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Methods, apparatus and systems for conveying fluids
US8950498B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8950498-B2 |
| Application number | US-201313738787-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jan 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | Jan 10, 2013 |
| Publication date | Feb 10, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2015 |
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Disclosed are pipeline systems, methods and apparatus for handling fluids in offshore oil and gas production. The systems disclosed allow subsea functional lines having diameters which differ by more than 2 standard API 5L pipeline diameters to be placed in fluid communication in such a way that the systems are piggable. Pipeline connection terminations are installed to facilitate connection of such functional lines. Such systems offer solutions to problems related to installing subsea pipeline in rough terrain, over subsea canyons and subsea scarps, installing marine risers, and long tiebacks.
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What is claimed is: 1. A system for conveying fluids, comprising: a. at least one riser having a riser diameter attached to an offshore production platform for conveying fluid to the production platform; b. at least one functional line having a functional line diameter in fluid communication and in series with the at least one riser on the seabed for conveying fluid to the at least one riser; c. a pipeline crossing termination between the at least one riser and the at least on…
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Fixed Constructions · mapped topic
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Mechanical Engineering · mapped topic
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- What does patent US8950498B2 cover?
- Disclosed are pipeline systems, methods and apparatus for handling fluids in offshore oil and gas production. The systems disclosed allow subsea functional lines having diameters which differ by more than 2 standard API 5L pipeline diameters to be placed in fluid communication in such a way that the systems are piggable. Pipeline connection terminations are installed to facilitate connection of…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Parsinejad Farzan, Critsinelis Antonio Carlos Falcao, Mebarkia Sid A, and 3 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification E21B43/0107. Mapped technology areas include Fixed Constructions.
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- Publication date Tue Feb 10 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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