Remotely operated underwater tension connector

Details Remotely operated underwater tension connector Remotely operated underwater tension connector

1980-07-18

1984-05-29

Arola, Dave W.

Pipe joints or couplings

Frangible element

285 24, 285 86, 285307, 285315, 285330, 285DIG21, 114265, 405224, F16L 3500

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044510560

ABSTRACT:
A tension connector, and offshore platform mooring system embodying the connector, characterized in that the connector can be made up remotely and released remotely. The connector comprises a male connector member, typically attached to a string of pipe which serves as a mooring element, and a female connector member, typically secured to an anchoring base at the bottom of a body of water. The connector is made up simply by inserting the male member downwardly into the female member by manipulating the pipe string. Advantageously, two remote release means are provided, one operating hydraulically, the other by manipulation of the pipe string.

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