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Weathervaning riser joint

US10513888B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 22, 2018
Grant dateDec 24, 2019
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Expiry dateOct 22, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B17/012
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Techniques and systems to reduce deflection of a riser extending from an offshore platform. A device may include a main tube disposed along a length of the device. The device may also include a support member that may be coupled to the main tube, wherein the support member may surround the main tube. The device may include a buoyancy assembly that may at least partially surround the main tube, wherein the buoyancy assembly may have an elongated non-circular and non-cylindrical shape. The buoyancy assembly may also include buoyancy foam.

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