Mooring system for tension leg platform
CA 1110458 A · Owner: Conoco Inc. · Inventors: Salama, Mamdouh M.; Bourne, Henry A. Jr.
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The present invention provides methods and apparatus for mooring a tension leg platform. The platform is positioned over an anchor means attached to the ocean floor. A plurality of guidelines or cables attached to the anchor, means, are called to the surface by means of acoustic recall buoys which are attached to a free end of the guide cables. The guide cables are then connected to the floating platform. Tension legs each including a plurality of tubular leg elements threaded at each end, with threaded couplings connecting adjacent leg elements, are then lowered from the floating platform. Guide means connected between the tension legs and the guide cables direct the tension legs toward …
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- Granted October 13, 1981. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended October 13, 1998.
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