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Jackup deployed riser protection structure

US9376780B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 2014
Grant dateJun 28, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE02B2017/0095
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A jackup deployed riser protection structure comprises a plurality of coupler receivers disposed onto a jackup hull, a tubular sleeve, wherein the tubular sleeve is a hollow structure that allows a riser to pass through, a support structure coupled with the tubular sleeve to provide support for the tubular sleeve, and a plurality of couplers coupled with the support structure, wherein each of the plurality of couplers is coupled with one of the plurality of coupler receivers, so that the jackup deployed riser protection structure is supported by the jackup hull in order to provide protection to the riser.

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