Autonomous cleaning device for seismic streamers and method
US9375763B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 10, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63C11/52
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cleaning device for cleaning a marine element towed in water and related methods are provided. The cleaning device includes a body configured to enclose a marine element; at least one wing fixedly attached to the body and configured to impart translational motion to the body when flowing in water; and a keel attached to the body and configured to limit a rotation of the body. The at least one wing is oriented relative to the body so that the cleaning device travels from a head portion toward a tail portion of the marine element when the marine element is towed at an angle less than a triggering angle with a traveling direction of a vessel towing the marine element.
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