Method for confining an uncontrolled flow of hydrocarbon liquids
US4358219A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 8, 1982 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/0122
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Method for confining and collecting a flow of hydrocarbon fluids which are uncontrollably issuing from a source thereof at the floor of a body of water. A tension leg type floating vessel is positioned above the source of hydrocarbon fluid. An enclosure member is then detached from the vessel and guidably lowered to a location on, or adjacent the ocean floor. Escaping fluids are then received in the enclosure and directed to the water's surface.
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