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Retrievable flow module unit

US8550170B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24Claims

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Assignee

CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION · US

Inventors

Edmund Peter McHugh · Longford, IE
Finbarr Evans · Edgeworthstown, IE
Tobias Voelkel · Hannover, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 15, 2012
Grant date	Oct 8, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 15, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE21B33/037
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A retrievable flow module (RFM) apparatus is provided. In one embodiment, the RFM apparatus is a standalone assembly configured to mate with a subsea device, such as a production tree. The RFM apparatus may include a frame within which various flow control and monitoring elements are disposed. The frame may have an alignment system that enables the RFM apparatus to horizontally mate with the tree. Because the RFM apparatus provides for the collocation of flow control and monitoring elements within a standalone assembly, deployment or retrieval of the flow control and monitoring elements may be accomplished in single operation. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.

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