Installation systems and methodology for helical strake fins

    公开(公告)号:US11168525B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-11-09

    申请号:US16711938

    申请日:2019-12-12

    申请人: VIV Solutions LLC

    IPC分类号: E21B17/01 E21B19/22

    摘要: An apparatus and method for helically installing a vortex-induced vibration (VIV) suppression fin about a tubular. The apparatus may include an outer ring member dimensioned to encircle an underlying tubular and an inner ring member positioned concentrically inward from the outer ring member. The inner ring member is configured to rotate with respect to at least one of the outer ring member or the tubular as the outer ring member moves along the tubular. The apparatus may further include a fin guide configured to receive a fin and helically position the fin along the tubular as the inner ring member rotates. A method of installing a vortex-induced vibration (VIV) suppression fin about a tubular may include removably attaching a VIV suppression fin to an installation member. The installation member may be positioned along a tubular and moved about the tubular to helically position the fin around the tubular.

    Multiple component fairing
    2.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10344785B1

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-09

    申请号:US15861360

    申请日:2018-01-03

    申请人: VIV Solutions LLC

    摘要: A fairing for suppressing a vortex induced vibration (VIV) of a tubular including an encircling member dimensioned to encircle a tubular, the encircling member having a first side that extends toward a second side when the encircling member is positioned around a tubular. The fairing further including a support member positioned between the first side and the second side, the support member having a channel formed therein, and an opening to the channel is positioned between the first side and the second side. In addition, the fairing includes a tail member positioned within the channel, the tail member having a substantially planar surface that extends radially outward from the channel.

    Strake system
    3.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10337649B1

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-02

    申请号:US15447011

    申请日:2017-03-01

    申请人: VIV Solutions LLC

    IPC分类号: F15D1/10 F16L1/12 E21B17/01

    摘要: A vortex-induced vibration (VIV) suppression apparatus including a base member having an interior surface dimensioned to at least partly encircle a tubular member; a fin protruding outward from an exterior surface of the base member; and at least one aperture formed through the base member, from the interior surface to the exterior surface.

    Collars for multiple tubulars
    4.
    发明授权
    Collars for multiple tubulars 有权
    多个管子的领子

    公开(公告)号:US09546523B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-17

    申请号:US14728755

    申请日:2015-06-02

    申请人: VIV Solutions LLC

    CPC分类号: E21B17/1078 E21B17/017

    摘要: A collar for axially positioning a vortex-induced vibration (VIV) suppression device along a tubular is disclosed. The collar has an annular body portion and a plurality of support members extending in a radial direction from the annular body portion. The support members are annularly spaced around the annular body portion such that gaps are formed between the support members, the gaps being dimensioned to receive an auxiliary tubular positioned external to a main tubular around which the annular body portion is positioned.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于沿着管状物轴向定位涡流引起的振动(VIV)抑制装置的轴环。 套环具有环形主体部分和从环形主体部分沿径向方向延伸的多个支撑部件。 支撑构件围绕环形主体部分环形间隔开,使得在支撑构件之间形成间隙,间隙的尺寸被设计成接纳位于环形主体部分周围的主管外部的辅助管。

    Apparatus for suppressing vortex-induced vibration of a structure with reduced coverage
    5.
    发明授权
    Apparatus for suppressing vortex-induced vibration of a structure with reduced coverage 有权
    用于抑制覆盖率降低的结构的涡流引起的振动的装置

    公开(公告)号:US09511825B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-06

    申请号:US13343408

    申请日:2012-01-04

    IPC分类号: B63B21/66

    摘要: An apparatus including a body dimensioned to surround a structure capable of experiencing a VIV, the body having a first section and a second section capable of being separated and positioned around the structure. The apparatus further including a blade member extending from the body, the blade member dimensioned to suppress the VIV of the structure when the body is positioned around the structure. A method of suppressing VIV about a structure by positioning a plurality of VIV suppression devices around the structure and wherein the plurality of VIV suppression devices cover less than 70% of a section of the structure.

    摘要翻译: 一种装置,其包括尺寸为围绕能够经历VIV的结构的主体,所述主体具有第一部分和能够被分离并定位在所述结构周围的第二部分。 所述装置还包括从所述主体延伸的叶片构件,所述叶片构件的尺寸被设计成当所述主体位于所述结构体周围时抑制所述结构的VIV。 一种通过将多个VIV抑制装置定位在结构周围而抑制VIV的方法,并且其中多个VIV抑制装置覆盖小于结构部分的70%。

    Vortex-induced vibration suppression device and mating collar system
    6.
    发明授权
    Vortex-induced vibration suppression device and mating collar system 有权
    涡流引起的振动抑制装置和配合套环系统

    公开(公告)号:US09151308B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-06

    申请号:US14269906

    申请日:2014-05-05

    申请人: VIV Solutions LLC

    IPC分类号: F15D1/10 F16B7/04

    摘要: A system including a vortex-induced vibration (VIV) suppression device dimensioned to suppress a vortex-induced vibration of a support structure, the VIV suppression device having a base portion that encircles at least a portion of the support structure and a support member formed along the base portion. The system further including a collar having a body portion defining an annular channel and a flange portion extending outwardly from the annular channel, the flange portion dimensioned to form a receiving channel around the support structure for receiving the support member. The support member is received within the receiving channel to secure the VIV suppression device to the support structure and the VIV suppression device is capable of rotating around the support structure along the receiving channel.

    摘要翻译: 一种包括涡流诱导振动(VIV)抑制装置的系统,其尺寸设计成抑制支撑结构的涡流引起的振动,所述VIV抑制装置具有围绕所述支撑结构的至少一部分的基部和沿着所述支撑构件形成的支撑构件 基部。 所述系统还包括具有限定环形通道的主体部分和从所述环形通道向外延伸的凸缘部分的凸缘,所述凸缘部分的尺寸被设计成围绕所述支撑结构形成用于接收所述支撑构件的接收通道。 支撑构件被容纳在接收通道内,以将VIV抑制装置固定到支撑结构,并且VIV抑制装置能够沿着接收通道围绕支撑结构转动。

    VORTEX-INDUCED VIBRATION SUPPRESSION DEVICE AND MATING COLLAR SYSTEM
    7.
    发明申请
    VORTEX-INDUCED VIBRATION SUPPRESSION DEVICE AND MATING COLLAR SYSTEM 审中-公开
    VORTEX诱发的振动抑制装置和主要系统

    公开(公告)号:US20140241793A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-28

    申请号:US14269906

    申请日:2014-05-05

    申请人: VIV Solutions LLC

    IPC分类号: F16B7/04

    摘要: A system including a vortex-induced vibration (VIV) suppression device dimensioned to suppress a vortex-induced vibration of a support structure, the VIV suppression device having a base portion that encircles at least a portion of the support structure and a support member formed along the base portion. The system further including a collar having a body portion defining an annular channel and a flange portion extending outwardly from the annular channel, the flange portion dimensioned to form a receiving channel around the support structure for receiving the support member. The support member is received within the receiving channel to secure the VIV suppression device to the support structure and the VIV suppression device is capable of rotating around the support structure along the receiving channel.

    摘要翻译: 一种包括涡流诱导振动(VIV)抑制装置的系统,其尺寸设计成抑制支撑结构的涡流引起的振动,所述VIV抑制装置具有围绕所述支撑结构的至少一部分的基部和沿着所述支撑构件形成的支撑构件 基部。 所述系统还包括具有限定环形通道的主体部分和从所述环形通道向外延伸的凸缘部分的凸缘,所述凸缘部分的尺寸被设计成围绕所述支撑结构形成用于接收所述支撑构件的接收通道。 支撑构件被容纳在接收通道内,以将VIV抑制装置固定到支撑结构,并且VIV抑制装置能够沿着接收通道围绕支撑结构转动。

    VORTEX-INDUCED VIBRATION SUPPRESSION DEVICE AND MATING COLLAR SYSTEM
    8.
    发明申请
    VORTEX-INDUCED VIBRATION SUPPRESSION DEVICE AND MATING COLLAR SYSTEM 有权
    VORTEX诱发的振动抑制装置和主要系统

    公开(公告)号:US20130039702A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-02-14

    申请号:US13368241

    申请日:2012-02-07

    IPC分类号: E02D5/60 F16B7/00

    摘要: A system including a votex-induced vibration (VIV) suppression device dimensioned to suppress a vortex induced vibration of a support structure, the VIV suppression device having a base portion that encircles at least a portion of the support structure and a support member formed along the base portion. The system further including a collar having a body portion defining an annular channel and a flange portion extending outwardly from the annular channel, the flange portion dimensioned to form a receiving channel around the support structure for receiving the support member. The support member is received within the receiving channel to secure the VIV suppression device to the support structure and the VIV suppression device is capable of rotating around the support structure along the receiving channel.

    摘要翻译: 一种包括用于抑制支撑结构的涡流引起的振动的投票感应振动(VIV)抑制装置的系统,所述VIV抑制装置具有围绕所述支撑结构的至少一部分的基部和沿着所述支撑结构形成的支撑构件 基部。 所述系统还包括具有限定环形通道的主体部分和从所述环形通道向外延伸的凸缘部分的凸缘,所述凸缘部分的尺寸被设计成围绕所述支撑结构形成用于接收所述支撑构件的接收通道。 支撑构件被容纳在接收通道内,以将VIV抑制装置固定到支撑结构,并且VIV抑制装置能够沿着接收通道围绕支撑结构转动。

    Nacelle coupled fairings
    9.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11873797B1

    公开(公告)日:2024-01-16

    申请号:US17489371

    申请日:2021-09-29

    申请人: VIV Solutions LLC

    IPC分类号: F03D7/02 F03D80/80

    摘要: A vortex-induced vibration (VIV) suppression system comprising: a vortex-induced vibration (VIV) suppression device dimensioned to be coupled to a tower of a wind turbine and operable to rotate about a tower of the wind turbine to suppress a vortex-induced vibration; and a drive member coupled to the vortex-induced vibration suppression device and operable to align the vortex-induced vibration suppression device with a nacelle of the wind turbine.

    VIV suppression devices with buoyancy modules

    公开(公告)号:US10669785B1

    公开(公告)日:2020-06-02

    申请号:US16117640

    申请日:2018-08-30

    申请人: VIV Solutions LLC

    IPC分类号: E21B17/01

    摘要: A vortex induced vibration suppression system including a buoyancy module dimensioned to at least partially encircle an underlying tubular, the buoyancy module having an exterior surface and a groove formed inwardly from the exterior surface; and a collar dimensioned to at least partially encircle the underlying tubular, the collar having a web, a set of flanges extending from the web, and at least one engaging member dimensioned to engage with the buoyancy module, when the collar is positioned around the underlying tubular.