GB201011266D0 - Systems and methods for reducing drag and/or vortex induced vibration - Google Patents

Systems and methods for reducing drag and/or vortex induced vibration

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GB201011266D0
GB201011266D0 GBGB1011266.2A GB201011266A GB201011266D0 GB 201011266 D0 GB201011266 D0 GB 201011266D0 GB 201011266 A GB201011266 A GB 201011266A GB 201011266 D0 GB201011266 D0 GB 201011266D0
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systems
methods
induced vibration
reducing drag
vortex induced
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GB2469589A (en
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Shell Internationale Research Maatschappij BV
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Shell Internationale Research Maatschappij BV
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Publication of GB201011266D0 publication Critical patent/GB201011266D0/en
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F15—FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS; HYDRAULICS OR PNEUMATICS IN GENERAL
    • F15D—FLUID DYNAMICS, i.e. METHODS OR MEANS FOR INFLUENCING THE FLOW OF GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F15D1/00—Influencing flow of fluids
    • F15D1/10—Influencing flow of fluids around bodies of solid material
    • 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
    • E21B17/00—Drilling rods or pipes; Flexible drill strings; Kellies; Drill collars; Sucker rods; Cables; Casings; Tubings
    • E21B17/01—Risers
    • E21B17/012—Risers with buoyancy elements
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B21/00—Tying-up; Shifting, towing, or pushing equipment; Anchoring
    • B63B21/50—Anchoring arrangements or methods for special vessels, e.g. for floating drilling platforms or dredgers
    • B63B21/502—Anchoring arrangements or methods for special vessels, e.g. for floating drilling platforms or dredgers by means of tension legs
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B21/00—Tying-up; Shifting, towing, or pushing equipment; Anchoring
    • B63B21/50—Anchoring arrangements or methods for special vessels, e.g. for floating drilling platforms or dredgers
    • B63B21/502—Anchoring arrangements or methods for special vessels, e.g. for floating drilling platforms or dredgers by means of tension legs
    • B63B2021/504—Anchoring arrangements or methods for special vessels, e.g. for floating drilling platforms or dredgers by means of tension legs comprising suppressors for vortex induced vibrations
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L1/00—Laying or reclaiming pipes; Repairing or joining pipes on or under water
    • F16L1/12—Laying or reclaiming pipes on or under water
    • F16L1/123—Devices for the protection of pipes under water

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Fluid Mechanics (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Mining & Mineral Resources (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Geology (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Ocean & Marine Engineering (AREA)
  • Environmental & Geological Engineering (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • General Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Geochemistry & Mineralogy (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Rod-Shaped Construction Members (AREA)
  • Earth Drilling (AREA)
GB1011266A 2008-02-12 2009-02-10 Systems and methods for reducing drag and/or vortex induced vibration Withdrawn GB2469589A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US2808708P 2008-02-12 2008-02-12
PCT/US2009/033667 WO2009102711A1 (en) 2008-02-12 2009-02-10 Systems and methods for reducing drag and/or vortex induced vibration

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GB201011266D0 true GB201011266D0 (en) 2010-08-18
GB2469589A GB2469589A (en) 2010-10-20

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BR (1) BRPI0908781A2 (en)
GB (1) GB2469589A (en)
MX (1) MX2010008644A (en)
WO (1) WO2009102711A1 (en)

Family Cites Families (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4078605A (en) * 1977-02-25 1978-03-14 Cameron Iron Works, Inc. Riser pipe string
US6223672B1 (en) * 1996-11-15 2001-05-01 Shell Oil Company Ultrashort fairings for suppressing vortex-induced-vibration
US6179524B1 (en) * 1996-11-15 2001-01-30 Shell Oil Company Staggered fairing system for suppressing vortex-induced-vibration
US7017666B1 (en) * 1999-09-16 2006-03-28 Shell Oil Company Smooth sleeves for drag and VIV reduction of cylindrical structures

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MX2010008644A (en) 2010-08-31
WO2009102711A1 (en) 2009-08-20
GB2469589A (en) 2010-10-20
BRPI0908781A2 (en) 2015-07-28

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