THE HYPERBORER CONCEPT

The Hyperborer concept is a method for the installation of large caissons or silos in sedimentary soils on the seabed or in riverbeds using a process known as suction driving. By carefully controlling the suction pressure in a cutting chamber formed at the base of the silo, excavation can be confined to the material within the silo, enabling a smooth and controlled installation. Remotely controlled, it can be deployed from non-specialist support craft without diver intervention in water depths down to 300m.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Underwater Technol., 15 (1989), p.5 (No. 1) [6 pp., 7 ref., 8 fig.]
• Authors:
  • Ley, T G
• Publication Date: 1989

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Offshore oil industry
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00695818
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 14 1995 12:00AM