System and method of pressure reduction and drainage of annulus of flexible pipes

    公开(公告)号:US12060770B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-13

    申请号:US17782834

    申请日:2020-11-24

    IPC分类号: E21B34/08

    CPC分类号: E21B34/08

    摘要: The invention presents a system and method for reducing pressure and draining the annulus of submerged flexible pipes, with application in all flexible pipe structures and in any industry that uses these types of pipes. Its objectives are to eliminate condensed water and reduce the partial pressure of CO2, thus restoring the integrity of the pipes. In addition, with the reduction of the pressure of the annulus gases, the operations of collection of the pipes can be carried out with greater speed, that is, in less time. The previous relief of the annulus pressure further reduces the risk of rupture of the outer cap during the operation, thus reducing the risk of exposing operators to the presence of harmful gases, when the pipe reaches the deck of the PLSV vessel.

    DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ELIMINATION OF A LEAK IDENTIFIED IN AN EXPANSION JOINT OF A GAS PIPE IN OPERATION

    公开(公告)号:US20240230010A9

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-11

    申请号:US18490835

    申请日:2023-10-20

    IPC分类号: F16L55/17

    CPC分类号: F16L55/17

    摘要: The present invention relates to devices and methods for containing gas leaks in pipelines. In particular, the present invention describes a device for eliminating gas leaks by sealing a gas leak in an expansion joint arranged between two pipes misaligned with each other, the device comprising a metallic structure comprising a sealing blanket, in which the metallic structure and blanket fully enclose the expansion joint using cables. In addition, the present invention describes a gas leak elimination device for sealing a gas leak in an expansion joint arranged between two aligned pipes, the device comprising a sealing blanket, steel cables, straps and fastening elements to fully enclose the expansion joint.

    DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ELIMINATION OF A LEAK IDENTIFIED IN AN EXPANSION JOINT OF A GAS PIPE IN OPERATION

    公开(公告)号:US20240133504A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-25

    申请号:US18490835

    申请日:2023-10-19

    IPC分类号: F16L55/17

    CPC分类号: F16L55/17

    摘要: The present invention relates to devices and methods for containing gas leaks in pipelines. In particular, the present invention describes a device for eliminating gas leaks by sealing a gas leak in an expansion joint arranged between two pipes misaligned with each other, the device comprising a metallic structure comprising a sealing blanket, in which the metallic structure and blanket fully enclose the expansion joint using cables. In addition, the present invention describes a gas leak elimination device for sealing a gas leak in an expansion joint arranged between two aligned pipes, the device comprising a sealing blanket, steel cables, straps and fastening elements to fully enclose the expansion joint.