Underwater engagement of tubular members

    公开(公告)号:US10233701B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-03-19

    申请号:US15532878

    申请日:2015-12-04

    Applicant: Saipem S.p.A.

    Abstract: A connection assembly for engaging a tubular member underwater to restrain the tubular member from radial movement relative to the connection assembly includes a plurality of pads for engaging the tubular member at circumferentially spaced positions; and a plurality of biasing arrangements, each for biasing a respective pad radially inwardly into engagement with the tubular member; wherein each biasing arrangement includes a pre-loadable, mechanical, compressed spring arrangement for resiliently pressing its respective pad against the tubular member. The assembly need not employ any hydraulic components.

    ELECTRONIC SYSTEM, METHOD, AND PROGRAM FOR CONTROLLING A VARIABLE-CONFIGURATION LAY RAMP OF A PIPELINE LAYING VESSEL, TO LAY A PIPELINE ON THE BED OF A BODY OF WATER
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    ELECTRONIC SYSTEM, METHOD, AND PROGRAM FOR CONTROLLING A VARIABLE-CONFIGURATION LAY RAMP OF A PIPELINE LAYING VESSEL, TO LAY A PIPELINE ON THE BED OF A BODY OF WATER 有权
    电子系统,方法和程序,用于控制管道层状船的可变配置层间距离,将水管上的管道布置在水体上

    公开(公告)号:US20150037101A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-05

    申请号:US14374182

    申请日:2013-01-28

    Applicant: SAIPEM S.p.A.

    Abstract: An electronic control system configured to control a variable-configuration lay ramp of a pipeline laying vessel, to lay a pipeline on the bed of a body of water, is configured to: acquire data including data related to the configuration of the lay ramp, data related to the laying vessel, and data related to the forces transmitted by the lay ramp and the laying vessel to the pipeline; generate a plurality of step sequences to change the configuration of the lay ramp from a first to a second work configuration; and select a best step sequence as a function of the plurality of step sequences and the acquired data, so as to minimize the stress induced in the pipeline at each intermediate configuration between the first and second work configuration.

    Abstract translation: 一种电子控制系统,被配置为控制管道敷设容器的可变构型铺设斜坡,以将管道铺设在水体的床上,其被配置为:获取包括与所述铺设坡道的配置有关的数据的数据 与铺设船舶有关的数据,以及与铺设斜坡和铺设船舶传输到管道的力相关的数据; 产生多个步骤序列,以将铺设斜坡的配置从第一工作配置改变到第二工作配置; 并且根据多个步骤序列和所获取的数据选择最佳步长序列,以使在第一和第二工作配置之间的每个中间配置处在管道中感应的应力最小化。

    Machine, system and method to apply at least one cable to a pipeline

    公开(公告)号:US12140251B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-11-12

    申请号:US18026239

    申请日:2021-09-16

    Applicant: SAIPEM S.P.A.

    Abstract: A machine for applying at least one cable to a pipeline comprises: a frame extending along a longitudinal axis; a gripping and moving device mounted on the frame and configured to couple the machine around the pipeline and move the machine along the pipeline in a travel direction parallel to the longitudinal axis; and a cable application equipment comprising a rotating open ring structure, which is configured to rotate with respect to the frame and around the pipeline when the machine is gripping the pipeline; and an unwinding device for the controlled unwinding of a reel of cable; unwinding device being mounted on rotating open ring structure.

    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COUPLING PIPE SECTIONS IN A BODY OF WATER AND JUNCTION SYSTEM FOR JOINING PIPE SECTIONS IN THE BODY OF WATER

    公开(公告)号:US20240229974A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-11

    申请号:US18558653

    申请日:2022-05-05

    Applicant: SAIPEM S.P.A.

    CPC classification number: F16L1/26

    Abstract: An apparatus for coupling pipe sections into a body of water has a frame comprising an elongated portion, which extends along a longitudinal axis and is configured to be arranged within a first pipe section; an alignment device, which is supported by the elongated portion of the frame and is configured to be at least partially inserted inside a second pipe section so as to align the first pipe section with the second pipe section; and a locking device, which is supported by the elongated portion of the frame and is configured to lock the position of the first pipe section with respect to the second pipe section when the first pipe section is aligned with the second pipe section.

    CONNECTION DEVICE FOR JOINING TWO PIPE SECTIONS

    公开(公告)号:US20200240559A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-07-30

    申请号:US16652300

    申请日:2018-10-12

    Applicant: SAIPEM S.p.A.

    Abstract: A connection device for joining two pipe sections in a body of water has a first tubular body having a spherical face; a second tubular body having at least one spherical face; a tubular pusher arranged about the second tubular body and having a spherical face; a first mechanism for coupling the second tubular body between the first tubular body and the tubular pusher and providing a spherical coupling between the first and the second tubular body; and a second mechanism for blocking any movement about the spherical coupling of the second tubular body with respect to the first tubular body and the tubular pusher.

    System and method for laying an underwater pipeline on a bed of a body of water

    公开(公告)号:US10508414B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-12-17

    申请号:US15513083

    申请日:2015-09-25

    Applicant: SAIPEM S.p.A.

    Abstract: A system for laying an underwater pipeline on a bed of a body of water has a construction site to form a string of an underwater pipeline, the string being defined by a curved portion shaped substantially like a portion of the bed of the body of water characterized by an abrupt change in slope; at least two vessels to transfer, in the body of water, the string from the construction site to a laying site in the body of water and substantially on the vertical of a path along which to lay the string; and a plurality of floating devices configured to be coupled to the string and so as to selectively support and sink the string in the body of water, and progressively lay the string along the path on the bed of the body of water.

    Trenching assembly for laying in a trench a continuous pipeline and trenching method

    公开(公告)号:US10435865B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-08

    申请号:US15748114

    申请日:2016-07-26

    Applicant: SAIPEM S.P.A.

    Abstract: A trenching assembly lays a continuous pipeline in a trench dug in a bed with uneven bathymetry, the trenching assembly including a trench digging device having a main body; at least four ground contact units, each unit having a height adjustment device, to position each ground contact unit with respect to the main body independently. A trench cutting tool digs in the bed includes a cutting depth adjustment device, for positioning the cutting tool with respect to the main body. A detection device detects bed bathymetry. A control device simultaneously allows cooperation between the detection device, the height adjustment device of each ground contact unit, and the cutting depth adjustment device. A command device cooperates with the control device to adjustment each ground contact unit and the cutting depth adjustment device, to obtain a trench having a height difference lower than a predefined tolerance and a predetermined burial depth.

    UNMANNED UNDERWATER VEHICLE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF UNDERWATER FACILITIES

    公开(公告)号:US20190084658A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-03-21

    申请号:US16082439

    申请日:2017-03-10

    Applicant: SAIPEM S.p.A.

    Abstract: An unmanned underwater vehicle of a system for the maintenance and inspection of permanent underwater facilities having a first interface configured for structurally and functionally coupling to an operational module selected on the basis of specific needs from a plurality of interchangeable operational modules featuring different characteristics, and a second interface configured for structurally and functionally coupling to a power and communication module selected on the basis of specific needs from a plurality of interchangeable power and communication modules featuring different characteristics.

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