Apparatus and method for removing coatings from the hulls of vessels using ultra-high pressure water
US5628271A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 22, 1995 |
| Grant date | May 13, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB08B3/024
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and apparatus for removing coatings from the hull of a ship using a steered magnet vehicle supported by the adhesion force only of a permanent magnet to the surface to be treated. Using an ultra-high pressure water jet system and method for removing coatings, paint, deposits, organic and inorganic from hulls without harming the substrate material and to provide a superior surface for the application of subsequent coatings.
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