WO2014070011A1 - Pile cleaning system - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a marine growth removal system for cleaning an erected open ended pile prior to coupling the pile, by using grout, to a construction to be founded, like a windmill.
- US2010180915 Al relates to cleaning of subsea pipes in general.
- the invention described therein is directed to a skid for cleaning subsea conduits, such as strakes and fairings, and a method of cleaning subsea conduits.
- This invention may be utilized for the removal of marine growth from subsea conduits.
- the disclosed skid and method of cleaning subsea conduits leaves room for improvements.
- JP H01 98000 U relates to, referring to its figures, a device for spraying the interior surface of a tube. Summary of the invention
- the invention aims to provide a marine growth removal system for cleaning an erected open ended pile which marine growth removal system is more easy to handle and provides a faster cleaning of the pile surface.
- Another object of the invention is to improve a marine growth removal system in that a problem associated with that system is at least partly solved.
- Yet another object of the invention is to provide an alternative marine growth removal system. According to a first aspect of the invention this is realized with a marine growth removal system for cleaning an erected open ended pile the system comprising;
- a guiding device comprising a guiding means arranged with respect to the pile wall section accommodation space for contacting an upper rim of the pile for providing support and guidance to the marine growth removal system
- a cleaning device provided with the inner frame member and/or the outer frame member for removing the marine growth from the interior surface and/or the exterior surface of the pile.
- the outer frame member being coupled with the inner frame member and mutually arranged such that a pile wall section accommodation space extends between the inner frame member and the outer frame member enable a more lightweight and smaller marine growth removal system which is importantly more easy to handle.
- the more easy handling is also caused by the ability to simply suspend the marine growth removal system over the rim of the pile.
- the pile is cleaned faster because the height required for a grout coupling is cleaned at once in one rotation of the marine growth removal system.
- the marine growth removal system comprises a main frame coupled with the inner frame member and outer frame member, wherein the main frame extends across the inner frame member, the outer frame member and the pile wall section accommodation space there between. In other words, the main frame at least bridges the gap required for the wall section accommodation space.
- the outer frame member and the inner frame member are moveably coupled with respect to each other and the marine growth removal system comprises;
- the clamping system and the outer frame member and the inner frame member being moveably coupled enables to couple the marine growth removal system with the pile in a clamping manner which here means that the pile provides guidance to the marine growth removal system during rotation of the marine growth removal system along the circumference of the pile.
- the marine growth removal system comprises a driving system which in use is in contact with the pile wall section for moving the marine growth removal system around the circumference of the pile. In other words, the driving system pushes off against the pile to move the marine growth removal system along the circumference of the pile.
- the pile wall section accommodation space in use extends over an arc of a circle between from about 5° to about 90°, specifically from about 10° to about 45°.
- the inner frame member and/or outer frame member in use extend along the pile wall over between 3 and 25 meter.
- the cleaning device comprises a high pressure jetting system. In this respect high pressure is between 200 and 1200 bar. Such a jetting system may take in seawater for cleaning operations on the pile wall.
- the cleaning device comprises a scraping system.
- the cleaning device comprises a brush system.
- the cleaning device comprises a rotatable brush system.
- the cleaning device preferably the rotatable brush system thereof, in use moves the marine growth removal system around the circumference of the pile.
- the rotatable brush system pushes off against the pile with such a power sufficient to move the marine growth removal system along the circumference of the pile.
- the guiding device comprises a number of guiding means for guiding the marine growth removal system along the circumference of the pile when driven by the driving system around the circumference of the pile.
- the guiding means engage the pile at its upper rim and the outer surface of the pile wall for providing support and guidance to the marine growth removal system.
- the guiding means may comprise rolling members and/or sliding members.
- the marine growth removal system comprises a detecting device for providing a pile cleanliness feedback signal.
- the invention further relates to an assembly of an erected pile and a marine growth removal system according to the invention, suspended from the upper rim of the pile.
- the invention further relates to a method for cleaning a pile prior to coupling the pile, by using grout, to a construction to be founded, like a windmill, the method comprising the steps;
- the invention further relates to a device comprising one or more of the characterising features described in the description and/or shown in the attached drawings.
- the invention further relates to a method comprising one or more of the characterising features described in the description and/or shown in the attached drawings.
- FIG. 1 in perspective view a marine growth removal system according to the invention on a pile;
- fig. 2 the marine growth removal system according to fig. 1 in side view
- fig. 3 the marine growth removal system according to fig. 1 in top view
- FIG. 4 in side view a marine growth removal system according to the invention on a tapered pile
- FIG. 5 in side view a further embodiment of a marine growth removal system according to the invention on a pile;
- FIG. 6 in top view a number of marine growth removal systems according to the invention on a pile.
- the pile 2 has an open end which open end is directed upwards.
- the marine growth removal system 1 comprises an elongate inner frame member 3.
- the inner frame member 3 may be a lattice girder or any suitable construction.
- the inner frame member 3 extends in the pile interior 4.
- the marine growth removal system 1 comprises an elongate outer frame member 5.
- the outer frame member 5 may be a lattice girder or any suitable construction.
- the outer frame member 5 extends along the pile exterior.
- the outer frame member 5 is coupled with the inner frame member 3 and the members 3, 5 are arranged with respect to each other such that a pile wall section accommodation space 6 extends between the inner frame member 3 and the outer frame member 5.
- the inner frame member 3 and the outer frame member 5 oppose each other for constituting the pile wall section accommodation space 6.
- the pile wall section accommodation space extends over an arc of a circle of about 25°.
- the inner frame member and/or outer frame member extend along the pile wall over between 3 and 25 meter.
- the inner frame member 3 and the outer frame member 5 do not necessarily have corresponding lengths.
- the marine growth removal system 1 is typically partly submerged below the water surface 18.
- the marine growth removal system 1 comprises a main frame 7 coupled with the inner frame member 3 and the outer frame member 5.
- the main frame 7 extends across the inner frame member 3, the outer frame member 5 and the pile wall section accommodation space 6 formed there between.
- the marine growth removal system 1 is suspended from the erected pile 2 at the upper rim 13 of the pile 2.
- the main frame 7 opposes the upper rim 13 however alternatively or additionally it is conceivable for the inner frame member 3 and/or the outer frame member 5 to oppose the upper rim 13 of the pile 2.
- the marine growth removal system 1 is suspended from the erected pile 2 for example by hoisting the marine growth removal system 1 at its hoisting point 17.
- the outer frame member 5 and the inner frame member 3 are moveably coupled with respect to each other. More specifically, the outer frame member 5 and the inner frame member 3 are hinge ably coupled with respect to each other and hinge able around hinging axis 16. In this case the outer frame member 5 is integral with the main frame 7 while the inner frame member 3 is hinge ably coupled with the main frame 7.
- a different configuration is conceivable like the inner frame member 3 being integral with the main frame 7 while the outer frame member 5 being hinge ably coupled with the main frame 7 (fig. 5).
- the marine growth removal system 1 comprises a clamping system 8, in this case an hydraulic cylinder, coupled with the inner frame member 3 and outer frame member 5, in this case via the main frame 7, for moving the inner frame member and outer frame member with respect to each other between a pile wall section clamping position wherein a pile wall section 9 which is placed in the pile wall section accommodation space 6 is coupled with the marine growth removal system 1 in a clamping manner, and a pile wall section releasing position wherein the marine growth removal system 1 can be placed on and removed from a pile wall section 9.
- a clamping system 8 in this case an hydraulic cylinder, coupled with the inner frame member 3 and outer frame member 5, in this case via the main frame 7, for moving the inner frame member and outer frame member with respect to each other between a pile wall section clamping position wherein a pile wall section 9 which is placed in the pile wall section accommodation space 6 is coupled with the marine growth removal system 1 in a clamping manner, and a pile wall section releasing position wherein the marine growth removal system 1 can be placed on and removed from a pile wall section
- the marine growth removal system 1 comprises a guiding device comprising a guiding means 10 arranged with respect to the pile wall section accommodation space 6 for contacting the upper rim 13 of the pile 2 for providing support and guidance to the marine growth removal system 1.
- the guiding device comprises a number of guiding means 10, 11, 12 for guiding the marine growth removal system 1 along the circumference of the pile 2 when moved around the circumference of the pile 2.
- These guiding means may comprise rolling members as shown, and/or sliding members (not shown).
- the marine growth removal system 1 comprises a driving system (not shown) which in use is in contact with the pile 2, specifically the pile wall 15, more specifically the pile wall section 9 in the pile wall section accommodation space 6.
- the driving system is suitable for moving the marine growth removal system 1 around the circumference of the pile 2.
- the driving system may be arranged proximate the main frame 7 or alternatively or additionally at the end of the frame members 3, 5 facing away from the main frame 7.
- the driving system may contact the pile 2 in any suitable manner like friction, magnetic force. It is conceivable that the driving system is coupled with the guiding device in a driving manner such that the marine growth removal system 1 is driven through the guiding means 10, 11, 12.
- the marine growth removal system 1 comprises a cleaning device 14, in this case provided on the outer frame member 5 for removing the marine growth from the exterior surface of the pile 2.
- the cleaning device 14 is here a number of cylindrical brushes.
- the cleaning system may comprise any other suitable means (not shown) like a high pressure jetting system, scraping system, etc.
- the cylindrical brush is rotatable with respect to the outer frame member 5. It is conceivable that the cylindrical brush is powered and, in use, moves the marine growth removal system 1 around the circumference of the pile 2.
- Fig. 4 shows in side view a marine growth removal system 1 according to the invention on a tapered pile 2 which is beneficially possible.
- Fig. 5 shows in side view a further embodiment of a marine growth removal system 1 according to the invention on a pile.
- the inner frame member 3 is integral with the main frame 7 while the outer frame member 5 is hinge ably coupled with the main frame 7.
- the marine growth removal system 1 comprises a suction tube 19 provided with the inner frame member 3 for cleaning the interior of the pile 2. It is conceivable to provide a suction tube with the outer frame member 5 as well.
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Abstract
Marine growth removal system (1) for cleaning an erected open ended pile (2), the system comprising; - an elongate inner frame member (3) for extending in a pile interior (4), - an elongate outer frame member (5) for extending along a pile exterior, wherein the outer frame member (5) is coupled with the inner frame member (3) and wherein the inner frame member (3) and outer frame member (5) are arranged with respect to each other such that a pile wall section accommodation space (6) extends between the inner frame member (3) and the outer frame member (5), - a guiding device comprising a guiding means (10) arranged with respect to the pile wall section accommodation space (6) for contacting an upper rim of the pile (2) for providing support and guidance to the marine growth removal system (1), - a cleaning device (1) provided with the inner frame member (3) and/or the outer frame member (5) for removing the marine growth from the interior surface and/or the exterior surface of the pile (2).
Description
PILE CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD
Background The present invention relates to a marine growth removal system for cleaning an erected open ended pile prior to coupling the pile, by using grout, to a construction to be founded, like a windmill.
In case of installing a wind turbine, a delay of more than a few days between mono pile installation and grouting operations is not uncommon. The grouting operation has for its purpose to firmly couple the mono pile and the windmill possibly with a so called transition piece. This delay between mono pile installation and grouting operations can be costly as marine growth and other surface debris can often quickly appear on the mono pile surface. The surface cleanliness of the pile is critical for effective grouting and therefore all loose debris and marine growth needs to be removed quickly and effectively to prevent a poor coupling or any costly grout removal operation.
US2010180915 Al relates to cleaning of subsea pipes in general. The invention described therein is directed to a skid for cleaning subsea conduits, such as strakes and fairings, and a method of cleaning subsea conduits. This invention may be utilized for the removal of marine growth from subsea conduits. The disclosed skid and method of cleaning subsea conduits leaves room for improvements.
JP H01 98000 U relates to, referring to its figures, a device for spraying the interior surface of a tube. Summary of the invention
The invention aims to provide a marine growth removal system for cleaning an erected open ended pile which marine growth removal system is more easy to handle and provides a faster cleaning of the pile surface.
Another object of the invention is to improve a marine growth removal system in that a problem associated with that system is at least partly solved.
Yet another object of the invention is to provide an alternative marine growth removal system.
According to a first aspect of the invention this is realized with a marine growth removal system for cleaning an erected open ended pile the system comprising;
- an elongate inner frame member for extending in a pile interior,
- an elongate outer frame member for extending along a pile exterior, wherein the outer frame member is coupled with the inner frame member and wherein the inner frame member and outer frame member are arranged with respect to each other such that a pile wall section accommodation space extends between the inner frame member and the outer frame member,
- a guiding device comprising a guiding means arranged with respect to the pile wall section accommodation space for contacting an upper rim of the pile for providing support and guidance to the marine growth removal system,
- a cleaning device provided with the inner frame member and/or the outer frame member for removing the marine growth from the interior surface and/or the exterior surface of the pile.
The outer frame member being coupled with the inner frame member and mutually arranged such that a pile wall section accommodation space extends between the inner frame member and the outer frame member enable a more lightweight and smaller marine growth removal system which is importantly more easy to handle. The more easy handling is also caused by the ability to simply suspend the marine growth removal system over the rim of the pile. In addition, the pile is cleaned faster because the height required for a grout coupling is cleaned at once in one rotation of the marine growth removal system.
Such an erected open ended pile is for example a jacket or a foundation pile ready to support a windmill. These piles typically have a large diameter like from 2,5 meter even up to 11 meter. Such a pile must be cleaned prior to coupling the pile, by using grout, to a construction to be founded, like a windmill. In practice, the most important surface to clean before grouting is the exterior surface of the pile. In an embodiment, the marine growth removal system comprises a main frame coupled with the inner frame member and outer frame member, wherein the main frame extends across the inner frame member, the outer frame member and the pile
wall section accommodation space there between. In other words, the main frame at least bridges the gap required for the wall section accommodation space.
In an embodiment of the marine growth removal system, the outer frame member and the inner frame member are moveably coupled with respect to each other and the marine growth removal system comprises;
- a clamping system coupled with the inner frame member and outer frame
member for moving the inner frame member and outer frame member with respect to each other between a pile wall section clamping position wherein a pile wall section which is placed in the pile wall section accommodation space is coupled with the marine growth removal system in a clamping manner, and a pile wall section releasing position wherein the marine growth removal system can be placed on and removed from a pile wall section.
The clamping system and the outer frame member and the inner frame member being moveably coupled enables to couple the marine growth removal system with the pile in a clamping manner which here means that the pile provides guidance to the marine growth removal system during rotation of the marine growth removal system along the circumference of the pile. In an embodiment, the marine growth removal system comprises a driving system which in use is in contact with the pile wall section for moving the marine growth removal system around the circumference of the pile. In other words, the driving system pushes off against the pile to move the marine growth removal system along the circumference of the pile.
In an embodiment of the marine growth removal system, the pile wall section accommodation space in use extends over an arc of a circle between from about 5° to about 90°, specifically from about 10° to about 45°. In an embodiment of the marine growth removal system, the inner frame member and/or outer frame member in use extend along the pile wall over between 3 and 25 meter.
In an embodiment of the marine growth removal system, the cleaning device comprises a high pressure jetting system. In this respect high pressure is between 200 and 1200 bar. Such a jetting system may take in seawater for cleaning operations on the pile wall.
In an embodiment of the marine growth removal system, the cleaning device comprises a scraping system.
In an embodiment of the marine growth removal system, the cleaning device comprises a brush system.
In an embodiment of the marine growth removal system, the cleaning device comprises a rotatable brush system. In an embodiment of the marine growth removal system, the cleaning device, preferably the rotatable brush system thereof, in use moves the marine growth removal system around the circumference of the pile. In other words, the rotatable brush system pushes off against the pile with such a power sufficient to move the marine growth removal system along the circumference of the pile.
In an embodiment of the marine growth removal system, the guiding device comprises a number of guiding means for guiding the marine growth removal system along the circumference of the pile when driven by the driving system around the circumference of the pile. The guiding means engage the pile at its upper rim and the outer surface of the pile wall for providing support and guidance to the marine growth removal system. The guiding means may comprise rolling members and/or sliding members.
In an embodiment, the marine growth removal system comprises a detecting device for providing a pile cleanliness feedback signal.
The invention further relates to an assembly of an erected pile and a marine growth removal system according to the invention, suspended from the upper rim of the pile. The invention further relates to a method for cleaning a pile prior to coupling the pile, by using grout, to a construction to be founded, like a windmill, the method comprising the steps;
- providing an elongate inner frame member for extending in a pile interior,
- providing an elongate outer frame member for extending along a pile exterior, - providing a cleaning device with the inner frame member and/or the outer frame member for removing the marine growth from the interior surface and/or the exterior surface of the pile,
- clamping a pile wall section between the inner frame member and the outer frame member,
- moving the marine growth removal system around the circumference of the pile while cleaning the interior surface and/or the exterior surface of the pile.
The invention further relates to a device comprising one or more of the characterising features described in the description and/or shown in the attached drawings.
The invention further relates to a method comprising one or more of the characterising features described in the description and/or shown in the attached drawings.
The various aspects discussed in this patent can be combined in order to provide additional advantages.
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The invention will be further elucidated referring to an preferred embodiment shown in the drawing wherein shown in:
Fig. 1 in perspective view a marine growth removal system according to the invention on a pile;
fig. 2 the marine growth removal system according to fig. 1 in side view;
fig. 3 the marine growth removal system according to fig. 1 in top view;
fig. 4 in side view a marine growth removal system according to the invention on a tapered pile;
fig. 5 in side view a further embodiment of a marine growth removal system according to the invention on a pile;
fig. 6 in top view a number of marine growth removal systems according to the invention on a pile.
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In the figures 1-3 an assembly of an erected pile 2 and an embodiment of the marine growth removal system 1 according to the invention is shown. The pile 2 has an open end which open end is directed upwards. The marine growth removal system 1 comprises an elongate inner frame member 3. The inner frame member 3 may be a lattice girder or any suitable construction. The inner frame member 3 extends in the pile interior 4. The marine growth removal system 1 comprises an elongate outer frame member 5. The outer frame member 5 may be a lattice girder or any suitable construction. The outer frame member 5 extends along the pile exterior.
The outer frame member 5 is coupled with the inner frame member 3 and the members 3, 5 are arranged with respect to each other such that a pile wall section accommodation space 6 extends between the inner frame member 3 and the outer frame member 5. Here, the inner frame member 3 and the outer frame member 5 oppose each other for constituting the pile wall section accommodation space 6. Here, the pile wall section accommodation space extends over an arc of a circle of about 25°. The inner frame member and/or outer frame member extend along the pile wall over between 3 and 25 meter. The inner frame member 3 and the outer frame member 5 do not necessarily have corresponding lengths. As shown in fig. 2, in use, the marine growth removal system 1 is typically partly submerged below the water surface 18.
The marine growth removal system 1 comprises a main frame 7 coupled with the inner frame member 3 and the outer frame member 5. The main frame 7 extends across the inner frame member 3, the outer frame member 5 and the pile wall section accommodation space 6 formed there between.
The marine growth removal system 1 is suspended from the erected pile 2 at the upper rim 13 of the pile 2. Here, the main frame 7 opposes the upper rim 13 however alternatively or additionally it is conceivable for the inner frame member 3 and/or the outer frame member 5 to oppose the upper rim 13 of the pile 2. The marine growth removal system 1 is suspended from the erected pile 2 for example by hoisting the marine growth removal system 1 at its hoisting point 17.
Here, the outer frame member 5 and the inner frame member 3 are moveably coupled with respect to each other. More specifically, the outer frame member 5 and the inner frame member 3 are hinge ably coupled with respect to each other and hinge able around hinging axis 16. In this case the outer frame member 5 is integral with the main frame 7 while the inner frame member 3 is hinge ably coupled with the main frame 7. A different configuration is conceivable like the inner frame member 3 being integral with the main frame 7 while the outer frame member 5 being hinge ably coupled with the main frame 7 (fig. 5). The marine growth removal system 1 comprises a clamping system 8, in this case an hydraulic cylinder, coupled with the inner frame member 3 and outer frame member 5, in this case via the main frame 7, for moving the inner frame member and outer frame member with respect to each other between a pile wall section clamping position wherein a pile wall section 9 which is placed in the pile wall section accommodation space 6 is coupled with the marine growth removal system 1 in a clamping manner, and a pile wall section releasing position wherein the marine growth removal system 1 can be placed on and removed from a pile wall section 9.
The marine growth removal system 1 comprises a guiding device comprising a guiding means 10 arranged with respect to the pile wall section accommodation space 6 for contacting the upper rim 13 of the pile 2 for providing support and guidance to the marine growth removal system 1. In this case, the guiding device comprises a number of guiding means 10, 11, 12 for guiding the marine growth removal system 1 along the circumference of the pile 2 when moved around the circumference of the pile 2. These guiding means may comprise rolling members as shown, and/or sliding members (not shown).
The marine growth removal system 1 comprises a driving system (not shown) which in use is in contact with the pile 2, specifically the pile wall 15, more specifically the pile wall section 9 in the pile wall section accommodation space 6. The driving system is suitable for moving the marine growth removal system 1 around the
circumference of the pile 2. The driving system may be arranged proximate the main frame 7 or alternatively or additionally at the end of the frame members 3, 5 facing away from the main frame 7. The driving system may contact the pile 2 in any suitable manner like friction, magnetic force. It is conceivable that the driving system is coupled with the guiding device in a driving manner such that the marine growth removal system 1 is driven through the guiding means 10, 11, 12.
The marine growth removal system 1 comprises a cleaning device 14, in this case provided on the outer frame member 5 for removing the marine growth from the exterior surface of the pile 2. The cleaning device 14 is here a number of cylindrical brushes. The cleaning system may comprise any other suitable means (not shown) like a high pressure jetting system, scraping system, etc. The cylindrical brush is rotatable with respect to the outer frame member 5. It is conceivable that the cylindrical brush is powered and, in use, moves the marine growth removal system 1 around the circumference of the pile 2.
During operations the following steps are execute for cleaning a pile 1 prior to coupling the pile 2, by using grout, to a construction to be founded (not shown), like a windmill:
- Extending the elongate inner frame member 3 in the pile interior 4.
- Extending the elongate outer frame member 5 along the pile exterior.
- Providing a cleaning device 14 on the outer frame member 5 for removing the marine growth from exterior surface of the pile 2.
- Clamping a pile wall section 9 between the inner frame member 3 and outer frame member 5.
- And finally, moving the marine growth removal system 1 around the
circumference of the pile 2 while cleaning the exterior surface of the pile 2.
Fig. 4 shows in side view a marine growth removal system 1 according to the invention on a tapered pile 2 which is beneficially possible.
Fig. 5 shows in side view a further embodiment of a marine growth removal system 1 according to the invention on a pile. The inner frame member 3 is integral with the main frame 7 while the outer frame member 5 is hinge ably coupled with the main frame 7. In addition, the marine growth removal system 1 comprises a suction
tube 19 provided with the inner frame member 3 for cleaning the interior of the pile 2. It is conceivable to provide a suction tube with the outer frame member 5 as well.
It is conceivable to clean a pile 2 while using a number of marine growth removal systems 1 simultaneously a shown in fig. 6.
It will also be obvious after the above description and drawings are included to illustrate some embodiments of the invention, and not to limit the scope of protection. Starting from this disclosure, many more embodiments will be evident to a skilled person which are within the scope of protection and the essence of this invention and which are obvious combinations of prior art techniques and the disclosure of this patent.
Claims
1. Marine growth removal system (1) for cleaning an erected open ended pile (2), the system comprising;
- an elongate inner frame member (3) for extending in a pile interior (4),
- an elongate outer frame member (5) for extending along a pile exterior, wherein the outer frame member is coupled with the inner frame member and wherein the inner frame member and outer frame member are arranged with respect to each other such that a pile wall section accommodation space (6) extends between the inner frame member and the outer frame member,
- a guiding device comprising a guiding means (10) arranged with respect to the pile wall section accommodation space for contacting an upper rim of the pile for providing support and guidance to the marine growth removal system,
- a cleaning device (14) provided with the inner frame member and/or the outer frame member for removing the marine growth from the interior surface and/or the exterior surface of the pile.
2. Marine growth removal system according to a preceding claim, comprising a main frame (7) coupled with the inner frame member and outer frame member, wherein the main frame extends across the inner frame member, the outer frame member and the pile wall section accommodation space there between.
3. Marine growth removal system according to a preceding claim, wherein the outer frame member and the inner frame member are moveably coupled with respect to each other and wherein the marine growth removal system comprises;
- a clamping system (8) coupled with the inner frame member and outer frame member for moving the inner frame member and outer frame member with respect to each other between a pile wall section clamping position wherein a pile wall section (9) which is placed in the pile wall section accommodation space is coupled with the marine growth removal system in
a clamping manner, and a pile wall section releasing position wherein the marine growth removal system can be placed on and removed from a pile wall section.
4. Marine growth removal system according to a preceding claim, comprising a driving system which in use is in contact with the pile wall section for moving the marine growth removal system around the circumference of the pile.
5. Marine growth removal system according to a preceding claim, wherein the pile wall section accommodation space in use extends over an arc of a circle between from about 5° to about 90°, specifically from about 10° to about 45°.
6. Marine growth removal system according to a preceding claim, wherein the inner frame member and/or outer frame member in use extend along the pile wall over between 3 and 25 meter.
7. Marine growth removal system according to a preceding claim, wherein the
cleaning device comprises a high pressure jetting system.
8. Marine growth removal system according to a preceding claim, wherein the
cleaning device comprises a scraping system.
9. Marine growth removal system according to a preceding claim, wherein the
cleaning device comprises a brush system.
10. Marine growth removal system according to a preceding claim, wherein the
cleaning device comprises a rotatable brush system.
11. Marine growth removal system according to a preceding claim, wherein the
cleaning device, preferably the rotatable brush system thereof, in use, moves the marine growth removal system around the circumference of the pile.
12. Marine growth removal system according to a preceding claim, wherein the guiding device comprises a number of guiding means (10, 11, 12) for guiding the marine growth removal system along the circumference of the pile when driven by the driving system around the circumference of the pile.
13. Marine growth removal system according to a preceding claim, wherein the guiding means comprise rolling members and/or sliding members.
14. Marine growth removal system according to a preceding claim, comprising a
detecting device for providing a pile cleanliness feedback signal.
15. Assembly of an erected pile and a marine growth removal system according to a preceding claim suspended from the upper rim of the pile.
16. .Method for cleaning a pile (2) prior to coupling the pile, by using grout, to a
construction to be founded, like a windmill, the method comprising the steps;
- providing an elongate inner frame member (3) for extending in a pile
interior (4),
- providing an elongate outer frame member (5) for extending along a pile exterior,
- providing a cleaning device (14) with the inner frame and/or the outer frame for removing the marine growth from the interior surface and/or the exterior surface of the pile,
- clamping a pile wall section between the inner frame member and outer frame member,
- moving the marine growth removal system around the circumference of the pile while cleaning the interior surface and/or the exterior surface of the pile.
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