Method of launching long pipelines and retrieving support means

Details Method of launching long pipelines and retrieving support means Method of launching long pipelines and retrieving support means

1983-10-11

1988-11-22

Reese, Randolph A.

Hydraulic and earth engineering

Subterranean or submarine pipe or cable laying, retrieving,...

Submerging, raising, or manipulating line of pipe or cable...

405166, 405171, F16L 104

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047862076

ABSTRACT:
A long pipeline is constructed at an on-shore site and is supported by floatable ground engaging supports. The pipeline is launched into a body of water while maintaining a tension load on the pipeline to hold it above the floor of the body of water. The floatable supports are retrieved after the pipeline is launched.

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patent: 4326821 (1982-04-01), Stefens

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