公开(公告)号：US06435773B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-20

申请号：US09704998

申请日：2000-11-02

Applicant: Jon Khachaturian

Inventor： Jon Khachaturian

IPC: E02D1708

CPC classification number: B63B35/4413 ,  B63B1/048 ,  B63B1/105 ,  B63B1/107 ,  B63B9/065 ,  B63B2009/067 ,  B63B2021/505 ,  B63B2035/442

Abstract: A marine platform (and method of installation) provides a plurality of buoys, a platform having a peripheral portion that includes a plurality of attachment positions, one attachment position for each buoy, and an articulating connection that connects each buoy to the platform at a respective attachment position, the connection allowing for sea state induced buoy motions while minimizing effect on the platform. A method of installation places the platform (including oil and gas drilling and/or production facility next to the buoys. Ballasting moves the platform and buoys relative to one another until connections are perfected between each buoy and the platform.

Abstract translation: 海洋平台（和安装方法）提供多个浮标，平台具有包括多个附接位置的周边部分，每个浮标的一个附接位置以及将各个浮标连接到平台的铰接连接件 连接位置，允许海洋状态引起浮标运动的连接，同时最小化对平台的影响。 安装方法将平台（包括石油和天然气钻井和/或生产设施在浮标旁边）放置，平台相对于彼此移动平台和浮标，直到每个浮标和平台之间的连接完善。

公开(公告)号：US20020041795A1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-11

申请号：US09916551

申请日：2001-07-27

Inventor： Larry R. Russell ,  Phillip A. Abbott

IPC: E02D023/00

CPC classification number: B63B3/08 ,  B63B1/048 ,  B63B9/065 ,  B63B35/4413 ,  B63B2001/044 ,  B63B2009/067 ,  B63B2035/442 ,  B63B2039/067 ,  F16B7/0413 ,  F16B21/06 ,  Y10T403/7045

Abstract: A connector is provided for removably attaching a space frame to the hull of a floating offshore platform. The connector comprises a socket attached to the hull of the platform. The socket has an open bore therein. A stabbing member is attached to the space frame. The stabbing member has a lower end insertable into the socket. An expandable locking ring is carried by the lower end of the stabbing member. The locking ring comprises a plurality of ring segments for removably seating within the socket bore. A backup ring is slidable along the stabbing member. The backup ring removably mates to the locking ring.

Abstract translation: 一个连接器用于可拆卸地将空间框架连接到浮动海上平台的船体上。 连接器包括连接到平台的船体的插座。 插座在其中具有开口孔。 刺伤构件附接到空间框架。 刺针构件具有可插入插座的下端。 可伸缩锁定环由刺入构件的下端承载。 锁定环包括用于可移除地安置在插座孔内的多个环段。 支撑环可沿着刺刺构件滑动。 支撑环可拆卸地与锁定环配合。

公开(公告)号：US20010036387A1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-01

申请号：US09876362

申请日：2001-06-07

Inventor： Kirk T. Richter ,  Moon A. Fahel

IPC: E02B017/00

CPC classification number: B63B39/005 ,  B63B1/048 ,  B63B3/04 ,  B63B5/14 ,  B63B35/4406 ,  B63B2001/044 ,  B63B2021/504 ,  B63B2035/442 ,  E02B17/0004 ,  E02B17/025 ,  E02B2017/0065

Abstract: A precast, modular marine structure and method of constructing the same for offshore use, including but not limited to drilling, oil and gas production, and oil storage in a variety of water depths. The marine structure includes an equalized pressure system and concrete modular components cast with at least one cell and a central longitudinal passageway. The equalized pressure system fluidly connects the cell(s) to the adjacent body of water by at least one substantially vertical segmented water column to equalize the hydrostatic pressure differential experienced at a wall of the marine structure. A truss section may be attached to the concrete portion of the marine structure to form a truss spar. A mooring and tether system may be included to maintain the marine structure's station and attitude. Construction of a marine structure includes assembly line techniques to form and cast individual modular components (such as a segment or module) in a position which encourages the pouring and curing of a concrete slurry; slipping the modular component from its form; translating the modular component into a position for mating with other modular components; and mating and connecting modular components with tendons to achieve a unitary marine structure.

Abstract translation: 包括但不限于钻井，石油和天然气生产以及各种水深油储存的预制，模块化海洋结构及其构造方法。 海洋结构包括均压系统和铸造有至少一个单元和中央纵向通道的混凝土模块组件。 平衡压力系统通过至少一个基本上垂直的分段水柱将电池与相邻的水体流体连接，以均衡在海洋结构的壁处遇到的静水压差。 桁架部分可以附接到海洋结构的混凝土部分以形成桁架梁。 可以包括系泊和系绳系统，以维持海洋结构的站点和态度。 海洋结构的构造包括组装线技术，用于在鼓励混凝土浆料的倾倒和固化的位置形成和浇铸各个模块化部件（例如段或模块）; 从其形式滑动模块化组件; 将模块化部件转换成与其他模块化部件配合的位置; 并将模块化部件与钢筋配合和连接，以实现单一的海洋结构。

公开(公告)号：US6092483A

公开(公告)日：2000-07-25

申请号：US997417

申请日：1997-12-23

Applicant: Donald Wayne Allen ,  Dean Leroy Henning ,  Stephen W. Balint ,  David Wayne McMillan

Inventor： Donald Wayne Allen ,  Dean Leroy Henning ,  Stephen W. Balint ,  David Wayne McMillan

IPC: B63B1/04 ,  B63B35/44 ,  B63B39/00

CPC classification number: B63B39/005 ,  B63B1/048 ,  B63B35/4406 ,  B63B2001/044 ,  B63B2035/442

Abstract: A method for reducing VIV is disclosed for a spar platform having a deck, a cylindrical hull having a buoyant tank assembly, a counterweight and an counterweight spacing structure. The overall aspect ratio of the hull is reduced by providing one or more abrupt changes in hull diameter below the waterline.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于减小VIV的方法，用于具有甲板的翼梁平台，具有浮力罐组件的圆柱形船体，配重和配重间隔结构。 通过在水线以下的船体直径提供一个或多个突然变化来减小船体的总体纵横比。

公开(公告)号：US6012873A

公开(公告)日：2000-01-11

申请号：US941681

申请日：1997-09-30

Applicant: Robert W. Copple ,  Cuneyt C. Capanoglu

Inventor： Robert W. Copple ,  Cuneyt C. Capanoglu

IPC: B63B21/50 ,  E02D27/52 ,  E02D5/54 ,  B63B35/44

CPC classification number: B63B21/502 ,  E02D27/52 ,  B63B2035/442

Abstract: A deep water platform, suitable for use as a hydrocarbon exploration or production facility in very deep offshore waters, and a method of constructing the same are shown. The platform is positioned on top of a buoyant leg structure. During normal drilling operations the platform is anchored by a gravity base tethered with pre-tensioned cables to the buoyant leg structure. According to the invention, the gravity base is retractable to permit the platform to be moved from site to site within a drilling region. Long distance relocation is also possible by retracting the gravity base, disassembling the platform, transporting the component parts, and reassembling the rig in a new location.

Abstract translation: 适用于非常深的近海水域的油气勘探或生产设施的深水平台及其构造方法。 平台位于浮力腿结构的顶部。 在正常的钻井作业过程中，平台由重力基座锚定，并用预紧的电缆锚定到浮力腿结构。 根据本发明，重力基座可缩回以允许平台在钻井区域内从现场移动到现场。 通过缩回重力基座，拆卸平台，运输组件，以及在新的位置重新组装钻机，也可以进行长距离搬迁。

公开(公告)号：US5875728A

公开(公告)日：1999-03-02

申请号：US218488

申请日：1994-03-28

Applicant: Ray Rolland Ayers ,  Donald Wayne Allen

Inventor： Ray Rolland Ayers ,  Donald Wayne Allen

IPC: B63B35/44 ,  B63B39/00 ,  E21B17/01 ,  B63B34/44

CPC classification number: E21B17/012 ,  B63B35/4413 ,  B63B39/005 ,  B63B2001/044 ,  B63B2035/442

Abstract: A spar platform is provided comprising an essentially vertical cylindrical buoyant vessel, and a shroud surrounding the essentially vertical cylindrical vessel wherein the shroud comprises two essentially perpendicular intersecting sets of foam-filled fiberglass elements. In a preferred embodiment, the perpendicular intersecting elements form a grid having openings of 0.05 a dimension of between about 0.05 and about 0.35 vessel diameters and wherein each set of elements contains elements where the centerlines of the elements are separated by about 0.06 to about 0.60 vessel diameters. The shroud is preferably fabricated in panels that can be secured to the vessel using standoffs.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种翼梁平台，其包括基本垂直的圆柱形浮力容器和围绕基本上垂直的圆柱形容器的护罩，其中护罩包括两个基本上垂直的相互交错的泡沫填充玻璃纤维元件组。 在优选实施例中，垂直相交元件形成具有0.05至约0.35直径的开口的网格，并且其中每组元件包含元件，其中元件的中心线分开大约0.06至大约0.60个容器 直径。 护罩优选地以可以使用间隔固定到容器的面板制造。

公开(公告)号：US4702321A

公开(公告)日：1987-10-27

申请号：US778496

申请日：1985-09-20

Applicant: Edward E. Horton

Inventor： Edward E. Horton

IPC: B63B35/44 ,  E02D23/00 ,  E21B17/01 ,  E02D5/74 ,  E21B7/12 ,  E21B43/01

CPC classification number: E02D23/00 ,  B63B35/4413 ,  E21B17/012 ,  B63B2001/044 ,  B63B2035/442

Abstract: A drilling, production and oil storage caisson for use in deep water offshore well operations in which the caisson has such a deep draft that its bottom end is subject only to minimal excitation forces caused by wave, wind and current acting on the caisson, the caisson including a plurality of oil storage compartments, a plurality of water ballast compartments above said oil storage compartments, a through axial passageway through said compartments; a riser system including a plurality of riser pipes in concentric circular arrangement within the through passageway or center well, each of the riser pipes being supported and tensioned by a buoyant flotation unit connected thereto; a drill string extending axially through said passageway between said riser pipes; and mooring lines connected to the bottom portion of the caisson extending therefrom with relatively low scope of 1:1 or less and providing a small watch circle for anchors for said mooring lines, the mooring lines being tensioned so that the mooring lines are substantially straight. A counterbalance for the drilling string includes a weighted section located near the bottom of the caisson. A deep draft caisson constructed and arranged so that heave motions are minimal.

Abstract translation: 用于深水海底油井作业的钻井，生产和储油沉井，其中沉箱具有如此深的通风深度，其底端仅受到由作用在沉箱上的波浪，风和电流引起的最小激励力，沉箱 包括多个储油室，在所述储油室上方的多个水压载舱，穿过所述室的通过轴向通道; 一个提升管系统，包括在通道或中心井内具有同心圆形布置的多个提升管，每个提升管由与其连接的浮力浮选单元支撑和张紧; 钻柱，其在所述提升管之间轴向延伸穿过所述通道; 以及连接到沉箱的底部的系泊绳，其具有相对较低的1：1或更小的范围，并且为所述系泊绳的锚固件提供小的小圆环，系泊绳被张紧，使得系泊绳基本上是直的。 钻柱的平衡包括靠近沉箱底部的加权部分。 深沉的沉箱构造和布置使得起吊动作最小。

公开(公告)号：US4241685A

公开(公告)日：1980-12-30

申请号：US957886

申请日：1978-11-06

Applicant: Georges L. Mougin

Inventor： Georges L. Mougin

IPC: B63B35/44 ,  B63B39/03

CPC classification number: B63B39/03 ,  B63B35/4413 ,  B63B2001/044 ,  B63B2035/442

Abstract: An offshore floating tower comprises two coaxial cylindrical enclosures (2 and 11) interconnected by continuous radial bulkheads (10) forming in the upper portion a ring of damping chambers (12) and in the lower portion a ring of buoyancy tanks (4) around a bell-shaped chamber (5) which is partially filled with air to produce pneumatic damping of vertical movement of the tower. The upper portion of the tower is separated from the lower portion by a horizontal slab (3). The upper portion of the internal enclosure is perforated in the vicinity of the horizontal slab.

Abstract translation: 海上漂浮塔包括两个同轴的圆柱形外壳（2和11），两个同轴的圆柱形外壳（2和11）通过连续的径向隔板（10）相互连接，在上部形成一个阻尼室环（12），在下部分中形成有一个浮环 钟形室（5），其部分地填充有空气以产生塔的垂直运动的气动阻尼。 塔的上部通过水平板（3）与下部分离。 内部外壳的上部在水平板附近穿孔。

公开(公告)号：US3510892A

公开(公告)日：1970-05-12

申请号：US3510892D

申请日：1967-11-29

Applicant: AUTOMATISME CIE GLE

Inventor： MONNEREAU GEORGES ,  NIFFELS EDMOND

IPC: B63B35/44 ,  B63B39/06 ,  H01L21/00 ,  B63B21/52

CPC classification number: B63B39/06 ,  B63B35/4413 ,  B63B2001/044 ,  B63B2035/442 ,  B63B2039/067 ,  H01L21/00

公开(公告)号：US3500783A

公开(公告)日：1970-03-17

申请号：US3500783D

申请日：1968-07-16

Applicant: HYDRONAUTICS

Inventor： JOHNSON VIRGIL E JR ,  SCHERER JOHN O JR ,  MILLER EUGENE R JR ,  BLAES VIGGO A

IPC: B63B35/44 ,  E21B15/02 ,  E21B43/01 ,  B63B21/50

CPC classification number: B63B35/4413 ,  B63B2001/044 ,  B63B2035/442 ,  E21B15/02 ,  E21B43/01