Connector arrangement for a subsea pipeline
US9175522B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/523
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A barrier connector arrangement (20) for a multi-pipe pipeline (14) for use in a subsea environment, the pipeline (14) comprising at least one inner pipe (12) and an outer pipe (11) having a dry annulus (13) thereinbetween, and one or more cables (50, 51) extending along the annulus (13), the connector arrangement (20) comprising: an outer housing (21) configured to be joined to the outer pipe (11) to define a dry interior housing with the annulus (13); and one or more dry barrier chambers (26, 27) extending through and welded to the housing (21) for connecting one or more of the cables (50, 51) in the pipeline (14) with one or more external cables in the subsea environment.
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