Seal arrangement and flow control means therefor
US4063427A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 1975 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02B17/0008
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An inflatable reinforced sealing element for positioning on a jacket to seal off the space between the jacket and a piling in the jacket, with the jacket and piling being associated with the supporting leg of an offshore structure. Control means are provided for controlling the flow of fluid for inflation of the seal means to sealingly engage the piling and seal off the space, to trap the inflating fluid in the seal means and for controlling the flow of grouting material to the space between the jacket after the seal has been effected.
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