Optical cleaning system for removing matter from underwater surfaces
US4689523A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 1985 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B41/34
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An optical cleaning system for removing matter from underwater surfaces comprising the high energy strobe lamp, a capacitor electrically connected to the strobe lamp, a power supply electrically connected to the capacitor, and a trigger circuit electrically interactive with the capacitor. The strobe lamp is either a xenon or krypton lamp. Stainless steel reflectors are arranged about the strobe lamp so as to reflect and direct light. The power supply is a generator having a capacity of less than 5 kilovolts. The optical cleaning system may further comprise a cooling fluid and a cooling fluid circulation system in heat exchange relationship with the strobe lamp. The trigger circuit is a transformer electrically connected in series with the capacitor and a switch for actuating the transformer. The optical cleaning system further includes a remotely controlled manipulator arm for positioning the strobe lamp in position about the area to be cleaned.
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