Conduit fatigue management systems and methods
US10883894B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 13, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01M5/00
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A technique facilitates monitoring and managing fatigue related a flexible conduit deployed from a surface vessel. Movements of the surface vessel may be measured to obtain vessel movement/position data. Based on this data, a flexible conduit bend profile may be determined via a computer-based data processing system. The flexible conduit bend profile may then be used to provide a flexible conduit fatigue profile for assessment of the flexible conduit in light of the environmental conditions. In some embodiments, the fatigue profile and assessment of the flexible conduit may be based on both functional loading and environmental loading.
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