System for transferring a fluid product and its implementation
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B63B-027/24
B67D-009/02
출원번호
US-0138289
(2010-01-27)
등록번호
US-9708040
(2017-07-18)
우선권정보
FR-09 50492 (2009-01-27)
국제출원번호
PCT/IB2010/000419
(2010-01-27)
§371/§102 date
20110726
(20110726)
국제공개번호
WO2010/086749
(2010-08-05)
발명자
/ 주소
Le Devehat, Renaud
Morilhat, Eric
출원인 / 주소
FMC Technologies, S.A.
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초록▼
The invention relates to a system for transfer of a fluid product and its use, comprising at least one tubular arrangement for conveying the product between two locations and having two segments (2a, 2b) articulated to each other by a first of their ends, the opposite end of a first of the two segme
The invention relates to a system for transfer of a fluid product and its use, comprising at least one tubular arrangement for conveying the product between two locations and having two segments (2a, 2b) articulated to each other by a first of their ends, the opposite end of a first of the two segments being rotatably suspended from a support arm (1) adapted to be installed at one of the two locations and the opposite end of the second segment being able to be connected to a coupling means adapted to be installed at the second location, first means (13, 15) for turning the first segment (2a) relative to the arm, for the purpose of lowering its first end from a storage position on the same side as the support arm and second means (33,11) for pulling up the end of the second segment (2b) which end is adapted to be linked to the coupling means for the purpose of connecting that end to the coupling means (6) from underneath.
대표청구항▼
1. A system for transferring a fluid product between a first location and a second location, the system comprising: at least two tubular arrangements through which the fluid is conveyed, the tubular arrangements being independent of each other and each tubular arrangement including at least first an
1. A system for transferring a fluid product between a first location and a second location, the system comprising: at least two tubular arrangements through which the fluid is conveyed, the tubular arrangements being independent of each other and each tubular arrangement including at least first and second segments which each comprise first and second ends, the first and second segments of each tubular arrangement being articulated to each other at their first ends;the second end of the first segment of each tubular arrangement being rotatably suspended by a corresponding assembly of three double rotary joints from a support arm which is installed at the first location, and the second end of the second segment of each tubular arrangement being connectable to a coupling means which is installed at the second location, said assembly of three double rotary joints comprising an assembly of three fluid rotary joints which is supported by an assembly of three mechanical rotary joints that is connected to the support arm, each mechanical rotary joint having a common axis of rotation with a corresponding fluid rotary joint;the second segment of each tubular arrangement being provided at its second end with a corresponding assembly of three rotary joints, and the second segments of the two tubular arrangements being connected together by a rigid link which extends between the second ends of the second segments adjacent the assemblies of three rotary joints;first means for turning each first segment relative to the support arm to thereby lower the first end of the first segment from a storage position on the support arm; andsecond means for connecting the second end of each second segment to the coupling means from underneath the coupling means by pulling the second end of the second segment upwards from the second location to the coupling means. 2. A transfer system according to claim 1, wherein the first and second segments each comprise rigid pipes. 3. A transfer system according to claim 1, wherein the first means comprises a first cable which is linked to the first end of the first segment and winding means for winding the first cable. 4. A transfer system according to claim 3, wherein the winding means for the first cable comprises a first winch which is mounted on the support arm. 5. A transfer system according to claim 3, wherein the second means comprises a second cable having a first end which is connected to the second end of the second segment and a second end which is wound around a winch. 6. The transfer system of claim 5, wherein the winch is positioned at the second location. 7. A transfer system according to claim 1, wherein the second means comprises a second cable which is linked to the second end of the second segment and winding means for winding the second cable. 8. A transfer system according to claim 7, wherein the winding means for the second cable comprises a second winch which is positioned at the second location. 9. A transfer system according to claim 1, wherein in the storage position of each tubular arrangement, the second segment is oriented such that its second end is situated proximate a base of a support structure for the support arm. 10. A transfer system according to claim 1, wherein the support arm is carried by a support structure which is adapted to pivot about a vertical axis. 11. A transfer system according to claim 1, wherein the second segment comprises a plug valve at its second end. 12. A transfer system according to claim 1, wherein each tubular arrangement comprises at least six rotary joints for enabling the movements of the tubular arrangement. 13. A transfer system according to claim 12, wherein each tubular arrangement comprises seven rotary joints and the transfer system further comprises means for damping oscillations of the rotary joints. 14. A transfer system according to claim 1, wherein the transfer system comprises a plurality of tubular arrangements which are arranged in parallel and suspended from the support arm. 15. A transfer system according to claim 1, wherein the first location comprises a production or re-liquefaction platform or ship and the second location comprises a transport ship. 16. A transfer system according to claim 1, wherein each tubular arrangement comprises a number of end of travel switches to limit the angular travel of the first and second segments relative to each other. 17. A transfer system according to claim 1, wherein the coupling means comprises means for fixing the second ends of the second segments to the second location. 18. A transfer system according to claim 17, wherein the second end of each second segment comprises a frusto-conical member, the coupling means comprises a complementary frusto-conical member, and the two frusto-conical members are adapted to nestingly fit together to define a relative position between the second end of the second segment and the coupling means. 19. A transfer system according to claim 1, wherein the coupling means comprises a valve/coupler. 20. A method for transferring a fluid product between a first location and a second location using a system comprising at least two tubular arrangements through which the fluid is conveyed, the tubular arrangements being independent of each other and each tubular arrangement including at least first and second segments which each comprise first and second ends, the first and second segments of each tubular arrangement being articulated to each other at their first ends, the second end of the first segment being rotatably suspended by a corresponding assembly of three double rotary joints from a support arm which is installed at the first location, and the second end of the second segment of each tubular arrangement being connectable to a coupling means which is installed at the second location, said assembly of three double rotary joints comprising an assembly of three fluid rotary joints which is supported by an assembly of three mechanical rotary joints that is connected to the support arm, each mechanical rotary joint having a common axis of rotation with a corresponding fluid rotary joint, the second segment of each tubular arrangement being provided at its second end with a corresponding assembly of three rotary joints, and the second segments of the two tubular arrangements being connected together by a rigid link which extends between the second ends of the second segments adjacent the assemblies of three rotary joints, the method comprising the steps of: turning each first segment relative to the support arm to lower the first end of the first segment from a storage position on the support arm; andconnecting the second end of each second segment to the coupling means from underneath the coupling means by pulling up the second end of the second segment from the second location.
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