Underwater pipelaying system

Details Underwater pipelaying system Underwater pipelaying system

1974-02-20

1976-04-20

Shapiro, Jacob

F16L 100

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039509559

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a system for laying underwater pipelines in Arctic regions from an ice surface. The present invention comprises an underwater pipe laying guideway; and an above-ice supporting means, including means to adjustably support the guideway through a channel cut in the ice at a series of points and varying depths beneath the ice surface. The adjustable supporting means, which preferably supports the guideway in a pendulous fashion, causes the guideway to conform to a predetermined shape capable of supporting the pipe without undue stress therein. Means is also provided to pick up the pipe and feed it into the guideway. The configuration of the guideway is monitored and means is provided for moving the system along the ice.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2910835 (1959-11-01), Timothy
patent: 3559413 (1968-02-01), Silverman
patent: 3641779 (1972-02-01), Koop, Jr. et al.
patent: 3822558 (1974-07-01), Blankenship

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