Method of installing a sacrifical anode and associated anode
The method addresses the challenges of labor-intensive and costly anode installation on marine structures by using a self-locking latching mechanism and unmanned vehicle for efficient and safe retrofitting of sacrificial anodes, reducing the need for vessel docking and enhancing safety.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/EP2024/075825
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-09-15
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-16
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-20
AI Technical Summary
The existing methods for installing, inspecting, removing, and replacing sacrificial anodes on marine structures are often labor-intensive, require frequent rope access with safety harnesses, and may necessitate regular docking or drydocking of vessels, which can be costly and disruptive.
A method for installing a sacrificial anode that involves retrofitting the anode at or onto a previous anode location, using a self-locking latching mechanism for mechanical attachment, and potentially utilizing an unmanned vehicle for installation, thereby avoiding welding and new fastener connections.
This method allows for efficient and safe installation of sacrificial anodes on marine structures without the need for frequent vessel docking, reducing labor costs and improving safety by minimizing personnel exposure to hazardous conditions.