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公开(公告)号:US20130239866A1
公开(公告)日:2013-09-19
申请号:US13608565
申请日:2012-09-10
Applicant: James V. Maher, IV , Lyle David Finn
Inventor: James V. Maher, IV , Lyle David Finn
IPC: F16L3/12
CPC classification number: F16L3/12 , B63B35/44 , E21B17/017
Abstract: An offshore system for drilling or production includes a buoyant hull. In addition, the offshore system includes a topside mounted to the hull and positioned above the surface of the water. Further, the offshore system includes a conductor having a lower end disposed in the sea bed below the sea floor and an upper end coupled to the topside. Still further, the offshore system includes a bend restrictor disposed about the conductor. The bend restrictor has a lower end positioned in the sea bed below the sea floor and an upper end positioned above the sea floor.
Abstract translation: 用于钻井或生产的海上系统包括浮力船体。 此外,海上系统包括安装在船体上并位于水表面上方的顶面。 此外,海上系统包括具有设置在海床下面的海床中的下端的导体,以及联接到顶侧的上端。 此外,海上系统包括围绕导体设置的弯曲限制器。 弯管限制器具有位于海床下方的海床中的下端,以及位于海底上方的上端。
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公开(公告)号:US20120037265A1
公开(公告)日:2012-02-16
申请号:US13208789
申请日:2011-08-12
Applicant: Luiz Germano Bodanese , James V. Maher , Ricky Carl Brown
Inventor: Luiz Germano Bodanese , James V. Maher , Ricky Carl Brown
CPC classification number: C07D417/12 , A61K9/143 , A61K9/145 , A61K9/146 , A61K9/5115 , A61K9/5123 , A61K9/513 , A61K31/5415 , B63B22/026 , B63B27/34 , B63B2035/442 , B63B2035/448 , B65H75/38 , B65H75/4402 , B65H75/4415 , B65H75/4486 , B65H2701/33 , B67D9/00 , Y10T428/2982
Abstract: A system for offloading a fluid from an offshore structure comprises an annular conduit support structure disposed about the offshore structure. The support structure is fixably coupled to the offshore structure. In addition, the system comprises an annular reel disposed about the offshore structure and rotatably coupled to the support structure. The reel includes a conduit fairlead configured to move relative to the support structure. Further, the system comprises a flexible conduit having a fluid inlet end and a fluid outlet end. The flexible conduit includes a first portion wrapped around the conduit support structure and a second portion extending from the conduit support structure through the fairlead.
Abstract translation: 用于从海上结构卸载流体的系统包括围绕海上结构设置的环形导管支撑结构。 支撑结构与海上结构固定连接。 另外,该系统包括围绕海上结构设置并可旋转地联接到支撑结构的环形卷轴。 卷轴包括构造成相对于支撑结构移动的导管道。 此外,该系统包括具有流体入口端和流体出口端的柔性导管。 柔性导管包括围绕导管支撑结构缠绕的第一部分和从导管支撑结构延伸穿过导线管的第二部分。
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公开(公告)号:US08899881B2
公开(公告)日:2014-12-02
申请号:US13288426
申请日:2011-11-03
Applicant: Lyle David Finn , Edward E. Horton, III , James V. Maher
Inventor: Lyle David Finn , Edward E. Horton, III , James V. Maher
CPC classification number: B63B21/50 , B63B1/107 , B63B35/4413 , B63B2001/128
Abstract: An offshore structure comprises a hull having a longitudinal axis and including a first column and a second column moveably coupled to the first column. Each column has a longitudinal axis, a first end, and a second end opposite the first end. In addition, the offshore structure comprises an anchor coupled to the second end of the second column and configured to secure the hull to the sea floor. The first column includes a variable ballast chamber and a first buoyant chamber positioned between the variable ballast chamber and the first end of the first column. The first buoyant chamber is filled with a gas and sealed from the surrounding environment. The second column includes a variable ballast chamber. Further, the offshore structure comprises a topside mounted to the hull.
Abstract translation: 海上结构包括具有纵向轴线并包括可移动地联接到第一列的第一柱和第二柱的船体。 每列具有纵向轴线,第一端部和与第一端部相对的第二端部。 此外,海上结构包括锚固件,其联接到第二塔的第二端并且构造成将船体固定到海底。 第一列包括可变镇流器室和位于可变压载室与第一列的第一端之间的第一浮力室。 第一个浮力室充满了气体,并与周围环境密封。 第二列包括可变镇流器室。 此外,海上结构包括安装在船体上的顶面。
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公开(公告)号:US08573891B2
公开(公告)日:2013-11-05
申请号:US13252914
申请日:2011-10-04
Applicant: Edward E. Horton, III , James McCelvey
Inventor: Edward E. Horton, III , James McCelvey
CPC classification number: B63B21/50 , B63B9/065 , B63B13/00 , B63B35/4406 , B63B43/06 , B63B2009/067 , B63B2021/505
Abstract: An offshore structure comprises a base configured to be secured to the sea floor. In addition, the offshore structure comprises an elongate stem having a longitudinal axis, a first end distal the base and a second end pivotally coupled to the base. Further, the offshore structure comprises an upper module coupled to the first end of the stem. The upper module includes a variable ballast chamber. Still further, the offshore structure comprises a first ballast control conduit in fluid communication with the variable ballast chamber of the upper module. The first ballast control conduit is configured to supply a gas to the variable ballast chamber of the upper module and vent the gas from the variable ballast chamber of the upper module. Moreover, the offshore structure comprises a deck mounted to the upper module.
Abstract translation: 海上结构包括构造成固定到海底的基座。 此外,海上结构包括细长的杆,其具有纵向轴线,远离基部的第一端和枢转地联接到基座的第二端。 此外,海上结构包括联接到杆的第一端的上部模块。 上模块包括可变镇流器室。 此外,海上结构包括与上模块的可变镇流器腔流体连通的第一镇流器控制管道。 第一镇流器控制导管构造成将气体供应到上模块的可变镇流器室,并从上模块的可变镇流器室排出气体。 此外,海上结构包括安装到上模块的甲板。
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公开(公告)号:US08322460B2
公开(公告)日:2012-12-04
申请号:US12131598
申请日:2008-06-02
Applicant: Edward E. Horton, III , Lyle David Finn , James Maher , Greg Navarre
Inventor: Edward E. Horton, III , Lyle David Finn , James Maher , Greg Navarre
CPC classification number: E21B21/001 , E21B21/08
Abstract: Systems and methods for lifting drilling fluid from a well bore in a subsea formation are disclosed. Some system embodiments include a drill string suspended within a drilling riser to form the well bore, and a drilling fluid source for supplying drilling fluid through the drill string during drilling. A diverter is coupled between the drilling riser and a return line, while a power riser coupled to the return line at an interface. A lift fluid source supplies lift fluid through the power riser into the return line. The lift fluid is intermittently injected from the power riser through the interface into the return line to form one or more slugs of lift fluid positioned between slugs of drilling fluid, such that the combined density of lift fluid and drilling fluid in the return line is less than the density of the drilling fluid alone.
Abstract translation: 公开了用于从海底地层中的井眼提升钻井液的系统和方法。 一些系统实施例包括悬挂在钻井立管中以形成井眼的钻柱,以及用于在钻井期间通过钻柱提供钻井液的钻井液源。 分流器连接在钻井立管和返回管路之间,而功率提升器在界面处耦合到返回管线。 提升流体源将提升流体通过电力提升管提供到回流管线中。 提升液体从供电立管通过界面间歇地注入返回管线,以形成一个或多个位于钻井液的lug塞之间的提升流体段,使得回流管路中的提升液和钻井液的组合密度较小 比单独钻井液的密度要高。
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公开(公告)号:US20120285698A1
公开(公告)日:2012-11-15
申请号:US13555407
申请日:2012-07-23
Applicant: Edward E. Horton, III , Lyle David Finn , James Maher , Greg Navarre
Inventor: Edward E. Horton, III , Lyle David Finn , James Maher , Greg Navarre
IPC: E21B33/035
CPC classification number: E21B21/001 , E21B21/08
Abstract: Systems and methods for lifting drilling fluid from a well bore in a subsea formation are disclosed. Some system embodiments include a drill string suspended within a drilling riser to form the well bore, and a drilling fluid source for supplying drilling fluid through the drill string during drilling. A diverter is coupled between the drilling riser and a return line, while a power riser coupled to the return line at an interface. A lift fluid source supplies lift fluid through the power riser into the return line. The lift fluid is intermittently injected from the power riser through the interface into the return line to form one or more slugs of lift fluid positioned between slugs of drilling fluid, such that the combined density of lift fluid and drilling fluid in the return line is less than the density of the drilling fluid alone.
Abstract translation: 公开了用于从海底地层中的井眼提升钻井液的系统和方法。 一些系统实施例包括悬挂在钻井立管中以形成井眼的钻柱,以及用于在钻井期间通过钻柱提供钻井液的钻井液源。 分流器连接在钻井立管和返回管路之间,而功率提升器在界面处耦合到返回管线。 提升流体源将提升流体通过电力提升管提供到回流管线中。 提升液体从供电立管通过界面间歇地注入返回管线,以形成一个或多个位于钻井液的lug塞之间的提升流体段,使得回流管路中的提升液和钻井液的组合密度较小 比单独钻井液的密度要高。
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公开(公告)号:US20120082514A1
公开(公告)日:2012-04-05
申请号:US13252914
申请日:2011-10-04
Applicant: Edward E. Horton, III , James McCelvey
Inventor: Edward E. Horton, III , James McCelvey
CPC classification number: B63B21/50 , B63B9/065 , B63B13/00 , B63B35/4406 , B63B43/06 , B63B2009/067 , B63B2021/505
Abstract: An offshore structure comprises a base configured to be secured to the sea floor. In addition, the offshore structure comprises an elongate stem having a longitudinal axis, a first end distal the base and a second end pivotally coupled to the base. Further, the offshore structure comprises an upper module coupled to the first end of the stem. The upper module includes a variable ballast chamber. Still further, the offshore structure comprises a first ballast control conduit in fluid communication with the variable ballast chamber of the upper module. The first ballast control conduit is configured to supply a gas to the variable ballast chamber of the upper module and vent the gas from the variable ballast chamber of the upper module. Moreover, the offshore structure comprises a deck mounted to the upper module.
Abstract translation: 海上结构包括构造成固定到海底的基座。 此外,海上结构包括细长的杆,其具有纵向轴线,远离基部的第一端和枢转地联接到基座的第二端。 此外,海上结构包括联接到杆的第一端的上部模块。 上模块包括可变镇流器室。 此外,海上结构包括与上模块的可变镇流器腔流体连通的第一镇流器控制管道。 第一镇流器控制导管构造成将气体供应到上模块的可变镇流器室,并从上模块的可变镇流器室排出气体。 此外,海上结构包括安装到上模块的甲板。
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公开(公告)号:US08122965B2
公开(公告)日:2012-02-28
申请号:US11754851
申请日:2007-05-29
Applicant: Edward E. Horton, III , James V. Maher
Inventor: Edward E. Horton, III , James V. Maher
IPC: E21B43/01
CPC classification number: E21B43/00 , B63B35/003 , B63B35/4413 , B63B2003/147
Abstract: Methods for developing an offshore field comprising deploying a lead drilling and production vessel to a offshore field to drill and complete at least one well. Production from the at least one well is initiated and evaluated. A secondary production vessel is selected based upon the evaluated production and is deployed to the offshore field to replace the lead drilling and production vessel and support production of the at least one well.
Abstract translation: 开发海上油田的方法,包括将钻井和生产船舶部署到海上油田以钻取和完成至少一个油井。 开始和评估来自至少一个井的生产。 基于评估的生产选择次生产船,并且部署到海上油田以替代主钻井和生产船并支持至少一井的生产。
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公开(公告)号:US20130272796A1
公开(公告)日:2013-10-17
申请号:US13627735
申请日:2012-09-26
Applicant: HORTON WISON DEEPWATER, INC.
Inventor: Edward E. Horton, III
CPC classification number: E02B17/00 , B63B21/27 , B63B21/502 , B63B2021/505 , E02B17/0004 , E02B17/02 , E02B17/021 , E02B17/027 , E02B2017/0039 , E02B2017/0043 , E02B2017/0047 , E02B2017/0095 , E02D7/20 , E02D27/425
Abstract: An offshore support tower assembly comprises a base disposed at the sea floor. In addition, the support tower assembly comprises a plurality of anchors securing the base to the sea floor. Further, the support tower assembly comprises a support frame coupled to the base. The support frame comprises plurality of modular tower sections in a stacked arrangement. The support tower assembly also comprises a deck supported by the support frame.
Abstract translation: 海上支撑塔组件包括设置在海底的基座。 此外,支撑塔组件包括将基座固定到海底的多个锚固件。 此外,支撑塔组件包括联接到基座的支撑框架。 支撑框架包括堆叠布置的多个模块化塔架部分。 支撑塔组件还包括由支撑框架支撑的甲板。
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公开(公告)号:US08453758B2
公开(公告)日:2013-06-04
申请号:US13555407
申请日:2012-07-23
Applicant: Edward E. Horton, III , Lyle David Finn , James V. Maher , Greg Navarre
Inventor: Edward E. Horton, III , Lyle David Finn , James V. Maher , Greg Navarre
CPC classification number: E21B21/001 , E21B21/08
Abstract: Systems and methods for lifting drilling fluid from a well bore in a subsea formation are disclosed. Some system embodiments include a drill string suspended within a drilling riser to form the well bore, and a drilling fluid source for supplying drilling fluid through the drill string during drilling. A diverter is coupled between the drilling riser and a return line, while a power riser coupled to the return line at an interface. A lift fluid source supplies lift fluid through the power riser into the return line. The lift fluid is intermittently injected from the power riser through the interface into the return line to form one or more slugs of lift fluid positioned between slugs of drilling fluid, such that the combined density of lift fluid and drilling fluid in the return line is less than the density of the drilling fluid alone.
Abstract translation: 公开了用于从海底地层中的井眼提升钻井液的系统和方法。 一些系统实施例包括悬挂在钻井立管中以形成井眼的钻柱,以及用于在钻井期间通过钻柱提供钻井液的钻井液源。 分流器连接在钻井立管和返回管路之间,而功率提升器在界面处耦合到返回管线。 提升流体源将提升流体通过电力提升管提供到回流管线中。 提升液体从供电立管通过界面间歇地注入返回管线,以形成一个或多个位于钻井液的lug塞之间的提升流体段,使得回流管路中的提升液和钻井液的组合密度较小 比单独钻井液的密度要高。
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