IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0398370
(2001-09-11)
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우선권정보 |
FR-0012842 (2000-10-06) |
국제출원번호 |
PCT/FR01/02827
(2003-08-01)
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§371/§102 date |
20030801
(20030801)
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국제공개번호 |
WO02/28765
(2002-04-11)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Dupont, Bernard
- Paquet, St?phane
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출원인 / 주소 |
- Societe Europeenne d'Ingenierie Mecanioue-Eurodim
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
14 인용 특허 :
2 |
초록
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A system for transferring a fluid product between a carrier, such as a vessel, and an installation, in particular a fixed installation, for processing and storing the product. The system includes a tubular structure for conveying the product between the vessel and the installation, a device for conn
A system for transferring a fluid product between a carrier, such as a vessel, and an installation, in particular a fixed installation, for processing and storing the product. The system includes a tubular structure for conveying the product between the vessel and the installation, a device for connection to a manifold of the vessel and a flexible transfer pipe connected to the installation. The connection device and the pipe are connectable to each other at free ends for transferring the fluid product between the vessel and the installation. At least the free end of the flexible transfer pipe includes a product handler for displacing the free end between a position for connection to the connection device and a disengaged position for storage. The invention enables the transfer of cryogenic liquefied natural gas.
대표청구항
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1. A system for transferring a fluid product, in particular liquefied natural gas, between a carrying vessel, such as a ship, and an installation, in particular a fixed installation, for processing and storing the fluid product, the system comprising:a tubular conveying arrangement for conveying the
1. A system for transferring a fluid product, in particular liquefied natural gas, between a carrying vessel, such as a ship, and an installation, in particular a fixed installation, for processing and storing the fluid product, the system comprising:a tubular conveying arrangement for conveying the product between the vessel and the installation, having a first end connected to the installation and a second end connectable to a manifold of the vessel, the tubular conveying arrangement including: a connection device connectable to the manifold of the vessel; a flexible transfer pipe connected at an end to the installation, the connection device and the flexible transfer pipe being connectable to each other via free ends for transferring the fluid product between the vessel and the installation; and handling means on the free end of the flexible transfer pipe for moving the free end of the flexible transfer pipe between a connection position connected to the connection device and a storage position disconnected from the connection device, the flexible transfer pipe hanging freely between the free end of the flexible transfer pipe and the end of the flexible transfer pipe connected to the installation. 2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the connection device comprises a connection module having handling means enabling movement between the connected position and the storage position, and a bearer device through which the connection module leans on a manifold platform of the vessel when the connection module is in the connection position.3. The system according to claim 2, wherein the handling means of the connection module is located on a bearing structure, such as a gantry, mounted on a platform device.4. The system according to claim 3, wherein the handling means on the free end of the flexible transfer pipe comprises a winch and a cable coiled around the winch and having a free end from which the free end of the flexible transfer pipe is suspended.5. The system according to claim 4, wherein the handling means of the connection module comprises a crane mounted on the bearing structure, from which the module is suspended via a cable.6. The system according to claim 3, wherein the bearer device for the connection module on the vessel is an adjustable bearer connected to the connection module via an articulation having a horizontal axis.7. The system according to claim 1 comprising a fall-braking device for braking falling of the free end of the flexible transfer pipe in an emergency disconnection.8. The system according to claim 1, wherein the connection device comprises a guide device for guiding the free end of the flexible transfer pipe towards a receiving end on the connection device.9. The system according to claim 8, wherein the receiving end of the connection device has an axis oblique to the vertical for connection of the free end of the flexible transfer pipe to the receiving end through the guide device.10. The system according to claim 1, wherein the connection device is integrated at an end of the manifold of the vessel.11. The system according to claim 10, wherein the flexible transfer pipe hangs freely between the free end of the flexible transfer pipe and the end of the flexible transfer pipe connected to the installation.12. The system according to claim 1, wherein the flexible transfer pipe is a flexible cryogenic line.13. The system according to claim 1, wherein the flexible transfer pipe is a succession of parts articulated with one another.14. The system according to claim 1, wherein a fixed end of the flexible transfer pipe is permanently fixed by a bearing structure, such as a gantry, mounted on a platform.15. The system according to claim 14, wherein the bearing structure comprises equipment to connect the flexible transfer pipe to immersed cryogenic lines of a shore installation.16. A system for transferring a fluid product, in particular liquefied natural gas, between a carrying vessel, such as a ship, and an installation, in particular a fixed installation, for processing and storing the fluid product, the system comprising:a tubular conveying arrangement for conveying the product between the vessel and the installation, having a first end connected to the installation and a second end connectable to a manifold of the vessel, the tubular conveying arrangement including: a connection device connectable to the manifold of the vessel; a flexible transfer pipe connected at an end to the installation, the connection device and the flexible transfer pipe being connectable to each other via free ends for transferring the fluid product between the vessel and the installation; and handling means on the free end of the flexible transfer pipe for moving the free end of the flexible transfer pipe between a connection position connected to the connection device and a storage position disconnected from the connection device, wherein the connection device comprises a connection module having handling means enabling movement between the connected position and the storage position, and a bearer device through which the connection module leans on a manifold platform of the vessel when the connection module is in the connection position. 17. The system according to claim 16, wherein the tubular conveying arrangement comprises an emergency disconnection device for the flexible transfer pipe.18. The system according to claim 17, wherein the emergency disconnection device for the flexible transfer pipe is located in the connection module.19. The system according to claim 17, wherein the emergency disconnection device is located on the free end of the flexible transfer pipe.20. The system according to claim 16, wherein the connection module comprises a bellows joint device making the connection module isostatic when connected to the manifold of the vessel, and supported by the manifold platform.21. The system according to claim 16, wherein the flexible transfer pipe hangs freely, like a chain, between the free end of the flexible transfer pipe and the end of the flexible transfer pipe connected to the installation.22. The system according to claim 21, wherein the flexible transfer pipe hangs freely, like a chain, between the free end of the flexible transfer pipe and the end of the flexible transfer pipe connected to the installation, in all working situations.23. A system for transferring a fluid product, in particular liquefied natural gas, between a carrying vessel, such as a ship, and an installation, in particular a fixed installation, for processing and storing the fluid product, the system comprising:a tubular conveying arrangement for conveying the product between the vessel and the installation, having a first end connected to the installation and a second end connectable to a manifold of the vessel, the tubular conveying arrangement including: a connection device connectable to the manifold of the vessel; a flexible transfer pipe connected at an end to the installation, the connection device and the flexible transfer pipe being connectable to each other via free ends for transferring the fluid product between the vessel and the installation; handling means on the free end of the flexible transfer pipe for moving the free end of the flexible transfer pipe between a connection position connected to the connection device and a storage position disconnected from the connection device; and a fall-braking device for braking falling of the free end of the flexible transfer pipe in an emergency disconnection. 24. The system according to claim 23, wherein the fall-braking device comprises a winch located on one of (i) a part which remains connected to the manifold of the vessel in an emergency disconnection and (ii) the free end of the flexible transfer pipe, and around which a cable is coiled, the cable having a free end fixed to one of (i) the free end of the flexible transfer pipe and (ii) the part which remains connected to the manifold in an emergency disconnection, the cable disconnecting itself in an emergency disconnection.25. A system for transferring a fluid product, in particular liquefied natural gas, between a carrying vessel, such as a ship, and an installation, in particular a fixed installation, for processing and storing the fluid product, the system comprising:a tubular conveying arrangement for conveying the product between the vessel and the installation, having a first end connected to the installation and a second end connectable to a manifold of the vessel, the tubular conveying arrangement including: a connection device connectable to the manifold of the vessel; a flexible transfer pipe connected at a first end to the installation, the connection device and the flexible transfer pipe being connectable to each other via free ends for transferring the fluid product between the vessel and the installation; and handling means on the free end of the flexible transfer pipe for moving the free end of the flexible transfer pipe between a connection position connected to the connection device and a storage position disconnected from the connection device, wherein the connection device comprises a device for guiding the free end of the flexible transfer pipe towards a receiving end on the connection device. 26. The system according to claim 25, wherein the guide device comprises a trumpet on the connection device or on a mouthpiece of the flexible transfer pipe, and a cone on the free end of the flexible transfer pipe or on the connection device, and means for engaging the cone in the trumpet when connecting the flexible transfer pipe to the connection device.27. The system according to claim 26, comprising a winch on the connection device or the free end of the flexible transfer pipe, and a cable coiling around the winch and having a free end attachable to the cone.28. The system according to claim 27 comprising a fall-braking device for braking falling of the free end of the flexible transfer pipe in an emergency disconnection, the fall-breaking device comprising the winch and the cable, wherein the cable is fixed to the free end of the flexible transfer pipe or to the connection device.
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