Team Alpha Jon Rickert
David Siceluff Cristian Sanchez
Nathan Abernathy Brandon Kalla Grady Bernard
Sponsor: Dr. Chris Alexander, P.E.
Principal Engineer
Design of a Diverless Composite Repair System for Underwater Pipelines
Senior Design Presentation
Team Beta Dane Yates
Jevon Phandi Kyle Mclaughlin
Mark Tuck Nicholas Garcia
Ye Xie
• Non-leaking underwater pipe damage • Reduced hoop strength
Problem Introduction
Kyle McLaughlin
http://www.pro-rov.com/?page/147397/3d-photogrammetry
https://pangeranlaut.wordpress.com/2016/02/17/pipeline-global-gucklingupheaval-bucklingsneaking/
• Hand-Wrap Composite
• Repairs performed by humans
Onshore Solution
Mark Tuck
http://myoilpatch.com/Install.aspx http://www.powerwraplp.com/gallery.php?galid=1
•Diver Operated •Dexterously Complex •Numerous steps
Current Shallow Water Solution
Mark Tuck
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDLajRS7hdo
• Each clamp is custom made
• Extensive design process •Expensive
Current Deep Water Solution
Jevon Phandi
http://www.oceaneering.com/pipeline-connection-repair-systems/diver-installed-pipeline-systems/smart-clamp/
http://energy-pubs.com.au/oil-gas-australia/combining-teamwork-for-success/
Goal
Ye Xie
Detailed needs
1. Repair time less than 24 hours
2. Perform at depths of ≤6,000 ft (2,700 psi)
3. Reusable and robust design
Develop a diver-less repair system for external reinforcement of dented or corroded pipes in deep water environments
Our Solution
Jon Ricket
Prototype Details - Chassis
Nathan Abernathy
Stationary Chassis Rotary Chassis
Interlocking Large Gear Assembly
Cristian Sanchez
Rack and Pinion Alignment Locking
Nathan Abernathy
Composite Wrap Spool
Nathan Abernathy
Composite Wrap Squeegee
Jon Rickert
• Prototype
– Material selection
– Tolerances/ Factor of safety
– Ergonomic ROV Interface
Opportunities for Improvement
Kyle McLaughlin
• Composite wrap material selection and testing • Dent filler material and applicator • FEA
Opportunities for Improvement
Nicholas Garcia
