F - Mech Eng,Light,Heat,Weapons – 16 – L
Patent
F - Mech Eng,Light,Heat,Weapons
16
L
61/5.9
F16L 1/26 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 1146367
ABSTRACT A method and apparatus are disclosed for making a subsea flowline connection between two pipelines. A connector assembly having a base plate is positioned on the sea floor to receive the ends of two intersecting pipelines. Once one of the pipelines is attached to the base plate, the base plate is displaced horizontally along the sea floor toward the other pipeline. When the second pipeline is attached to the base plate, the ends of the pipelines are a predetermined distance apart and a prefabricated spool piece is then remotely installed. In this manner, the base plate permits the connection of spatial and axial misalignments which otherwise would require the on-site fabrication and installation of a spool piece.
378310
Borden Ladner Gervais Llp
Exxon Production Research Company
LandOfFree
Pipeline connection system does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Pipeline connection system, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Pipeline connection system will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFCA-PAI-O-1034690