System and method for obstacle avoidance during hydrocarbon operations
US9546540B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 30, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B19/00
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system and method for obstacle avoidance during hydrocarbon operations utilizing a non-vertical conduit between a vessel and associated subsea equipment. The system comprises a vessel and a conduit connected to the vessel with a first rotatable apparatus which is constructed and arranged to permit the vessel to rotate with respect to the conduit. The system also comprises a second rotatable apparatus connecting the conduit to subsea equipment secured to the seafloor. The second rotatable apparatus is constructed and arranged to permit the conduit to rotate with respect to the subsea equipment.
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