公开(公告)号：US07708839B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-04

申请号：US11152217

申请日：2005-06-15

Applicant: Charles R. Yemington

Inventor： Charles R. Yemington

IPC: B08B9/027

CPC classification number: F16L55/46

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pig receiver used in a dewatering method for subsea pipelines. In the dewatering method a pig is placed in one end of the pipeline filled with water and a compressed gas is introduced behind the pig; in addition the water and pig are drawn by a subsea pump operated by a submersible vehicle (SV) operating near the sea floor to a pig receiver of the present invention. A feature of the pig receiver is a gas sensor that shuts the pump off when gas enters the receiver to prevent a gas (vapor) lock of the pump.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于海底管线脱水方法的猪用接收器。 在脱水方法中，将猪放置在填充有水的管道的一端，并在猪后面引入压缩气体; 此外，水和猪由在海底附近操作的潜水车辆（SV）操作的海底泵抽吸到本发明的猪接收器。 猪接收器的特征是气体传感器，当气体进入接收器以防止泵的气体（蒸汽）锁定时，关闭泵。

公开(公告)号：US06350085B1

公开(公告)日：2002-02-26

申请号：US09366106

申请日：1999-08-02

Applicant: William R. Bath ,  Gary L. Holtz ,  Frank Sayle ,  Charles R. Yemington

Inventor： William R. Bath ,  Gary L. Holtz ,  Frank Sayle ,  Charles R. Yemington

IPC: B63B3503

CPC classification number: H02G1/10 ,  G02B6/506

Abstract: A cable deployment system and method for laying a cable on the sea floor. The cable deployment system includes a cable having a first cable section connected to a riser cable section. The riser cable section includes an armor that is connected to a drum capable of containing a required length of the first cable section. A stinger is attached to the drum and shaped to allow the first cable section to exit the drum. The cable deployment system also includes a tensioning device attached to the drum. The tensioning device is capable of maintaining a tension in the first cable section during deployment of the first cable section from the drum. The method of deploying the cable in deep water from a surface vessel includes the steps of containing the first cable section within the drum and lowering the drum from the surface vessel. An end of the first cable section is secured to the sea floor and the first cable section is deployed from the drum onto the sea floor.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在海底铺设电缆的电缆部署系统和方法。 电缆部署系统包括具有连接到提升板电缆部分的第一电缆部分的电缆。 提升缆索部分包括连接到能够容纳第一缆索部分所需长度的滚筒的装甲。 托辊附着在滚筒上并成形为允许第一缆索部分离开滚筒。 电缆部署系统还包括附接到滚筒的张紧装置。 张紧装置能够在从滚筒展开第一电缆部分期间保持第一电缆部分中的张力。 将电缆从表面容器中深埋的方法包括以下步骤：将第一电缆部分容纳在滚筒内并使滚筒从表面容器下降。 第一电缆部分的端部固定到海底，并且第一电缆部分从鼓部署到海底。

公开(公告)号：US20130252493A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-26

申请号：US13888133

申请日：2013-05-06

Applicant: Charles R. Yemington

Inventor： Charles R. Yemington

IPC: B63B22/20

CPC classification number: B63B22/20 ,  B63B22/18 ,  E21B17/012

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and method directed to a variable buoyancy gas-can buoyancy module or buoy having a flexible barrier between a variable volume gas chamber in the gas-can hull and water in the hull. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a variable buoyancy module for a Self Supporting Riser (SSR) wherein the tension in the SSR may be increased/decreased by increasing/decreasing the variable volume of a chamber formed by a flexible liner that provides a barrier between the variable volume gas chamber in the gas-can hull and water.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种针对可变浮力气罐浮力模块或浮筒的装置和方法，该可浮式气罐浮力模块或浮标在气罐壳体中的可变体积气体室与船体中的水之间具有柔性屏障。 更具体地说，本发明涉及一种用于自支撑提升管（SSR）的可变浮力模块，其中SSR中的张力可以通过增加/减小由柔性衬套形成的室的可变体积来增加/减小， 气罐内的可变体积气室与水之间的隔离。

公开(公告)号：US20110091284A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-21

申请号：US12878188

申请日：2010-09-09

Applicant: Charles R. Yemington

Inventor： Charles R. Yemington

IPC: F16L1/20 ,  B63B22/00 ,  B63B39/00

CPC classification number: B63B22/20 ,  B63B22/18 ,  E21B17/012

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and method directed to a variable buoyancy gas-can buoyancy module or buoy having a flexible barrier between a variable volume gas chamber in the gas-can hull and water in the hull. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a variable buoyancy module for a Self Supporting Riser (SSR) wherein the tension in the SSR may be increased/decreased by increasing/decreasing the variable volume of a chamber formed by a flexible liner that provides a barrier between the variable volume gas chamber in the gas-can hull and water.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种针对可变浮力气罐浮力模块或浮筒的装置和方法，该可浮式气罐浮力模块或浮标在气罐壳体中的可变体积气体室与船体中的水之间具有柔性屏障。 更具体地说，本发明涉及一种用于自支撑提升管（SSR）的可变浮力模块，其中SSR中的张力可以通过增加/减小由柔性衬套形成的室的可变体积来增加/减小， 气罐内的可变体积气室与水之间的隔离。

公开(公告)号：US06978837B2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-27

申请号：US10890040

申请日：2004-07-13

Applicant: Charles R. Yemington

Inventor： Charles R. Yemington

IPC: E21B17/18 ,  E21B36/00 ,  E21B36/04 ,  E21B43/24 ,  E21B43/243 ,  E21B43/295 ,  E21B43/36 ,  E21B43/04

CPC classification number: E21B17/18 ,  E21B36/00 ,  E21B36/04 ,  E21B43/24 ,  E21B43/243 ,  E21B43/295 ,  E21B43/36 ,  E21B2043/0115

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for producing methane gas from a hydrate formation. A column of modified material substantially filling a wellbore extending into the hydrate formation. The column of modified material is permeable to gases. A heat source extends into the column of modified material and is operable to provide heat to the hydrate formation so as to release methane gas from the hydrate formation. Methane gas flow through the column of modified material to a gas collector, which regulates the flow of gas to a production system.

Abstract translation: 从水合物生成甲烷气体的方法和装置。 改性材料柱基本上填充延伸到水合物层中的井筒。 改性材料的柱可以渗透气体。 热源延伸到改性材料的塔中，并且可操作以向水合物形成提供热量，以便从水合物形式释放甲烷气体。 甲烷气体通过改性材料柱流到气体收集器，其调节气体流向生产系统。

公开(公告)号：US5044827A

公开(公告)日：1991-09-03

申请号：US605642

申请日：1990-10-30

Applicant: David A. Gray ,  Walter E. Gray, Jr. ,  Charles R. Yemington

Inventor： David A. Gray ,  Walter E. Gray, Jr. ,  Charles R. Yemington

IPC: F16L1/16

CPC classification number: F16L1/166

Abstract: A method for severing and recovering a submerged pipeline is disclosed. The severing and recovering operation may be performed with divers or with a remotely operated vehicle. The deflated lift bag is lowered to the submerged pipeline. The deflated lift bag is positioned under the submerged pipeline and then inflated until a section of the pipeline has been raised off of the sea floor. A cutoff saw is next lowered to the raised section of the pipeline. The cutoff saw is clamped to the pipeline prior to severing the pipeline. The cutoff saw is then removed from the severed pipeline. A recovery head is lowered to the raised end of the severed pipeline. The recovery head is aligned and placed in the raised end of the severed pipeline. The recovery head is activated to establish a gripping relationship with the pipeline. A recovery cable is lowered and connected to the recovery head. The recovery cable is retrieved to recover the recovery head and the pipeline to the water surface.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种切断和回收淹没管道的方法。 切断和恢复操作可以用潜水员或远程操作的车辆进行。 放气提升袋下降到浸没管道。 放气提升袋位于淹没管道下方，然后充气，直到管道的一段已经从海底升起。 接下来，切割锯下降到管道的凸起部分。 在切断管道之前，切割锯被夹紧在管道上。 然后从切断的管道中取出切割锯。 回收头降低到切断的管道的升高端。 回收头对准并放置在切断管道的升高端。 恢复头被激活以与管道建立夹紧关系。 恢复电缆降低并连接到恢复头。 检索回收电缆以将回收头和管道恢复到水面。

公开(公告)号：US4661017A

公开(公告)日：1987-04-28

申请号：US718041

申请日：1985-03-29

Applicant: Norman H. Wood ,  Walter E. Gray ,  Charles R. Yemington ,  Bill G. Louis

Inventor： Norman H. Wood ,  Walter E. Gray ,  Charles R. Yemington ,  Bill G. Louis

IPC: E21B41/04 ,  E21B43/013 ,  F16L1/04

CPC classification number: E21B43/013 ,  E21B41/04

Abstract: A method and apparatus for aligning a component with an underwater receptacle is disclosed. The component is attached to one end of a swing arm having a hook attached to the other end. The swing arm is lowered in the water until the hook engages a pivot attached to an underwater base at a selected distance from the receptacle. Following such contact, the component is lowered in an arcuate path defined by the rotation of the swing arm about the pivot until the component is aligned with the receptacle. In another embodiment of the invention, a stop is attached to a vertical guidepost at a selected distance from the receptacle and a guidepost engaging hook pivots to lower the component into alignment with the receptacle.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于将部件与水下插座对准的方法和装置。 该部件附接到具有附接到另一端的钩的摆臂的一端。 摇臂在水中下降，直到钩子从连接到接收器的选定距离处接合到连接到水下基座的枢轴上。 在这种接触之后，部件以由摆臂围绕枢轴旋转限定的弧形路径降低，直到部件与插座对准。 在本发明的另一个实施例中，止动件以与插座相距一定距离的方式连接到垂直导轨上，并且导轨接合钩枢转以将部件降低成与插座对准。

公开(公告)号：US20110011320A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-20

申请号：US12714919

申请日：2010-03-01

Applicant: Charles R. Yemington

Inventor： Charles R. Yemington

IPC: B63B35/00 ,  E21B17/01 ,  B63B39/00 ,  B63B27/10 ,  B23P11/00

CPC classification number: E21B19/006 ,  B63B35/44 ,  B63B2003/147 ,  B66C13/02 ,  E21B19/002 ,  E21B19/004 ,  E21B19/22 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel methods and apparatus for the design, installation, use, recovery, and reuse of a Self Supporting Riser (SSR) for wells that are not under a platform. The SSR of the present invention uses standardized joints that can be recovered, potentially warehoused, and recombined in different configurations for different purposes or locations. Emphasis is on methods and apparatus that use relatively small vessels subject to high motions in the installation, use and recovery of the SSR. The SSR is adapted for high current and/or deep water applications for purposes of downhole well intervention and subsea equipment installation. In contrast to the apparatus and processes of the prior art, this invention addresses a comprehensive system design.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于不属于平台的井的自支撑竖井（SSR）的设计，安装，使用，回收和再利用的新颖方法和装置。 本发明的SSR使用标准化接头，其可以被回收，潜在的仓储，并且以不同的结构重组用于不同的目的或位置。 重点是使用相对较小的船只在安装，使用和恢复SSR时受到高度运动的方法和设备。 SSR适用于高电流和/或深水应用，用于井下干预和海底设备安装。 与现有技术的装置和方法相反，本发明解决了综合的系统设计。

公开(公告)号：US07281880B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-16

申请号：US10365832

申请日：2003-02-13

Applicant: David M. Tucker ,  Charles R. Yemington

Inventor： David M. Tucker ,  Charles R. Yemington

IPC: B63B35/00

CPC classification number: F16L1/26

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for completing the commissioning of a subsea pipeline by purging with a compressed gas to dewater and dry the line wherein the operation is done on the seabed. More specifically, the method is carried out with a subsea vechicle (hereinafter “SV”) that powers pumps located on the seabed or are carried by the SV to inject/remove chemical, dewater, and dry, the pipeline. The present invention may be part of the commissioning of a new or old pipeline or a new portion of a pipeline in which a purging of the line with a compressed gas and drying of the line is required. After commissioning, product flows through the pipeline.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种通过用压缩气体吹扫来完成对海底管道的调试的方法，以对在海底进行操作的水线进行脱水和干燥。 更具体地说，该方法是用位于海床上的泵或由SV承载的水下喷射器（以下简称“SV”）进行的，用于喷射/去除管道中的化学，脱水和干燥。 本发明可以是调试新的或旧的管道或管道的新部分的一部分，其中需要用压缩气体吹扫管线并干燥管线。 调试后，产品流经管道。

公开(公告)号：US06241424B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-05

申请号：US09268845

申请日：1999-03-16

Applicant: William R. Bath ,  Charles R. Yemington

Inventor： William R. Bath ,  Charles R. Yemington

IPC: B08B9055

CPC classification number: F16L1/26 ,  F16L55/1283 ,  F16L55/1608

Abstract: A method and apparatus for repairing a submerged pipeline. The method comprises installing a pair of hot tap tees on either side of the damaged section of pipeline, cutting a hole in the pipeline through each hot tap tee, inserting and securing plugging pigs into the pipeline, cutting and removing the damaged section of pipeline, and installing a new section of pipeline. The apparatus includes a plugging pig for use during repair of a damaged pipeline comprising a body shaft, a cup seal secured to the body shaft for engaging an interior wall of the pipeline, a cam attached to the exterior of the body shaft, a slip assembly for sliding on the cam and engaging a slip against the pipeline wall, and a control mechanism for engaging and releasing the slip from the wall.

Abstract translation: 一种用于修理水下管道的方法和装置。 该方法包括在管道损坏部分的两侧安装一对热水龙头，通过每个热水龙头切割管道中的一个孔，插入和固定插入管道的猪，切割和拆除管道损坏部分， 并安装一段新的管道。 该装置包括用于在损坏的管道的修理期间使用的堵塞猪，其包括主体轴，固定到主体轴的杯形密封件，用于接合管道的内壁，附接到主体轴的外部的凸轮，滑动组件 用于在凸轮上滑动并将滑动接合在管道壁上，以及用于将滑动件从壁上接合和释放的控制机构。