Machines for fluid transfer; fluid transfer systems for the
oil, gas and petrochemical industries; machines for loading
of fluids to and unloading fluids from product tankers;
mechanical reels; mechanical hose reels; mechanical reels
for flexible hoses; mechanical cable reels; mechanical reels
for flexible cables; parts and fittings for all of the
aforementioned goods.
(1) Fluid transfer machines for industrial use; fluid transfer systems for the oil, gas and petrochemical industries; machines for loading of fluids to and unloading fluids from product tankers; mechanical reels for flexible hoses; mechanical reels for flexible cables; parts and fittings for all of the aforementioned goods.
Machines for fluid transfer; fluid transfer systems for the oil, gas and petrochemical industries, namely, machines for fluid transfer; machines for loading of fluids to and unloading fluids from product tankers; mechanical hose reels for flexible hoses; mechanical reels for flexible hoses; mechanical cable reels; mechanical reels for flexible cables
A valve arrangement for a hose end coupler of a transfer hose for the offloading of hydrocarbons from an offshore floating production storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) to a shuttle tanker is described. The valve arrangement comprises a linear valve comprising a linear valve actuator movable between a first position whereat the valve is closed and a second position whereat the valve is open; a secondary valve comprising a secondary valve actuator movable between a first position whereat the valve is closed and a second position whereat the valve is open; the linear valve actuator and the secondary valve actuator are operatively coupled so movement of the linear valve actuator effects a corresponding movement of the secondary valve actuator. A hose end coupler with the valve arrangement, and a transfer hose and transfer system and method incorporating such a hose end coupler with the valve arrangement are also described.
F16L 37/28 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means
B63B 27/34 - Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers for transfer at sea between ships or between ships and off-shore structures using pipe-lines
F16K 1/12 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces with streamlined valve member around which the fluid flows when the valve is opened
F16K 1/22 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces with pivoted closure members with pivoted discs or flaps with axis of rotation crossing the valve member, e.g. butterfly valves
A hose end valve of a transfer hose for the offloading of hydrocarbons from an offshore storage facility comprises a linear valve member movable between closed and open positions, and biased towards the open position by a spring, wherein the spring is enveloped by a rubber compound. The rubber compound is optionally a NBR blend, and can be applied in more than one layer, with offset seams between the layers, and optionally with scarf joints having overlapping portions. The rubber compound is typically vulcanised to cure it.
F16L 55/10 - Means for stopping flow in pipes or hoses
F16F 1/02 - Springs made of steel or other material having low internal frictionWound, torsion, leaf, cup, ring or the like springs, the material of the spring not being relevant
F16K 1/12 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces with streamlined valve member around which the fluid flows when the valve is opened
A valve arrangement for a hose end coupler of a transfer hose for the offloading of hydrocarbons from an offshore floating production storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) to a shuttle tanker is described. The valve arrangement comprises a linear valve comprising a linear valve actuator movable between a first position whereat the valve is closed and a second position whereat the valve is open; a secondary valve comprising a secondary valve actuator movable between a first position whereat the valve is closed and a second position whereat the valve is open; wherein the linear valve actuator and the secondary valve actuator are operatively coupled such that movement of the linear valve actuator between the first position and the second position effects a corresponding movement of the secondary valve actuator between the first position and the second position. A hose end coupler with such a valve arrangement, and a transfer hose and transfer system and method incorporating such a hose end coupler with such a valve arrangement are also described.
F16L 37/30 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in each of two pipe-end fittings
B63B 27/34 - Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers for transfer at sea between ships or between ships and off-shore structures using pipe-lines
F16K 1/18 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces with pivoted closure members with pivoted discs or flaps
F16K 3/24 - Gate valves or sliding valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closing members having a sliding movement along the seat for opening and closing with sealing faces shaped as surfaces of solids of revolution with cylindrical valve members
F16L 37/62 - Couplings of the quick-acting type pneumatically or hydraulically actuated
F16L 55/10 - Means for stopping flow in pipes or hoses
A reel assembly is provided comprising a reel support structure, a cylindrical support drum, that is rotatably coupled to said reel support structure, a motor drive, that is operably coupled to said reel support structure and said cylindrical support drum, and adapted to selectively rotate said cylindrical support drum in a clockwise and anticlockwise direction. The cylindrical support drum further comprises at least one first support drum portion, that is coaxial with said cylindrical support drum and adapted to operably accommodate a first flexible string, at least one second support drum portion, that is coaxial with said cylindrical support drum and adapted to operably accommodate a second flexible string, and at least one circumferential divider, that is coaxial with said cylindrical support drum and adapted to divide said at least one first support drum portion and said at least one second support drum portion, wherein said first and second support drum portions comprise respective first and second string connectors, each adapted to releasably connect to a first end portion of respective first and second flexible strings.
B63B 27/34 - Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers for transfer at sea between ships or between ships and off-shore structures using pipe-lines
B63B 21/16 - Tying-upShifting, towing, or pushing equipmentAnchoring using winches
8.
A TENSILE OVERLOAD PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR OFFLOADING SYSTEMS
A tensile overload protection system is provided for a loading hose of an offloading system (18) comprising a reel (20). The tensile overload protection system comprises at least one first tether (102, 104), having a first end and a second end that are coupleable between a predetermined segment of a hose string and a hose string support structure or reel (20), so as to transfer a tensile load above a predetermined threshold from the hose string to the at least one first tether (102, 104). The tensile overload protection system further comprises a first connection member (106) that is connectable to the hose string and comprises at least one first anchor point adapted to receive and fix the first end of the at least one first tether (102, 104), and a second connection member (112) that is operatively coupleable to the hose string support structure or reel (20) and comprises at least one second anchor point adapted to receive and fix the second end of the at least one first tether (102, 104).
B63B 27/25 - Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers of pipe-lines for fluidised bulk material
B63B 27/34 - Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers for transfer at sea between ships or between ships and off-shore structures using pipe-lines
9.
IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO HOSE LOADING STATIONS
An apparatus 10 for an offshore drilling unit for storing and deploying at least one hose 12 for the transfer of fluids and/or powder to a sup¬ ply vessel. The apparatus comprising a first frame member 14 having a lower portion 14a which is attachable to a deck portion of an offshore drilling unit and an upper second frame member 18 attachable to an upper portion 14b of the first frame member such that the upper second frame member is vertically spaced from the lower portion of the first frame member, wherein the upper second frame member is adapted to store and deploy a hose for the transfer of fluids and/or powder to a supply vessel.
B63B 27/24 - Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers of pipe-lines
E21B 19/22 - Handling reeled pipe or rod units, e.g. flexible drilling pipes
B67D 9/00 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids when loading or unloading ships
B63B 27/34 - Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers for transfer at sea between ships or between ships and off-shore structures using pipe-lines
