Abstract: A system including a vortex-induced vibration (VIV) suppression device dimensioned to suppress a vortex-induced vibration of a support structure, the VIV suppression device having a base portion that encircles at least a portion of the support structure and a support member formed along the base portion. The system further including a collar having a body portion defining an annular channel and a flange portion extending outwardly from the annular channel, the flange portion dimensioned to form a receiving channel around the support structure for receiving the support member. The support member is received within the receiving channel to secure the VIV suppression device to the support structure and the VIV suppression device is capable of rotating around the support structure along the receiving channel.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 5, 2014
Publication date:
August 28, 2014
Applicant:
VIV Solutions LLC
Inventors:
William Andrew West, Donald Wayne Allen, Dean Leroy Henning
Abstract: A vortex-induced vibration (VIV) suppression device including a body having a wall dimensioned to at least partly envelope a tubular member in an interior area of the body. The device further including a fin protruding outward from an exterior surface of the wall and a stand-off member positioned along an interior surface of the wall. The stand-off member dimensioned to space the body away from the tubular member and having a protruding portion formed by the interior surface of the wall and an indention portion formed by the exterior surface of the wall.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 21, 2012
Date of Patent:
July 8, 2014
Assignee:
VIV Solutions LLC
Inventors:
Donald Wayne Allen, Julie Ann Dehne, William Andrew West, Troy William Dehne
Abstract: A system including a votex-induced vibration (VIV) suppression device dimensioned to suppress a vortex induced vibration of a support structure, the VIV suppression device having a base portion that encircles at least a portion of the support structure and a support member formed along the base portion. The system further including a collar having a body portion defining an annular channel and a flange portion extending outwardly from the annular channel, the flange portion dimensioned to form a receiving channel around the support structure for receiving the support member. The support member is received within the receiving channel to secure the VIV suppression device to the support structure and the VIV suppression device is capable of rotating around the support structure along the receiving channel.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 7, 2012
Date of Patent:
May 20, 2014
Assignee:
VIV Solutions LLC
Inventors:
William Andrew West, Donald Wayne Allen, Dean Leroy Henning
Abstract: An apparatus including a strake section having a plurality of helical fins separated by at least one helical opening. A method including forming a helically shaped fin that independently maintains the helical shape once formed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 14, 2011
Date of Patent:
August 20, 2013
Assignee:
VIV Solutions LLC
Inventors:
Julie Ann Dehne, William Andrew West, Donald Wayne Allen, Philip Albert Larson, Dean Leroy Henning
Abstract: A system including a votex-induced vibration (VIV) suppression device dimensioned to suppress a vortex induced vibration of a support structure, the VIV suppression device having a base portion that encircles at least a portion of the support structure and a support member formed along the base portion. The system further including a collar having a body portion defining an annular channel and a flange portion extending outwardly from the annular channel, the flange portion dimensioned to form a receiving channel around the support structure for receiving the support member. The support member is received within the receiving channel to secure the VIV suppression device to the support structure and the VIV suppression device is capable of rotating around the support structure along the receiving channel.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 7, 2012
Publication date:
February 14, 2013
Applicant:
VIV Solutions LLC
Inventors:
WILLIAM ANDREW WEST, Donald Wayne Allen, Dean Leroy Henning
Abstract: An apparatus including a fairing having a tail portion and an end portion capable of suppressing a vortex-induced vibration of a tubular. The apparatus further including a stabilizing member attached to the end portion of the fairing, the stabilizing member dimensioned to increase a thickness of the end portion of the fairing and a flange member attached to the stabilizing member, the flange member dimensioned to increase a chord dimension of the fairing so as to improve a stability of the fairing.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 28, 2011
Publication date:
July 5, 2012
Applicant:
VIV Solutions LLC
Inventors:
Donald Wayne Allen, Dean Leroy Henning, William Andrew West, Philip Albert Larson