Subsea conduit structure
US5427046A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B22/025
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A subsea conduit structure comprising a buoyant column and a conduit which is supported by the buoyant column. The buoyant column is connected to the seabed through an articulation provided near the seabed. The conduit comprises an upper catenary extending from the upper part of the buoyant column to a floating unit. The conduit also comprises a lower catenary extending from the buoyant column to a seabed connection in horizontal direction from the articulation of the buoyant column.
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