Geophysical Cable Preparation for Antifouling Paint

    公开(公告)号:US20170285199A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-10-05

    申请号:US15624384

    申请日:2017-06-15

    CPC classification number: G01V1/3843 B05D3/10 B05D3/108 G01V1/38 G01V13/00

    Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to marine geophysical surveying. More particularly, embodiments relate to a streamer-preparation apparatus that cleans a geophysical cable to prepare it for application of an antifouling paint. An embodiment discloses a method comprising: moving a streamer into position for cleaning; directing a cleaning fluid onto the streamer as the streamer is being moved; and directing a gaseous fluid onto the streamer as the streamer is being moved. An embodiment discloses: applying an antifouling paint to the streamer with the streamer-preparation apparatus; and applying a curing agent to the streamer with the streamer-preparation apparatus.

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