EP2953846A1 - Système et procédé pour le transfert de fluides contenant des hydrocarbures - Google Patents

Système et procédé pour le transfert de fluides contenant des hydrocarbures

Info

Publication number
EP2953846A1
EP2953846A1 EP14703329.4A EP14703329A EP2953846A1 EP 2953846 A1 EP2953846 A1 EP 2953846A1 EP 14703329 A EP14703329 A EP 14703329A EP 2953846 A1 EP2953846 A1 EP 2953846A1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
hose
fluid
hose end
line
transfer
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Granted
Application number
EP14703329.4A
Other languages
German (de)
English (en)
Other versions
EP2953846B1 (fr
Inventor
Rolf ALBRIGTSEN
Jon HØVIK
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
MacGregor Norway AS
Original Assignee
MacGregor Pusnes AS
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by MacGregor Pusnes AS filed Critical MacGregor Pusnes AS
Publication of EP2953846A1 publication Critical patent/EP2953846A1/fr
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP2953846B1 publication Critical patent/EP2953846B1/fr
Active legal-status Critical Current
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

Links

Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D9/00—Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids when loading or unloading ships
    • B67D9/02—Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids when loading or unloading ships using articulated pipes
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B27/00—Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers
    • B63B27/24—Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers of pipe-lines
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B27/00—Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers
    • B63B27/30—Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for transfer at sea between ships or between ships and off-shore structures
    • B63B27/34—Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for transfer at sea between ships or between ships and off-shore structures using pipe-lines
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D7/00—Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes
    • B67D7/06—Details or accessories
    • B67D7/38—Arrangements of hoses, e.g. operative connection with pump motor
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D9/00—Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids when loading or unloading ships

Definitions

  • the invention concerns a fluid transfer system and a method for transfer of cryogenic hydrocarbon based fluid from a structure to another, for example from a floating production facility for liquid natural gas (FLNG) to a liquid natural gas carrier (LNG carrier).
  • the fluid transfer system comprises one or more transfer hoses and a support structure for supporting the hose(s).
  • the transfer hose(s) comprises a first hose end for fluid communicating connection to the receiving structure and a second hose end for fluid communicating connection to the supplying structure
  • the support structure comprises a column in which a first longitudinal end is attachable to one of the supplying structure and the receiving structure and a support arm connected to the other longitudinal end of the column.
  • Such systems comprises a loading hose which, during a loading operation, extends between an end of the ship-based unit and a bow manifold on the tanker, and which is stored on the ship-based unit when not in use.
  • the system according to the latter publication is configured for allowing separations between the ship-based units to the tankers of about 250 to 300 meters at least partly due to a particular arrangement of buoyancy elements on the loading hose.
  • cryogenic hydrocarbon containing fluids such as LNG in a sufficiently reliable way.
  • Such cryogenic transfer operations faces additional challenges which affect the functional features of the transfer systems since the transfer of cryogenic hydrocarbon containing fluids involves hazard assessments setting significantly higher security requirements compared to more traditional transfer systems for non- cryogenic fluids.
  • connection arrangement having low masses and low load impact during connection onto any receiving structure such as a LNG carrier. It is further an object to provide a system wherein the compensation of the relative movements between the two structures is handled in a more simplified way. It is further an object to provide a solution enabling connection to any connection assembly such as a manifold on a second structure, for instance an LNG carrier, without exposing the manifold to large forces / stresses, even during harsh weather conditions.
  • the invention is to be used in a situation where the transfer of fluid occurs between two structures arranged side by side.
  • the present invention concerns a fluid transfer system for transfer of cryogenic hydrocarbon based fluid from a supplying structure to a receiving structure.
  • the fluid transfer system comprises at least one flexible transfer hose for transferring fluid between the supplying structure and the receiving structure, which transfer hose(s) comprises a first hose portion having a first hose end for fluid communicating connection with the supplying structure and a second hose portion having a second hose end for fluid communicating connection with the receiving structure, and where the other of the two ends of the second hose portion is arranged in fluid communication with the end of the first hose portion other than the first hose end, a support structure for supporting the at least one transfer hose, wherein the support structure comprises a column and a support arm, at least one transfer line fixed in one end to a hose end connector unit, which the connector unit is connected in fluid communication with the second hose end, and a first vertical positioning means fixed to the support structure, which vertical positioning means is configured to guide the at least one transfer line in order to, during use, vertically position the second hose end
  • the support arm is pivotally connected to the column.
  • the at least one of the supplying structure and the receiving structure may be submersed in a body of water during use.
  • the transfer hose, or at least one of the transfer hoses may be made of a flexible material.
  • the fluid transfer system further comprises at least one middle hose portion line attached at or in proximity of a border region between the first and second hose portion, wherein the fluid transfer system may during non- operational mode be arranged in a storage configuration in which the border region is in an elevated position relative to the second hose portion and the second hose portion is directed mainly parallel to the longitudinal length of the column with the second hose end in a downward position.
  • At least part of the support arm may be oriented in a direction transverse or mainly transverse to the column.
  • the term "vertical positioning means" shall be interpreted as comprising any tool that may provide vertical positioning of the connector unit, for example a set of winches, sheaves and counter weights.
  • the connector unit may preferably comprise a hose end connector valve and a hose end coupler valve, wherein the hose end connector valve and the hose end coupler valve are connected in fluid communication and the at least one transfer line is attached to the house end connector valve.
  • the transfer system further comprises a second vertical positioning means attached to the support system and configured to guide the at least one middle hose portion line in order to, during use, vertically position the border region.
  • the length of the border region is normally below 10 % of the total length of the transfer hose and is normally located a distance from the second hose end which exceeds at least 10 % of the total length of the transfer hose, more preferably at least 20 % of the total length, for example 40 % of the total length.
  • the border region may comprise means such as a hook for attachment of the middle hose portion line.
  • the first hose portion and the second hose portion are for example of equal or near equal lengths.
  • the second hose portion extends along at least the length of the column when the transfer system is in the storage configuration.
  • the border region is, in the storage configuration, in an elevated position relative to the first hose portion, and the first hose portion extends along at least the length of the column.
  • the support arm is, in the storage configuration, pivoted into an erect position relative to a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal length of the column. This parked position enables effective drainage of at least the second hose portion.
  • the fluid transfer system is configured so that the hose obtains a W-configuration when the first and second hose ends is attached in fluid communication with their respective supplying and receiving structures and the second vertical positioning means has positioned the at least one middle hose portion line such that the border region is in an elevated position relative to the vertical position of the first hose end and/or the second hose end.
  • the W-configuration and the flexible properties of the hose ensure vertical and lateral compensations as a response to large relative height changes between the supplying structure or FLNG and the receiving structure or LNG carrier. Such compensations inter alia reduce the risk of introducing large dynamic loads on the second connection assembly while the support system in in a static position.
  • the first and second hose portion may act as an elevation compensating hose and a dynamic hose, respectively.
  • the elevation compensating hose enables adjustment of the height of the border region in order to secure optimum working conditions for the dynamic hose, as well as providing added horizontal capacity, while the dynamic hose enables absorption of the major part of the movements of the LNG carrier with no or highly reduced introduction of large dynamic loads on the second connection assembly.
  • the particular W-configuration helps in ensuring an effective drainage of at least the second hose portion during situations when the second hose portion and the second hose end are suspended downwardly from the middle hose portion line, thereby draining any fluid contained in this part of the hose.
  • the transfer system further comprises at least one guiding line attached at least indirectly to the hose end coupler valve and a third vertical positioning means attached to the support system, the third vertical positioning means being configured to guide the at least one guiding line in order to, during use, vertically position the second hose end and the house end connector unit towards corresponding manifold connectors in a second connection assembly arranged at the receiving structure.
  • the total downward directed force experienced by the part of the line attached at the second hose end is larger than any downward directed force experienced by the part of the line situated directly above the supplying structure during use.
  • the term "downward" is herein defined as the direction parallel to the column and directed towards the columns first longitudinal end. This particular weight distribution ensures that the second hose portion does experience a downward directed force during coupling and transfer procedures.
  • the total downward directed force experienced by the part of the line attached at the second hose end, excluding the downward force added by the weight of the hose end coupler valve, is preferably smaller than any downward directed force experienced by the part of the line situated directly above the supplying structure during use.
  • the first vertical positioning means may comprise at least one sheave and at least one counter weight, wherein the at least one counter weight is attached to the transfer line such that the resulting downward force at least counteracts the downward force acting on the end of the transfer line fixed to the house end connecter unit. This downward force is set by the combined weight including the weight of the second hose end and the house end connector unit.
  • the support arm comprises a first support arm and a second support arm pivotally connected to the first support arm.
  • the at least one middle portion line may be connected to the first support arm and the at least one transfer line may be connected to the first support arm and second support arm.
  • the at least one guiding line may be connected to the first support arm and the second support arm.
  • the fluid transfer system comprises at least two transfer hoses suitable for transferring fluid between the supplying structure and the receiving structure, wherein, during use, at least one of the at least two transfer hoses is/are transferring fluid in liquid form in a predetermined direction and at least one of the at least two transfer hoses other than the liquid transferring hose is/are transferring fluid in gaseous form in a direction opposite to the predetermined direction for the fluid in liquid form.
  • This liquid form fluid for example liquid natural gas or liquid petroleum gas, is preferably kept at temperatures below 240 K.
  • the present invention also concerns a method suitable for transferring cryogenic hydrocarbon based fluid from a supplying structure to a receiving structure using a fluid transfer system in accordance the above mentioned features, including a second vertical positioning means (40,41 ,43) attached to the support system (100).
  • the method comprises at least some of the following steps:
  • the method may also comprise the following step:
  • Fig 1 shows a perspective view according to one embodiment of the invention where a transfer hose is installed in fluid communication between a supplying and a receiving structure.
  • Fig 2 shows a schematic view according to one embodiment of the invention where a transfer hose is installed in fluid communication between a supplying and a receiving structure by the means of a dedicated support structure.
  • Figs 3a-3m show an example installation steps according to one embodiment of the invention for connecting the transfer hose end from the supplying structure to the receiving structure by the use of the support structure.
  • Figs 4a-4e show in perspective view a detailed connection sequence in order to connect a multiple of transfer hose ends to corresponding connectors of a LNG manifold.
  • Figs 5a-5d show in perspective view (figs 5a-c) and schematic view (fig 5d) the procedure for emergency release of one or more connected transfer hose ends according to the invention.
  • Figs 6a-6g show in schematic view an example of installation steps according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • Fig 7 shows a schematic view of a bending restrictor in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
  • Fig 8 shows a schematic view of the hose end prior to connection with the LNG manifold. Detailed description of the invention
  • a single transfer hose 60 is shown.
  • the number of hoses to be installed in fluid communication between a FLNG 70 and a LNG carrier 80 may vary according to the specific needs, and in the particular case of transferring LNG it is considered useful to employ at least two hoses 60, in which at least one is dedicated for the transfer of LNG from the FLNG 70 to the LNG carrier 80, and at least one is dedicated for the transfer of NG from the LNG carrier 80 to the FLNG 70.
  • the hose 60 is shown to comprise a first hose end 63b connected to the FLNG 70 and a second hose end 63a connected to a second connection assembly 90 on the LNG carrier 80.
  • the hose(s) 60 is/are supported in respective hose guides 19 in the form of a funnel shaped guiding channel to limit the lateral movements of the hose 60 during transfer.
  • the hoses 60 are installed into respective hose supports 17 in the form of a guiding channel to enable guidance of the second hose ends 63a safely into fluid communicating engagement with a LNG manifold tube 16 in the LNG manifold 90.
  • each hose 60 may be conveniently defined as comprising a first hose portion 61 extending from the location where the hose 60 leaves the FLNG 70 to near the top of the peak within the W configuration, and a second hose portion 62 extending from near the top of the peak to the position where the hose enters the LNG carrier 80.
  • a middle hose portion 64 is defined as the curved part forming the peak within the W configuration. In Figure 1 this middle hose portion 64 is shown in an elevated position after having been lifted by a middle hose portion line 42 at an attachment point 45.
  • the position of the middle hose portion 64 may be altered, for example as a response to any height differences between the FLNG 70 and the LNG carrier 80.
  • This particular W configuration thus gives the advantage that the first hose portion 61 near the FLNG 70 enables easy compensation of the overall height difference between the two structures 70,80, while the second hose portion 62 near the LNG carrier 80 effectively absorbs any relative movements, thus providing control of the movement induced forces transferred to the LNG manifold 90.
  • the LNG manifold 90 is to a larger degree protected from excessive dynamic loads / stresses compared to systems using rigid ducts and swivels.
  • Figure 2 shows how the middle hose portion line 42 is connected to a support structure 100, which structure further comprises a column 1 connected to the FLNG 70, a first support arm 5 pivotally connected to the column 1 and a second support arm 8 pivotally connected to the first support arm 5.
  • the lifting and lowering of the part of the middle hose portion line 42 connected to the middle hose portion 64 is performed by positioning means 40,41 ,43, here shown as a middle hose portion winch 40, a first middle hose portion line sheave 41 and second middle hose portion line sheaves 43.
  • the hose 60 is generally situated above the water.
  • the second hose end 63a at the LNG carrier side is connected to the LNG manifold 90 by a hose end connector unit 91 in leak free fluid communication with a manifold connector 15, for example by use of a standard flange connection.
  • the connector unit 91 further comprises a hose end connector valve 13 (or hose end valve) and a hose end coupler valve 14.
  • the manifold connecter 15 is connected in fluid communication with the LNG manifold tube 16.
  • a connection / disconnection between the LNG manifold 90 and the hose end connector unit 91 takes place between the hose end coupler valve 14 and the manifold connector 15, and an emergency disconnection take place between the hose end valve 13 and the hose end coupler valve 14 (see further details below).
  • the hose end connector unit 91 may include hose end guide means 94,102 arranged in a position above the LNG manifold 90. Further, manifold receiving means 71 may be arranged above the end of the LNG manifold tubes 16 for receiving the hose end guide means 94, 102. During connection of the hose end coupler valve 14 to the manifold connector 15, a guiding line 35 guides the hose end guide means 94,102 into the manifold receiving means 71. The load of the hose 60 is thus transferred to the manifold receiving means 71 prior to the actual connection between the connector unit 91 and the manifold connector 15.
  • the support structure 100 is in Figure 2 in installation mode, that is where both the first support arm 5 and the second support arm 8 extends towards the LNG carrier 80 in a direction transverse to the column 1.
  • the end of the second support arm 8 is located above or almost above the LNG carrier 80, thereby allowing support for the transfer hose 60 over the entire gap between the two structures 70,80.
  • a controlled vertical positioning of the second hose end 63a is obtained by connecting the guiding line 35 via first and second hose end line sheaves 37, 38 to the second support arm 8, and via third and fourth hose end line sheaves 34, 36 to the first support arm 5.
  • lifting/lowering means such as one or more suitable winches 33 located on or near the column 1 provides the necessary outpay and retrieve of the guiding line 35.
  • a transfer line 27 is connected via first and second transfer line sheaves 30, 31 to the second support arm 8, and via sheaves 28, 29 to the first support arm 5.
  • Lifting/lowering means such as a transfer line winch 23 and/or a counter weight 22 located at the column 1 provides outpay and retrieve of the transfer line 27 for the lifting and lowering of the second hose end 63a.
  • One important difference in configuration near the second hose end 63a between the guiding line 35 and the transfer line 27 is their connection to the hose end coupler valve 14 and the hose end valve 13, respectively (see Figure 4).
  • the embodiment shown in Figure 2 includes a counter weight system 22-26 comprising a counter weight 22 and a transfer line winch 23 attached to the transfer line 27, a counter weight sheave 24 attached to the counter weight 22, receiving the transfer line 27, a counter weight guiding cylinder 26 limiting the lateral movement of the counter weight 22 and a counter weight end stop 25 limiting the axial movement of the counter weight 22.
  • the counter weight system 22-26 provides additional control of the vertical positioning of the second hose end 63a as will be explained in further details below.
  • the vertical positioning of the middle hose portion 64 is performed by outpaying and retrieving the middle hose portion line 42 using the above mentioned first middle hose portion line sheave 41 , second middle hose portion sheave 43 and middle hose portion winch 40, all situated at the first support arm 5.
  • Figure 3 shows another embodiment of the inventive transfer arrangement with an alternative type of counter weight system, where figure 3a is illustrated in a storing position.
  • the second hose end 63 a is disconnected from LNG manifold 90 on the LNG carrier side.
  • the first support arm 5 is pivoted into an erect position and the middle portion 64 of the hose 60 is in an elevated position relative to both the first and second hose portion 61 , 62.
  • Both hose portions 61 ,62 are therefore running approximately parallel with the column 1 , thus allowing effective drainage of any remaining fluids / particulates inside the hose 60.
  • the second support arm 8 is folded downwards from the first support arm 5 with the free end of the second support arm 8 pointed downward, also in parallel with the column 1.
  • Figure 3a further shows a hose end storing connector 105 for holding / locking the second hose end 63a when the transfer arrangement is in the storing position.
  • the second support arm 8 is pivoted from its downward position to a predetermined lifted position, the latter position depending on the distance between the FLNG 70 and LNG carrier 80. Since the second hose end 63a is connected to the second support arm 8 via the guiding line 35 and the transfer line 27, the pivoting of the second support arm 8 causes a simultaneous rotation (arrow) of the hose end 63a (figure 3a and 3b), moving the second end 63a and its hose end connector unit 91 away from its downward suspended position.
  • the first support arm 5 is pivoted downward from its erect position to a predetermined lowered position, the latter position depending on the distance between the FLNG 70 and LNG carrier 80,
  • first and second support arms 5,8 should now be in a position where the second hose end 63a is directed away from the FLNG 70, and where its vertical position (see Figure 3d,3e) is within reach of the LNG manifold 90. If this is not the case both the pivoting of the first and second support arms 5,8 and/or the vertical positioning of the hose 60 by the lines 27,35,42 may be adjusted until the second hose end 63a reaches a position sufficiently close to the LNG carrier 80 in order to allow the initiation of the final steps, i.e. connection to the LNG manifold 90 using the dedicated connection system 91 ,90.
  • Figures 3e-f show the situation where both the first and second support arms 5, 8 are in a position transverse to the vertical support 1 , that is where the free end of the second support arm 8 is furthest away from the FLNG 70, and in a proximity of the LNG manifold 90 considered sufficient for initiating the final steps.
  • the transfer operation may in one embodiment be finalized by performing the following subsequent steps:
  • the guiding line 35 is attached to the LNG manifold 90 by applying an assisting line 150 (see further details below) connected to the first and second support arms 5,8 via one or more assisting line sheaves 151 - (figure 3i) the assisting line 150 is disconnected from the LNG manifold 90 after carrying out the attachment procedure of the guiding line 35 to the LNG manifold 90,
  • the second hose end 63a is lowered by paying out both the transfer line 27 and the hose end guiding line 35, in the embodiment shown in figure 2 using the corresponding first to fourth transfer line sheaves 30,31 ,28,29 and the corresponding first to fourth guiding line sheaves 37,38,34,36, respectively,
  • the second hose end 63 a is further lowered in order to form a fluid tight connection between the hose end connector unit 91 and the LNG manifold 90.
  • FIGs 4a-4c illustrates how the second hose end 63a approaches the LNG manifold 90 in accordance with the invention (see also figure 3g).
  • three separate transfer hoses 60 are shown, all connected to a common hose end guide means 102, here in the form of a connecting bar element 102.
  • each of the second hose ends 63a comprises a clamping device 98 and a distance member 94, the latter being fixed between the clamping device 98 and the hose end guide means 102.
  • the distance member 94 ensures a stable connection between the bar element 102 and the second hose ends 63a.
  • the clamping device 98 may be activated manually, by springs or by a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder unit.
  • the LNG manifold 90 is provided with receiving means 71 in the form of an elongated cradle arranged in parallel with the bar element 102 and above the manifold connectors 15 and LNG manifold tubes 16.
  • the receiving means or cradle 71 is configured to receive the common hose end guide means or bar element 102, thereby causing the desired load release.
  • Figure 4d illustrates in more detail disconnection of the assisting line 150 from the LNG manifold 90 after a successful attachment of the guiding line 35.
  • the assisting line 150 is in this embodiment attached to the common hose end guide means 102 by one or more attachment lines 103.
  • the guiding line 35 and/or attachment lines 103 are guided through dedicated bar sheaves 152 situated on the hose end guide means or bar elements 102, and fixed to an attachment line stopper 104 connected to the assisting line 150.
  • the assisting line 150 is lowered until the stopper 104 is situated under a fork like protrusion 107 protruding from the LNG manifold 90 from a rod fixed between the LNG manifold tubes 16.
  • the stopper 104 abuts the inside of the fork, thereby establishing a connection between the attachment line 103 (or alternatively the guiding line 37 directly) and the fork like protrusion 107.
  • the subsequent raising of the assisting line 150 using dedicated winches removes the assisting line 150 completely from the attachment line 103.
  • the further lowering of the second hose ends 63 a will, by pivoting around the bar element 102, align each second hose end 63a into a connection position with the manifold connector 15.
  • the hose end connector unit 91 is now ready to be locked in leak free fluid communication with the LNG manifold 90, see fig 4e. The locking is carried out by engaging the clamping device 98 on the hose end coupler valve 14 to the corresponding manifold connector 15.
  • a procedure for emergency release of the second hose end 63a is also included and shown in Figures 5a-d.
  • the hose end coupler valve 14 connected to the hose end valve 13 is firstly closed in order to prevent further fluid flow from the hose end valve 13 into the hose end coupler valve 14.
  • the clamping device 98 in figure 5 may be activated by springs or hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder units 99.
  • the activation of the cylinder unit 99 may cause an increase in the diameter of the clamping device 98, which again causes a separation of the hose end connector valve 13 from the hose end coupler valve 14, the latter being left behind on the LNG manifold 90, see Figure 5b.
  • the second hose end 63a has transfer line(s) 27 connected on the hose end valve 13 and the transfer lines 27 are further connected via the support structure 100,5,8, sheaves 30,31 ,28,29,24 and counter weight 22 to the transfer line winch 23.
  • the weight at the counter weight attached to the transfer line(s) 27 will cause a rapid retrieval of the second hose end 63a from the LNG manifold 90 since the total counterweight set at least partly by the attached counter weight 22 is larger that the total weight experienced at the end of the transfer line(s) 27 closest to the LNG carrier 80, see figure 5c.
  • Figure 5d illustrates in a schematic view the transfer system after a successful emergency release.
  • FIG. 6a-e shows an alternative embodiment in accordance with the invention.
  • the above mentioned support structure 100 is illustrated as a column 1 arranged with a transverse single arm 1 10 (corresponding to the first and second support arm 5,8 in figures 2 and 3).
  • the arrangement or transfer system of this alternative embodiment comprises guiding line(s) 35 connected to the support structure 100 via second guiding line sheave 38 and third guiding line sheave 34.
  • the guiding line 35 is provided with lifting and lowering means such as a guiding line winch 33 for paying out and retrieving the guiding line 35 and thereby controlling the position of the second hose end 63a.
  • the arrangement also includes transfer line(s) 27 connected to the second hose end 63a on the hose end valve 13.
  • the transfer line 27 is connected to the support structure 100 via second transfer line sheave 31 , third transfer line sheave 28 and counter weight sheave 24, and provided with lifting and lowering means such as a counter weight 22 and/or a transfer line winch 23 for paying out and retrieving the transfer line 27.
  • the second hose ends 63a include guide means 102 which may be a bar member arranged in an elevated position above the hose end coupler valve 14 by a distance member 94.
  • Receiving means 71 here shown as a cradle, is arranged elevated from LNG manifold 90 above the LNG manifold tube(s) 16 and is configured for receiving the bar member 102.
  • the coupling of the second hose end 63a to the LNG manifold 90 is enabled by use of particular coupling arrangement between the guiding line 35 and the hose end coupling unit 91.
  • Figures 6a and 6b shows an assisting line 150, which as for the first embodiment is applied for assisting the coupling procedure.
  • the assisting line 150 may be an extension or a branch of the guiding line 35 and is passed through a connector sheave 48 arranged on the distance member 94, above the second hose end 63a.
  • the assisting line 150 and/or the guiding line 35 further includes a stopper 153 arranged to abut underneath the connector sheave 48, thus holding the hose end coupling unit 91 and the second hose end 63a in a levelled position.
  • the assisting line 150 is defined as the line extending from the stopper 153 to the free end of the line 150.
  • the hose end coupling unit 91 is hence allowed to be tilted downwards in direction of the receiving assembly 90 as illustrated in Figure 6b.
  • the assisting line 150 is subsequently connected to the LNG manifold 90, and as illustrated by the wave form of the guiding line 35 in Figure 6c, the connection is preferably performed such that the guiding line 35 has a certain slack to allow for movements of the LNG carrier 80. Any additional relative movements between the LNG carrier 80 and the FLNG 70 may be compensated by paying out and retrieving the guiding line 35 / assisting line 150 using the guiding line winch 33.
  • the transfer line winch 23 is then brought into operation and the transfer line 27 is paid out from the winch 23 as the weight lowers the second hose end 63a along the attached guiding line 35 towards the LNG manifold 90 and into a connecting position, thereby allowing a leak free fluid communicating connection with the LNG manifold 90.
  • the weight experienced at the end of the transfer line 27 due to the second hose end 63a with its connection unit 91 is larger than the total weight acting on the attachment point of the counter weight 22 on the transfer line 27, thus resulting in a vertical displacement of the counter weight 22 within the counter weight guiding cylinder 26 to an elevated end stop position, for example using dedicated counter weight end stops 25 ( Figures 6a-f).
  • the guiding line 35 is to be attached to an attachment point provided at the LNG manifold 90.
  • the attachment point may be the fork like protrusion 107 mentioned earlier. However, it may be any kind of blocking means that can hold the hose end guiding line 35 and/or assisting line 150 in position.
  • the assisting or messenger line 150 (or the guiding line 35) directs the guide means or bar element 102 into the receiving means or cradle 71.
  • the load of the second hose end 63a is transferred to the receiving means 71.
  • the second hose end 63 a is then ready to be connected in a leak free fluid communicating connection to the LNG manifold 90.
  • the embodiment in accordance with the invention shown in Figure 6 also includes the emergency release mode, best illustrated in Figure 6f and 6g, i.e. disconnection of the second hose end 63a from a transfer connection position.
  • the emergency mode the hose end valve 13 is separated from the hose end coupler valve 14 after stopping the fluid flow between the hose end connector valve 13 and the hose end coupler valve 14. The latter remains connected to the manifold connector 15 of the LNG manifold 90, see fig 6f and 6g.
  • the total weight experienced at the end of the transfer line 27 nearest the LNG carrier 80 due to the hose end valve 13 (separated from the hose end coupler valve 14) and the second hose end 63a is smaller than the total weight acting on the attachment point of the counter weight 22 on the transfer line 27 and set up by inter alia the counter weight 22.
  • the second hose end 63a and the hose end valve 13 is retrieved from the LNG manifold 90.
  • This arrangement ensures that the disconnection of each hose end 63a may be controlled individually, and in the case where a plurality of hoses 60 are connected to the LNG manifold 90, the disconnection may be carried out for all the hose ends 63 a at the same time or sequentially.
  • the transfer line(s) 27 retrieve(s) the second hose end 63a and the hose end valve 13 by use of the counter weight 22, and the guiding line(s) 35 compensate(s) for the relative movement occurring between the FLNG 70 and the LNG carrier 80.
  • Figure 7 shows an embodiment of the second hose end 63a with a hose end bending restrictor 130 to avoid excessive bending of the transfer hose 60 during connection / disconnection of the second hose end 63a to / from the LNG manifold 90.
  • Figure 7 also shows in details a particular embodiment of the attachment of the transfer line 27 and the hose end connector unit 91 including the hose end valve 13, the hose end coupler valve 14, the distance member 94 and the connector sheave 48 (see above disclosure).
  • Figure 8 shows another embodiment of the second hose end 63a which also shows part of the receiving LNG manifold 90 comprising the LNG manifold tube 16, the manifold connector 15 and the manifold receiving means 71.
  • the second hose portion 62, the bending restrictor 130, the hose end valve 13 and the hose end coupler valve 14 are seen connected in fluid communication with each other.
  • An appropriate clamping device 98 is mounted onto the hose end couple valve enabling leak free coupling with the LNG manifold tube 16.
  • the transfer line 27 is seen attached to the hose end valve 13 via a dedicated attachment means 85.
  • the guiding line 35 is shown connectable to the hose end coupler valve 14 via the stopper 153 and an aperture in the distance member 94, the latter being mounted on top of the coupler valve 14.
  • the assisting line 150 is seen suspended from the stopper 153.
  • Hose end on FLNG side / first hose end 63b Middle hose portion / border region 64

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Ocean & Marine Engineering (AREA)
  • Filling Or Discharging Of Gas Storage Vessels (AREA)
  • Loading And Unloading Of Fuel Tanks Or Ships (AREA)
  • Quick-Acting Or Multi-Walled Pipe Joints (AREA)
  • Feeding, Discharge, Calcimining, Fusing, And Gas-Generation Devices (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention porte sur un système de transfert de fluide pour le transfert de fluide cryogénique à base d'hydrocarbures d'une structure d'approvisionnement à une structure de réception. Le système de transfert de fluide comprend : au moins un tuyau de transfert souple pour le transfert de fluide entre la structure d'approvisionnement et la structure de réception, lequel ou lesquels tuyaux de transfert comprennent une première partie tuyau ayant une première extrémité de tuyau pour raccordement de communication fluidique avec la structure d'approvisionnement et une seconde partie tuyau ayant une seconde extrémité de tuyau pour raccordement de communication fluidique avec la structure de réception, l'autre des deux extrémités de la seconde partie tuyau étant conçue pour être en communication fluidique avec l'extrémité de la première partie tuyau autre que la première extrémité de tuyau ; une structure support pour le support dudit ou desdits tuyaux de transfert, la structure support comprenant une colonne et un arbre support ; au moins une conduite de transfert fixée à une extrémité à une unité raccord d'extrémité de tuyau, laquelle unité raccord est raccordée en communication fluidique avec la seconde extrémité de tuyau ; et un premier moyen de positionnement vertical fixé à la structure support, lequel moyen de positionnement vertical est conçu pour guider ladite ou lesdites conduites de transfert afin, pendant l'utilisation, de positionner verticalement la seconde extrémité de tuyau et l'unité raccord d'extrémité de tuyau vers un raccord de rampe correspondant dans un second ensemble de raccordement disposé au niveau de la structure de réception. L'arbre support est relié à la colonne de façon à pouvoir pivoter. (Figure 1)
EP14703329.4A 2013-02-05 2014-02-05 Système et procédé pour le transfert de fluides contenant des hydrocarbures Active EP2953846B1 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US201361760671P 2013-02-05 2013-02-05
NO20130928A NO340699B1 (no) 2013-02-05 2013-07-02 Fluidoverføringssystem, samt fremgangsmåte, for overføring av kryogenisk hydrokarbonbasert fluid fra en forsyningsstruktur til en mottaksstruktur
PCT/EP2014/052215 WO2014122159A1 (fr) 2013-02-05 2014-02-05 Système et procédé pour le transfert de fluides contenant des hydrocarbures

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP2953846A1 true EP2953846A1 (fr) 2015-12-16
EP2953846B1 EP2953846B1 (fr) 2017-10-11

Family

ID=51410907

Family Applications (2)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP14702606.6A Active EP2953845B1 (fr) 2013-02-05 2014-02-04 Dégagement d'urgence
EP14703329.4A Active EP2953846B1 (fr) 2013-02-05 2014-02-05 Système et procédé pour le transfert de fluides contenant des hydrocarbures

Family Applications Before (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP14702606.6A Active EP2953845B1 (fr) 2013-02-05 2014-02-04 Dégagement d'urgence

Country Status (4)

Country Link
EP (2) EP2953845B1 (fr)
KR (3) KR102165383B1 (fr)
NO (1) NO340699B1 (fr)
WO (2) WO2014122123A1 (fr)

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CN110510072A (zh) * 2019-08-05 2019-11-29 连接里恩格公司 用于传输流体或电力的浮式的传输结构、传输系统及传输方法
CN113536456A (zh) * 2021-07-02 2021-10-22 北京航空航天大学 一种基于动力学响应辨识的大柔性结构降阶模型建模方法
US11987328B2 (en) 2020-02-21 2024-05-21 Well Cleanup AS Method and a system for transferring fluid

Families Citing this family (15)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
KR101657483B1 (ko) * 2015-02-09 2016-09-19 에스티엑스조선해양 주식회사 플로팅 호스 피팅 장치 및 이를 갖는 슬러리 운반선
GB2535739A (en) * 2015-02-25 2016-08-31 Houlder Ltd Connection guidance system
DE102015107795A1 (de) * 2015-05-19 2016-11-24 Nmf Techniek Bv Handhabungsvorrichtung
JP6580891B2 (ja) * 2015-07-15 2019-09-25 川崎重工業株式会社 液化水素用ローディングアーム
US20180274696A1 (en) * 2015-09-16 2018-09-27 Macgregor Norway As Bend restrictor
KR101973121B1 (ko) * 2017-05-15 2019-04-26 삼성중공업 주식회사 로딩 호스의 새들 장치
KR101884844B1 (ko) * 2017-07-28 2018-09-11 삼성중공업 주식회사 비상분리장치
NO345783B1 (en) * 2017-09-06 2021-08-09 Connect Lng As A process system and a fluid transfer system comprising such a process system
FR3075755A1 (fr) * 2017-12-22 2019-06-28 Fmc Technologies Sa Systeme de transfert de produit cryogenique entre deux navires places cote a cote
CN110053721A (zh) * 2018-01-19 2019-07-26 上海船厂船舶有限公司 补给软管悬挂装置及含其的装载站
KR102271081B1 (ko) * 2020-02-10 2021-06-29 현대중공업 주식회사 셔틀 탱크선의 원유 공급용 커플러
KR102394788B1 (ko) * 2020-03-23 2022-05-04 현대제철 주식회사 유체 화물 이송 장치
NO346025B1 (en) * 2020-04-15 2022-01-03 Connect Lng As An emergency release system for a fluid transfer system transferring fluids from a supply facility to a receiving facility and a method of using same
FR3109775B1 (fr) * 2020-04-30 2022-04-08 Gaztransport Et Technigaz Système de transfert et de drainage gravitationnel d’un gaz sous forme liquide
KR20230135922A (ko) * 2022-03-17 2023-09-26 (주)이노스페이스 전자석을 이용한 우주발사체용 전기엄빌리컬시스템

Family Cites Families (29)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2861532A (en) * 1954-02-18 1958-11-25 Socony Mobil Oil Co Inc Flexible hose support crane
US2818891A (en) * 1956-09-26 1958-01-07 Exxon Research Engineering Co Apparatus for supporting and manipulating flexible conduit connections
GB845487A (en) * 1957-05-10 1960-08-24 Ernest Franklin Tippetts Hose handling apparatus
US2914080A (en) 1957-05-10 1959-11-24 Tippetts Abbett Mccarthy Strat Hose handling structure for transferring fluid material between ship and shore
GB880699A (en) * 1958-04-16 1961-10-25 Maurice Northrop Quade A derrick for supporting, manipulating and handling a flexible conduit assembly
US2922446A (en) 1958-04-16 1960-01-26 Parsons Brinckerhoff Hall & Ma Marine hose loader
US3199553A (en) * 1959-11-19 1965-08-10 Parker Hannifin Corp Ship to ship refueling device
GB900877A (en) * 1959-12-01 1962-07-11 Charles Vilain Gantry for handling flexible conduits
US3228421A (en) 1962-11-23 1966-01-11 Edward S Sheiry Articulated hose derrick
US3249121A (en) 1963-04-10 1966-05-03 Fmc Corp Fluid conveying apparatus
US4758970A (en) 1984-08-08 1988-07-19 Emco Wheaton, Inc. Marine loading arm monitoring system
EP0947464A1 (fr) 1998-04-01 1999-10-06 Single Buoy Moorings Inc. Dispositif de transfert avec conduits de fluide coaxials
FR2793235B1 (fr) * 1999-05-03 2001-08-10 Fmc Europe Dispositif articule pour transfert de fluide et grue de chargement comportant un tel dispositif
NO312359B1 (no) 2000-07-20 2002-04-29 Statoil Asa System for overforing av last fra en skipsbasert produksjons- og lagerenhet til et dynamisk posisjonert tankskip
FR2815025B1 (fr) 2000-10-06 2003-08-29 Eurodim Sa Systeme de transfert d'un produit fluide, notamment du gaz naturel liquefie a temperature cryogenique, entre un navire de transport et une installation terrestre de traitement et de stockage de ce produit
US7543613B2 (en) * 2005-09-12 2009-06-09 Chevron U.S.A. Inc. System using a catenary flexible conduit for transferring a cryogenic fluid
US8181662B2 (en) * 2006-03-30 2012-05-22 Single Buoy Moorings Inc. Hydrocarbon transfer system with vertical rotation axis
EP1999008B1 (fr) * 2006-03-30 2010-02-24 Single Buoy Moorings Inc. Système de transfert d'hydrocarbures à déplacement horizontal
FR2902411B1 (fr) * 2006-06-19 2011-02-25 Technip France Dispositif de transfert d'un fluide sur un navire, ensemble et procede de transfert associes
KR100948274B1 (ko) * 2007-12-06 2010-03-19 삼성중공업 주식회사 유연성 호스 및 구조물의 손상방지구조
FR2927322B1 (fr) 2008-02-08 2010-03-05 Fmc Technologies Sa Dispositif de commande directe, notamment proportionnelle et/ou de chargement et/ou dechargement de fluides
DK2419322T3 (en) * 2009-04-17 2015-09-28 Excelerate Energy Ltd Partnership The transfer of LNG between ships at a dock
FR2945024A1 (fr) * 2009-04-30 2010-11-05 Eurodim Sa Agencement de transfert d'un fluide a un navire et systeme de transfert d'un fluide entre deux navires dont un est equipe d'un agencement selon l'invention
JP2012025466A (ja) * 2010-07-27 2012-02-09 Niigata Loading Systems Ltd 船舶受渡し用流体荷役装置
NO335242B1 (no) 2010-09-01 2014-10-27 Aker Pusnes As Lasteslange
US9004103B2 (en) * 2010-09-22 2015-04-14 Keppel Offshore & Marine Technology Centre Pte Ltd Apparatus and method for offloading a hydrocarbon fluid
JP5266346B2 (ja) 2011-01-28 2013-08-21 ニイガタ・ローディング・システムズ株式会社 船舶受渡し用流体荷役装置並びに搬送ボート
FR2971762B1 (fr) * 2011-02-22 2015-05-01 Technip France Systeme de transfert d'un fluide, notamment du gaz de petrole liquefie entre une premiere installation de surface et une deuxieme installation de surface
DE202011051271U1 (de) 2011-07-28 2012-11-07 Emco Wheaton Gmbh Offshore-beladungssystem

Non-Patent Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Title
None *
See also references of WO2014122159A1 *

Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CN110510072A (zh) * 2019-08-05 2019-11-29 连接里恩格公司 用于传输流体或电力的浮式的传输结构、传输系统及传输方法
US11987328B2 (en) 2020-02-21 2024-05-21 Well Cleanup AS Method and a system for transferring fluid
CN113536456A (zh) * 2021-07-02 2021-10-22 北京航空航天大学 一种基于动力学响应辨识的大柔性结构降阶模型建模方法
CN113536456B (zh) * 2021-07-02 2023-05-16 北京航空航天大学 一种基于动力学响应辨识的大柔性结构降阶模型建模方法

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
NO20130928A1 (no) 2014-08-06
KR102165383B1 (ko) 2020-10-15
KR102249003B1 (ko) 2021-05-07
KR20150128694A (ko) 2015-11-18
NO340699B1 (no) 2017-06-06
KR20150127062A (ko) 2015-11-16
WO2014122123A1 (fr) 2014-08-14
KR20150128693A (ko) 2015-11-18
WO2014122159A1 (fr) 2014-08-14
KR102217498B1 (ko) 2021-02-19
EP2953846B1 (fr) 2017-10-11
EP2953845A1 (fr) 2015-12-16
EP2953845B1 (fr) 2018-04-04

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
EP2953846B1 (fr) Système et procédé pour le transfert de fluides contenant des hydrocarbures
US9004103B2 (en) Apparatus and method for offloading a hydrocarbon fluid
EP2433901B1 (fr) Appareil et procédé pour décharger un fluide d'hydrocarbure
EP2435745B1 (fr) Dispositif de raccordement
US8864420B2 (en) Offshore systems and methods for liquefied gas production, storage and offloading to reduce and prevent damage
US9255651B2 (en) Marine pipeline installation system and method
US8641323B2 (en) Method and apparatus for at sea pipe abandonment and recovery
JPH0356237B2 (fr)
KR20110119764A (ko) 유체 제품을 운반하기 위한 시스템 및 방법
US20180105234A1 (en) Deployable connection and emergency release system
CN111372847B (zh) 在并排布置的两艘船之间输送低温制品的系统
EP2953847B1 (fr) Agencements et procédé d'accouplement et de désaccouplement d'au moins un tuyau souple acheminant un fluide, en particulier du gaz naturel liquéfié et/ou du gaz naturel liquéfié vaporisé
WO2016135487A1 (fr) Système de transfert de fluide et procédé de réalisation d'un transfert de fluide
NO336101B1 (no) Nødfrigjøring av slangeventil

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20150831

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: BA ME

DAX Request for extension of the european patent (deleted)
RAP1 Party data changed (applicant data changed or rights of an application transferred)

Owner name: MACGREGOR NORWAY AS

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

INTG Intention to grant announced

Effective date: 20170509

GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: FG4D

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FG4D

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: AT

Ref legal event code: REF

Ref document number: 935769

Country of ref document: AT

Kind code of ref document: T

Effective date: 20171115

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R096

Ref document number: 602014015651

Country of ref document: DE

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: NL

Ref legal event code: MP

Effective date: 20171011

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: PLFP

Year of fee payment: 5

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: LT

Ref legal event code: MG4D

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: AT

Ref legal event code: MK05

Ref document number: 935769

Country of ref document: AT

Kind code of ref document: T

Effective date: 20171011

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: NL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20171011

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20171011

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20171011

Ref country code: SE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20171011

Ref country code: NO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20180111

Ref country code: FI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20171011

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: AT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20171011

Ref country code: HR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20171011

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20180112

Ref country code: IS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20180211

Ref country code: LV

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20171011

Ref country code: BG

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20180111

Ref country code: RS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20171011

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R097

Ref document number: 602014015651

Country of ref document: DE

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: EE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20171011

Ref country code: DK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20171011

Ref country code: SK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20171011

Ref country code: CZ

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20171011

PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: PL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20171011

Ref country code: SM

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20171011

Ref country code: RO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20171011

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: PL

26N No opposition filed

Effective date: 20180712

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MC

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20171011

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: BE

Ref legal event code: MM

Effective date: 20180228

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20171011

Ref country code: LU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20180205

Ref country code: CH

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20180228

Ref country code: LI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20180228

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: MM4A

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20180205

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: BE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20180228

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20180205

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: TR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20171011

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: PT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20171011

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CY

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20171011

Ref country code: HU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT; INVALID AB INITIO

Effective date: 20140205

Ref country code: MK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20171011

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: AL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20171011

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FR

Payment date: 20230109

Year of fee payment: 10

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IT

Payment date: 20221221

Year of fee payment: 10

P01 Opt-out of the competence of the unified patent court (upc) registered

Effective date: 20230522

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Payment date: 20240109

Year of fee payment: 11

Ref country code: GB

Payment date: 20240108

Year of fee payment: 11