公开(公告)号：US09482367B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-01

申请号：US14000342

申请日：2012-02-24

Applicant: Emmanuel Huot ,  Carlo Chiodini

Inventor： Emmanuel Huot ,  Carlo Chiodini

IPC: F16L1/16 ,  F16L1/20 ,  F16L1/19

CPC classification number: F16L1/16 ,  F16L1/166 ,  F16L1/19 ,  F16L1/20 ,  F16L1/202

Abstract: A laying vessel configured to lay pipelines on the bed of a body of water has a floating structure; a laying tower hinged to the floating structure and configured to assemble and lay a pipeline on the bed of the body of water; and an A&R system configured to abandon and recover the pipeline; and wherein the A&R system has a haul line; and a sheave assembly configured to guide the haul line, and which is fitted to the floating structure to move between a work position at the laying tower, and a position away from the laying tower.

Abstract translation: 布置用于将管道铺设在水体床上的铺设船具有浮动结构; 一个铺设塔铰接到浮动结构上，构造成在水体的床上组装和铺设管道; A＆R系统配置为放弃和恢复管道; 并且其中所述A＆R系统具有运输线; 以及滑轮组件，其构造成引导所述牵引线，并且所述滑轮组件安装到所述浮动结构以在所述铺设塔的工作位置与远离所述铺设塔的位置之间移动。

公开(公告)号：US09409633B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-09

申请号：US13521773

申请日：2011-01-12

Applicant: Diego Lazzarin ,  Gianluca Toso ,  Enrico Ruaro

Inventor： Diego Lazzarin ,  Gianluca Toso ,  Enrico Ruaro

IPC: B63B35/03 ,  F16L1/225 ,  F16L1/235

CPC classification number: B63B35/03 ,  F16L1/18 ,  F16L1/205 ,  F16L1/207 ,  F16L1/225 ,  F16L1/235

Abstract: A vessel for laying a pipeline includes a plurality of workstations disposed along a pipelaying path that includes an upstream portion away from a first end of the vessel and a plurality of ramps in the region of the first end of the vessel. The plurality of ramps includes a first ramp which is disposed along the pipelaying path, whose inclination is adjustable and which has a first upstream end and a second downstream end, and a second ramp which is disposed along the pipelaying path downstream of the first ramp, whose inclination is adjustable and which has a first upstream end and a second downstream end. The downstream end of the first ramp is positioned inboard of the first end of the vessel and above the bottom of the vessel and the upstream end of the second ramp is positioned inboard of the first end of the vessel and above the bottom of the vessel. An external ramp assembly is provided, including ramps and that can be pivoted relative to one another and locked in a selected position by a locking arrangement.

Abstract translation: 用于铺设管道的容器包括沿着管道铺设路径设置的多个工作站，所述多个工作站包括远离容器的第一端的上游部分和在容器的第一端的区域中的多个斜面。 多个斜坡包括沿着管道铺设路径布置的第一斜坡，其倾斜度是可调节的，并且具有第一上游端和第二下游端，以及沿着第一斜坡下游的管道铺设路径设置的第二斜坡， 其倾斜度是可调节的，并且具有第一上游端和第二下游端。 第一斜坡的下游端位于容器的第一端的内侧并且位于容器的底部之上，并且第二斜坡的上游端位于容器的第一端的内侧并且位于容器的底部之上。 提供外部斜坡组件，包括斜面，并且可以通过锁定装置相对于彼此枢转并锁定在选定位置。

公开(公告)号：US09387998B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-12

申请号：US13823965

申请日：2010-12-29

Applicant: Kimon Ardavanis ,  Edoardo Rolla

Inventor： Kimon Ardavanis ,  Edoardo Rolla

IPC: B63B27/00 ,  B65G67/60 ,  B25J15/00 ,  B25J15/02 ,  B25J15/06 ,  B63B27/30 ,  B63B35/00 ,  B66C1/10 ,  B66C1/42 ,  B66C23/52 ,  B63B27/10 ,  B63B35/03

CPC classification number: B65G67/60 ,  B25J15/0047 ,  B25J15/024 ,  B25J15/0616 ,  B63B27/10 ,  B63B27/30 ,  B63B35/00 ,  B63B35/03 ,  B66C1/10 ,  B66C1/427 ,  B66C23/52

Abstract: A method of transferring pipes from a carrier vessel to a laying vessel includes gripping the pipes in the hold of the carrier vessel and releasing the pipes, in a given position, inside a transfer station on the carrier vessel by means of a manipulator mounted on the carrier vessel. The method also includes guiding a gripping device, connected to a crane, into said given position at the transfer station.

Abstract translation: 将管道从载体容器传送到铺设容器的方法包括夹持载体容器的保持件中的管子，并且在给定位置将管子通过安装在载体容器上的操纵器在载体容器的转运站内释放 承运船。 该方法还包括将连接到起重机的夹持装置引导到转运站处的所述给定位置。

公开(公告)号：US09339886B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-17

申请号：US13513481

申请日：2010-11-30

Applicant: Jonathan Bowers

Inventor： Jonathan Bowers

IPC: B23K10/02 ,  B23K9/028 ,  B23K9/167 ,  B23K9/173 ,  B23K37/02 ,  F16L13/02 ,  B23K9/02 ,  C21D9/50

CPC classification number: B23K9/0284 ,  B23K9/0213 ,  B23K9/0286 ,  B23K9/167 ,  B23K9/1735 ,  B23K10/02 ,  B23K37/0276 ,  B23K2101/10 ,  C21D9/50 ,  F16L13/02

Abstract: A method of laying a pipeline is described in which both internal and external weld passes are performed in order to weld together the pipe sections. The method includes arranging a pipe section adjacent to the end of a pipeline thereby defining a circumferential joint to be welded, performing an external weld pass, with for example GMAW—MIG torches, on the root of the joint to be welded during which weld material is deposited in the root of the joint to be welded, thereby forming a root weld, and then performing an internal weld pass, with for example a GTAW—TIG torch, on the root weld during which the root weld is melted and re-shaped. The method has particular application in relation to pipes clad with corrosion resistant alloy.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种铺设管道的方法，其中执行内部和外部焊接通道以便将管道部分焊接在一起。 该方法包括在管道的端部附近布置管段，从而限定待焊接的圆周接头，在待焊接的接头的根部处执行例如GMAW-MIG焊炬的外部焊道，在焊接材料期间 沉积在要焊接的接头的根部中，从而形成根焊，然后在根焊上进行内焊通道，例如GTAW-TIG焊炬，在该焊缝处焊接熔化并重新成形 。 该方法对于耐腐蚀合金管材具有特殊的应用。

公开(公告)号：US09249900B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-02

申请号：US14370792

申请日：2012-12-04

Applicant: SAIPEM S.p.A.

Inventor： Kimon Tullio Ardavanis ,  Michele Vinciguerra ,  Dario Donelli

IPC: F16L1/12 ,  B63B35/03 ,  F16L1/20 ,  F16L1/23

CPC classification number: F16L1/203 ,  B63B35/03 ,  F16L1/12 ,  F16L1/205 ,  F16L1/23

Abstract: A method of laying conduit at sea from a reel vessel includes the steps of laying conduit, for example pipeline or umbilical, from a first reel which rotates about a first substantially vertical axis. Conduit is laid from a second reel of conduit rotating about a second substantially vertical axis spaced apart from the first axis. A portion of the route travelled by the conduit during the step of laying conduit from the first reel of conduit is substantially the same as a portion of the route travelled by the conduit during the step of laying conduit from the second reel of conduit, for example, the conduit from the second reel may pass around a part of the periphery of the first reel and then follow substantially the same path as previously travelled by the conduit laid from the first reel.

Abstract translation: 从卷轴容器在海上铺设导管的方法包括从围绕第一基本垂直的轴线旋转的第一卷轴铺设导管（例如管线或脐带）的步骤。 导管从与第一轴线间隔开的第二基本垂直轴线旋转的导管的第二卷轴上放置。 例如，在从导管的第一卷轴铺设导管的步骤期间，由导管行进的路线的一部分基本上与在从第二导管的导管铺设导管的步骤期间由导管行进的路线的一部分相同。 来自第二卷轴的管道可以绕过第一卷轴的周边的一部分，然后沿着与先前由第一卷轴布置的导管行进的路径大致相同。

公开(公告)号：US09192902B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-24

申请号：US14232137

申请日：2012-07-04

Applicant: Ugo Avagliano ,  Lino Carlessi

Inventor： Ugo Avagliano ,  Lino Carlessi

IPC: B01J10/00 ,  C07C273/04 ,  B01J8/06 ,  B01F3/04 ,  B01D3/00 ,  B01D3/22 ,  B01J19/00

CPC classification number: B01J8/06 ,  B01D3/009 ,  B01D3/22 ,  B01F3/04 ,  B01J10/00 ,  B01J19/0053 ,  C07C273/04 ,  Y02P20/142

Abstract: A urea reactor tray having a base plate; and a number or quantity of hollow cup-shaped members, which project vertically from the base plate along respective substantially parallel axes perpendicular to the base plate, and have respective substantially concave inner cavities communicating with respective openings formed in the base plate; the tray having a number or quantity of first cup-shaped members, each of which extends axially between an open top end having the opening, and a closed bottom end, and has a lateral wall with through holes substantially crosswise to the axis, and a bottom wall which closes the closed bottom end and has no holes.

Abstract translation: 一种具有基板的尿素反应器盘; 以及多个或数量的中空杯状构件，其从垂直于基板的相应基本上平行的轴线垂直地从基板突出，并且具有与形成在基板中的相应开口连通的相应的大致凹入的内腔; 托盘具有数量或数量的第一杯形构件，每个第一杯形构件在其具有开口的开放顶端和封闭的底端之间轴向延伸，并且具有侧壁，该侧壁具有与轴线基本上交叉的通孔，并且 封闭封闭底端并没有孔的底壁。

公开(公告)号：US09134280B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-15

申请号：US13201956

申请日：2010-02-01

Applicant: Giuseppina Cataldo ,  Olivier Diligent

Inventor： Giuseppina Cataldo ,  Olivier Diligent

IPC: G01N29/04 ,  G01N29/26 ,  G01N29/44

CPC classification number: G01N29/262 ,  G01N29/043 ,  G01N29/4445 ,  G01N2291/106 ,  G01N2291/2634 ,  G01N2291/2675

Abstract: NDT inspection of an austenitic weld between two CRA Clad pipes using a phased ultrasonic transducer array system is described. The method may be performed during laying of gas/oil fatigue sensitive pipelines, for example, at sea. Two types of UT inspection may be generated simultaneously by a Phased Array on each side (Upstream and Downstream) of a girth weld. Firstly, mode converted longitudinal waves are used. These waves have properties that they propagate well. Shear waves are also used. The combination of these two ultrasonic waves, with the addition of surface waves, enables 100% of the girth weld to be inspected to the standard required in fatigue sensitive welds, such as Steel Catenary Risers. Shear waves and compression waves are emitted substantially contemporaneously. Defects may be detected and measured using time of flight information and amplitudes of radiation detected on reflection and on diffraction from the defect.

Abstract translation: 描述了使用相位超声波换能器阵列系统的两个CRA包层管之间的奥氏体焊接的无损检测。 该方法可以在例如在海上铺设气/油疲劳敏感管道期间进行。 两种类型的UT检查可以由环形焊缝的每侧（上游和下游）上的相控阵列同时产生。 首先，使用模式转换纵波。 这些波具有能够很好地传播的特性。 也使用剪切波。 这两个超声波的结合，加上表面波，可以使100％的环形焊缝被检查到疲劳敏感焊缝所需的标准，例如钢悬链梁。 剪切波和压缩波基本同时发射。 可以使用飞行时间信息和在反射上检测的辐射的幅度以及来自缺陷的衍射来检测和测量缺陷。

公开(公告)号：US09061743B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-23

申请号：US13375392

申请日：2010-05-28

Applicant: Kimon Tullio Ardavanis ,  Teresio Signaroldi

Inventor： Kimon Tullio Ardavanis ,  Teresio Signaroldi

IPC: B63B35/00 ,  B63B35/03 ,  F16L1/20 ,  F16L1/23

CPC classification number: B63B35/03 ,  F16L1/202 ,  F16L1/23

Abstract: A pipe-laying vessel for S-laying a pipeline is provided, the vessel defining a pipe-laying path extending along the vessel. The vessel includes one or more track tensioners disposed along the pipe-laying path, and a travelling clamp assembly, including a clamp mounted for movement along a length of the pipe-laying path. The vessel may also include a fixed clamp assembly located on the pipe-laying path for clamping the pipeline in a fixed position on the pipe-laying path. At least one of the clamp assemblies may include a load bearing structure and a clamp wherein a downstream-facing portion of the clamp is in an abutting relationship with an upstream-facing portion of the load bearing structure such that a downstream force exerted, in use, by the pipeline on the clamp is transmitted to the load bearing structure.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于铺设管道的放管容器，该容器限定沿着容器延伸的管道铺设路径。 容器包括沿管道铺设路径设置的一个或多个轨道张紧器，以及行进夹具组件，其包括安装成沿管道铺设路径的长度移动的夹具。 容器还可以包括位于管道铺设路径上的固定夹具组件，用于将管道夹持在管道铺设路径上的固定位置。 夹紧组件中的至少一个可以包括承载结构和夹具，其中夹具的下游部分与承载结构的上游侧部分处于邻接关系，使得在使用中施加的下游力 ，通过夹具上的管道传递到承载结构。

公开(公告)号：US09057462B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-16

申请号：US13696845

申请日：2011-05-10

Applicant: Giovanni Massari ,  Matteo Scarpa

Inventor： Giovanni Massari ,  Matteo Scarpa

IPC: F16L1/19 ,  F16L1/225 ,  F16L1/235 ,  B63B35/03

CPC classification number: B63B35/03 ,  B63B35/04 ,  F16L1/12 ,  F16L1/161 ,  F16L1/19 ,  F16L1/225 ,  F16L1/235

Abstract: A method of laying a pipeline from a laying vessel into a body of water includes guiding the pipeline along a supporting structure of a laying ramp using a number of guide devices, and acquiring an image of the pipeline, in an acquisition plane crosswise to the axis of the pipeline, at the free end of the laying ramp. The method also includes determining whether the acquired image is within an acceptance range predetermined as a function of the configuration of the supporting structure and the size of the pipeline, and emitting an error signal when the acquired image is not within the acceptance range.

Abstract translation: 将管线从铺设容器放置到水体中的方法包括使用多个引导装置沿着铺设斜坡的支撑结构引导管道，并且在与轴线交叉的采集平面中获取管道的图像 的管道，在铺设坡道的自由端。 该方法还包括确定获取的图像是否在预定的接受范围内，作为支撑结构的配置和流水线的尺寸的函数，并且当所获取的图像不在接受范围内时发出错误信号。

公开(公告)号：US08998533B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-07

申请号：US12530083

申请日：2008-03-06

Applicant: Cristian Scaini ,  Davide Rossin

Inventor： Cristian Scaini ,  Davide Rossin

IPC: F16L1/12 ,  F16L1/20

CPC classification number: F16L1/207

Abstract: A method of laying pipeline from a vessel (10) is disclosed. The vessel (10) includes many pipe processing stations (36, 42), arranged across the width of the vessel. In one embodiment, there are two pipe processing areas (38, 40) separated along the length of the vessel. The pipe processing stations (36, 42) may be operable in two modes of operation, for example, a first mode of operation where the vessel produces triple joint pipe strings (from three lengths of pipe section welded together) and a second mode of operation where double joint pipe strings are produced, for example, from two single length pipe sections having a significantly greater length than the single length pipe sections used in the first mode of operation. In one embodiment, a triple joint pipe section is part welded in one pipe processing area (38), then moved along the length of the vessel (10) to a different pipe processing area, where further welding operations are performed on the triple joint. In order for the vessel to operate in two modes of operation, the storage bin facilities (12) for storing single length pipe sections are configured to be able to accommodate different lengths of single length pipe section arranged end to end in a single bin.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种从容器（10）铺设管道的方法。 容器（10）包括布置在容器的宽度上的许多管道加工站（36,42）。 在一个实施例中，沿着容器的长度分离有两个管道处理区域（38,40）。 管道加工站（36,42）可以在两种操作模式中操作，例如，第一操作模式，其中容器产生三重连接管柱（从焊接在一起的管段的三个长度）和第二操作模式 其中例如从具有比在第一操作模式中使用的单个长度管段显着更大的长度的两个单一长度的管段产生双重连接管柱。 在一个实施例中，三联接管部分被焊接在一个管道处理区域（38）中，然后沿着容器（10）的长度移动到不同的管道处理区域，在三个接头处进行进一步的焊接操作。 为了使船只以两种操作模式操作，用于存储单个长度管段的储物箱设施（12）被配置为能够容纳在单个箱中端对端布置的不同长度的单个长度管段。