Pipe joints or couplings – With assembly means or feature – Guide and support
Patent
1993-11-08
1995-11-21
Nicholson, Eric K.
Pipe joints or couplings
With assembly means or feature
Guide and support
277180, 277235R, 405169, 285368, 285 93, 285379, F16L 1706, F16J 1502
Patent
active
054680239
ABSTRACT:
A flowline connector will remotely connect subsea flowlines without the assistance of a diver. The flowline connector has a frame which supports a seal carrier plate assembly. Springs allow axial movement of the carrier plate assembly during engagement of mating hubs of flowlines. A metal seal carried by the carrier plate assembly engages conical seats in the hubs of the two flowlines. An elastomeric test seal located radially outward of the metal seal seals between flat faces of the hubs of the flowlines. The test seals elongate radially to wipe the sealing surfaces clean during the makeup.
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Adamek Frank C.
Galle Gary L.
ABB Vetco Gray Inc.
Bradley James E.
Nicholson Eric K.
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