RetroClamps™ used as anode bracelet replacements

RetroClamps™ used as anode bracelet replacements

Deepwater’s RetroClamps™ were used to provide a CP retrofit for South Pacific flowlines with failing anodes. Ten 26” RetroClamps™ with 4 anodes attached to each were installed by ROV NZ onto flexible subsea pipelines at a depth of 100 metres. Once each clamp was placed into position via ROV, the contact screw was tightened to provide electrical connection for the replacement anodes. All ten RetroClamps™ were deployed in two days, with most clamps requiring less than an hour to install.

A spokesperson for ROV NZ tells us, "ROV NZ was engaged to identify a solution to replace the depleted anode bracelets. After evaluating a couple of options, we recommended the RetroClamp CP system due to the superior design and ease of installation which provided confidence in achieving a successful outcome. Worth mentioning - the other option considered was an anode skid with a strap to connect to the existing bracelets, but the RetroClamp CP system stood out as the more effective solution."