CPC F16L 55/0335 (2013.01) [F16L 55/041 (2013.01); F16L 55/07 (2013.01); F15D 1/10 (2013.01); F16L 1/123 (2013.01); F16L 57/00 (2013.01); F16M 13/02 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A helical strake system, comprising:
a tubular structural member having a longitudinal axis and comprising a plurality of threaded attachment points;
a helical strake fin disposed circumferentially around a portion of the tubular structural member along the longitudinal axis;
a plurality of couplers disposed on the tubular structural member, wherein:
each coupler comprises:
a first portion comprising a slot configured to receive an upper portion of the helical strake fin; and
a second portion configured to be removably coupled to a threaded attachment point of the tubular structural member; and
each coupler configured to position a portion of the helical strake fin substantially perpendicular to a surface of the tubular structural member.
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