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Riser cleaning equipment

Engineering, Machines and equipment, Oil and gas, Utilities

Efficiency

The device is capable of removing highly resistant fouling, including corals, algae and bivalves.

Speed

Cleaning takes place in just a few hours, saving time and money.

Economical

The device is inexpensive because it is made from simple, robust materials.

Safety

The equipment is operated remotely, which reduces the risk of accidents for workers.

The problem-solution approach

The incrustations that form on the external surfaces of risers (underwater structures that transport oil and gas to the surface) can cause serious problems, such as reduced transportation efficiency, increased risk of accidents and damage to the structure.

What is it?

A brushing device that cleans risers quickly, efficiently and safely.

How it works

The equipment consists of a chassis, centralizing castors, brushes and a remote control system. The chassis is positioned around the riser and the centering castors ensure that it is aligned with the structure. The brushes are then activated to remove the fouling.

Inventors

Carlos Alexandre Pereira Patusco

Claudio Soligo Camerini

Marcos Antônio da Silva

Guttemberg Coelho da Silva

Patent title:
Brushing apparatus for riser cleaning

Deposit Number:
BR 10 2014 023816 6

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