Flowline termination buoy with counterweight for a single point mooring and fluid transfer system
US6558215B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B22/025
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for floating hydrocarbon production systems such as a FPSO that requires a remote mooring terminal for transferring fluids to shuttle tankers. The system includes a single point mooring buoy, such as a CALM floating on the sea surface. Mooring legs anchor the CALM buoy to the sea floor. A submerged Flowline Termination Buoy (FTB) is supported by tension members from the CALM, but with no direct support from the sea floor. A submerged weight is suspended by the FTB and the CALM buoy. The submerged flowlines from the FSPO are supported by the FTB. Flexible hoses fluidly connect the flowlines to the CALM buoy.
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