Method for mounting an undersea installation comprising at least one section of pipe, and associated installation
US10295082B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 16, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L1/18
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method has the following steps: a) providing an undersea foundation arranged on the bed of a body of water; b) laying a section of pipe and of an in-line structure on the foundation and allowing the section of pipe to freely self-orient on the foundation; c) placing at least one guide on the foundation on both sides of the section of pipe; d) blocking the guide on the foundation to laterally clamp the section of pipe with respect to the foundation, while authorizing a longitudinal movement of the section of pipe with respect to the guide.
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