VESSEL WELDING, REPAIR, AND RECONDITIONING METHOD AND SYSTEM

Abstract: this is a method and device for removing metal or depositing metal from the base metal of a vessel or performing crack and/or defect removal via excavation or other machine work in situ on cylindrical or other surfaces. in a one embodiment, the method and device is used for removing bonded alloy from carbon steel substrate in-situ. in one embodiment, the inventive system and method is used inside a coker unit to remove existing cladding along the weld seams and to prepare the machined area for application of new weld metal. in one embodiment, the method and device is used to deposit weld metal on a surface or in a groove. in one or more embodiments, the groove weld is then inspected for defects and repaired by the device, if required. in one or more embodiments, mapping is performed to autonomously direct the device.

Inventor(s): Daniel IVEY, William LEE, John CAPPIELLO

CPC Classification: B23P6/00 (Restoring or reconditioning objects (straightening or restoring form of sheet metal, metal rods, metal tubes, metal profiles, or specific articles made therefrom , ; repairing defective or damaged objects by casting techniques ))

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