Asset Integrity of Valves and Bolted Connections
Implementing Organization
Subsea Systems Institute, University of Houston
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$139,500
Known Leveraged Funding
$0
Funding Organization
The U.S. Department of Treasury
Funding Program
The RESTORE Act Funds Bucket 5: Centers of Excellence Research Grant Program
Details
Project Category
Science
Project Actions
Engineering and/or Construction
Targeted Resources
Infrastructure
Project Description
The goal of this project is to develop transformative robotic valve inspection technology that will lead to a time efficient and cost-effective system for valve inspection and maintenance, which can extend the life cycle and or be adapted to re-use of e
Contact
Stephanie Coates713-743-6530
sacoates@uh.edu
Project Website
Project Partners
Oceaneering, Canrig
Affiliated Institutions
Through the proposed autonomous robotic system (i.e., autonomous ground service) equipped with valve operation and inspection tool, valve anomalies due to mechanical failures will be detected at early stages.