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Method and apparatus for joining a subsea pipeline to an offshore platform riser
Assignee: Canocean Resources Ltd
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Filing: 1975-03-10
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Granted: 1976-07-06
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Expires: 1995-03-10
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus includes an offshore platform riser subtended by a joint chamber having port means for receiving a subsea pipeline and access means for a submersible capsule. The riser and chamber are attached to the platform in such manner as to provide for thermal expansion and to permit detachment when an abnormal loading is encountered. Platform winch means attached to cable means passing through the riser and chamber are used to pull an end of the pipeline into the chamber. Personnel utilizing the capsule then enter the chamber for completing the joining of the pipeline and riser. The joining and subsequent inspection operations are conducted at substantially atmospheric conditions in the chamber.
Inventors
- 👤 Jan DeJong
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 15:38
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B43/00; E21B43/01; E21B43/013; E21B43/0135; E21B41/00; E21B41/06; F; F16; F16L; F16L1/00; F16L1/26; E02; E02B; E02B17/00; E02B2017/0095
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
Apparatus for joining a subsea pipeline to an offshore platform riser, said apparatus comprising: a riser having a seabed end; a joint chamber enclosing a portion of the seabed end; port means in said chamber for receiving a pipeline end for connection to said seabed end; means for pulling an end of the pipeline into the chamber; means for supporting said riser end and said chamber on the platform, said means including means providing for relative movement of the riser end and chamber with respect to the platform to accommodate service conditions; and access means in said chamber.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
Apparatus for joining a subsea pipeline to an offshore platform riser, said apparatus comprising: a riser having a seabed end; a joint chamber enclosing a portion of the seabed end; port means in said chamber for receiving a pipeline end for connection to said seabed end; means for pulling an end of the pipeline into the chamber; means for supporting said riser end and said chamber on the platform, said means including means providing for relative movement of the riser end and chamber with respect to the platform to accommodate service conditions; and access means in said chamber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the support means includes means providing for generally vertical movement of the riser end and chamber due to thermal expansion of the riser.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the support means includes means providing for generally vertical movement of the riser end and chamber due to misalignment of the pipeline end and the chamber port means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the support means includes means providing for breakaway movement of the riser end and chamber at a predetermined loading of the pipeline.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
118 words
Apparatus for joining a subsea pipeline to an offshore platform riser, said apparatus comprising: a riser having a seabed end; a joint chamber enclosing a portion of the seabed end; port means in said chamber for receiving a pipeline end for connection to said seabed end; means for pulling an end of the pipeline into the chamber; a saddle member for supporting said riser end and chamber on the platform, said saddle member comprising stiffening plates on the riser end, a collar member encircling an adjacent platform member, and a slide device between the plates and collar member for generally vertical movement of the riser and chamber with respect to the platform; and access means in said chamber.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
118 words
Apparatus for joining a subsea pipeline to an offshore platform riser, said apparatus comprising: a riser having a seabed end; a joint chamber enclosing a portion of the seabed end; port means in said chamber for receiving a pipeline end for connection to said seabed end; means for pulling an end of the pipeline into the chamber; a saddle member for supporting said riser end and chamber on the platform, said saddle member comprising stiffening plates on the riser end, a collar member encircling an adjacent platform member, and a slide device between the plates and collar member for generally vertical movement of the riser and chamber with respect to the platform; and access means in said chamber.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
113 words
Apparatus for joining a subsea pipeline to an offshore platform riser, said apparatus comprising: a riser having a seabed end; a joint chamber enclosing a portion of the seabed end; port means in said chamber for receiving a pipeline end for connection to said seabed end; means for pulling an end of the pipeline into the chamber; a saddle member for supporting said riser end and chamber on the platorm, said saddle member comprising stiffening plates on the riser end, a collar member encircling an adjacent platform member, and shear pin means for releasing said riser end and chamber from the platform member at a predetermined loading; and access means in said chamber.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
113 words
Apparatus for joining a subsea pipeline to an offshore platform riser, said apparatus comprising: a riser having a seabed end; a joint chamber enclosing a portion of the seabed end; port means in said chamber for receiving a pipeline end for connection to said seabed end; means for pulling an end of the pipeline into the chamber; a saddle member for supporting said riser end and chamber on the platorm, said saddle member comprising stiffening plates on the riser end, a collar member encircling an adjacent platform member, and shear pin means for releasing said riser end and chamber from the platform member at a predetermined loading; and access means in said chamber.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-07-06 | 1980-01-05 | 1980-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-06 | 1984-01-05 | 1984-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-06 | 1988-01-05 | 1988-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |