Abrasive jet cutting for subsea application down to 1100 m water depth is at GKSS under development. Modified handling systems like robots are used to perform the cutting process diverless under pressurized boundary conditions. First experiments are conducted at 160 m water depth. Test results indicate a singnificant decrease of the cutting efficiency because of a diverging jet behaviour under pressure. Next steps are focussed on modifications of the cutting tool and process parameters to enhance this cutting method for subsea work.
Abrasive jet cutting for subsea application
Druckflüssigkeitsstrahlen für die Unterwasseranwendung
1989
8 Seiten, 9 Bilder, 4 Quellen
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
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