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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 04, 2006
Filed:
Mar. 06, 2003
Applicants:
David Wayne Mcmillan, Deer Park, TX (US);
Donald Wayne Allen, Richmond, TX (US);
Inventors:
David Wayne McMillan, Deer Park, TX (US);
Donald Wayne Allen, Richmond, TX (US);
Assignee:
Shell Oil Company, Houston, TX (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E02D 31/00 (2006.01); F15D 1/10 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Apparatus for suppressing vortex induced vibrations on a marine element of a riser system wherein the riser system comprises at least one umbilical element. Systems comprising and methods of using said apparatus to suppress vortex induced vibrations. The apparatus, systems, and methods comprise module elements which provide: i) a surface around a marine element for installing VIV suppression devices; and ii) passages for housing the at least one umbilical element.