Abrasive Water-Jet and Diamond Wire-Cutting Technologies Used in the Removal of Marine Structures

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
John W. Brandon ◽  
Bob Ramsey ◽  
James W. Macfarlane ◽  
David Dearman
Keyword(s):  
Water Jet ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet ◽  
Marine Structures ◽  
Diamond Wire ◽  
Wire Cutting

The Science and Technology of Nonexplosive Severance Techniques

2004 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark J. Kaiser ◽  
Allan G. Pulsipher ◽  
Robert C. Byrd
Keyword(s):  
Gulf Of Mexico ◽  
Technological Progress ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Offshore Structures ◽  
Water Jet ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet ◽  
Diamond Wire ◽  
The Past ◽  
Mechanical Methods

A variety of cutting technology is used in support of decommissioning offshore structures in the Gulf of Mexico. The purpose of this paper is to describe the science and technology of nonexplosive severance techniques, and to examine their environmental, physical, safety, and activity requirements. Abrasive water jet, diamond wire, diver torch, mechanical methods, and sand cutters are the primary nonexplosive cutting techniques applied in the Gulf of Mexico. The technology of nonexplosive removal techniques has not changed dramatically over the past decade, but technological progress continues to be made, most notably in abrasive water jet and diamond wire technology. A review of each nonexplosive cutting technique will be described within and across each stage of decommissioning.

EFFECTS OF REUSING ABRASIVE MATERIAL IN ABRASIVE WATER JET CUTTING ON THE QUALITY OF PROCESSED SURFACES AND ENVIRONMENT

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1707-1712 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol Schnakovszky ◽  
Eugen Herghelegiu ◽  
Maria Crina Radu ◽  
Valentin Zichil
Keyword(s):  
Water Jet ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet ◽  
Abrasive Material ◽  
Water Jet Cutting ◽  
Abrasive Water Jet Cutting
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