Underwater connection operations
US10384288B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 27, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K2101/10
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
There is described a method and associated apparatus for connecting a structure to equipment underwater, in particular for connecting a flange to a pipe under water. The pipe is provided under water, and a welding machine is provided in a welding space provided through a section of the pipe, and used to weld the flange to the end of the pipe, for example by internal metal inert gas welding.
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