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Flowline connection means

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6203719
This patent describes a flowline terminal head comprising: a bullnose attached at one end to a pullcable and removably attached at another end to a connector hub, the hub being functional to provide means for fluid connection after removal of the bullnose; a clamping surface connecting the connector hub with a bulkhead; a carrier pipe connecting with the bulkhead and enclosing a flowline bundle; interlocking rings forming the carrier pipe and functional to limit the bend radius of the carrier pipe; and buoyant rings encircling the carrier pipe.
Assignee:
Shell Oil Co., Houston, TX
Patent Number(s):
US 4671702
OSTI ID:
6203719
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English