Apparatus and method for removing coatings from the hulls of vessels using ultra-high pressure water
US6595152B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 18, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY04S40/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
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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