in an actionable format in real time on the display to make a human aware of events occurring in a monitored area and provide an actionable insight.
A system comprising data input ports and sensors operatively in communication with the data input ports; a data processor operatively in communication with the sensors; and software aggregates data in the data processor obtained from the plurality of sensors into a set of incoming data streams; time stamps, organizes, and records the organized time stamped set of incoming data streams in the data recorder; and performs a predetermined set of algorithmic manipulations on the organized time stamped set of incoming data streams to allow display of the organized time stamped set of incoming data streams in an actionable format in real time on the display to make a human aware of events occurring in a monitored area and provide an actionable insight.
A remotely operated vehicle (ROV) operated fluid stab system for subsea fluid transfer comprises a connector with seal protection and multiple fluid ports, typically more than six fluid ports, to enable multiple flow combinations, both high- and low flow. The connector is relatively short and guide friendly to ease the stabbing operation. The seal is held in place by a nut/threaded insert that is threaded into the stab body.
B63B 27/30 - Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers for transfer at sea between ships or between ships and off-shore structures
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
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Goods & Services
Building remodeling and repair; construction project management services in the field of commercial and industrial buildings and infrastructure; building construction for civil infrastructure projects; building construction for governmental and defense infrastructure projects; construction consultancy; consulting services in the field of offshore oil and gas facility construction; consulting services in the field of construction of wind energy facilities; technical consultation in the field of building construction; consulting in the field of building construction; consultancy relating to building construction supervision Consulting in the field of civil engineering; consulting in the field of mechanical engineering
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Building remodeling and repair; construction project management services in the field of commercial and industrial buildings and infrastructure; building construction for civil infrastructure projects; building construction for governmental and defense infrastructure projects; construction consultancy; consulting services in the field of offshore oil and gas facility construction; consulting services in the field of construction of wind energy facilities; technical consultation in the field of building construction; consulting in the field of building construction; consultancy relating to building construction supervision Consulting in the field of civil engineering; consulting in the field of mechanical engineering
52.
HYDRAULIC CONTROL LINE FILTER FOR SUBSEA IDGH-PRESSURE APPLICATION
Fluid containing contaminants may be filtered using a hydraulic control line filter for subsea high-pressure application comprising a housing (2), an end cap (1) disposed at a first end of the housing (2) where the end cap (1) defines a filter fluid connector which comprises a fluid inlet and a filtered fluid outlet, a first centralizer (4) disposed within the housing, a sump tube (3) disposed within the housing and centralized within the first centralizer where an outside diameter of the sump tube (3) and an inside diameter of the housing (2) define a sump volume annulus there-between, a filter centralizer ( 6), and a fluid filter ( 5) disposed in the housing and centralized within the sump tube (3) by the filter centralizer (6).
Fluid containing contaminants may be filtered using a hydraulic control line filter for subsea high-pressure application comprising a housing, an end cap disposed at a first end of the housing where the end cap defines a filter fluid connector which comprises a fluid inlet and a filtered fluid outlet, a first centralizer disposed within the housing, a sump tube disposed within the housing and centralized within the first centralizer where an outside diameter of the sump tube and an inside diameter of the housing define a sump volume annulus there-between, a filter centralizer, and a fluid filter disposed in the housing and centralized within the sump tube by the filter centralizer.
E21B 33/035 - Well headsSetting-up thereof specially adapted for underwater installations
E21B 33/076 - Well headsSetting-up thereof having provision for introducing objects or fluids into, or removing objects from, wells specially adapted for underwater installations
An amusement ride system comprising a three-dimensional ride space; a predetermined set of motion-based vehicles; a turntable rotationally disposed at least partially within the three-dimensional ride space and operatively connected to the predetermined set of motion-based vehicles and configured to move each motion-base vehicle within two or more dimensions of the three-dimensional ride space without the use of track or vehicle-based propulsion; and a ride controller. The turntable and associated motion-based vehicles are installed in the three-dimensional ride space without using a track, track switches, track-related sensors, or trenching; a first motion-based vehicle positioned at a passenger loading position in the three-dimensional ride space; one or more passengers allowed to board the motion-based vehicle; the turntable used to rotate the motion-based vehicle to a predetermined set of locations within the three-dimensional ride space corresponding to a predetermined set of ride scenes and a passenger disembarkation position.
A suction anchor system (1) comprises a substantially tubular suction anchor (100) embeddable in a seabed, a predetermined set of sliding rails (112), an excavator (120), and a predetermined set of non-triangular wings (130) disposed about the outer surface (103) of the tubular (101) and a deployment interface (200) which comprises a deployment cage (210), a suction anchor lid (203), and a predetermined set of deployment cage skidding rails (280) disposed about an outer portion of the deployment cage (210). Using a surface vessel (300) comprising a dispatcher (330) which comprises a storage magazine (310) configured to selectively receive and discharge the suction anchor (100), a skidding system (320), and an overhead anchor handler (330), the suction anchor (100) can be operatively connected and secured to, and placed into fluid communication with, the deployment interface (200). The deployment interface (200) along its connected suction anchor (100) is lowed from the surface vessel into sea water using the dispatcher (300) until the suction anchor contacts the seabed (5) and allowed to self-penetrate below the seabed (5) due to its own weight.
Dark ride system 1 comprises a ride space; a set of wirelessly-controlled and tracklessly-guided passenger vehicle platforms; a set of wirelessly-controlled and tracklessly-guided themed scenery vehicle platforms; a load and unload area for passengers; and a control system. Passengers board a predetermined subset of the passenger vehicle platforms at the load and unload area and the wirelessly-controlled and tracklessly-guided themed scenery vehicle platforms are dispatched in an initial spatial arrangement. During a ride show, the control system choreographs and changes the wirelessly-controlled and tracklessly-guided themed scenery vehicle platforms.
Dark ride system 1 typically comprises a ride space; a set of wirelessly-controlled and tracklessly-guided passenger vehicle platforms 10 dispatchable within the ride space; a set of wirelessly-controlled and tracklessly-guided themed scenery vehicle platforms dispatchable within the ride space; a load and unload area for passengers disposed proximate the ride space; and a control system. A predetermined set of passengers is allowed to board a predetermined subset of the set of wirelessly-controlled and tracklessly-guided passenger vehicle platforms at the load and unload area and the set of wirelessly-controlled and tracklessly-guided themed scenery vehicle platforms dispatched in an initial spatial arrangement at one or more predetermined times. During a ride show, the control system choreographs and changes a predetermined subset of the set of wirelessly-controlled and tracklessly-guided themed scenery vehicle platforms. At a conclusion of the ride show, the predetermined set of passengers are allowed to exit.
An amusement ride experience may be provided using a ride system comprising a three-dimensional ride space; a predetermined set of motion-based vehicles; a turntable rotationally disposed at least partially within the three-dimensional ride space and operatively connected to the predetermined set of motion-based vehicles and configured to move each motion-base vehicle within two or more dimensions of the three-dimensional ride space without the use of track or vehicle-based propulsion; and a ride controller. The turntable and associated motion-based vehicles are installed in the three-dimensional ride space without using a track, track switches, track-related sensors, or trenching; a first motion-based vehicle positioned at a passenger loading position in the three-dimensional ride space; one or more passengers allowed to board the motion-based vehicle; the turntable used to rotate the motion-based vehicle to a predetermined set of locations within the three-dimensional ride space corresponding to a predetermined set of ride scenes, ending up with rotating the motion-based vehicle to passenger disembarkation position where the passenger exits the motion-based vehicle.
A suction anchor system comprises a substantially tubular suction anchor embeddable in a seabed, a predetermined set of sliding rails, an excavator, and a predetermined set of non-triangular wings disposed about the outer surface of the tubular, and a deployment interface which comprises a deployment cage, a suction anchor lid, and a predetermined set of deployment cage skidding rails disposed about an outer portion of the deployment cage. Using a surface vessel comprising a dispatcher which comprises a storage magazine configured to selectively receive and discharge the suction anchor, a skidding system, and an overhead anchor handler, the suction anchor can be operatively connected and secured to, and placed into fluid communication with, the deployment interface. The deployment interface along its connected suction anchor is lowed from the surface vessel into sea water using the dispatcher until the suction anchor contacts the seabed and allowed to self-penetrate below the seabed due to its own weight.
The disclosed invention comprises one or more hybrid metal-composite pressure vessels e.g., 1 (Fig. 1) or 100,200 (Fig. 2), designed for deep water application of radiation sensitive equipment, where the hybrid pressure vessels comprise a combination of metals and non-metals.A source of radiation may be disposed in one of the two hybrid metal-composite pressure vessels and a radiation detector disposes in the other hybrid metal-composite pressure vessel. A radiation beam is less attenuated as it passes through the non-metal parts of the hybrid pressure vessels and the intensity of the radiation reaching a radiation detector is higher than if it were to pass through the metal parts of the housings.
B63C 11/52 - Tools specially adapted for working underwater, not otherwise provided for
B63C 11/00 - Equipment for dwelling or working under waterMeans for searching for underwater objects
G01N 23/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or
G01N 23/02 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by transmitting the radiation through the material
G01N 23/04 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by transmitting the radiation through the material and forming images of the material
G01N 23/083 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by transmitting the radiation through the material and measuring the absorption the radiation being X-rays
G01N 23/18 - Investigating the presence of defects or foreign matter
The disclosed invention comprises one or more hybrid metal-composite pressure vessels e.g., 1 (FIG. 1) or 100,200 (FIG. 2), designed for deep water application of radiation sensitive equipment, where the hybrid pressure vessels comprise a combination of metals and non-metals. A source of radiation may be disposed in one of the two hybrid metal-composite pressure vessels and a radiation detector disposes in the other hybrid metal-composite pressure vessel. A radiation beam is less attenuated as it passes through the non-metal parts of the hybrid pressure vessels and the intensity of the radiation reaching a radiation detector is higher than if it were to pass through the metal parts of the housings.
Hydrostatic test tool 100 comprises frame 161; pressurizer 120; connection system 110; control system 130; data communicator 140; power supply 150; device handler 162; and buoyancy unit 163. Hydrostatic test tool 100 can be used to perform an in situ seal test of subsea equipment connectors with limited support from external systems, allowing optimization of subsea operations by not requiring constant support from underwater vehicle 5, which could be used to perform other tasks while the test is being carried out, optimizing the total time of support vessel 6 and reducing operational cost. Hydrostatic test tool 100 typically requires interfacing with underwater vehicle 5, e.g., an ROV or AUV, only for deployment/installation and data communication, if at all.
G01M 3/28 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipes, cables, or tubesInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipe joints or sealsInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for valves
Hydrostatic test tool comprises frame; pressurizer; connection system; control system; data communicator; power supply; device handler; and buoyancy unit. Hydrostatic test tool can be used to perform an in situ seal test of subsea equipment connectors with limited support from external systems, allowing optimization of subsea operations by not requiring constant support from underwater vehicle, which could be used to perform other tasks while the test is being carried out, optimizing the total time of support vessel and reducing operational cost. Hydrostatic test tool typically requires interfacing with underwater vehicle, e.g., an ROV or AUV, only for deployment/installation and data communication, if at all.
The invention relates to the field of special purpose robotic systems to conduct external functions such as cleaning, monitoring and inspection of structures such as tubular assets in a splash zone. The splash zone is defined as the section of a marine structure that is periodically in and out of water due to the action of waves or tides, usually falling within (+)10m to (−)20m water depth. In embodiments, splash zone inspection robot system 1 comprises station 300, submersible saddle 350, submersible robot 400, and subsea robot controller 308. A predetermined set of controllable clamps selectively secure submersible robot 400 to submersible saddle 350 or structure 2 and allow incremental traversal along submersible saddle 350 or structure 2.
The invention relates to the field of special purpose robotic systems to conduct external functions such as cleaning, monitoring and inspection of structures such as tubular assets in a splash zone. The splash zone is defined as the section of a marine structure that is periodically in and out of water due to the action of waves or tides, usually falling within (+)10m to (-)20m water depth. In embodiments, splash zone inspection robot system (1) comprises station (300), submersible saddle (350), submersible robot (400), and subsea robot controller (308). A predetermined set of controllable clamps selectively secure submersible robot (400) to submersible saddle (350) or structure (2) and allow incremental traversal along submersible saddle (350) or structure (2).
Seal assembly (100), useful for repairing an uncontrolled surface such as pipeline (110), comprises seal (102) which is subjected to pressure and temperature and remains operable under, e.g., subsea conditions. Seal assembly (100) is capable of sealing pipelines of diameters up to 48 inches. Seal assembly (100) is actuated/energized by axially compressing/loading seal assembly (100) between one or more controlled surfaces and an uncontrolled surface and can be used for repairing and providing sealing in flowline or pipelines of either subsea or other petrochemical industries where the pipelines. Spool assembly (700) comprising seal assembly (100) may be used to repair a damaged pipeline section after the damaged section is removed to provide a sealed replacement fluid path for the pipeline.
F16L 55/17 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from outside the pipe by means of rings, bands or sleeves pressed against the outside surface of the pipe or hose
F16L 21/04 - Joints with sleeve or socket with elastic sealing rings between pipe and sleeve or between pipe and socket, e.g. with rolling or other prefabricated profiled rings in which sealing rings are compressed by axially-movable members
F16L 41/06 - Tapping pipe walls, i.e. making connections through the walls of pipes while they are carrying fluidsFittings therefor making use of attaching means embracing the pipe
F16L 55/10 - Means for stopping flow in pipes or hoses
67.
PIPELINE SPOOL PIECE SEAL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE
Seal assembly (100), useful for repairing an uncontrolled surface such as pipeline (110), comprises seal (102) which is subjected to pressure and temperature and remains operable under, e.g., subsea conditions. Seal assembly (100) is capable of sealing pipelines of diameters up to 48 inches. Seal assembly (100) is actuated/energized by axially compressing/loading seal assembly (100) between one or more controlled surfaces and an uncontrolled surface and can be used for repairing and providing sealing in flowline or pipelines of either subsea or other petrochemical industries where the pipelines. Spool assembly (700) comprising seal assembly (100) may be used to repair a damaged pipeline section after the damaged section is removed to provide a sealed replacement fluid path for the pipeline.
F16L 1/26 - Repairing or joining pipes on or under water
E21B 33/035 - Well headsSetting-up thereof specially adapted for underwater installations
E21B 43/01 - Methods or apparatus for obtaining oil, gas, water, soluble or meltable materials or a slurry of minerals from wells specially adapted for obtaining from underwater installations
F16L 23/028 - Flanged joints the flanges being connected by members tensioned axially characterised by how the flanges are joined to, or form an extension of, the pipes the flanges being held against a shoulder
F16L 23/16 - Flanged joints characterised by the sealing means
68.
SEALING MEMBER FOR REPAIRING A PIPELINE AND METHOD OF USE
Seal assembly 100, useful for repairing an uncontrolled surface such as pipeline 110, comprises seal 102 which is subjected to pressure and temperature and remains operable under, e.g., subsea conditions. Seal assembly 100 is capable of sealing pipelines of diameters up to 48 inches. Seal assembly 100 is actuated/energized by axially compressing/loading seal assembly 100 between one or more controlled surfaces and an uncontrolled surface and can be used for repairing and providing sealing in flowline or pipelines of either subsea or other petrochemical industries where the pipelines. Spool assembly 700 comprising seal assembly 100 may be used to repair a damaged pipeline section after the damaged section is removed to provide a sealed replacement fluid path for the pipeline.
F16L 55/17 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from outside the pipe by means of rings, bands or sleeves pressed against the outside surface of the pipe or hose
69.
Pipeline spool piece seal assembly and method of use
Seal assembly 100, useful for repairing an uncontrolled surface such as pipeline 110, comprises seal 102 which is subjected to pressure and temperature and remains operable under, e.g., subsea conditions. Seal assembly 100 is capable of sealing pipelines of diameters up to 48 inches. Seal assembly 100 is actuated/energized by axially compressing/loading seal assembly 100 between one or more controlled surfaces and an uncontrolled surface and can be used for repairing and providing sealing in flowline or pipelines of either subsea or other petrochemical industries where the pipelines. Spool assembly 700 comprising seal assembly 100 may be used to repair a damaged pipeline section after the damaged section is removed to provide a sealed replacement fluid path for the pipeline.
F16L 55/17 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from outside the pipe by means of rings, bands or sleeves pressed against the outside surface of the pipe or hose
F16L 55/18 - Appliances for use in repairing pipes
2O and then past vacuum ports for regenerating the sorbent material. Typically, a first fluid output is connected to a lower header fluid output and a second, sweeping fluid source connected to a lower header fluid input. A motor spins the substantially circular bed assembly at a predetermined speed which allows adsorption or absorption as well as desorption of materials flowing through the sorbent material.
B01D 46/70 - Regeneration of the filtering material or filter elements inside the filter by acting counter-currently on the filtering surface, e.g. by flushing on the non-cake side of the filter
B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
B01D 46/58 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours with multiple filtering elements, characterised by their mutual disposition connected in parallel
B01D 53/06 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with moving adsorbents
External heating assembly 1 is usable to heat subsea flowline 100 and remediate a blockage in subsea flowline 100 and comprises a predetermined set of heaters 10; one or more conductive layers 20 configured to uniformly distribute heat over an exterior of subsea flowline 100; one or more insulating layers 30 adapted to shield subsea flowline 100, the predetermined set of heaters 10, and conductive layers 20 from ambient seawater temperature; an anchor; and a strength member. The predetermined set of heaters 10 may comprise one or more mineral insulated cables capable of reaching very high temperatures with very little power and minimal controls.
A gripper multi-tool for an underwater vehicle comprises one or more mechanical gripper jaws; a motor; a torque controller operatively in communication with the motor; a cathodic protection (CP) probe disposed on at least one mechanical gripper jaw; a tool interface operatively connected to the motor and configured to selectively receive and/or discharge a tool selected from a plurality of tools; and a power source operatively in communication with the plurality of tools, the torque controller, and the motor. Gripper multi-tool is deployed subsea, such as via an underwater vehicle, and receives and engages a tool selected from a plurality of tools into the tool interface which, once engaged and effectuated, is used to perform a predetermined function. When the predetermined function has completed, the tool may be disengaged and removed from the tool interface and replaced with a further tool to perform a further function.
A coiled tubing string may be moved into and/or out from water by deploying an open water coiled tubing control system at sea such as via a vessel. The open water coiled tubing control system comprises a reel configured to accept a coiled tubing string, a surface injector, a reel tensioner configured to control an arch formed by the coiled tubing string between the reel and the surface injector, a controller, a subsea assist jack, and a predetermined set of a predetermined set of sensors. Motion of the surface injector and the subsea assist jack are used in part to move the coiled tubing string accepted by the reel into and/or out of a subsea well by receiving various information at the controller from the predetermined set of sensors and using the controller to resolve the received information to move the coiled tubing string into or out from the subsea well at a predetermined desired speed to achieve an outcome commanded by a single input from an operator.
E21B 19/00 - Handling rods, casings, tubes or the like outside the borehole, e.g. in the derrickApparatus for feeding the rods or cables
E21B 19/09 - Apparatus for feeding the rods or cablesApparatus for increasing or decreasing the pressure on the drilling toolApparatus for counterbalancing the weight of the rods specially adapted for drilling underwater formations from a floating support using heave compensators supporting the drill string
E21B 19/22 - Handling reeled pipe or rod units, e.g. flexible drilling pipes
74.
AUTOMATIC DETECTION AND TRACKING OF PALLET POCKETS FOR AUTOMATED PICKUP
A system (1) for directing a vehicle (100) using a detected and tracked pallet pocket comprises the vehicle (100), navigation system (130), and a command system (140) which detect and track a pallet pocket (13) during automated material handling using the vehicle (100) where load positions vary and are not accurately known beforehand.
A flexible material handling system for can handle varied loads and placements including operation in varying weather conditions, and integrates safety systems to tolerate pedestrians and manual vehicles in an operating environment. An autonomous vehicle (10) is operable along a vehicle traversal path (20) within a predetermined set of environmental conditions. A GPS base station (30) is operatively in communication with the autonomous vehicle (10). A supervisor/orchestrator (40) is operatively in communication with the autonomous vehicle (10) and the GPS base station (30) and is operative to coordinate movement of the autonomous vehicle along the vehicle traversal path and assign one or more tasks for the autonomous vehicle to accomplish.
A system for directing a vehicle using detected and tracked pallet pocket comprises the vehicle, a navigation system, and a command system which detect and track a pallet pocket during automated material handling using the vehicle where load positions vary and are not accurately known beforehand.
B66F 9/06 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes movable, with their loads, on wheels or the like, e.g. fork-lift trucks
A flexible material handling system for can handle varied loads and placements including operation in varying weather conditions, and integrates safety systems to tolerate pedestrians and manual vehicles in an operating environment. An autonomous vehicle is operable along a vehicle traversal path within a predetermined set of environmental conditions. A GPS base station is operatively in communication with the autonomous vehicle. A supervisor/orchestrator is operatively in communication with the autonomous vehicle and the GPS base station and is operative to coordinate movement of the autonomous vehicle along the vehicle traversal path and assign one or more tasks for the autonomous vehicle to accomplish.
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
B60L 53/36 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles by positioning the vehicle
G01S 1/72 - Beacons or beacon systems transmitting signals having a characteristic or characteristics capable of being detected by non-directional receivers and defining directions, positions, or position lines fixed relatively to the beacon transmittersReceivers co-operating therewith using ultrasonic, sonic, or infrasonic waves
G01W 1/02 - Instruments for indicating weather conditions by measuring two or more variables, e.g. humidity, pressure, temperature, cloud cover or wind speed
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
B66F 9/06 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes movable, with their loads, on wheels or the like, e.g. fork-lift trucks
78.
System for and method of sealing a flowline with a metal seal after hot tapping
In embodiments, a hot tap clamping system comprises a clamp which fits over and secures against a pipe, an actuator interface, an actuator operatively in communication with clamp, and a hot tap assembly. In a further embodiment, a system for sealing a flowline with a metal seal after hot tapping comprises a sealer, a hot tap drill/plug running tool, and a metal seal plug which is typically configured for use in sealing a flowline, e.g. a pipe, with a metal seal after hot tapping where the metal plug seal is inserted into the pipe and engages with and seals as a hot tap.
F16L 55/179 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders specially adapted for bends, branch units, branching pipes or the like
F16L 1/26 - Repairing or joining pipes on or under water
F16L 41/06 - Tapping pipe walls, i.e. making connections through the walls of pipes while they are carrying fluidsFittings therefor making use of attaching means embracing the pipe
F16L 55/18 - Appliances for use in repairing pipes
79.
SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFICATION OF MARINE MAMMALIAN SPECIES PRESENT AT AN OFFSHORE CONSTRUCTION SITE
A system (1) for supporting timely, informed decision making with respect to commencing and terminating offshore construction operations within a predetermined zone using a situational awareness tool not compromised by weather, poor-visibility, or a simple protected species observer (PSO) conundrum of not being able to see all things at all times, and for identification of marine mammalian species present at an offshore construction site that is sensor and platform agnostic comprises a plurality of sensors (100), a predetermined subset of the plurality of sensors operational without requiring daylight, the sensors operative to deliver data from which targets are determined and from which their position information can be derived; a data communicator (200) operative to allow provide real-time data to a data viewer; a data processor (300) operatively in communication with the plurality of sensors (100) and the data communicator (200); and a display (400) operatively in communication with the data communicator and operative to display a representation of real-time data, the display comprising a visual interface operatively connected to the data processor and comprising a human machine interface centralized display.
E21B 44/00 - Automatic control systems specially adapted for drilling operations, i.e. self-operating systems which function to carry out or modify a drilling operation without intervention of a human operator, e.g. computer-controlled drilling systemsSystems specially adapted for monitoring a plurality of drilling variables or conditions
A system for supporting timely, informed decision making with respect to commencing and terminating offshore construction operations within a predetermined zone using a situational awareness tool not compromised by weather, poor-visibility, or a simple protected species observer (PSO) conundrum of not being able to see all things at all times, and for identification of marine mammalian species present at an offshore construction site that is sensor and platform agnostic comprises a plurality of sensors, a predetermined subset of the plurality of sensors operational without requiring daylight, the sensors operative to deliver data from which targets are determined and from which their position information can be derived; a data communicator operative to allow provide real-time data to a data viewer; a data processor operatively in communication with the plurality of sensors and the data communicator; and a display operatively in communication with the data communicator and operative to display a representation of real-time data, the display comprising a visual interface operatively connected to the data processor and comprising a human machine interface centralized display.
Deployment of coiled tubing may be assisted using an apparatus comprising a source of coiled tubing, a coiled tubing distributor that comprises a passageway adapted to allow engaging the coiled tubing from the source of coiled tubing where the passageway comprises a coiled tubing receiver comprising a predetermined radius and a support frame, connected to the passageway, that is adapted to accept a portion of the coiled tubing therethrough, and a slip disposed intermediate the passageway and the support frame where the slip is adapted to accept a portion of the coiled tubing therethrough. The apparatus may be mounted to a structure and a portion of the coiled tubing deployed from the source of coiled tubing about the coiled tubing receiver through the slip. The apparatus is allowed to compensate for motion of the structure while the portion of the coiled tubing is deployed about the coiled tubing receiver through the slip.
E21B 19/08 - Apparatus for feeding the rods or cablesApparatus for increasing or decreasing the pressure on the drilling toolApparatus for counterbalancing the weight of the rods
Deployment of coiled tubing may be assisted using an apparatus comprising a source (10) of coiled tubing (12), a coiled tubing distributor (20) that comprises a passageway (22) adapted to allow engaging the coiled tubing from the source of coiled tubing where the passageway comprises a coiled tubing receiver (23) comprising predetermined radius and a support frame (24), connected to the passageway, that is adapted to accept a portion of the coiled tubing therethrough, and a slip (26) disposed intermediate the passageway and the support frame where the slip is adapted to accept a portion of the coiled tubing therethrough. The apparatus may be mounted to a structure and a portion of the coiled tubing deployed from the source of coiled tubing about the coiled tubing receiver through the slip. The apparatus is allowed to compensate for motion of the structure while the portion of the coiled tubing is deployed about the coiled tubing receiver through the slip.
A subsea assist snubbing jack comprises bi-directional slip bowls and can hold light or heavy pipe loads, create clamping load internally without relying on pipe weight or the force of the subsea assist snubbing jack to develop clamping force; do not require pipe motion to unseat the clamp on the pipe; utilize smooth faced inserts that do not mark the pipe; and are suitable for subsea control by wire operation. In embodiments, it is also instrumented to directly measure the pipe weight being held by one or both slip bowls.
E21B 19/08 - Apparatus for feeding the rods or cablesApparatus for increasing or decreasing the pressure on the drilling toolApparatus for counterbalancing the weight of the rods
E21B 33/035 - Well headsSetting-up thereof specially adapted for underwater installations
E21B 33/076 - Well headsSetting-up thereof having provision for introducing objects or fluids into, or removing objects from, wells specially adapted for underwater installations
A coiled tubing string may be moved into and/or out from water by deploying an open water coiled tubing control system (1) at sea such as via a vessel. The open water coiled tubing control system (1) comprises a reel (20) configured to accept a coiled tubing string (100), a surface injector (30), a reel tensioner (10) configured to control an arch (110) formed by the coiled tubing string between the reel and the surface injector, a controller (40), a subsea assist jack (50), and a predetermined set of a predetermined set of sensors. Motion of the surface injector and the subsea assist jack are used in part to move the coiled tubing string accepted by the reel into and/or out of a subsea well by receiving various information at the controller from the predetermined set of sensors and using the controller to resolve the received information to move the coiled tubing string into or out from the subsea well at a predetermined desired speed to achieve an outcome commanded by a single input from an operator
A subsea assist snubbing jack comprises bi-directional slip bowls and can hold light or heavy pipe loads, create clamping load internally without relying on pipe weight or the force of the subsea assist snubbing jack to develop clamping force; do not require pipe motion to unseat the clamp on the pipe; utilize smooth faced inserts that do not mark the pipe; and are suitable for subsea control by wire operation. In embodiments, it is also instrumented to directly measure the pipe weight being held by one or both slip bowls.
E21B 19/16 - Connecting or disconnecting pipe couplings or joints
E21B 29/00 - Cutting or destroying pipes, packers, plugs or wire lines, located in boreholes or wells, e.g. cutting of damaged pipes, of windowsDeforming of pipes in boreholes or wellsReconditioning of well casings while in the ground
E21B 33/038 - Connectors used on well heads, e.g. for connecting blow-out preventer and riser
In various embodiments, a hot melt device comprising a heating device that is automatically or manually triggered is configured so as to have its melt surface applied bringing a thermoplastic material in its solid form into contact with a surface via mechanical extrusion; using a heater to heat the thermoplastic material to a temperature above a melting temperature of the thermoplastic material while maintaining the contact of the thermoplastic material with the surface; allowing the heated thermoplastic material to cool to a temperature that is below the thermoplastic material's melting temperature; and allowing the heated thermoplastic material to bond the hot melt apparatus to the contacted surface without a solvent or use of a curing chemical reaction when the heated thermoplastic material is cooled to below the thermoplastic material's melting temperature while remaining connected to the structural body.
A gripper multi-tool for an underwater vehicle comprises one or more mechanical gripper jaws; a motor; a torque controller operatively in communication with the motor; a cathodic protection (CP) probe disposed on at least one mechanical gripper jaw; a tool interface operatively connected to the motor and configured to selectively receive and/or discharge a tool selected from a plurality of tools; and a power source operatively in communication with the plurality of tools, the torque controller, and the motor. Gripper multi-tool is deployed subsea, such as via an underwater vehicle, and receives and engages a tool selected from a plurality of tools into the tool interface which, once engaged and effectuated, is used to perform a predetermined function. When the predetermined function has completed, the tool may be disengaged and removed from the tool interface and replaced with a further tool to perform a further function.
An isolation valve can be used subsea with a fluid handling system which may be associated with a subsea Christmas tree and comprise a housing; two or more seats disposed radially opposite each other; a first annulus extending through a predetermined portion of the second housing end; a second annulus extending through a predetermined portion of the second housing end and the second seat; a firs fluid port disposed through the second end of the housing; second fluid port disposed through the second end of the housing; and an actuator disposed within the housing and rotatable, the actuator configured to allow fluid flow in a first rotational position of the actuator and block fluid communication in a second rotational position of the actuator, and a predetermined surface uniformly machined to a surface of the first seat which is exposed to the fluid annulus and to a surface of the second seat which is exposed to the fluid annulus.
F16K 11/074 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only sliding valves with pivoted closure members with flat sealing faces
E21B 34/04 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in well heads in underwater well heads
An isolation valve can be used subsea such as with a fluid handling system which may be associated with a subsea Christmas tree and comprises a housing comprising a material created by a sintering process and a vertical axis defined in-between a first housing end and a second housing end; two or more seats comprising a sintered material and disposed radially opposite each other; a first annulus extending through a predetermined portion of the second housing end and the first seat at a first position radially offset from and substantially parallel to the vertical axis; a second annulus extending through a predetermined portion of the second housing end and the second seat at a second position radially offset from the first annulus along the vertical axis and substantially parallel to the housing vertical axis; a first fluid port disposed through the second end of the housing and in fluid communication with the first annulus; second fluid port disposed through the second end of the housing and in fluid communication with the second annulus; and an actuator disposed at least partially within the housing and rotatable about the vertical axis of the housing, the actuator comprising a sintered material, the actuator configured to allow fluid flow in a first rotational position of the actuator and block fluid communication in a second rotational position of the actuator, and a predetermined surface uniformly machined to a surface of the first seat which is exposed to the fluid annulus and to a surface of the second seat which is exposed to the fluid annulus, the predetermined surface defining a metal-to-metal seal at the exposed surfaces of the first seat and the second seat when the actuator is in the second rotation position.
F16K 3/08 - Gate valves or sliding valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closing members having a sliding movement along the seat for opening and closing with flat sealing facesPackings therefor with pivoted closure members in the form of closure plates arranged between supply and discharge passages with circular closure plates rotatable around their centres
F16K 31/46 - Mechanical actuating means for remote operation
F16K 51/00 - Other details not peculiar to particular types of valves or cut-off apparatus
F16K 25/00 - Details relating to contact between valve members and seats
F16K 11/044 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only lift valves with movable valve members positioned between valve seats
90.
AUTONOMOUS LOADING/UNLOADING OF BAGGAGE/CARGO FOR NARROW-BODY JET AIRCRAFT
Cargo may be optimally placed within a cargo hold using a cargo mover comprising a flexible conveyor belt extending from a ground location to a cargo hold, data defining a dimensional map of available space existing within the cargo hold for placement of cargo, a conveyor controller operatively in communication with the flexible conveyer belt and comprising packing software, and a smart loader comprising a predetermined set of scanning sensors operative to scan the cargo hold and a processor operatively in communication with the predetermined set of sensors and the conveyor controller. An interior of the cargo hold is scanned to create a dimensional map of the cargo hold and cargo placed onto the flexible conveyor belt where certain of each piece is cargo's physical dimensions are scanned.
B65G 37/00 - Combinations of mechanical conveyors of the same kind, or of different kinds, of interest apart from their application in particular machines or use in particular manufacturing processes
B65G 67/08 - Loading land vehicles using endless conveyors
B64F 1/32 - Ground or aircraft-carrier-deck installations for handling freight
B65G 21/14 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors movable, or having interchangeable or relatively- movable partsDevices for moving framework or parts thereof to allow adjustment of length or configuration of load-carrier or traction element
Cargo may be optimally placed within a cargo hold using a cargo mover comprising a flexible conveyor belt extending from a ground location to a cargo hold, data defining a dimensional map of available space existing within the cargo hold for placement of cargo, a conveyor controller operatively in communication with the flexible conveyer belt and comprising packing software, and a smart loader comprising a predetermined set of scanning sensors operative to scan the cargo hold and a processor operatively in communication with the predetermined set of sensors and the conveyor controller. An interior of the cargo hold is scanned to create a dimensional map of the cargo hold and cargo placed onto the flexible conveyor belt where certain of each piece is cargo's physical dimensions are scanned. The processor compares the scanned cargo hold data set with the cargo's physical dimensions as well as with an order in which that piece of cargo will arrive at the smart loader to determine the placement of each piece of cargo. As each piece of cargo is placed into cargo hold, the smart loader continues to scan and update the dimensional map of the cargo hold to determine where each subsequent piece of cargo will be placed in the cargo hold.
A system for inspecting flexible pipelines comprises a data analyzer, a data collector and an ultrasonic transducer. Further, the ultrasonic transducer is adapted to propagate shear wave into the annulus of the flexible pipeline. The data collector further comprises a data store and a communicator. Further, the system is capable of differentiating flooding and non-flooding condition of the annulus of the flexible pipeline which is subjected to high pressure. Using the system, an indicator of a flooded or non-flooded condition within the flexible pipeline may be calculated using transmitted and detected reflective waves or the lack of detected reflective waves.
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
E21B 47/107 - Locating fluid leaks, intrusions or movements using acoustic means
G01M 3/24 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations
E21B 47/001 - Survey of boreholes or wells for underwater installations
E21B 47/007 - Measuring stresses in a pipe string or casing
E21B 47/13 - Means for transmitting measuring-signals or control signals from the well to the surface, or from the surface to the well, e.g. for logging while drilling by electromagnetic energy, e.g. of radio frequency range
G01N 29/26 - Arrangements for orientation or scanning
In embodiments, motion may be arrested and/or dampened using a motion arresting and dampening device comprising a lifting spreader bar, one or more bar mounted winches, deployment wire, a restorative inflation device, restraining wires and winches, hoses and controller, mechanical connection release system circuitry. Multiple restraints from winches mounted strategically on a vessel cranes boom may be applied to the spreader bar to restrain the bar during the lifting operation. The forces induced into the lifted object by the movement of the crane as it deploys the object into installation position are attenuated by the physical restrain of the adjustable wires. These adjustable wires may also be used to provide rotation of the object during final alignment of the object during installation.
B66C 13/06 - Auxiliary devices for controlling movements of suspended loads, or for preventing cable slack for minimising or preventing longitudinal or transverse swinging of loads
B66C 1/46 - Gripping members engaging only the external or internal surface of the articles and applying frictional forces by inflatable elements
B66C 13/10 - Auxiliary devices for controlling movements of suspended loads, or for preventing cable slack for preventing cable slack
In embodiments, motion may be arrested and/or dampened using a motion arresting and dampening device comprising a lifting spreader bar, one or more bar mounted winches, deployment wire, a restorative inflation device, restraining wires and winches, hoses and controller, mechanical connection release system circuitry. Multiple restraints from winches mounted strategically on a vessel crane's boom may be applied to the spreader bar to restrain the bar during the lifting operation. The forces induced into the lifted object by the movement of the crane as it deploys the object into installation position are attenuated by the physical restrain of the adjustable wires. These adjustable wires may also be used to provide rotation of the object during final alignment of the object during installation.
B66C 13/06 - Auxiliary devices for controlling movements of suspended loads, or for preventing cable slack for minimising or preventing longitudinal or transverse swinging of loads
B66C 1/56 - Internally-expanding grippers for handling hollow articles for handling tubes
B66C 1/46 - Gripping members engaging only the external or internal surface of the articles and applying frictional forces by inflatable elements
B66C 23/53 - Floating cranes including counterweight or means to compensate for list, trim, or skew of the vessel or platform
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SYSTEM FOR DETECTING FLOODING IN FLEXIBLE TUBULAR PIPES UNDER HIGH PRESSURE CONDITIONS
A system for inspecting flexible pipelines comprises a data analyzer, a data collector and an ultrasonic transducer. Further, the ultrasonic transducer is adapted to propagate shear wave into the annulus of the flexible pipeline. The data collector further comprises a data store and a communicator. Further, the system is capable of differentiating flooding and non-flooding condition of the annulus of the flexible pipeline which is subjected to high pressure. Using the system, an indicator of a flooded or non-flooded condition within the flexible pipeline may be calculated using transmitted and detected reflective waves or the lack of detected reflective waves.
G01N 29/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object
A system (100) for inspecting flexible pipelines (114) comprises a data analyzer (102), a data collector (104) and an ultrasonic transducer (112). Further, the ultrasonic transducer (112) is adapted to propagate shear wave (212) into the annulus (208) of the flexible pipeline (114). The data collector (104) further comprises a data store (108) and a communicator (110). Further, the system (100) is capable of differentiating flooding and non-flooding condition of the annulus (208) of the flexible pipeline (114) which is subjected to high pressure. Using the system, an indicator of a flooded or non-flooded condition within the flexible pipeline may be calculated using transmitted and detected reflective waves or the lack of detected reflective waves.
G01N 29/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object
Dynamic/static sealing of coiled tubing subsea for pipeline and well access with hydrostatic conditions up to 10,000 feet water depth while maintaining wellbore or pipeline pressures up to 10,000 psi may be achieved using a system comprising a subsea fluid source which utilizes a riserless open water coiled tubing system and an open water coiled tubing sealer to control hydrostatic pressure and fluid container pressures. This comprises an upper well control assembly having a first geometric orientation and a lower well control assembly in fluid communication with the upper well control assembly aligned in a second geometric orientation substantially inverted to the first orientation; a quick disconnect connector in fluid communication with the upper well control assembly; one or more electrically powered subsea assist jacks operatively connected to the quick disconnect connector; a controller operatively in communication with the electrically powered subsea assist jacks; and a power connector operatively in communication with the source of electrical power, the controller, and the electrically powered subsea assist jack.
E21B 33/038 - Connectors used on well heads, e.g. for connecting blow-out preventer and riser
E21B 33/076 - Well headsSetting-up thereof having provision for introducing objects or fluids into, or removing objects from, wells specially adapted for underwater installations
E21B 43/013 - Connecting a production flow line to an underwater well head
E21B 19/00 - Handling rods, casings, tubes or the like outside the borehole, e.g. in the derrickApparatus for feeding the rods or cables
E21B 15/00 - Supports for the drilling machine, e.g. derricks or masts
E21B 33/035 - Well headsSetting-up thereof specially adapted for underwater installations
E21B 19/22 - Handling reeled pipe or rod units, e.g. flexible drilling pipes
b and configured to do not disrupt fluid flow within ring disc nozzle check valve 100 as the fluid passes over primary disc 4 and/or secondary disc 5; and one or more fasteners 12 configured to secure retention ring 9 to valve body 1.
2 is consumed to generate oxidants, helping to eliminate the low oxidant environment at the end of the cycle that causes pH to remain high, and low pH prevents precipitates from forming for longer so more water can be evaporated from the wastewater.
C02F 1/46 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by electrochemical methods
C02F 1/66 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by neutralisationTreatment of water, waste water, or sewage pH adjustment
C02F 1/52 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by flocculation or precipitation of suspended impurities
B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
C02F 1/44 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by dialysis, osmosis or reverse osmosis
222 is consumed to generate oxidants, helping to eliminate the low oxidant environment at the end of the cycle that causes pH to remain high, and low pH prevents precipitates from forming for longer so more water can be evaporated from the wastewater.
F28D 3/02 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium flows in a continuous film, or trickles freely, over the conduits with tubular conduits
