Pneumatic riser tensioner
Patent
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OSTI ID:6272601
An apparatus is described for supporting an elongate element from a buoyant offshore structure, comprising; a mounting frame adapted to be affixed to the buoyant offshore structure; a support connector adapted to be attached to an upper portion of the elongate element; a bellows having an expandable interior chamber, a first end affixed to the support connector and a second end affixed to the mounting frame; and a valve means connected to the chamber whereby gas may be introduced into or removed from expandable chamber.
- Assignee:
- Exxon Production Research Co., Houston, TX
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4808035
- OSTI ID:
- 6272601
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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