Patent ID: 9089928
Filing Date: 2015-07-28
Classification: B08B,B23K,B63B,E02B,E02D,E21B

Abstract:
1. A method of removing a section of a member from an offshore structure comprising: a. operably associating a high power laser system with an offshore structure, the high power laser system comprising a high power laser and a high power laser cutting tool; b. the high power laser cutting tool defining a laser beam delivery path for delivery of a high power laser beam along the beam path; c. positioning the laser cutting tool adjacent a member of the offshore structure, whereby the laser beam path extends from the cutting tool to the member; d. propagating a high power laser beam along the beam path and moving the beam path and laser beam thereby cutting the member, whereby a section of the member is formed in a predetermined manner; and, e. removing the section from the structure.