Quick release system for topsides float-over installation on offshore platforms
US8708604B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02B2017/0047
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention provides a system and method that keeps a barge and grillage system on the barge in compression with a topsides supported by the grillage system during the transport, while providing a quick release system between the barge, grillage system, and topsides during an installation procedure that transfers the topsides to an offshore platform. The quick release system can be in tension to apply a compressive force between the grillage system and the topsides until the quick release system is released.
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