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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 02, 2010
Filed:
Nov. 26, 2008
John James Murray, Houston, TX (US);
Harish Mukundan, Houston, TX (US);
Apurva Gupta, Houston, TX (US);
John James Murray, Houston, TX (US);
Harish Mukundan, Houston, TX (US);
Apurva Gupta, Houston, TX (US);
Floatec, LLC, Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
A riser disconnect and support mechanism for flexible risers and umbilicals on an offshore structure with low under keel clearance. A main body portion includes an inverted and truncated conical or convex section substantially at the center of the main body portion. The main body portion and conical section receive risers therethrough by means of a plurality of conduits through the main body portion and conical section. A plurality of projections extend radially outward from the main body portion. A plurality of arch-shaped riser supports are provided on each projection to support risers and/or umbilical lines and control their bending radii. The projections extend out from the main body portion at a distance that allows the portions of the risers below the main body portion to hang at an angle and bend radius in accordance with the design tolerances of the risers to prevent buckling or damage due to excessive bending while keeping the risers from contacting the sea floor.