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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 11, 2026
Filed:
Nov. 20, 2023
Applicant:
Fmc Technologies, Inc., Houston, TX (US);
Inventors:
Leonardo De Araujo Bernardo, Dunfermline, GB;
Guilherme Sousa Moura, Rio de Janeiro, BR;
Huei Lai, Linlithgow, GB;
Andre Faisca, Rio de Janeiro, BR;
Gustavo Antonio Vieira Borges, Rio de Janeiro, BR;
Assignee:
FMC Technologies, Inc., Houston, TX (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G05D 16/10 (2006.01); E21B 43/017 (2006.01); F15B 1/24 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G05D 16/10 (2013.01); E21B 43/0175 (2020.05); F15B 1/24 (2013.01); F15B 2201/31 (2013.01);
Abstract
Systems, methods, and devices for compensating overpressure associated with thermal expansion of fluid within a closed cavity of a subsea manifold assembly. At least one piston assembly may be included and selectively fluidly connected to the closed cavity to counteract or reduce a pressure produced within the closed cavity.