The current status of pipeline coating removal equipment suitable for in-situ pipeline repair in shallow water in China is discussed, and a survey is presented on state-of-the-art equipment for deepwater operations from oversea suppliers. Selection of equipment configurations for operations in 2000 m water depth is conducted with considerations in practicality and safety perspectives. Based on the actual requirements from China's offshore oil and gas pipeline inspection, maintenance and repair（IMR） operations, a thorough comparison between deck-mounted and subsea high pressure water pumps work model is carried out to identify the ideal equipment configuration for pipeline coating removal in 2000 m water depth. We also highlight the significance of acquisition of such equipment and technology.
LI Long-xiang, YE Yong-biao, FU Fang-chao, XU Meng-meng, CAO Chen-lei
. Research on Deepwater Pipeline Coating Removal Equipment for 2000 m Water Depth[J]. Ocean Engineering Equipment and Technology, 2018
, 5(1)
: 63
-66
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DOI: 10.12087/oeet.2095-7297.2018.01.13
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