Spar platform
US5875728A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 28, 1994 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B2035/442
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A spar platform is provided comprising an essentially vertical cylindrical buoyant vessel, and a shroud surrounding the essentially vertical cylindrical vessel wherein the shroud comprises two essentially perpendicular intersecting sets of foam-filled fiberglass elements. In a preferred embodiment, the perpendicular intersecting elements form a grid having openings of 0.05 a dimension of between about 0.05 and about 0.35 vessel diameters and wherein each set of elements contains elements where the centerlines of the elements are separated by about 0.06 to about 0.60 vessel diameters. The shroud is preferably fabricated in panels that can be secured to the vessel using standoffs.
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