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

Demonstration

Cristian Sanchez

• 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