A pump (110) is disclosed comprising: an inlet (114) being in fluid communication with an inlet cavity (115); an outlet (118) being in fluid communication with an outlet cavity (119); a motor (120) being arranged in a motor cavity (121); a pump axis (122) being rotatably drivable by the motor: impellers (124) being positioned between the inlet cavity and the outlet cavity and being actuatable by the pump axis to cause a differential pressure across the inlet cavity and the outlet cavity; and a balance arrangement (126) configured to at least partially offset an axial thrust affected upon the axis by the impellers when the pump is in operation, the balance arrangement comprising: a balance cavity (132); a balance drum (128) arranged between the outlet cavity and the balance cavity; and a balance line (134) extending between and fluidly connecting the balance cavity and the inlet cavity. The inlet is in fluid communication with the inlet cavity via the balance cavity and the balance line. A related method is also disclosed.
An annular seal element which includes a cylindrical seal body: first and second axially spaced sealing lips which are located on the seal body and are directed generally radially outwardly: first and second spaced-apart sealing flanges which extend radially outwardly from the seal body: and third and fourth sealing lips which are located on the first and second sealing flanges, respectively.
F16J 15/3232 - Joints d'étanchéité entre deux surfaces mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre par joints élastiques, p. ex. joints toriques avec au moins une lèvre ayant plusieurs lèvres
It is described cylindrical subsea vessel (1) for separation of a flow, the vessel (1) comprising first and second longitudinal ends (T,1″), wherein the subsea vessel (1) comprises: —a liner (2); —at least one fluid inlet (3) and one fluid outlet (4, 5) into and out of an inner volume (7) of the vessel (1); —at least one flange (8) connected in one of the longitudinal ends (1′, 1″), wherein the at least one flange (8) and the liner (2) form the inner volume of the subsea vessel (1), and wherein the at least one flange (8) comprises at least one through-going opening (4,5,6) forming the at least one fluid inlet (3,4) and/or fluid outlet (5); —a load bearing structure (9) arranged outside the liner (2) and the at least one flange (8), wherein the load bearing structure (9) is of a composite material. It is further described a method of manufacturing the subsea vessel.
A subsea system (1) connected to a subsea well (4) for boosting a process fluid flowing out of the well, comprising: —a preconditioning arrangement (2) connectable to a process fluid line from a well, wherein the preconditioning arrangement comprises at least one sensor for measuring temperature and one sensor for measuring pressure of the process fluid—means for estimating density of the process fluid based on measured temperature and pressure, —a cooler system (20, 21) comprising at least a first cooler for cooling the process fluid wherein the subsea system further comprises: —a pressure boosting device (3) arranged downstream of the preconditioning arrangement (2), the pressure boosting device having an operational window dictating operational parameter in terms of maximum and minimum allowable density of the process fluid entering the pressure boosting device (3).
E21B 36/00 - Aménagements pour le chauffage, le refroidissement ou l'isolation dans les trous de forage ou dans les puits, p. ex. pour être utilisés dans les zones de permagel
E21B 43/01 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour l'extraction de pétrole, de gaz, d'eau ou de matériaux solubles ou fusibles ou d'une suspension de matières minérales à partir de puits spécialement adaptés à l'extraction à partir d'installations sous l'eau
E21B 43/12 - Procédés ou appareils pour commander l'écoulement du fluide extrait vers ou dans les puits
E21B 41/00 - Matériel ou accessoires non couverts par les groupes
5.
Subsea Induction Heating System and Related Method
Abstract: A subsea induction heating system (10) comprising a subsea inline heater module (14) configured for heating a subsea hydrocarbon production or processing component (7) is described. The subsea inline heater module has an induction coil (6) configured for generating a variable magnetic field in the component. The system has a subsea variable frequency drive (4) configured for energizing the induction coil to achieve a desired temperature in the component. A corresponding method is also disclosed.
E21B 36/00 - Aménagements pour le chauffage, le refroidissement ou l'isolation dans les trous de forage ou dans les puits, p. ex. pour être utilisés dans les zones de permagel
E21B 41/00 - Matériel ou accessoires non couverts par les groupes
E21B 36/04 - Aménagements pour le chauffage, le refroidissement ou l'isolation dans les trous de forage ou dans les puits, p. ex. pour être utilisés dans les zones de permagel utilisant des réchauffeurs électriques
6.
PUMP COMPRISING A BALANCE ARRANGEMENT AND A RELATED METHOD
A pump (110) is disclosed comprising: an inlet (114) being in fluid communication with an inlet cavity (115); an outlet (118) being in fluid communication with an outlet cavity (119); a motor (120) being arranged in a motor cavity (121); a pump axis (122) being rotatably drivable by the motor; impellers (124) being positioned between the inlet cavity and the outlet cavity and being actuatable by the pump axis to cause a differential pressure across the inlet cavity and the outlet cavity; and a balance arrangement (126) configured to at least partially offset an axial thrust affected upon the axis by the impellers when the pump is in operation, the balance arrangement comprising: a balance cavity (132); a balance drum (128) arranged between the outlet cavity and the balance cavity; and a balance line (134) extending between and fluidly connecting the balance cavity and the inlet cavity. The inlet is in fluid communication with the inlet cavity via the balance cavity and the balance line. A related method is also disclosed.
An annular seal element which includes a cylindrical seal body; first and second axially spaced sealing lips which are located on the seal body and are directed generally radially outwardly; first and second spaced-apart sealing flanges which extend radially outwardly from the seal body; and third and fourth sealing lips which are located on the first and second sealing flanges, respectively.
b) contacting the internal surface and having a radius of curvature corresponding to the radius of curvature of the internal surface. A subsea hydrocarbon fluid pumping system comprising such subsea variable speed drive apparatuses and a related method are also disclosed.
H01L 21/48 - Fabrication ou traitement de parties, p. ex. de conteneurs, avant l'assemblage des dispositifs, en utilisant des procédés non couverts par l'un uniquement des groupes ou
H01L 23/367 - Refroidissement facilité par la forme du dispositif
H01L 23/38 - Dispositifs de refroidissement utilisant l'effet Peltier
H02K 11/33 - Circuits d’entraînement, p. ex. circuits électroniques de puissance
H05K 5/00 - Enveloppes, coffrets ou tiroirs pour appareils électriques
H05K 7/00 - Détails de construction communs à différents types d'appareils électriques
H05K 7/14 - Montage de la structure de support dans l'enveloppe, sur cadre ou sur bâti
E21B 33/035 - Têtes de puitsLeur mise en place spécialement adaptées aux installations sous l'eau
F04D 13/10 - Ensembles comprenant les pompes et leurs moyens d'entraînement la pompe étant entraînée par l'électricité pour utilisation en position immergée adaptés pour l'utilisation dans les forages de mine
A composite material includes a substrate that is thermochemically treated in order to harden the surface thereof and that is, therefore, not subject to deformations as a result of high stresses sustained by the outer layer. The composite material also includes an adhesion layer overlying the treated layer. Subsequently, an intermediate layer and a DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) layer are added, wherein the DLC layer has a structure based on an amorphous carbon film. The composite material may be used in valves built into submarine equipment. The composite material is thermochemically treated and comprises a treated substrate and an adhesion layer onto which is disposed an intermediate layer that receives a final DLC layer. All of these layers are disposed on the surface of a substrate of a gate valve.
C23C 8/60 - Diffusion à l'état solide uniquement d'éléments non métalliques dans la couche superficielle de matériaux métalliquesTraitement chimique de surface par réaction entre le matériau métallique de la surface et un gaz réactif, laissant dans le revêtement des produits de la réaction, p. ex. revêtement de conversion, passivation des métaux au moyen de solides, p. ex. de poudres, de pâtes
C23C 28/00 - Revêtement pour obtenir au moins deux couches superposées, soit par des procédés non prévus dans un seul des groupes principaux , soit par des combinaisons de procédés prévus dans les sous-classes et
F16K 3/02 - Robinets-vannes ou tiroirs, c.-à-d. dispositifs obturateurs dont l'élément de fermeture glisse le long d'un siège pour l'ouverture ou la fermeture à faces d'obturation planesGarnitures d'étanchéité à cet effet
It is described cylindrical subsea vessel (1) for separation of a flow, the vessel (1) comprising first and second longitudinal ends (T,1"), wherein the subsea vessel (1) comprises: - a liner (2); - at least one fluid inlet (3) and one fluid outlet (4, 5) into and out of an inner volume (7) of the vessel (1); - at least one flange (8) connected in one of the longitudinal ends (1', 1"), wherein the at least one flange (8) and the liner (2) form the inner volume of the subsea vessel (1), and wherein the at least one flange (8) comprises at least one through-going opening (4,5,6) forming the at least one fluid inlet (3,4) and/or fluid outlet (5); - a load bearing structure (9) arranged outside the liner (2) and the at least one flange (8), wherein the load bearing structure (9) is of a composite material. It is further described a method of manufacturing the subsea vessel.
Aa subsea system (1) connected to a subsea well (4) for boosting a process fluid flowing out of the well, comprising: - a preconditioning arrangement (2) connectable to a process fluid line from a well, wherein the preconditioning arrangement comprises at least one sensor for measuring temperature and one sensor for measuring pressure of the process fluid -means for estimating density of the process fluid based on measured temperature and pressure, -a cooler system (20, 21) comprising at least a first cooler for cooling the process fluid wherein the subsea system further comprises: -a pressure boosting device (3) arranged downstream of the preconditioning arrangement (2), the pressure boosting device having an operational window dictating operational parameter in terms of maximum and minimum allowable density of the process fluid entering the pressure boosting device (3).
E21B 36/00 - Aménagements pour le chauffage, le refroidissement ou l'isolation dans les trous de forage ou dans les puits, p. ex. pour être utilisés dans les zones de permagel
E21B 43/01 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour l'extraction de pétrole, de gaz, d'eau ou de matériaux solubles ou fusibles ou d'une suspension de matières minérales à partir de puits spécialement adaptés à l'extraction à partir d'installations sous l'eau
E21B 43/12 - Procédés ou appareils pour commander l'écoulement du fluide extrait vers ou dans les puits
F16L 53/70 - Refroidissement des tuyaux ou des systèmes de tuyaux
12.
SUBSEA INDUCTION HEATING SYSTEM AND RELATED METHOD
A subsea induction heating system (10) comprising a subsea inline heater module (14) configured for heating a subsea hydrocarbon production or processing component (7) is described. The subsea inline heater module has an induction coil (6) configured for generating a variable magnetic field in the component. The system has a subsea variable frequency drive (4) configured for energizing the induction coil to achieve a desired temperature in the component. A corresponding method is also disclosed.
E21B 36/00 - Aménagements pour le chauffage, le refroidissement ou l'isolation dans les trous de forage ou dans les puits, p. ex. pour être utilisés dans les zones de permagel
E21B 36/04 - Aménagements pour le chauffage, le refroidissement ou l'isolation dans les trous de forage ou dans les puits, p. ex. pour être utilisés dans les zones de permagel utilisant des réchauffeurs électriques
E21B 41/00 - Matériel ou accessoires non couverts par les groupes
A flange connection set includes a modified compact flange, having a channel for external-internal seal tests, coupled to a connecting component, and coupled between the compact flange and the connecting component, there is a KX sealing ring with a radius closer to the radius of the conduit. Different types of keys provide the flange connection the ability to withstand high shear and torsional loads without affecting its operation, while also resisting high bending moment loads and preserving the integrity of the sealing ring and the fasteners.
F16L 23/18 - Raccords à brides caractérisés par les moyens d'étanchéité les moyens d'étanchéité étant des segments
F16L 23/032 - Raccords à brides les brides étant raccordées par des organes tendus axialement caractérisés par la forme ou la composition des brides
F16L 23/20 - Raccords à brides caractérisés par les moyens d'étanchéité les moyens d'étanchéité étant des segments exclusivement en métal
G01M 3/02 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide
F16L 23/22 - Raccords à brides caractérisés par les moyens d'étanchéité les moyens d'étanchéité étant des segments exclusivement en un matériau autre qu'un métal
14.
Modular subsea equipment, subsea distribution equipment, subsea distribution equipment assembly and repair
A subsea distribution equipment assembly includes a modular structure with a block having a metallic structure and panels that allow the configuration for several pieces of equipment, in such a way that both the hydraulic instrumentation and the electrical instrumentation are also modularized. A method of assembly a subsea distribution equipment assembly includes transporting a first block and a second block using a crane of a vessel, aligning and connecting eye joints installed on each of the first and second blocks, connecting a foundation to the first and second blocks using the crane and a trolley, and installing an umbilical termination assembly jumper between the first and second blocks.
E21B 43/01 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour l'extraction de pétrole, de gaz, d'eau ou de matériaux solubles ou fusibles ou d'une suspension de matières minérales à partir de puits spécialement adaptés à l'extraction à partir d'installations sous l'eau
E21B 43/013 - Raccordement d'une colonne de production à une tête de puits sous l'eau
E21B 33/035 - Têtes de puitsLeur mise en place spécialement adaptées aux installations sous l'eau
A connector includes a jaw used to connect a connection element and a wellhead designed to better distribute tensions on the contact surfaces of the teeth thereof, including, for example, having contact surfaces with differentiated angles and differentiated spacing, resulting evened tensions on the contact surfaces of the teeth.
A pig routing insert or drain is used in various subsea systems having a block structure, e.g., block manifolds, with a plurality of perforated fluid passages. The insert generally includes a substantially unrestricted flow opening configured to allow substantially unrestricted fluid flow and passage of a cleaning pig, and a partially restricted opening having at least one pig blocking structure, in which the partially restricted opening is configured to allow substantially unrestricted fluid flow through the partially restricted opening whilst blocking the passage of the cleaning pig through the partially restricted opening. A method for manufacturing and installing the pig routing insert or drain in a machined block manifold includes positioning a manufactured pig routing insert at an intersection of first and second perforated fluid flow holes formed in a body of a structure and fastening the manufactured pig routing insert within the intersection in the body.
F16L 55/128 - Moyens pour arrêter l'écoulement dans les tuyaux ou manches en introduisant dans le tuyau un élément expansible in situ introduits axialement dans le tuyau ou la manche
B08B 9/055 - Nettoyage des surfaces intérieuresÉlimination des bouchons utilisant des dispositifs de nettoyage introduits dans et déplacés le long des tubes déplacés le long des tubes par un fluide, p. ex. par pression de fluide ou par aspiration les dispositifs de nettoyage ayant, ou pouvant épouser, la forme de la section des tubes, p. ex. hérissons ou chariots
B08B 9/043 - Nettoyage des surfaces intérieuresÉlimination des bouchons utilisant des dispositifs de nettoyage introduits dans et déplacés le long des tubes déplacés par liaison mécanique actionnée de l'extérieur, p. ex. poussés ou tirés dans les tubes
F16L 55/38 - Propulsion par la pression d'un fluide
F16L 55/00 - Dispositifs ou accessoires à utiliser avec, ou en liaison avec, les tuyaux ou les systèmes de tuyaux
E21B 41/00 - Matériel ou accessoires non couverts par les groupes
A mechanical seal provides bi-directional sealing and comprising a body in hybrid material, being structured in a component of elastomeric material and a component of segmented or non-segmented composite material distributed in a lagged way along said body. The seal is resistant to extrusion failure at high differential pressures, which facilitates its installation in several equipment elements, such as underwater or ground.
F16J 15/56 - Autres joints pour tiges à mouvement alternatif
F16J 15/34 - Joints d'étanchéité entre deux surfaces mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre par bague glissante pressée contre la face plus ou moins radiale d'une des deux parties
A subsea variable speed drive apparatus comprising a pressure resistant container (90) comprising a curved wall section having a curved, internal surface (90a); and a variable speed drive comprising at least one power electronics module (50) arranged inside the container and held at a predetermined ambient pressure. The at least one power electronics module is mounted on a heatsink (40) which is mounted on the internal surface, the heatsink comprising a curved surface (40b) contacting the internal surface and having a radius of curvature corresponding to the radius of curvature of the internal surface. A subsea hydrocarbon fluid pumping system comprising such subsea variable speed drive apparatuses and a related method are also disclosed.
A system for the recirculation of gas in air gaps of rotating machines via an ejector, a motor and a pump, including circulating a gas extracted from a gas-extraction unit which is located in the pump. This gas circulates in the gap between the rotors and the stator of the motor. The rotor of the motor is coupled to the shaft of the pump, and in one or more embodiments the gas from the gas-extraction unit flows from the pump to the ejector in order to be injected into the air gap between the rotor and the stator, thereafter returning to a process line. In one or more embodiments, the gas from the gas-extraction unit flows from the pump, and is injected directly into the air gap, and thereafter passes via the ejector in order to recirculate the gas to the process line.
F04D 29/58 - RefroidissementChauffageRéduction du transfert de chaleur
F04F 5/04 - Pompes à jet, p. ex. dispositifs dans lesquels le flux est produit par la chute de pression causée par la vitesse d'un autre fluide le fluide inducteur étant un liquide déplaçant des fluides compressibles
F04F 5/54 - Installations caractérisées par l'utilisation de pompes à jet, p. ex. par des combinaisons de plusieurs pompes de différents types
F04D 13/08 - Ensembles comprenant les pompes et leurs moyens d'entraînement la pompe étant entraînée par l'électricité pour utilisation en position immergée
F04D 7/04 - Pompes adaptées à la manipulation de liquides particuliers, p. ex. par choix de matériaux spéciaux pour les pompes ou pièces de pompe du type centrifuge les fluides étant visqueux ou non homogènes
F04F 5/16 - Pompes à jet, p. ex. dispositifs dans lesquels le flux est produit par la chute de pression causée par la vitesse d'un autre fluide le fluide inducteur étant un fluide compressible déplaçant des fluides compressibles
F01P 5/02 - Pompage de l'air de refroidissementAménagements de pompes à air de refroidissement, p. ex. ventilateurs ou soufflantes
F04F 5/20 - Pompes à jet, p. ex. dispositifs dans lesquels le flux est produit par la chute de pression causée par la vitesse d'un autre fluide le fluide inducteur étant un fluide compressible déplaçant des fluides compressibles pour les évacuer
A subsea equipment includes two manifolds for fluid import and export from oil wells. The first and second manifolds are arranged in parallel and are interconnected by a jumper. The first manifold includes all equipment for field flow control, such as, for example, selection valves, actuators or robot for remote operations and mandrels for connection to the Christmas trees. The second manifold includes only block valves and mandrels for future interconnection or interconnection to the first manifold.
E21B 43/01 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour l'extraction de pétrole, de gaz, d'eau ou de matériaux solubles ou fusibles ou d'une suspension de matières minérales à partir de puits spécialement adaptés à l'extraction à partir d'installations sous l'eau
E21B 33/038 - Connecteurs utilisés sur les têtes de puits, p. ex. pour relier l'obturateur anti-éruption et la colonne montante dans l'eau
E21B 41/00 - Matériel ou accessoires non couverts par les groupes
E21B 43/36 - Aménagements pour la séparation installés sous l'eau
F16K 11/00 - Soupapes ou clapets à voies multiples, p. ex. clapets mélangeursRaccords de tuyauteries comportant de tels clapets ou soupapesAménagement d'obturateurs et de voies d'écoulement spécialement conçu pour mélanger les fluides
A subsea separator vessels includes single machined blocks integrated into a hull so as to combine all the valves used in the process of separating the multiphase fluid in the interior of the blocks. The separator vessels have by-pass valves in their blocks, if necessary to interrupt the separation process. The blocks function as a structure for the separating vessels, thereby replacing all of the metal structure necessary to support the tubes and valves of a conventional manifold, thus reducing the total area occupied by the separation station in the seabed.
The present invention relates to a composite material that includes a substrate that is thermochemically treated to harden the surface thereof and that is, therefore, not subject to deformations as a result of high stresses sustained by the external layer. The present invention also includes an adhesion layer applied on top of the treated layer. An intermediate layer and a DLC (diamond-like-carbon) layer are added subsequently, the DLC layer having a structure based on an amorphous carbon film. The present invention is intended to be used in valves built into submarine equipment. The composite material is treated thermochemically and includes a treated substrate (2) and an adhesion layer (3) onto which is placed an intermediate layer (4) that receives a final DLC layer (5). All of these layers, as shown, are arranged on the surface of a substrate (1) of a gate valve (6).
C23C 14/06 - Revêtement par évaporation sous vide, pulvérisation cathodique ou implantation d'ions du matériau composant le revêtement caractérisé par le matériau de revêtement
C23C 28/04 - Revêtements uniquement de matériaux inorganiques non métalliques
E21B 34/04 - Aménagements des vannes pour les trous de forage ou pour les puits dans les têtes de puits dans les têtes de puits situées sous l'eau
F16K 3/02 - Robinets-vannes ou tiroirs, c.-à-d. dispositifs obturateurs dont l'élément de fermeture glisse le long d'un siège pour l'ouverture ou la fermeture à faces d'obturation planesGarnitures d'étanchéité à cet effet
A wet Christmas tree (WCT) is segmented into a lower safety module containing safety valves and an upper multifunctional module for controlling the flow and/or pumping and/or subsea processing. The WCT can be applied to completion systems using completion mode with tubing heads or directly on the wellhead. The modular WCT can be used in oil and gas production well applications or injection of water and/or gases in subsea fields in shallow water to deep water.
E21B 33/035 - Têtes de puitsLeur mise en place spécialement adaptées aux installations sous l'eau
E21B 33/038 - Connecteurs utilisés sur les têtes de puits, p. ex. pour relier l'obturateur anti-éruption et la colonne montante dans l'eau
E21B 34/04 - Aménagements des vannes pour les trous de forage ou pour les puits dans les têtes de puits dans les têtes de puits situées sous l'eau
E21B 47/117 - Détection de fuites, p. ex. du tubage, par test de pression
E21B 33/04 - Têtes de tubageSuspension des tubages ou des colonnes de production dans les têtes de puits
E21B 33/076 - Têtes de puitsLeur mise en place comportant des dispositions pour introduire des objets dans les puits ou pour les en retirer, ou pour y introduire des fluides spécialement adaptés aux installations sous l'eau
E21B 43/12 - Procédés ou appareils pour commander l'écoulement du fluide extrait vers ou dans les puits
24.
Hydraulic connector and process for performing hydraulic connection
A hydraulic connector type (“Titus”) may be used in oil production and extraction operations in the seabed. The hydraulic connector type (“Titus”) may be able to provide a connection between cylindrical bodies such as Christmas tree and a wellhead. The hydraulic connector type (“Titus”) may have a locking system including a hydraulic circuit and the unlocking system has a hydraulic circuit. Additionally, a pre-load adjustment system may be performed through an adjustment ring. The hydraulic connector type (“Titus”) contains a set of jaws, one actuator hydraulic piston, pressurization chambers, sealing elements, external jacket, bottom cap, adjustment ring and hydraulic fluid lines.
E21B 33/038 - Connecteurs utilisés sur les têtes de puits, p. ex. pour relier l'obturateur anti-éruption et la colonne montante dans l'eau
E21B 43/01 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour l'extraction de pétrole, de gaz, d'eau ou de matériaux solubles ou fusibles ou d'une suspension de matières minérales à partir de puits spécialement adaptés à l'extraction à partir d'installations sous l'eau
F16L 37/084 - Accouplements du type à action rapide dans lesquels l'assemblage entre les extrémités s'aboutant ou se chevauchant est maintenu par des organes de blocage combinés à un verrouillage automatique
F16L 37/62 - Accouplements du type à action rapide actionnés pneumatiquement ou hydrauliquement
25.
SUBSEA MODULARIZED EQUIPMENT, SUBSEA DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT, SUBSEA DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY AND REPAIR
The present invention relates to the modularization of the components of the SDA and also to the assembly, installation and repair thereof. The units (10) have a metallic structure (11) and panels (13) that allow configuration for diverse equipment, and furthermore not only the hydraulic instrumentation but also the electrical instrumentation are likewise modularized. Modularization, according to the present invention, allows the assembly of configurations of equipment (40) and (50) on the vessel (85), thus reducing costs as compared with prior-art installations. Furthermore, the equipment is already fitted with connected umbilicals, which allows implementation using the crane (83) of the vessel (85) or even a buoy (95).
F16L 1/12 - Pose ou récupération des tuyaux sur ou sous l'eau
E21B 41/00 - Matériel ou accessoires non couverts par les groupes
E21B 43/01 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour l'extraction de pétrole, de gaz, d'eau ou de matériaux solubles ou fusibles ou d'une suspension de matières minérales à partir de puits spécialement adaptés à l'extraction à partir d'installations sous l'eau
The invention relates to a flange connection assembly comprising a modified compact flange having a channel for external-internal sealing tests, which is coupled to a connecting component, and coupled between the compact flange and the connecting component, there is a sealing ring KX that has a radius which is very close to the radius of the conduit. The invention also relates to the insertion of possible types of splines that provide the flange connection with the capacity to resist high levels of shear stress and torsional stress without affecting the operation thereof, the flange connection also resisting high bending moment loads and maintaining the integrity of the sealing ring and the clamps.
F16L 23/032 - Raccords à brides les brides étant raccordées par des organes tendus axialement caractérisés par la forme ou la composition des brides
F16L 23/18 - Raccords à brides caractérisés par les moyens d'étanchéité les moyens d'étanchéité étant des segments
F16J 15/06 - Joints d'étanchéité entre surfaces immobiles entre elles avec garniture solide comprimée entre les surfaces à joindre
F16J 15/08 - Joints d'étanchéité entre surfaces immobiles entre elles avec garniture solide comprimée entre les surfaces à joindre exclusivement par garniture métallique
An electric power generating submarine tool is used in the Oil and Gas Industry, for powering submarine equipments applied for combating hydrate and also for feeding electric systems in submarine equipments of production, processing and transporting hydrocarbons. The tool includes a hydraulic engine of axial piston, a mechanical coupling, an electric power generator, an electric box of hydrostatically balanced delivery, a hydrostatically balanced submarine electric cable, a wet-mate-type submarine electric connector, hydraulic hoses, a compensator for allowing equalization of the internal pressure with the external one. The system is interconnected and driven hydraulically by a ROV.
H02G 1/10 - Méthodes ou appareils spécialement adaptés à l'installation, entretien, réparation, ou démontage des câbles ou lignes électriques pour poser les câbles, p. ex. appareils de pose sur véhicule dans ou sur l'eau
H02K 5/12 - Enveloppes ou enceintes caractérisées par leur configuration, leur forme ou leur construction spécialement adaptées à un fonctionnement dans un liquide ou dans un gaz
H02N 11/00 - Générateurs ou moteurs non prévus ailleursMouvements dits perpétuels obtenus par des moyens électriques ou magnétiques
28.
Integrated function block for use in subsea systems
An integrated function metallic block is capable of integrating into a single metal block the functions of valve blocks, block of hydraulic components of the pumping system, channels for transporting produced and separated fluids, flanges for choke connections and sensors, connection fittings and other components capable of being manufactured mutually within a single metallic block. The integrated function block is composed of complex geometry circuits having curves, slants and connections with other channels occurring within the block mass, and is preferably manufactured through the powder metallurgy process of hot isostatic pressing to obtain complex geometries having the lowest possible weight.
B22F 5/10 - Fabrication de pièces ou d'objets à partir de poudres métalliques caractérisée par la forme particulière du produit à réaliser d'articles avec des cavités ou des trous, non prévue dans les sous-groupes précédents
B22F 7/08 - Fabrication de couches composites, de pièces ou d'objets à base de poudres métalliques, par frittage avec ou sans compactage de pièces ou objets composés de parties différentes, p. ex. pour former des outils à embouts rapportés avec une ou plusieurs parties non faites à partir de poudre
29.
Metal airtight seal with bidirectional face, self-energizable by pressure
A metal airtight seal with bidirectional face, self-energizable by pressure, with axisymmetric or non-axisymmetric configuration, has teeth guided at acute angles, both towards the center of the ring and outside, radially. This geometry may provide the airtight seal the characteristic of being self-energizable by fluid pressure and providing bidirectional sealing, both to the internal pressure and to the external pressure. Furthermore, second element of the airtight seal has a course stopper, to limit the deformation of said metal airtight seal. First and third elements of the airtight seal provide the airtight seal high resistance against internal and external pressure, due to the control of radial slacks.
F16J 15/32 - Joints d'étanchéité entre deux surfaces mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre par joints élastiques, p. ex. joints toriques
F16J 15/08 - Joints d'étanchéité entre surfaces immobiles entre elles avec garniture solide comprimée entre les surfaces à joindre exclusivement par garniture métallique
The present invention relates to subsea separator vessels (20, 30, 40, 50) comprising single machined blocks (21, 22, 31, 41, 51) integrated into the hull (23, 32, 42, 52) so as to conjugate in the interior of said blocks all the valves used in the process of separating the multiphase fluid. The separator vessels (30, 40, 50) have by-pass valves (V10, V14 and V18) in their blocks, if necessary to interrupt the separation process. The blocks (21, 22, 31, 41, 51) function as a structure for the separating vessels, thereby replacing all of the metal structure necessary to support the tubes and valves of a conventional manifold, thus reducing the total area occupied by the separation station in the seabed.
E21B 43/36 - Aménagements pour la séparation installés sous l'eau
E21B 43/01 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour l'extraction de pétrole, de gaz, d'eau ou de matériaux solubles ou fusibles ou d'une suspension de matières minérales à partir de puits spécialement adaptés à l'extraction à partir d'installations sous l'eau
F16K 11/00 - Soupapes ou clapets à voies multiples, p. ex. clapets mélangeursRaccords de tuyauteries comportant de tels clapets ou soupapesAménagement d'obturateurs et de voies d'écoulement spécialement conçu pour mélanger les fluides
F16K 27/00 - Structures des logementsMatériaux utilisés à cet effet
31.
PIG ROUTING INSERT ADAPTED FOR INSTALLATION IN A STRUCTURE, STRUCTURE AND METHOD
The invention relates to a pig routing insert or drain used in various underwater systems comprising a block structure, for example block manifolds, with a plurality of perforated fluid passages. The insert generally comprises a substantially unrestricted flow opening adapted to allow the substantially unrestricted flow of fluid and the passage of a cleaning pig, and a partially restricted opening comprising at least one pig blocking structure, in which the partially restricted opening is adapted to allow the substantially unrestricted flow of fluid through the partially restricted opening whilst blocking the passage of a cleaning pig through the partially restricted opening. Also disclosed is a new method for manufacturing and installing the pig routing insert or drain in a machined block manifold.
F16L 55/38 - Propulsion par la pression d'un fluide
F16L 55/128 - Moyens pour arrêter l'écoulement dans les tuyaux ou manches en introduisant dans le tuyau un élément expansible in situ introduits axialement dans le tuyau ou la manche
B08B 9/043 - Nettoyage des surfaces intérieuresÉlimination des bouchons utilisant des dispositifs de nettoyage introduits dans et déplacés le long des tubes déplacés par liaison mécanique actionnée de l'extérieur, p. ex. poussés ou tirés dans les tubes
The present invention relates to a connector including a jaw (26) used to connect a connection element (24) and a wellhead (28) designed to better distribute the tensions of the contact surfaces of the teeth thereof, i.e. having contact surfaces with differentiated angles and differentiated spacing, resulting in an extremely beneficial effect to even out the tensions on the contact surfaces of said teeth.
The present invention relates to undersea equipment including two manifolds (1a) and (1b) for importing and exporting fluids from oil wells. The manifolds (1a) and (1b) are arranged in parallel and are connected together by a jumper (8). The manifold (1a) has all of the equipment required to control the flow from the field, such as selection valves, actuators or robots for remote operations and mandrels for connection to Christmas trees. The manifold (1b) only has block valves and mandrels for future connection or connection to the manifold (1a).
E21B 33/038 - Connecteurs utilisés sur les têtes de puits, p. ex. pour relier l'obturateur anti-éruption et la colonne montante dans l'eau
E21B 34/04 - Aménagements des vannes pour les trous de forage ou pour les puits dans les têtes de puits dans les têtes de puits situées sous l'eau
E21B 43/36 - Aménagements pour la séparation installés sous l'eau
E21B 43/01 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour l'extraction de pétrole, de gaz, d'eau ou de matériaux solubles ou fusibles ou d'une suspension de matières minérales à partir de puits spécialement adaptés à l'extraction à partir d'installations sous l'eau
E21B 41/00 - Matériel ou accessoires non couverts par les groupes
F16K 11/00 - Soupapes ou clapets à voies multiples, p. ex. clapets mélangeursRaccords de tuyauteries comportant de tels clapets ou soupapesAménagement d'obturateurs et de voies d'écoulement spécialement conçu pour mélanger les fluides
F16K 27/00 - Structures des logementsMatériaux utilisés à cet effet
A hydraulic connector type “Titus”, applicable in oil production and extraction operations in the seabed, is able to provide connection between cylindrical bodies (WCT and a wellhead, for example). The locking system has a primary hydraulic circuit and the unlocking system has primary and secondary hydraulic circuits. However, the pre-load adjustment system is performed through the friction self-locking angle, being the parallel locking the mechanism determining to prevent the accidental unlocking of the connector, including when exposed to vibration. The connector has a set of jaws, one main actuator hydraulic piston, pressurization chambers, secondary piston, sealing elements, an external liner, a lower guide, a two-part top cover, attachment screws, a two-part ring, conical surface and hydraulic fluid lines.
Equipment for connection of subsea pipelines for oil and gas fields includes one machined block manifold having at least one fluid import spindle of side input, one stop valves set provided on a surface of machined block manifold, which also receives a header and branches, a point for line support and device for subsea installation, subsea line or pipeline. This set is installed on a foundation frame in sea soil and will be part of an oil drilling system.
E21B 43/01 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour l'extraction de pétrole, de gaz, d'eau ou de matériaux solubles ou fusibles ou d'une suspension de matières minérales à partir de puits spécialement adaptés à l'extraction à partir d'installations sous l'eau
E21B 41/00 - Matériel ou accessoires non couverts par les groupes
E21B 34/00 - Aménagements des vannes pour les trous de forage ou pour les puits
E21B 43/013 - Raccordement d'une colonne de production à une tête de puits sous l'eau
Spring systems for subsea applications and equipment projects for the oil and gas industry are preferably manufactured from composite materials and include at least one pair of springs consisting of a first spring component and a second spring component, mounted so as to offer a first central contact region and double curvature and rebound areas forming a coupling. The pair of springs are thus, self-centering.
F16F 3/08 - Ensembles de ressorts constitués par plusieurs ressorts, p. ex. pour réaliser une caractéristique d'élasticité voulue avec ressorts faits d'un matériau ayant une friction intérieure élevée, p. ex. du caoutchouc
F16F 3/087 - Ensembles comprenant plusieurs ressorts en matière plastique ou similaire
F16F 1/366 - Ressorts en matière plastique, p. ex. en caoutchoucRessorts faits d'un matériau à friction intérieure élevée en matière plastique renforcée avec des fibres
E21B 17/10 - Protecteurs contre l'usureDispositifs de centrage
E21B 41/00 - Matériel ou accessoires non couverts par les groupes
The present invention relates to a wet Christmas tree (ANM) (10) that is segmented into a lower safety module (04) containing the safety valves and the upper multifunctional module (02) for controlling the flow and/or pumping and/or subsea processing, since the ANM can be used with completion systems that use the completion method with tubing heads or directly on the well head. The modular ANM (10) can be used in production wells for oil, gas or injection of water and/or gases contained in subsea fields from shallow water to deep water.
The present invention relates to a system for the recirculation of gas in air gaps of rotating machines via an ejector (10), a motor (18) and a pump (32), consisting in circulating a gas (08) extracted from a gas-extraction unit (24) which is located in the pump (32). This gas circulates in the gap between the rotor (28) and the stator (26) of the motor (18). The rotor (28) of the motor (18) is coupled to the shaft of the pump (32), and in one embodiment the gas (08) from the gas-extraction unit (24) flows from the pump (32) to the ejector (10) in order to be injected into the air gap (20), the gap between the rotor (28) and the stator (26), thereafter returning to the process line (34). In another embodiment, the gas (08) from the gas-extraction unit (24) flows from the pump (32), being injected directly into the air gap (20), thereafter passing via the ejector (10) in order to recirculate the gas to the process line (34).
The present invention relates to a "Tupan"-type hydraulic connector, used in seabed petroleum production and extraction operations, characterized by being capable of providing a connection between the cylindrical bodies (1) and (2) (ANM and a wellhead, for example). The locking system has a hydraulic circuit (13) and the unlocking system has a hydraulic circuit (16). The pre-load adjustment system operates by means of the adjustment ring (12). The connector includes a set of jaws (3), a hydraulic actuator piston (4), pressurization chambers (5) and (6), sealing elements (7), (8) and (9), a shell (10), a lower cover (11), an adjustment ring (12) and hydraulic fluid lines (13) and (16).
E21B 33/038 - Connecteurs utilisés sur les têtes de puits, p. ex. pour relier l'obturateur anti-éruption et la colonne montante dans l'eau
E21B 43/01 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour l'extraction de pétrole, de gaz, d'eau ou de matériaux solubles ou fusibles ou d'une suspension de matières minérales à partir de puits spécialement adaptés à l'extraction à partir d'installations sous l'eau
F16L 37/62 - Accouplements du type à action rapide actionnés pneumatiquement ou hydrauliquement
F16L 37/084 - Accouplements du type à action rapide dans lesquels l'assemblage entre les extrémités s'aboutant ou se chevauchant est maintenu par des organes de blocage combinés à un verrouillage automatique
40.
Integrated compact station of subsea separation and pumping systems
An integrated compact station of subsea separation and pumping systems of fluids, which is suitable for use in any subsea system, that is for the separation of fluids and/or solids. The compact integrated station includes a first separation module and a second pumping module of reinjection water, and a harp as a gas-liquid gravitational separator. Additionally, the compact integrated station includes a robotic arm installed on a cover involving said first separation module and a liquid-liquid gravitational tubular separator module. The integrated compact station may be applied to any subsea system of separation of fluids connected to the well of oil and gas production, or alternatively, installed directly connected to the production manifold.
A system and method are able to generate and dissipate heat internally to a certain submarine equipment by applying electric power, aiming to aid in the remediation and treatment of hydrate, which was formed in its inside, aiming its effective spreading. The said system is specially suitable to be used in submarine equipments involved in the fluids flowing linked to Oil and Gas Industry, and includes a cavity filled with a fluid suitable for heat transfer, in which a penetrator is installed thereon interlinking an encapsulated resistance to a compensated hose filled with dielectric oil housing inner electrical wires. The said hose has an electrical connector suitable for operating with ROV in its end.
E21B 36/04 - Aménagements pour le chauffage, le refroidissement ou l'isolation dans les trous de forage ou dans les puits, p. ex. pour être utilisés dans les zones de permagel utilisant des réchauffeurs électriques
H05B 3/04 - Joints étanches à l'eau ou à l'air pour appareils de chauffage
H05B 3/78 - Dispositions pour le chauffage spécialement adaptées au chauffage par immersion
F16L 53/32 - Chauffage des tuyaux ou des systèmes de tuyaux en utilisant des fluides chauds
F16L 53/38 - Chauffage par résistance ohmique en utilisant des éléments de chauffage électrique allongés, p. ex. des fils ou des rubans
A system includes a manifold and a shared valve actuation system that is operatively coupled to the manifold at a single location. The manifold is comprised of a block with at least one drilled header hole formed within the block, a plurality of drilled flow inlet holes formed within the block, wherein the number of drilled flow inlet holes corresponds to the number of external flow lines that supply fluid to the manifold, and a plurality of isolation valves coupled to the block, the valve element for each of the isolation valves positioned within the block. The system includes an arm that rotates about an axis that is normal to an upper surface of the block of the manifold, a plurality of structural elements that are coupled to one another via rotary joints, and a tool that engages and actuates one of the plurality of isolation valves.
E21B 43/01 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour l'extraction de pétrole, de gaz, d'eau ou de matériaux solubles ou fusibles ou d'une suspension de matières minérales à partir de puits spécialement adaptés à l'extraction à partir d'installations sous l'eau
E21B 41/04 - Manipulateurs pour opérations sous l'eau, p. ex. reliés temporairement aux têtes de puits
E21B 43/017 - Stations satellites, c.-à-d. installations sous l'eau comprenant plusieurs têtes de puits satellites reliées à une station centrale
The present invention relates to a mechanical seal that provides a two-way seal and includes a body (1) made of a hybrid material, comprising a component of elastomer material (2) and a component of composite material that is segmented or otherwise (3), distributed in an offset manner (4) along said body (1). The seal according to the present invention is resistant to extrusion failure at high differential pressures, which facilitates the installation of same in different equipment elements, such as submarine or terrestrial elements.
The present application refers to a connection for connecting hydraulic tubing as used by subsea devices, by using a shaped memory alloy material. The sleeve connection made of a shaped memory alloy material is originally manufactured with an internal diameter shorter than the external diameter of the tubing, internally has a cover material made of dielectric material and, most internally, has a layer of an anti-corrosive material which is contiguous to the external face of said tubing The layer of an anti-corrosive material internally has protruding portions designed to grasp the external surface of the tubing, forming streaks.
F16L 25/02 - Structure ou détails de raccords de tuyaux non prévus dans les groupes ou présentant in intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes spécialement adaptés pour isoler électriquement l'une de l'autre les extrémités raccordées des tuyaux
C22C 19/05 - Alliages à base de nickel ou de cobalt, seuls ou ensemble à base de nickel avec du chrome
E21B 34/04 - Aménagements des vannes pour les trous de forage ou pour les puits dans les têtes de puits dans les têtes de puits situées sous l'eau
45.
BI-DIRECTIONAL FACE METAL SEALING SEAL THAT CAN BE SELF-POWERED BY PRESSURE
The present invention relates to a new bi-directional face metal sealing seal that can be self-powered by pressure, with an axisymmetric or non-axisymmetric configuration, which comprises teeth directed at acute angles both towards the centre of the ring and towards the outside, in a radial manner. This proposed new geometry confers on the sealing seal (1) the feature whereby it can be self-powered by fluid pressure and provides bi-directional sealing, not only against internal pressure but also against external pressure. Furthermore, an element (5) has a travel limiter for limiting the deformation of said metal sealing seal. The elements (4) and (8) confer a high level of resistance to internal and external pressure on the sealing seal, owing to the control of the radial clearances (6) and (7), respectively.
F16J 15/08 - Joints d'étanchéité entre surfaces immobiles entre elles avec garniture solide comprimée entre les surfaces à joindre exclusivement par garniture métallique
46.
Recoverable module for subsea environments and uses thereof
A recoverable module is configured for subsea environments, and is suitable for use in the processing of fluids linked to the oil industry, and subsea fluid separation equipment or equipment involving any process performed through liners. The recoverable module for subsea environments includes a separating vessel provided with an inlet and two underflow and overflow or tailing outlets, in addition to a cover which has a set of removable liners fastened to its interior.
The present invention relates to a new structure of a multiway gate valve (10) having a geometrical design comprising a valve body (1), a gate type stopper (2), a transmission rod (3) and four seats (4) for process fluid sealing, wherein the transmission rod (3) drives the gate type stopper (2), providing 3 options for the position of the gate type stopper (2), directing or even completely sealing the system. This new structure of the geometry of the multiway gate valve simplifies the exploration system, in that a single device is used for directing the process fluid, and can be used in a wide range of permissible working pressures. Other advantages of its simple geometry are the low cost of manufacture, assembly and testing of the multiway gate valve.
F16K 11/065 - Soupapes ou clapets à voies multiples, p. ex. clapets mélangeursRaccords de tuyauteries comportant de tels clapets ou soupapesAménagement d'obturateurs et de voies d'écoulement spécialement conçu pour mélanger les fluides dont toutes les faces d'obturation se déplacent comme un tout comportant uniquement des tiroirs à éléments de fermeture glissant linéairement
The present invention relates to an integrated function metal block (1) capable of combining in a single metal block the functions of a valve block (11), a hydraulic component block (12) of the pumping system, ducts (16) for conveying the fluids produced and separated, flanges (13) for connecting chokes and sensors, connection fittings and other components that can be manufactured together in a single metal block. The integrated function block is composed of circuits having complex geometries, with curves, slopes and connections (3) to other ducts (16) occurring inside the mass of the block (1), which is preferably manufactured by powder metallurgy with hot isostatic compacting to produce the complex geometries with the lowest possible weight.
B22F 5/10 - Fabrication de pièces ou d'objets à partir de poudres métalliques caractérisée par la forme particulière du produit à réaliser d'articles avec des cavités ou des trous, non prévue dans les sous-groupes précédents
B22F 7/08 - Fabrication de couches composites, de pièces ou d'objets à base de poudres métalliques, par frittage avec ou sans compactage de pièces ou objets composés de parties différentes, p. ex. pour former des outils à embouts rapportés avec une ou plusieurs parties non faites à partir de poudre
E21B 33/035 - Têtes de puitsLeur mise en place spécialement adaptées aux installations sous l'eau
Disclosed is a hydraulic connector for connecting a wet Xmas tree (1) to a subsea wellhead (2). The locking system comprises a locking piston (4) and a locking line (22) for pressurizing a locking chamber (5). The unlocking system comprises a primary unlocking line (21) running through a main piston (4) for pressurizing the primary unlocking chamber (7), a secondary piston (6) and a secondary unlocking line (23) pressurizing the secondary unlocking chamber (8) below the secondary piston (6). The conical surface (20) between the jaws (3) and the locking piston (4) provides friction self-locking features which allow removing the hydraulic pressure when the connection has been made.
In one illustrative embodiment, the manifold comprises a block with at least one drilled header hole formed within the block, a plurality of drilled flow inlet holes formed within the block, wherein the number of drilled flow inlet holes corresponds to the number of the plurality of external flow lines that supply fluid (e.g., oil/gas) to the manifold and a plurality of isolation valves coupled to the block wherein the valve element for each of the isolation valves is positioned within the block.
E21B 43/01 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour l'extraction de pétrole, de gaz, d'eau ou de matériaux solubles ou fusibles ou d'une suspension de matières minérales à partir de puits spécialement adaptés à l'extraction à partir d'installations sous l'eau
E21B 41/00 - Matériel ou accessoires non couverts par les groupes
E21B 43/017 - Stations satellites, c.-à-d. installations sous l'eau comprenant plusieurs têtes de puits satellites reliées à une station centrale
F16K 3/02 - Robinets-vannes ou tiroirs, c.-à-d. dispositifs obturateurs dont l'élément de fermeture glisse le long d'un siège pour l'ouverture ou la fermeture à faces d'obturation planesGarnitures d'étanchéité à cet effet
The present invention relates to an equipment for connection of subsea pipelines in the oil and gas industries, which comprises one machined block manifold (13) provided with at least one fluid import spindle (11) with a lateral inlet port, a stop valve assembly (12) provided on the surface of said machined block manifold (13), which also receives a header and branches, the equipment also comprising a support point for a line and a device for subsea installation (16), as well as a subsea line or pipeline (14). This assembly is installed on a foundation frame on the sea soil (15) and forms part of the oil drilling system according to the invention.
The present invention relates to spring systems for undersea applications and for installation projects in the oil and gas industries. The spring systems according to the present invention are preferably made of composite materials and comprise at least one pair of springs (3) consisting of a first spring component (1) and a second spring component (2), mounted so as to provide a first, central contact region (4) and zones having a double curvature and protrusion, forming an interlocking connection (6), the pair of springs (3) thus being self-centered.
F16F 1/366 - Ressorts en matière plastique, p. ex. en caoutchoucRessorts faits d'un matériau à friction intérieure élevée en matière plastique renforcée avec des fibres
F16F 3/087 - Ensembles comprenant plusieurs ressorts en matière plastique ou similaire
53.
SUBMARINE ELECTRICAL HEATING SYSTEM, HYDRATE REMEDIATION AND CONTROL METHOD, AND USE OF SAID SYSTEM
The present invention relates to a system and a method capable of generating and dissipating heat inside a particular submarine equipment by applying electric power, in order to aid in the remediation and control of hydrates which might have been formed inside the equipment, effectively dissociating the hydrates. The system is specially suitable for use in fluid discharge submarine equipments in the oil and gas industries, and comprises a cavity (B) which is filled with a suitable heat transfer fluid (I) and in which a penetrator (C) is installed, linking an encapsulated resistance (D) to a compensated hose (E) that is filled with a dielectric oil (H) and houses inner electrical wires (G). The hose (E) has an electrical connector (F) suitable for operating with a ROV at the end thereof.
H05B 3/04 - Joints étanches à l'eau ou à l'air pour appareils de chauffage
F16L 53/00 - Chauffage des tuyaux ou des systèmes de tuyauxRefroidissement des tuyaux ou des systèmes de tuyaux
H05B 3/78 - Dispositions pour le chauffage spécialement adaptées au chauffage par immersion
E21B 36/04 - Aménagements pour le chauffage, le refroidissement ou l'isolation dans les trous de forage ou dans les puits, p. ex. pour être utilisés dans les zones de permagel utilisant des réchauffeurs électriques
The system according to the invention comprises a hydraulic engine of axial piston (1), a mechanical coupling (2), an electric power generator (3), an electric box of hydrostatically balanced delivery (4), a hydrostatically balanced submarine electric cable (5), a wet-mate-type submarine electric connector (6), hydraulic hoses (8) and a compensator (9) for allowing equalize the internal pressure. In use the system is interconnected and driven hydraulically by a ROV (15).
The present invention relates to an integrated compact station with subsea fluid separation and pumping systems, and suitable for use in any subsea system aimed at separating fluids and/or solids. The integrated compact station according to the invention comprises a first separation module (10) and a second reinjection water pumping module (40), a harp-type gravitational gas-liquid separator (19) and optionally a robot arm (16) mounted on a casing (17) that envelops the separation module (10) and a gravitational liquid-liquid pipe separator module (30). The integrated compact station can be used in any subsea fluid separation system associated with an oil and gas production well or, alternatively, be installed with a direct connection to the production manifold.
In one illustrative embodiment, the system disclosed includes a manifold (10) and a shared valve actuation system (30) that is operatively coupled the manifold at a single location. In this example, the manifold is comprised of a block (1) with at least one drilled header hole (3) formed within the block, a plurality of drilled flow inlet holes (2) formed within the block, wherein the number of drilled flow inlet holes corresponds to the number of the plurality external flow lines that supply fluid (e.g., oil/gas) to the manifoldand a plurality of isolation valves (5, 6) coupled to the block wherein the valve element for each of the isolation valves is positioned within the block. In the example depicted herein, the shared valve actuation system (3) comprises an arm (60) that is adapted to rotate about an axis (51) that is normal to an upper surface (1u) of the block of the manifold, a plurality of structural elements (36, 37)that are coupled to one another via rotary joints(33, 34, 35) and a tool (39) that is adapted to engage and actuate one of the plurality of isolation valves (5, 6).
The present invention relates to a joint that uses a shape memory alloy for joining water pipes used in submarine installations. The sleeve-like joint (1) made of a shape memory alloy is initially produced with an internal diameter (D1) smaller than the external diameter (D4) of the pipes (4), with an inner coating layer (2) made of a dielectric material, and an innermost layer (3) of anti-corrosive material adjacent to the outer surface of the pipes (4), the layer (3) of anti-corrosive material having protruding portions (5) on its inside to grip the outer surface of the pipes (4), forming striae (6) thereon.
F16L 13/14 - Raccords de tuyaux non démontables, p. ex. raccords soudés, collés ou matés réalisés par déformation plastique du matériau du tuyau, p. ex. par déformation des brides, par laminage
F16L 25/02 - Structure ou détails de raccords de tuyaux non prévus dans les groupes ou présentant in intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes spécialement adaptés pour isoler électriquement l'une de l'autre les extrémités raccordées des tuyaux
C22C 19/03 - Alliages à base de nickel ou de cobalt, seuls ou ensemble à base de nickel
C22C 19/05 - Alliages à base de nickel ou de cobalt, seuls ou ensemble à base de nickel avec du chrome
D21H 13/00 - Pâte ou papier comprenant des fibres synthétiques cellulosiques ou non cellulosiques ou des matériaux formant des nappes
E21B 34/00 - Aménagements des vannes pour les trous de forage ou pour les puits
58.
GAS-LIQUID SEPARATION AND COMPRESSION/PUMPING UNITS CAPABLE OF BEING MOUNTED IN PRODUCTION WELLS AND INJECTION WELLS
The present invention relates to individual subsea solutions to be applied to production wells for separating gases from liquids, and to injection wells for compressing or pumping a gas or water stream in subsea oil exploration systems. These solutions relate to a gas-liquid separation unit capable of being mounted in a production well and comprising a gas-liquid separation unit (1) connected directly to a production adaptation base, BAP or tubing head (2); and a compression/pumping unit capable of being mounted in an injection well and comprising a compression or pumping unit (4) that is connected directly to a BAP or tubing head (5), the flow line containing the gas or water to be injected and being connected to the BAP or tubing head.
The present invention relates to a recoverable module for submarine environments, especially suitable for use in processing fluids associated with the oil industry or in submarine fluid separation systems or installations involving any process carried out by means of liners. The module according to the present invention fundamentally comprises a separator vessel (1) provided with one inlet (2) and two outlets, an underflow outlet (3) and an overflow or discharge outlet (4), besides a cover (5) having a set of removable liners (6) attached to the inner part thereof.
The present invention relates to an electrode with a ceramic insulation for use, in particular, in fluid separation systems using electromagnetic fields, mainly those linked to the oil industry, and suitable for use in oil refineries, platforms, submarine separation systems, inter alia. The electrode comprises an electric insulation made of a ceramic material (2), an attachment structure for sealing the electrode (3), a crimp connector (4) and a power cable (5).
The present invention relates to equipment for installing and removing plugs in subsea wells, comprising a hydraulic cylinder (1) coupled to specific tools (9) for installing and removing plugs (2) in piping suspenders (3) or subsea Christmas trees (4).
E21B 33/035 - Têtes de puitsLeur mise en place spécialement adaptées aux installations sous l'eau
E21B 29/12 - Découpage ou destruction de tubes, packers, bouchons ou câbles, situés dans les trous de forage ou dans les puits, p. ex. découpage de tubes endommagés, de fenêtresDéformation des tubes dans les trous de forageRemise en état des tubages de puits sans les retirer du sol spécialement adapté aux installations sous-l'eau
E21B 23/00 - Appareils pour déplacer, mettre en place, verrouiller, libérer ou retirer, les outils, les packers ou autres éléments dans les trous de forage
In one illustrative embodiment, the manifold (10) comprises a block (1) with at least one drilled header hole (3) formed within the block, a plurality of drilled flow inlet holes (2) formed within the block, wherein the number of drilled flow inlet holes corresponds to the number of the plurality external flow lines that supply fluid (e.g., oil/gas) to the manifold and a plurality of isolation valves (5), (6) coupled to the block wherein the valve element for each of the isolation valves is positioned within the block.
E21B 41/00 - Matériel ou accessoires non couverts par les groupes
E21B 43/01 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour l'extraction de pétrole, de gaz, d'eau ou de matériaux solubles ou fusibles ou d'une suspension de matières minérales à partir de puits spécialement adaptés à l'extraction à partir d'installations sous l'eau
The present invention relates to a shared actuation system for positioning tools on any interface of valves submerged in an oil production station located in a submarine structure, such as a manifold. The system comprises a device for connecting the submarine structure, besides a device for connecting at least one structural element, all being interconnected by rotary joints, providing at least two degrees of freedom to a distal end of the elements of the structure in which an actuation tool is located, for interaction with the valve interfaces in the submarine structure, the structural elements being additionally connected to a velical element.
The present invention relates to a subsea hydraulic actuator with spring return, wherein the spring is directly exposed to sea water, is made of an inert material that is corrosion-resistant and has a special structure. The spring is mounted in a movable frame (3) that is coupled by special attachment means to the actuator rod (5) and is in sliding contact with a stabilising extension (4) of the actuator rod (5) through two or more guide slots (20).
F16K 31/122 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos actionnés par un fluide le fluide agissant sur un piston
F16F 1/366 - Ressorts en matière plastique, p. ex. en caoutchoucRessorts faits d'un matériau à friction intérieure élevée en matière plastique renforcée avec des fibres
F15B 13/10 - Dispositions particulières pour faire fonctionner le dispositif entraîné sans utiliser la pression du fluide, p. ex. en cas d'urgence
F15B 20/00 - Dispositions propres à la sécurité pour systèmes de manœuvre utilisant les fluidesUtilisation des dispositifs de sécurité dans les systèmes de manœuvre utilisant des fluidesMesures d'urgence pour les systèmes de manœuvre utilisant des fluides
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INSTALLATION FOR USE OF CONTROL FLUID AS BARRIER FLUID FOR ELECTRIC MOTORS COUPLED TO SUBSEA PUMPS
The present invention relates to the use of water-based control fluid in subsea systems as barrier fluid for electric motors (2) coupled to subsea pumps (1). For that purpose, a hose (HFL) (12) is arranged, by means of an MQC plate (7), between an umbilical termination unit (9) and the electric motor (2) of the submersible pump (1). This installation makes more rational use of space in the floating unit by reducing the number of devices required for the implementation thereof, and by facilitating logistics regarding these products and devices.
E21B 43/01 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour l'extraction de pétrole, de gaz, d'eau ou de matériaux solubles ou fusibles ou d'une suspension de matières minérales à partir de puits spécialement adaptés à l'extraction à partir d'installations sous l'eau
E21B 43/12 - Procédés ou appareils pour commander l'écoulement du fluide extrait vers ou dans les puits
F04B 47/06 - Pompes ou installations de pompage spécialement adaptées pour élever un fluide à partir d'une grande profondeur, p. ex. pompes de puits dont les ensembles pompe-moteur sont placés à grande profondeur
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