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US 2016/0258235 A1Published application
Apparatus and method for subsea strapping band attachment
AssigneeDeep Down, Inc.
InventorRon Smith
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Abstract
A system for installing a band around a rigid subsea structure includes a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) having a main body. A set of jaws extendable beyond an outer perimeter of the main body are coupled to the ROV. The system also includes a band distribution system operatively and a band installation mechanism operatively coupled to the ROV.
Claims20
A system for installing a band around a rigid structure comprising:
- a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) having a main body;
- a set of jaws extendable beyond an outer perimeter of the main body of the ROV;
- a band distribution system operatively coupled to the ROV;
- and
- a band installation mechanism operatively coupled to the ROV.
2 more elements
A method of installing a band around a subsea structure and at least one flow line comprising:
- securing a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to a subsea structure with a set of jaws coupled to the ROV;
- placing a buckle in a loading area between the ROV and the subsea structure;
- feeding a band through a first latch of the buckle and around the subsea structure with a band installation mechanism;
- engaging the band with a second latch of the buckle;
- tightening the band around the subsea structure and flow line;
- and
- cutting the band.
4 more elements
A method comprising:
- installing a first band around a rigid subsea structure and flow line with an ROV, wherein the installing is controlled by an operator at the surface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.