Steel catenary riser top interface
US10597952B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 9, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/0107
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A top interface for subsea riser on offshore, floating vessel has an upper funnel and a co-axial lower funnel in spaced-apart relation. Tension loads on the riser are reacted at the upper funnel while lateral and bending loads are reacted at the lower funnel. The riser top interface may be used with flexible risers or steel catenary risers.
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