Rotating indexing coupling (RIC) assembly for installation and orientation of a subsea production tree
Abstract:
One illustrative apparatus (100) disclosed herein includes a stab body (37), at least one inlet/outlet (61) and a coupler body (35) positioned around the stab body (37), wherein the coupler body (35) is adapted to rotate relative to the stab body (37). Also included is at least one hydraulic coupling element (70) positioned on the coupler body (35) and at least one coiled tube (52) positioned around the stab body (37), the at least one coiled tube (52) being in fluid communication with the at least one first hydraulic coupling element (70) and the at least one inlet/outlet (61).
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