Method and apparatus for elevating the tapered stress joint or flex joint of an SCR above the water
US10072467B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 10, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B17/01
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A removable riser hang-off connector is equipped with a flexible element that, in one embodiment, comprises rubber-encapsulated steel plates. The connector is designed for attachment to a hang-off collar provided on a steel catenary riser below the tapered stress joint or flex joint. Connection of the removable riser hang-off connector may be made by an ROV. With the removable riser hang-off connector attached, the tapered stress joint and/or flex joint may be raised out of the water (for inspection, maintenance, repair or replacement) by lifting the upper end of the SCR out of its porch receptacle with a chain jack (or other lifting device) and inserting the removable riser hang-off connector into the porch receptacle. This temporarily supports the SCR in an elevated state with the tapered stress joint and/or flex joint above the surface of the water.
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