Process and arrangement for installing a pipeline in an underwater environment and pipeline thus produced
US4704049A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 10, 1985 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L1/14
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The pipeline (1) installed in an underwater environment (2) is engaged in a series of guides (4) placed above the seabed (3). These guides (4) are spaced from each other along a substantially straight-line direction (D) from land (5) towards the open sea (6). These guides (4) are connected by cables (7) to the seabed (3) and suspended from floats (8) placed at a sufficient depth (p) to minimize storm effects. Use particularly for installing a pipeline for withdrawing cold water from the depths of the sea to feed a tidal-thermal power station.
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