Riser buoyancy system

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2005-02-15

2005-02-15

Will, Thomas B. (Department: 3671)

Wells

Submerged well

Submerged, buoyant wellhead or riser

C166S367000, C405S171000, C441S133000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06854516

ABSTRACT:
A frame and system for adding buoyancy to a riser used in connection with floating platforms is provided which, in some example embodiments, includes a stem attached to multiple supports which include flanges arranged to take impact and abrasion loads off an internal buoyancy module. An air management system is also provided.

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