GB1074199A - Method and apparatus for underwater drilling - Google Patents

Method and apparatus for underwater drilling

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GB1074199A
GB1074199A GB48092/64A GB4809264A GB1074199A GB 1074199 A GB1074199 A GB 1074199A GB 48092/64 A GB48092/64 A GB 48092/64A GB 4809264 A GB4809264 A GB 4809264A GB 1074199 A GB1074199 A GB 1074199A
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platform
shell
columns
weights
drilling
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CIE GENERALE D EQUIPEMENTS POU
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B35/00—Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for
    • B63B35/44—Floating buildings, stores, drilling platforms, or workshops, e.g. carrying water-oil separating devices
    • B63B35/4413—Floating drilling platforms, e.g. carrying water-oil separating devices
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B1/00—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils
    • B63B1/02—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement
    • B63B1/10—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with multiple hulls
    • B63B1/107—Semi-submersibles; Small waterline area multiple hull vessels and the like, e.g. SWATH
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E21—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING
    • E21B—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
    • E21B15/00—Supports for the drilling machine, e.g. derricks or masts
    • E21B15/02—Supports for the drilling machine, e.g. derricks or masts specially adapted for underwater drilling
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B1/00—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils
    • B63B1/02—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement
    • B63B1/10—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with multiple hulls
    • B63B1/14—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with multiple hulls the hulls being interconnected resiliently or having means for actively varying hull shape or configuration
    • B63B2001/145—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with multiple hulls the hulls being interconnected resiliently or having means for actively varying hull shape or configuration having means for actively varying hull shape or configuration

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
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  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Mining & Mineral Resources (AREA)
  • Ocean & Marine Engineering (AREA)
  • Fluid Mechanics (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Environmental & Geological Engineering (AREA)
  • Architecture (AREA)
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  • General Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Geochemistry & Mineralogy (AREA)
  • Earth Drilling (AREA)

Abstract

1,074,199. Floatable drilling rig. COMPAGNIE GENERALE D'EQUIPEMENTS POUR LES TRAVAUX MARITIMES. Nov. 26, 1964 [Nov. 29, 1963], No. 48092/64. Heading E1H. An underwater drilling rig comprises a drilling tower 20 carried on a platform 12 which is guided for vertical displacement relative to a permanently submerged hollow shell 10 on hollow columns 11 extending upwardly from the shell and sealed against admission of water, the platform being partly submerged so as to contribute to the floatation of the rig when close to the shell but being above water level during drilling, and means to lock the platform against displacement on said columns. As shown, when the platform has reached its operating position, weights 22 attached to columns 13 are lowered by jacks 14 until stops 13' engage the top of the shell 10. If the operation of the jacks is continued, the stops 13' will depress shell 10 and columns 11 with the corresponding relative raising of platform 12. The shell 10 contains the major part of the effective load and is in communication with the interior of columns 11. Stabilizers constituted by cylinders 21 may be carried by the platform and counter weights consisting of metallic plates 24 and toggle links 25 may be hung from winches 23. The toggle links may be replaced by telescopic elements (not shown) including elastic devices. Also solid counter-weights (24') Fig. 4 (not shown) may be used. The floating platform may be maintained in position by anchors or by motors orientable to permit thrust in appropriate directions.
GB48092/64A 1963-11-29 1964-11-26 Method and apparatus for underwater drilling Expired GB1074199A (en)

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FR955438A FR1384832A (en) 1963-11-29 1963-11-29 Floating device for drilling in deep water

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GB1074199A true GB1074199A (en) 1967-06-28

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BE (1) BE656361A (en)
DE (1) DE1431276C3 (en)
DK (1) DK113351B (en)
FR (1) FR1384832A (en)
GB (1) GB1074199A (en)
NL (1) NL6413750A (en)

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DE1431276C3 (en) 1974-09-26
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US3294051A (en) 1966-12-27
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DE1431276B2 (en) 1974-02-21
BE656361A (en) 1965-03-16
FR1384832A (en) 1965-01-08

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