Vertical oil storage system and its method for deepwater drilling and production
US9327805B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 6, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B35/4413
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vertical oil storage system is disclosed, having an oil tank for storing oil and water, an oil caisson coupled to the top of the oil tank, a water caisson coupled to the bottom of the oil tank, and a containment saucer at the interface between the oil and the water stored in the oil tank. Additionally, there is a water pipe extending from an upper water sump in the center well to the water caisson, a water passageway extending from the center well to the water caisson, and an oil pipe extending from the topside facility to the oil caisson.
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