Flexible pipe including carcass layer
US9046203B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49428
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Flexible pipe body for transporting fluids from a sub-sea location, including a carcass layer comprising a plurality of independent hoop elements each comprising a body portion having a circular outer surface that circles around an inner circumference of a bore region of the flexible pipe, said body portion being arranged to interlock adjacent hoop elements together. A method of manufacturing flexible pipe body is also enclosed.
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