Abstract: Concentrator for detecting defects in a ferromagnetic object comprises flux concentrator, typically fixed in a center of the device, which has two or more magnet assemblies disposed at each end of flux concentrator for saturating the ferromagnetic object passing through the device or where device is passing over the ferromagnetic object. Leaked flux emanated from the ferromagnetic objects due to defects in the ferromagnetic object is captured by the flux concentrator and channelized onto sensors embedded in the flux concentrator. Data gathered by the sensors may be processed for exploring nature and characteristics of the defects in the ferromagnetic object.

Abstract: A hot melt device system comprising a hot melt device which comprises a hot melt device, comprising a cooler, a cooler actuator operatively in communication with the cooler, a movable cooler extender operatively in contact with the movable cooler actuator, a hot plate, and a heater operatively in communication with the hot plate, and a thermoplastic adhesive cooler operatively in contact with the hot plate may be used to secure to a target by bringing the thermoplastic adhesive into physical contact with a target; energizing the heater to at least partially liquify the thermoplastic adhesive; bringing the at least partially liquified thermoplastic adhesive into contact with a surface of the target; and allowing the at least partially liquified thermoplastic adhesive to bond to the contacted surface while remaining connected to the contacted surface while allowing the at least partially liquified thermoplastic adhesive to cool to a temperature that is below the thermoplastic adhesive's melting temperature.

Abstract: A two-phase fluid may be separated into a first phase fluid and a second phase fluid using a two-phase fluid separator that comprises a first fluid actuator, a two-phase fluid processor; an enclosure, comprising an interior and configured to at least partially contain the first phase fluid; a dual-layer bag, disposed at least partially within the interior of the enclosure, which comprises an inner bag comprising a porous membrane configured to contain the second phase fluid but allow the first phase fluid to pass through the porous membrane and an outer bag, comprising a material that is impermeable to the first phase fluid and the second phase fluid; a source fluid pathway; a result fluid pathway; a second actuator; an escape fluid pathway; and a first fan.

Abstract: A brine bag may be used in a wastewater management system and typically comprises a hydrophobic outer filter bag, comprising a fluid permeable membrane; a hydrophilic inner bag disposed at least partially within the hydrophobic outer filter bag and comprising a liquid and fluid permeable membrane; a wastewater inlet pathway sealed to and in fluid communication with the hydrophilic inner bag at a sealing point; and a wastewater outlet pathway in fluid communication with the hydrophobic outer bag.

Abstract: A gas/liquid separator comprises an enclosure, comprising a pressure fluid port, a liquid/gas separator bag comprising a non-porous bag a large-surface hydrophobic membrane disposed within the non-porous bag and configured to pass only gas and trap liquid behind; a sweep gas fluid inlet in fluid communication with an interior of the enclosure; a fluid outlet in fluid communication with the interior of the enclosure; and a mixed fluid inlet in fluid communication with the non-porous bag. A pressure management system is in fluid communication with the enclosure. A pre-separator comprises a membrane disposed at least partially within a housing and a condensing heat exchanger. Fluid is provided from a fluid source to the condensing heat exchanger and the condensing heat exchanger used to resolve a temperature of the fluid to a predetermined temperature range.

Abstract: A remotely deployed and operated drone-based sealed tank inspector comprises a direct replacement of normal hatch cover which is a sealed hatch cover comprising electrical penetrations, a sealing cable transit, and a predetermined set of eyelets for retention of lifting slings, and is handled using small hoist and parking stand. Drone-based inspections, including ultrasonic (UT) and visual inspections, may be remotely accomplished by deploying the remotely deployed and operated drone-based sealable tank inspector and using it for inspection and testing, including visual inspection, such as those required to be performed inside a sealed, inert-environment tank.

Abstract: Regeneration of a fluid medium can be accomplished using a continuously regenerable scrubber, which, in its various embodiments, combines valve functions and sorbent material, such as amine beds, into one component, dramatically reducing size and mass of scrubber. Sorbent material beds rotate continuously past breathing gas vent loop ports for scrubbing CO2/H2O and then past vacuum ports for regenerating the sorbent material. Typically, a first fluid output is connected to a lower header fluid output and a second, sweeping fluid source connected to a lower header fluid input. A motor spins the substantially circular bed assembly at a predetermined speed which allows adsorption or absorption as well as desorption of materials flowing through the sorbent material.

Abstract: A theater experience for a flying theater system comprises a programmable, configurable motion base, set inside a display screen area, that may be controlled to synchronize with media content and provide multiple viewpoints that allow multiple guest experiences simultaneously where its display screen provides complete guest immersion from all sides. A selectively retractable passenger load/unload platform may be present and retract to allow full view of the display screen, creating multiple views of a surrounding media scene and allowing guests to experience presented media content from different seat positions while having a unique experience each time. Seats typically comprise exterior facing seats which remove or otherwise ameliorate a potential of a fall hazard since the floor remains below the guests' feet.

Abstract: A gripper multi-tool for an underwater vehicle comprises one or more mechanical gripper jaws; a motor; a torque controller operatively in communication with the motor; a cathodic protection (CP) probe disposed on at least one mechanical gripper jaw; a tool interface operatively connected to the motor and configured to selectively receive and/or discharge a tool selected from a plurality of tools; and a power source operatively in communication with the plurality of tools, the torque controller, and the motor. Gripper multi-tool is deployed subsea, such as via an underwater vehicle, and receives and engages a tool selected from a plurality of tools into the tool interface which, once engaged and effectuated, is used to perform a predetermined function. When the predetermined function has completed, the tool may be disengaged and removed from the tool interface and replaced with a further tool to perform a further function.

Abstract: A subsea dual set multi-piston smart flange (1) comprises a predetermined set of tensioning sleeves (52) which accept a corresponding predetermined set of tensioning rods (50) therethrough and a corresponding predetermined set of tensioners (53) corresponding in number to the number of predetermined set of tensioning rods (50), where each tensioner (53) of the predetermined set of tensioners (53) makes its tensioning sleeve (52) act like a piston to adjustably force pressure edges (56) of each tensioner (53) against a seal actuator (14), thereby applying pressure to and compressing a compressible seal (30) disposed within a first tubular (10).

Abstract: Configurable, modular mobile docking station 1 is configured to accommodate one or more subsea assets selected from different types of subsea assets by changing the configuration of configurable, modular mobile docking station 1 to accommodate each subsea asset based on that subsea asset type. Data communications and power may be provided between the subsea assets and configurable, modular mobile docking station 1 and include data and control communications obtained from a remote control location.

Abstract: The disclosed invention comprises a vortex-induced-vibration (VIV) suppression system for tubulars, such as tubular structures (e.g., a riser), and uses a winding, e.g., ropes or cables, wound around tubular structures in a helical manner already deployed subsea. The helically wound ropes or cables tend to act as a VIV suppression device.

Abstract: The disclosed invention comprises a vortex-induced-vibration (VIV) suppression system for tubulars, such as tubular structures (e.g., a riser), and uses a winding, e.g., ropes or cables, wound around tubular structures in a helical manner already deployed subsea. The helically wound ropes or cables tend to act as a VIV suppression device.

Abstract: Seal assembly 100, useful for repairing an uncontrolled surface such as pipeline 110, comprises seal 102 which is subjected to pressure and temperature and remains operable under, e.g., subsea conditions. Seal assembly 100 is capable of sealing pipelines of diameters up to 48 inches. Seal assembly 100 is actuated/energized by axially compressing/loading seal assembly 100 between one or more controlled surfaces and an uncontrolled surface and can be used for repairing and providing sealing in flowline or pipelines of either subsea or other petrochemical industries where the pipelines. Spool assembly 700 comprising seal assembly 100 may be used to repair a damaged pipeline section after the damaged section is removed to provide a sealed replacement fluid path for the pipeline.

Abstract: A system for directing a vehicle using detected and tracked pallet pocket comprises the vehicle, a navigation system, and a command system which detect and track a pallet pocket during automated material handling using the vehicle where load positions vary and are not accurately known beforehand.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a hot melt device comprising a heating device that is automatically or manually triggered is configured so as to have its melt surface applied bringing a thermoplastic material in its solid form into contact with a surface via mechanical extrusion; using a heater to heat the thermoplastic material to a temperature above a melting temperature of the thermoplastic material while maintaining the contact of the thermoplastic material with the surface; allowing the heated thermoplastic material to cool to a temperature that is below the thermoplastic material's melting temperature; and allowing the heated thermoplastic material to bond the hot melt apparatus to the contacted surface without a solvent or use of a curing chemical reaction when the heated thermoplastic material is cooled to below the thermoplastic material's melting temperature while remaining connected to the structural body.

Abstract: Presence of water may be detected in internal circuitry of a subsea vehicle by measuring a change in resistance across two terminals to detect the presence of water using a interlock detection system comprising a plurality of voltage sources, connected to a ground, a predetermined set of connectors; an electrical conduit operatively connected to the predetermined set of connectors; an interlock detector comprising an analog circuit and an interlock electrical conduit as well as a first terminal and a second terminal; and a control system. Resistance is measured across the first and second terminals to detect presence of water proximate the first and second terminals, electrical faults, or lack of electrical faults where the measured resistance will equate to a predetermined voltage to be interpreted by the control system.

Abstract: Fluid containing contaminants may be filtered using a hydraulic control line filter for subsea high-pressure application comprising a housing, an end cap disposed at a first end of the housing where the end cap defines a filter fluid connector which comprises a fluid inlet and a filtered fluid outlet, a first centralizer disposed within the housing, a sump tube disposed within the housing and centralized within the first centralizer where an outside diameter of the sump tube and an inside diameter of the housing define a sump volume annulus there-between, a filter centralizer, and a fluid filter disposed in the housing and centralized within the sump tube by the filter centralizer.

Abstract: Hydrostatic test tool 100 comprises frame 161; pressurizer 120; connection system 110; control system 130; data communicator 140; power supply 150; device handler 162; and buoyancy unit 163. Hydrostatic test tool 100 can be used to perform an in situ seal test of subsea equipment connectors with limited support from external systems, allowing optimization of subsea operations by not requiring constant support from underwater vehicle 5, which could be used to perform other tasks while the test is being carried out, optimizing the total time of support vessel 6 and reducing operational cost. Hydrostatic test tool 100 typically requires interfacing with underwater vehicle 5, e.g., an ROV or AUV, only for deployment/installation and data communication, if at all.

Abstract: A temporary mechanical and fluidic connection with an anchor wall of a subsea tubular may use a substantially solid, reusable lid for a subsea tubular, which comprises a substantially solid upper surface, a predetermined set of lid anchors (20), a predetermined set of selectively activated valves (30), a seal (40) configured to engage an internal wall (101) of the subsea tubular and create a seal between substantially solid upper surface and the internal wall of the subsea tubular, a connector (50), and a controller (60) by maneuvering the substantially solid, reusable lid proximate an open end (102) of a subsea tubular (100), attaching the substantially solid, reusable lid to the open end of the subsea tubular, using the lid anchors (20) to secure the substantially solid, reusable lid to the open end of the subsea tubular, and operatively engaging the seal (40) to create an occlusive seal between substantially solid upper surface and an internal wall (101) of the subsea tubular.