公开(公告)号：US20160042480A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-11

申请号：US14740521

申请日：2015-06-16

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Ivica T. GRGAS ,  Dominique P. BERTA

IPC: G06Q50/16

CPC classification number: G06Q50/165 ,  G06F17/50 ,  G06F17/5004 ,  G06F17/5086 ,  G06F17/5095

Abstract: An embodiment of a method of assessing characteristics of a proposed offshore structure design includes: receiving input data from a user via a user interface, the input data including characteristics of a proposed design of an offshore structure; estimating, by a processor, a weight of the offshore structure and expected forces on the structure based on the input data; calculating allowable stresses and stability of the offshore structure based on the estimated weight and expected forces; estimating a cost of fabrication of the offshore structure based on the input data; estimating a cost of transportation and installation of the offshore structure based on the input data; calculating a total estimated cost of the offshore structure based on the cost of fabrication and the cost of transportation and assembly; and outputting the estimated weight, expected forces and total cost to the user via a display.

Abstract translation: 一种评估所提出的海上结构设计特征的方法的实施例包括：经由用户界面从用户接收输入数据，所述输入数据包括所提出的海上结构设计的特征; 由处理器基于输入数据估计海上结构的重量和结构上的预期力; 根据估计的重量和预期力量计算海上结构的允许应力和稳定性; 基于输入数据估计海上结构的制造成本; 根据输入数据估算海上结构的运输和安装成本; 根据制造成本和运输和装配成本计算海上结构的总估计成本; 并通过显示器向用户输出估计的重量，预期力和总成本。

公开(公告)号：US20150225043A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-13

申请号：US14178055

申请日：2014-02-11

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Zhihao George GU ,  Chad A. PETRASH ,  Ivica T. GRGAS ,  Amal C. PHADKE ,  Dominique P. BERTA

IPC: B63B35/44 ,  B63B21/50

CPC classification number: B63B35/44 ,  B63B21/50 ,  B63B2035/448 ,  E21B19/002 ,  E21B43/01

Abstract: A subsea facility for hydrocarbon recovery in deep waters and methods of installation are provided. More specifically, the subsea facility equipment is on multiple modules equipped with a buoyancy system to allow the modules to sink to the sea floor. The modules can be attached and unattached to each other, thus allowing for a module to be raised to the surface for repairs without affecting the rest of the subsea facility.

Abstract translation: 提供了深海水体回收海底设施和安装方法。 更具体地说，海底设备设备在配备有浮力系统的多个模块上，以允许模块下沉到海底。 模块可以彼此附接和不连接，从而允许将模块升高到表面以进行修理而不影响海底设施的其余部分。

公开(公告)号：US20140313072A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-23

申请号：US14257440

申请日：2014-04-21

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Khalid A. SOOFI ,  John R. COLOGGI ,  Dominique P. BERTA ,  Peter G. NOBLE ,  Christopher M. YETSKO

IPC: G01S13/90

CPC classification number: G01S13/90 ,  G01S13/862 ,  G01S15/87 ,  G01S15/88

Abstract: A method correlates satellite image data with data taken from multiple upward-looking sonars moored on the sea floor. The correlation of this information facilitates the prediction of ice thickness in later seasons using synthetic aperture radiation only, thus allowing for the assessment of threats to oil exploration, production or completion facilities located in the Arctic Ocean.

Abstract translation: 一种方法将卫星图像数据与停泊在海底的多个向上看的声呐相关联。 这种信息的相关性有助于仅使用合成孔径辐射预测后季的冰厚度，从而允许评估位于北冰洋的石油勘探，生产或完井设施的威胁。

公开(公告)号：US20140262314A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14200584

申请日：2014-03-07

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Anthony W. RAY ,  Randall S. SHAFER ,  Ravi AURORA ,  Dominique P. BERTA

IPC: E21B47/10 ,  E21B33/035 ,  E21B47/00

CPC classification number: E21B47/1025 ,  E21B33/035 ,  E21B41/005 ,  E21B43/0122

Abstract: A system for the detection, containment and removal of hydrocarbon leaks in a subsea environment.

Abstract translation: 在海底环境中检测，遏制和清除碳氢化合物泄漏的系统。

公开(公告)号：US20160167755A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-16

申请号：US14537486

申请日：2014-11-10

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Khalid A. SOOFI ,  Dominique P. BERTA

IPC: B63G8/00 ,  G01S15/88

CPC classification number: B63G8/001 ,  B63B2211/06 ,  B63G2008/002 ,  B63G2008/005 ,  B63G2008/008 ,  G01S15/88

Abstract: A method deploys an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) configured to sense a property of an ice floe includes defining a sector of an ocean region having a potential for an ice floe where the sector has a first predicted path selected from a first plurality of predicted paths as determined by a first probability function. The method also includes placing a docking station for the UUV at a location in the sector where the location is determined to intersect with the first predicted path. The method further includes sending instructions having an estimated location of the ice floe to the UUV at the docking station instructing the UUV to sail to a second predicted path that is selected from a second plurality of predicted paths that are determined by a second probability function using the estimated location.

Abstract translation: 一种配置成感测冰川属性的无人水下飞行器（UUV）的方法包括限定具有冰橇潜力的海洋区域的扇区，其中该扇区具有从第一多个预测路径中选择的第一预测路径 如由第一概率函数确定的。 该方法还包括将UUV的对接站放置在所述位置被确定为与第一预测路径相交的扇区中的位置处。 所述方法还包括发送具有估计冰川位置的指令到对接站处的UUV，指示UUV航行到从由第二概率函数确定的第二多个预测路径中选择的第二预测路径，使用 估计位置。

公开(公告)号：US20150160177A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-11

申请号：US14556551

申请日：2014-12-01

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Dominique P. BERTA ,  Matthew L. CLINGERMAN

IPC: G01N33/18 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G01L19/00

CPC classification number: G01N33/18 ,  G01N2033/1873 ,  G06K19/0717

Abstract: A method of measuring a physical property of a solid body is provided. The method includes remotely deploying a measurement device into a body of ice prone water. The method also includes embedding the measurement device within an ice pack newly formed within the body of ice prone water. The method further includes storing data of the physical property within the measurement device.

Abstract translation: 提供了测量固体的物理性质的方法。 该方法包括将测量装置远程部署到容易发生冰的水体中。 该方法还包括将测量装置嵌入在冰容易水体内新形成的冰袋内。 该方法还包括将物理属性的数据存储在测量装置内。