Wells – Submerged well
Patent
1993-11-02
1995-06-06
Novosad, Stephen J.
Wells
Submerged well
166367, 405211, E21B 1701, E21B 4301
Patent
active
054214130
ABSTRACT:
A method to reduce vortex-induced vibrations in subsea risers is provided wherein a flexible fairing is provided surrounding the riser. The flexible fairing will reduce displacements caused by vortex induced vibrations regardless of the direction of the current and will be tolerant of marine life growth.
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Allen Donald W.
Henning Dean L.
Christensen Del S.
Novosad Stephen J.
Shell Oil Company
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