GB2038973A - Connection of underwater lines - Google Patents
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- Publication number
- GB2038973A GB2038973A GB7941778A GB7941778A GB2038973A GB 2038973 A GB2038973 A GB 2038973A GB 7941778 A GB7941778 A GB 7941778A GB 7941778 A GB7941778 A GB 7941778A GB 2038973 A GB2038973 A GB 2038973A
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- Prior art keywords
- hubs
- tool
- connector tool
- seal member
- hub
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Classifications
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- 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
- E21B43/00—Methods or apparatus for obtaining oil, gas, water, soluble or meltable materials or a slurry of minerals from wells
- E21B43/01—Methods or apparatus for obtaining oil, gas, water, soluble or meltable materials or a slurry of minerals from wells specially adapted for obtaining from underwater installations
- E21B43/013—Connecting a production flow line to an underwater well head
- E21B43/0135—Connecting a production flow line to an underwater well head using a pulling cable
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- 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
- E21B33/00—Sealing or packing boreholes or wells
- E21B33/02—Surface sealing or packing
- E21B33/03—Well heads; Setting-up thereof
- E21B33/035—Well heads; Setting-up thereof specially adapted for underwater installations
- E21B33/0387—Hydraulic stab connectors
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- 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
- F16L1/26—Repairing or joining pipes on or under water
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- Geology (AREA)
- Mining & Mineral Resources (AREA)
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Environmental & Geological Engineering (AREA)
- Fluid Mechanics (AREA)
- General Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Geochemistry & Mineralogy (AREA)
- General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Earth Drilling (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US97389578A | 1978-12-28 | 1978-12-28 |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| GB2038973A true GB2038973A (en) | 1980-07-30 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB7941778A Withdrawn GB2038973A (en) | 1978-12-28 | 1979-12-04 | Connection of underwater lines |
Country Status (4)
| Country | Link |
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| JP (1) | JPS5592498A (ja) |
| CA (1) | CA1122117A (ja) |
| DE (1) | DE2952525A1 (ja) |
| GB (1) | GB2038973A (ja) |
Cited By (8)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2136083A (en) * | 1979-11-30 | 1984-09-12 | Smith International | Protective Cover for Underwater Flowline Hub |
| FR2556441A1 (fr) * | 1983-12-07 | 1985-06-14 | Alsthom Atlantique | Appareillage a manchette flottante de raccordement etanche, reversible et telecommande de canalisations, notamment immergees |
| US4580636A (en) * | 1984-04-27 | 1986-04-08 | Vetco Offshore, Inc. | Flow line pull in tool |
| GB2194998A (en) * | 1986-08-07 | 1988-03-23 | Wiederaufarbeitung Von Kernbre | Remote manipulable device for establishing a transport connection with a remote manipulable tool |
| US6669406B2 (en) * | 2000-05-15 | 2003-12-30 | Omega Tools, Inc. | Method and apparatus for underground connection of pipe |
| US7018137B2 (en) | 2004-06-30 | 2006-03-28 | Omega Tools, Inc. | Apparatus and process for installing “T” couplings on underground pipe |
| US7241084B2 (en) | 2004-06-30 | 2007-07-10 | Omega Tools, Inc. | Tool assembly with universal coupling for various tools, for work on underground pipes |
| WO2016128893A1 (en) * | 2015-02-09 | 2016-08-18 | Saipem S.P.A. | Joining device, system and method for joining two facing and aligned pipeline sections |
Families Citing this family (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPS5663189A (en) * | 1979-10-24 | 1981-05-29 | Mac Evoy Oilfield Equipment | Cnnecting and sealing device of flow line |
| DE19640996C2 (de) * | 1996-10-04 | 1999-05-27 | Habermann A Gmbh & Co Kg | Verfahren zum Einbringen von Verlängerungsschüssen in eine auf einem Gewässer schwimmend verlegte Förderleitung |
Family Cites Families (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US3722585A (en) * | 1971-01-12 | 1973-03-27 | Vetco Offshore Ind Inc | Apparatus for aligning and connecting underwater flowlines |
| US3968838A (en) * | 1973-08-07 | 1976-07-13 | Vetco Offshore Industries, Inc. | Underwater connection apparatus |
| US4019334A (en) * | 1976-03-17 | 1977-04-26 | Exxon Production Research Company | Method and apparatus for making subsea pipe connections |
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1979
- 1979-12-04 GB GB7941778A patent/GB2038973A/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1979-12-28 JP JP17395779A patent/JPS5592498A/ja active Granted
- 1979-12-28 DE DE19792952525 patent/DE2952525A1/de active Granted
- 1979-12-28 CA CA000342733A patent/CA1122117A/en not_active Expired
Cited By (15)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2136083A (en) * | 1979-11-30 | 1984-09-12 | Smith International | Protective Cover for Underwater Flowline Hub |
| FR2556441A1 (fr) * | 1983-12-07 | 1985-06-14 | Alsthom Atlantique | Appareillage a manchette flottante de raccordement etanche, reversible et telecommande de canalisations, notamment immergees |
| WO1985002652A1 (fr) * | 1983-12-07 | 1985-06-20 | Alsthom-Atlantique | Appareillage a manchette flottante de raccordement etanche, reversible et telecommande de canalisations, notamment immergees |
| EP0146461A1 (fr) * | 1983-12-07 | 1985-06-26 | Alsthom | Appareillage à manchette flottante de raccordement étanche, réversible et télécommande de canalisations, notamment immergées |
| US4614459A (en) * | 1983-12-07 | 1986-09-30 | Alsthom-Atlantique | Floating tube apparatus for providing a sealed reversible and remote-controlled connection between ducts in particular underwater ducts |
| US4580636A (en) * | 1984-04-27 | 1986-04-08 | Vetco Offshore, Inc. | Flow line pull in tool |
| GB2194998A (en) * | 1986-08-07 | 1988-03-23 | Wiederaufarbeitung Von Kernbre | Remote manipulable device for establishing a transport connection with a remote manipulable tool |
| US4881433A (en) * | 1986-08-07 | 1989-11-21 | Duetsche Gesellschaft Fur Wiederaufarbeitung Von Kernbrenstoffen Mgh | Remote manipulable device for establishing a transport connection with a remote manipulable tool |
| GB2194998B (en) * | 1986-08-07 | 1990-08-01 | Wiederaufarbeitung Von Kernbre | Remote manipulable device for establishing a transport connection with a remote manipulable tool |
| US6669406B2 (en) * | 2000-05-15 | 2003-12-30 | Omega Tools, Inc. | Method and apparatus for underground connection of pipe |
| US7018137B2 (en) | 2004-06-30 | 2006-03-28 | Omega Tools, Inc. | Apparatus and process for installing “T” couplings on underground pipe |
| US7241084B2 (en) | 2004-06-30 | 2007-07-10 | Omega Tools, Inc. | Tool assembly with universal coupling for various tools, for work on underground pipes |
| WO2016128893A1 (en) * | 2015-02-09 | 2016-08-18 | Saipem S.P.A. | Joining device, system and method for joining two facing and aligned pipeline sections |
| US10174867B2 (en) | 2015-02-09 | 2019-01-08 | Saipem S.P.A. | Joining device, system and method for joining two facing and aligned pipeline sections |
| AU2016217536B2 (en) * | 2015-02-09 | 2019-12-12 | Saipem S.P.A. | Joining device, system and method for joining two facing and aligned pipeline sections |
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| CA1122117A (en) | 1982-04-20 |
| DE2952525A1 (de) | 1980-07-17 |
| JPS5592498A (en) | 1980-07-12 |
| JPS633116B2 (ja) | 1988-01-21 |
| DE2952525C2 (ja) | 1991-04-11 |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 732 | Registration of transactions, instruments or events in the register (sect. 32/1977) | ||
| WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |