SUBMERSIBLE OFFSHORE PLATFORM AND METHOD OF INSTALLING THE SAME

    公开(公告)号:US20240352699A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-24

    申请号:US18626308

    申请日:2024-04-03

    Inventor: Mark A. Danaczko

    CPC classification number: E02B17/0004 E02B17/021 E02B2017/0091

    Abstract: Provided is a submersible offshore platform configured to be installed at a sea floor installation site and a method of installing the offshore platform. The offshore platform may include: a primary node and a primary column disposed thereon; a plurality of support nodes; a plurality of pontoon sections, each of the plurality of pontoon sections configured to connect the plurality of support nodes to the primary node or to each other; and a plurality of buoyant modules, wherein each of the plurality of buoyant modules is detachably connected to a respective support node, wherein the plurality of buoyant modules are removable from the plurality of support nodes after the offshore platform is submerged and installed at the sea floor installation site. The removed buoyant modules may be reused for installation of other offshore platforms.

    Systems and Methods for Offshore Fluid Transfer
    2.
    发明申请
    Systems and Methods for Offshore Fluid Transfer 审中-公开
    海洋流体传输系统与方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140299214A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-09

    申请号:US14240218

    申请日:2012-10-01

    Abstract: Systems and methods for fluid transfer between a first vessel and a second vessel that are separated by a body of water. The systems and methods may include extending a deployed portion of a fluid conduit assembly between the first vessel and the second vessel. The fluid conduit assembly includes a fluid conduit and also may include a fluid conduit support; and, in the deployed portion, the fluid conduit may be suspended from and supported by the fluid conduit support. The systems and methods also may include the use of a conformation control assembly to automatically and/or dynamically adjust the length of the deployed portion to regulate a conformation of the deployed portion.

    Abstract translation: 第一容器和第二容器之间流体转移的系统和方法,其由水体分离。 系统和方法可以包括在第一容器和第二容器之间延伸流体导管组件的展开部分。 流体导管组件包括流体导管,并且还可包括流体导管支撑件; 并且在所展开的部分中,流体导管可以悬挂在流体导管支架上并由流体导管支撑件支撑。 系统和方法还可以包括使用构象控制组件来自动和/或动态地调整所展开的部分的长度以调节被展开部分的构型。

    Compliant offshore platform
    4.
    发明授权
    Compliant offshore platform 失效
    符合海上平台

    公开(公告)号:US4696603A

    公开(公告)日:1987-09-29

    申请号:US806055

    申请日:1985-12-05

    CPC classification number: E02B17/0017

    Abstract: A complaint offshore platform in which the primary restoring force to lateral displacement is established by flex piles driven into the seafloor and fixedly secured to the platform legs a preselected distance above the seafloor. The platform includes a substantially rigid space-frame structure extending from the ocean bottom to a position above the ocean surface. A drilling and production deck is secured atop the space-frame structure. Shear piles extend through the base of the space-frame structure to prevent lateral displacement of the base while permitting the space-frame structure to pivot about its base. As the platform sways about its base in response to environmental forces, the flex piles establish a vertical couple at the location at which they are attached to the space frame structure. This couple resists movement of the platform away from a vertical orientation. In the preferred embodiment, the flex piles are secured to the platform at or near one-half the total height of the space-frame structure.

    Abstract translation: 一个投诉海上平台,其中侧向位移的主要恢复力是通过驱动到海底的柔性桩建立的,并且固定地固定在平台上在海底以上的预选距离。 平台包括从海洋底部延伸到海洋表面上方的基本刚性的空间框架结构。 钻井和生产甲板固定在空间框架结构的顶部。 剪切桩延伸穿过空间框架结构的基部,以防止基座的横向位移,同时允许空间框架结构围绕其基部枢转。 随着平台响应于环境力而摇摆其基座,柔性桩在它们附接到空间框架结构的位置处建立垂直耦合。 这对夫妇抵抗平台远离垂直方向的移动。 在优选实施例中,柔性桩在空间框架结构的总高度的一半处或近似固定到平台。

    Monolithic Towers Having Support Structures, and Method of Designing and Assembling the Same

    公开(公告)号:US20220228394A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-07-21

    申请号:US17575114

    申请日:2022-01-13

    Inventor: Mark A. Danaczko

    Abstract: Provided is a composite tower structure and a method of designing and assembling the same, the composite tower structure including: a tower body, a foundation to which a bottom end of the tower body is fixed, a plurality of vertical supports disposed around a perimeter of the tower body, and a support structure connecting a top end of each of the plurality of vertical supports to the tower body. The composite tower structure may further include one or more intermediate guide structure(s) connected to the tower body and supporting a middle portion of the plurality of vertical supports.

    TRANSPORTING AND TRANSFERRING FLUID
    6.
    发明申请
    TRANSPORTING AND TRANSFERRING FLUID 有权
    运输和转运流体

    公开(公告)号:US20100108145A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-05-06

    申请号:US12447635

    申请日:2007-09-17

    CPC classification number: B63B27/24 Y10T137/0318 Y10T137/6906

    Abstract: A method and system for transporting fluid is described. The method includes coupling a transit vessel to a terminal vessel associated with at least one terminal. The transit vessel and the terminal vessel are coupled at an open sea or lightering location, which may be selected based upon operational conditions. Then, cryogenic fluid is transferred between the transit vessel and the terminal vessel, while the transit vessel and terminal vessel are moving in substantially the same direction. Once the transfer is complete, the terminal vessel decouples from the transit vessel and moves a terminal to provide the cryogenic fluid to the terminal. The cryogenic fluid may include liquefied natural gas (LNG) and/or liquefied carbon dioxide (CO2).

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于输送流体的方法和系统。 该方法包括将运输容器连接到与至少一个终端相关联的终端容器。 过境船只和终端船只在公海或较轻的位置联接,可根据作业条件进行选择。 然后,在运输船和终端船之间转运低温流体,而运输船只和终端船只沿着基本相同的方向移动。 一旦传输完成,终端船舶与运输船舶分离并移动终端以向终端提供低温流体。 低温流体可以包括液化天然气(LNG)和/或液化二氧化碳(CO 2)。

    Monolithic towers having support structures, and method of designing and assembling the same

    公开(公告)号:US11643836B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-05-09

    申请号:US17575114

    申请日:2022-01-13

    Inventor: Mark A. Danaczko

    CPC classification number: E04H12/20 E02D27/425 F03D13/22

    Abstract: Provided is a composite tower structure and a method of designing and assembling the same, the composite tower structure including: a tower body, a foundation to which a bottom end of the tower body is fixed, a plurality of vertical supports disposed around a perimeter of the tower body, and a support structure connecting a top end of each of the plurality of vertical supports to the tower body. The composite tower structure may further include one or more intermediate guide structure(s) connected to the tower body and supporting a middle portion of the plurality of vertical supports.

    Transporting and transferring fluid
    8.
    发明授权
    Transporting and transferring fluid 有权
    运输和输送流体

    公开(公告)号:US08448673B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-05-28

    申请号:US12447635

    申请日:2007-09-17

    CPC classification number: B63B27/24 Y10T137/0318 Y10T137/6906

    Abstract: A method and system for transporting fluid is described. The method includes coupling a transit vessel to a terminal vessel associated with at least one terminal. The transit vessel and the terminal vessel are coupled at an open sea or lightering location, which may be selected based upon operational conditions. Then, cryogenic fluid is transferred between the transit vessel and the terminal vessel, while the transit vessel and terminal vessel are moving in substantially the same direction. Once the transfer is complete, the terminal vessel decouples from the transit vessel and moves a terminal to provide the cryogenic fluid to the terminal. The cryogenic fluid may include liquefied natural gas (LNG) and/or liquefied carbon dioxide (CO2).

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于输送流体的方法和系统。 该方法包括将运输容器连接到与至少一个终端相关联的终端容器。 过境船只和终端船只在公海或较轻的位置联接,可根据作业条件进行选择。 然后,在运输船和终端船之间转运低温流体,而运输船只和终端船只沿着基本相同的方向移动。 一旦传输完成,终端船舶与运输船舶分离并移动终端以向终端提供低温流体。 低温流体可以包括液化天然气(LNG)和/或液化二氧化碳(CO 2)。

    Integrated LNG Re-Gasification Apparatus
    9.
    发明申请
    Integrated LNG Re-Gasification Apparatus 审中-公开
    集成LNG再气化装置

    公开(公告)号:US20100205979A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-19

    申请号:US12682003

    申请日:2008-10-03

    Abstract: The described invention relates to an integrated LNG re-gasification apparatus suitable for broad use and effective utilization of LNG containers comprising: a) modular storage tank holding structures adapted for storing and accessing LNG containerized in one or more storage tanks; b) a heat exchange re-gasification chamber adapted for converting said LNG to natural gas using a working fluid of higher temperature than the LNG; c) fluid transfer means for transporting the LNG from said storage tanks to the at least one heat exchange re-gasification chamber; d) at least one working fluid holding tank; e) fluid transfer means for transporting the working fluid from said holding tank to the at least one heat exchange re-gasification chamber; f) fluid transfer means for transporting a cooled working fluid, to one or more ancillary refrigeration or air conditioning units.

    Abstract translation: 所述本发明涉及适用于LNG容器的广泛使用和有效利用的集成LNG再气化装置,其包括:a)适于存储和接入容纳在一个或多个储罐中的LNG的模块化储存罐保持结构; b)热交换再气化室,其适于使用比LNG高的工作流体将所述LNG转化为天然气; c)流体转移装置,用于将LNG从所述储罐运输到所述至少一个热交换再气化室; d)至少一个工作流体储存罐; e)流体转移装置,用于将工作流体从所述储存罐输送到所述至少一个热交换再气化室; f)用于将冷却的工作流体输送到一个或多个辅助制冷或空调单元的流体输送装置。

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