公开(公告)号：US10295082B2

公开(公告)日：2019-05-21

申请号：US15536164

申请日：2015-12-16

Applicant: TECHNIP FRANCE

Inventor： Sylvain Routeau

IPC: F16L1/16 ,  F16L3/18 ,  E02D27/52 ,  F16L1/235 ,  F16L1/20 ,  B63B35/03 ,  E21B41/00 ,  E21B43/01 ,  F16L1/18

Abstract: A method has the following steps: a) providing an undersea foundation arranged on the bed of a body of water; b) laying a section of pipe and of an in-line structure on the foundation and allowing the section of pipe to freely self-orient on the foundation; c) placing at least one guide on the foundation on both sides of the section of pipe; d) blocking the guide on the foundation to laterally clamp the section of pipe with respect to the foundation, while authorizing a longitudinal movement of the section of pipe with respect to the guide.

公开(公告)号：US20140212221A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-31

申请号：US14342843

申请日：2012-09-05

Applicant: TECHNIP FRANCE

Inventor： Sylvain Routeau ,  Frédérick Vergne

IPC: E21B17/01

CPC classification number: E21B17/017 ,  E21B19/004 ,  E21B43/0107 ,  F16B7/182 ,  F16B7/22 ,  Y10T29/49908

Abstract: The method according to the invention comprises providing a flexible line (18) and a bend limiter axially immobilized around the flexible line (18) by a releasable immobilizing mechanism (46). It includes partially inserting the flexible line (18) through a hollow rigid member (40), immobilizing the bend limiter on the hollow rigid member (40), and deactivating the releasable immobilizing mechanism (46). The releasable immobilizing mechanism (46) is deactivated independently of the movement of the flexible line (18) relative to the bend limiter.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的方法包括通过可释放的固定机构（46）提供柔性线（18）和绕柔性线（18）轴向固定的弯曲限制器。 它包括部分地将柔性管线（18）插入中空的刚性构件（40）中，将弯曲限制器固定在中空刚性构件（40）上，以及使可释放的固定机构（46）失活。 可释放的固定机构（46）与柔性线（18）相对于弯曲限制器的移动无关。

公开(公告)号：US11472004B2

公开(公告)日：2022-10-18

申请号：US16462562

申请日：2017-11-21

Applicant: TECHNIP FRANCE

Inventor： Philippe Espinasse ,  Sylvain Routeau ,  Olivier Bernard ,  Cédric Lauzier ,  Olivier Gageonnet

IPC: B25B5/14 ,  G01D11/30 ,  F16B2/08 ,  F16B2/10 ,  F16B2/12 ,  B63B21/00

Abstract: A clamp comprises a plurality of pads; a belt for clamping the pads that is maneuverable between an unclamped configuration and a configuration clamping the pads against the production line; a clamping actuator for the clamp, mounted on a first point of the clamp, the clamping actuator having a grasping member for a second point of the clamp, the grasping member being movable between a deployed position and a retracted position moving the second point towards the first point. The spacing-apart mechanism is able to move the grasping member between a spaced-apart configuration of the second point in the deployed position of the grasping member and a grasping configuration in an intermediate position between the deployed position and the retracted position.

公开(公告)号：US10344903B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-09

申请号：US15772540

申请日：2016-11-03

Applicant: TECHNIP FRANCE

Inventor： Sylvain Routeau ,  Philippe Bouteyre ,  Emilie Lachaud

IPC: F16L55/10 ,  F16L1/14

Abstract: A pipe (14) extending between a surface end (20) and a bottom end (22) thereof, and defining an internal passage (24) ending at the bottom end (22) and at the surface end (20). A dynamic closing member (30) at the bottom end (22), which opens above a threshold pressure applied from the exterior towards the interior of the pipe (14), and closing below the threshold pressure. The threshold pressure is defined as a function of at least one parameter representing the heaving of the pipe under the effect of variation in height of the water in which the pipe extends.

公开(公告)号：US09506301B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-29

申请号：US14762988

申请日：2014-01-24

Applicant: TECHNIP FRANCE

Inventor： Sylvain Routeau ,  Yasser Saleh

IPC: E21B19/00 ,  E21B43/01 ,  E21B19/16 ,  E21B17/01 ,  E21B17/04 ,  E21B43/013

CPC classification number: E21B19/002 ,  E21B17/012 ,  E21B17/015 ,  E21B17/04 ,  E21B19/16 ,  E21B43/0107 ,  E21B43/013

Abstract: A connection assembly allowing a pipe (12) extending from the seabed (14) to be connected to a flexible pipe (26) leading to the sea surface (22). The assembly includes a turret (32) having an upper end (42) connected to a float (20) and a lower end (40) connected to the pipe (12). The turret (32) has a duct (50) extending towards the upper end (42) and having a free end (66) provided with an end fitting (68). The turret includes retaining members (70, 72, 74, 76) that keep the connector (30) between the turret and the end fitting, facing the end fitting (68). The connector (30) is in a fixed position in relation to the retaining members (70, 72, 74, 76) and a drive device (112) drives the end fitting (68) toward the connector (30).

Abstract translation: 允许从海底（14）延伸的管（12）连接到通向海面（22）的柔性管（26）的连接组件。 组件包括具有连接到浮子（20）的上端（42）和连接到管道（12）的下端（40））的转台（32）。 转台（32）具有朝向上端（42）延伸的管道（50），并具有设置有端部配件（68）的自由端（66）。 转台包括保持构件（70,72,74,76），其保持连接器（30）在转台和端部配件之间，面向端部配件（68）。 连接器（30）相对于保持构件（70,72,74,76）处于固定位置，并且驱动装置（112）朝向连接器（30）驱动端部配件（68）。

公开(公告)号：US09346521B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-24

申请号：US14476393

申请日：2014-09-03

Applicant: TECHNIP FRANCE

Inventor： Emilie Lachaud ,  Didier Renard ,  Ludwig Gross ,  Sylvain Routeau

IPC: B63B23/40 ,  B63B27/30

CPC classification number: B63B27/30 ,  B63B23/40 ,  B63B27/36

Abstract: A recovery system and method for recovering a deployed vessel having a rotatable support coupled with a stored recovery assembly, including a release unit, line, deployment weight, and drag device on the deployed vessel. A recovery vessel can have a hoist with a coupling element, such as a grapple. For recovery, the recovery assembly can be deployed from the deployed vessel. The drag device can assist in floating and/or maintaining a taut line, especially when the vessel is downwind of the drag device. The coupling element from the recovery vessel can couple with the taut line. Once coupled, the recovery vessel can raise the coupling element with the line, which can rotate the rotatable support to a lifting position above a center of gravity of the deployed vessel. The recovery vessel can then lift the deployed vessel vertically out of the water to a storage position.

Abstract translation: 一种用于恢复展开的容器的恢复系统和方法，其具有与存储的恢复组件耦合的可旋转支撑件，包括释放单元，管线，展开重量和拖曳装置。 回收容器可以具有带有耦合元件（例如抓斗）的起重机。 为了恢复，可以从部署的容器部署恢复组件。 牵引装置可以帮助浮动和/或保持拉紧线，特别是当容器是拖拉装置的顺风时。 来自回收容器的耦合元件可以与拉紧线耦合。 一旦联接，回收容器可以用线将联接元件升高，该线可以将可旋转支撑件旋转到在展开的容器的重心上方的提升位置。 然后，回收容器可以将部署的容器垂直地从水中提起到存储位置。

公开(公告)号：US09709191B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-18

申请号：US14778834

申请日：2014-03-21

Applicant: TECHNIP FRANCE

Inventor： Philippe Brunet ,  Sylvain Routeau ,  Bruno Jolin ,  Pascal Court

IPC: F16L1/235 ,  F16L1/16 ,  F16L1/12 ,  F16L1/20 ,  F16L1/24 ,  F16L3/20 ,  F16L51/04 ,  F16L57/02

CPC classification number: F16L1/123 ,  F16L1/20 ,  F16L1/205 ,  F16L1/207 ,  F16L1/235 ,  F16L1/24 ,  F16L3/20 ,  F16L51/04 ,  F16L57/02

Abstract: An underwater support device and an installation method for initiating the buckling of a section of rigid underwater pipe (16) deployed on a seabed (14). The device has a longitudinal support (22) capable of being installed between the seabed and the section of rigid underwater pipe (16) in a transverse direction, in such a way as to be able to locally detach the section of rigid underwater pipe (16) from the seabed (14) and allow the rigid underwater pipe (16) to be moved relative to said longitudinal support (22) in the direction of the longitudinal support. The device also has a link member (36) to secure the rigid underwater pipe (16) and the longitudinal support (22) in such a way as to be able to install said longitudinal support (22) on the seabed (14) by deploying the section of rigid pipe (26) on the seabed (14).

公开(公告)号：US10533683B2

公开(公告)日：2020-01-14

申请号：US15577108

申请日：2016-02-01

Applicant: TECHNIP FRANCE

Inventor： Philippe Espinasse ,  Thomas Parenteau ,  Sylvain Routeau ,  Antoine Marret

IPC: F16L1/12 ,  F16L53/35

Abstract: A cover including an elongate body, capable of being applied to be facing an outer surface of the pipe, and at least one longitudinal interaction element for interacting with the pipe, supported by the elongate body. The elongate body is reversibly deformable under the effect of its own weight, the elongate body having a length of more than 10 m. The cover treats solid build-ups within a fluid-transport pipe in a simple, straightforward and inexpensive manner.

公开(公告)号：US10139014B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-27

申请号：US15566791

申请日：2016-04-14

Applicant: TECHNIP FRANCE

Inventor： Sylvain Routeau ,  Emilie Lachaud ,  Rémi Friville ,  Tegwen De Kerdanet

IPC: F16L1/00 ,  F16L1/12 ,  F16L1/20 ,  F16L1/23 ,  F16L1/24 ,  F16L1/26 ,  F16L1/16 ,  F16L1/235

Abstract: A device includes an upstream section defining a water introduction inlet; an injector for injecting a process fluid into the water introduced into the upstream section; an intermediate section mounted downstream of the injector for receiving the water containing the process fluid; a downstream section for conveying water to the fluid transport pipe being laid. The device also includes a liquid volume compensation reservoir, having a variable receiving volume of water discharged from the fluid transport pipe, a connector to which are connected the intermediate section, the downstream section and the liquid volume compensation reservoir, wherein the inlet cross-section of the compensation reservoir is greater than 40 times the internal cross-section of the intermediate section taken at the connector. This device operates reliably even when the stretch of water is rough.