Yoke over pipeline end termination assembly and method of use
US11668412B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 5, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L1/26
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system includes a foundation with a post mounted on the foundation top surface and a pipe module configured to couple to the foundation. The pipe module has a yoke to cooperate with the post to engage the pipe module with the foundation. The pipe module is connected to the end of a pipeline and is configured to slide along the foundation responsive to longitudinal and angular movements of the end of the pipeline.A method includes deploying a foundation subsea and securing the foundation to a seafloor. The foundation has a post. The method includes deploying the pipe module via the pipeline suspended by a pipe module installation machine. The pipe module has a yoke. The method includes engaging the yoke with the post, paying out the pipeline to lower the yoke, and lowering and engaging the pipe module with the foundation.
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