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Collector for capturing flow discharged from a subsea blowout

US8931562B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 20, 2011
Grant dateJan 13, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 18, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/0122
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A collector for capturing flow discharged from a subsea blowout includes a tubular housing having a containment chamber; a seal connected to the housing; a tubular chimney connected to the housing, having a portion of a subsea connector, and having a diameter less than a diameter of the containment chamber; and a head connected to the housing and the chimney.

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