Abstract:
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.
Abstract:
There is disclosed a system comprising a cylinder; a piston moveable within the cylinder; an arm connected to the piston; and a mechanism for resisting movement of the piston until a predetermined pressure acts on the piston. In some embodiments, the mechanism for resisting movement comprises a shear pin connected to the arm.
Abstract:
There is disclosed a system for reducing drag and/or vortex induced vibration of a structure, the system comprising a fairing moveable from a short fairing configuration to a long fairing configuration.
Abstract:
A system comprising a subsea structure defining an interior of the system, the structure subject to a water current; a sleeve exterior to the subsea structure, covering at least a portion of an outside surface of the subsea structure; and a vortex induced vibration suppression device exterior to the sleeve.
Abstract:
A system (100) for remotely detecting properties of an underwater structure (108) in a body of water (102) comprising' a sensor (110) connectable to the structure; a first receiver (116) which can be positioned at or near a top surface of the body of water in the proximity of the structure; a first transmitter (114) for transmitting property information from the sensor to the first receiver; and a second transmitter (118) for transmitting the property information to a second receiver (122) which can be located at a remote location.
Abstract:
There is disclosed a system comprising a support structure in a flowing fluid environment; a spacer plate connected to the support structure, the spacer plate comprising at least one retention mechanism movable from an open to a closed configuration, the retention mechanism comprising an opening; wherein the opening of the retention mechanism is adapted to receive a structure when in the open configuration.
Abstract:
A system comprising an array of structures in a flowing fluid environment, the array comprising at least 3 structures; and vortex induced vibration suppression devices on at least 2 of the structures.
Abstract:
A system comprising an array of structures in a flowing fluid environment, the array comprising at least 3 structures; and vortex induced vibration suppression devices on at least 2 of the structures.