Method and apparatus for simultaneous trenching and pipelaying in an arctic environment
CA 1298981 C · Owner: Roberts, Richard A. · Inventors: Hazlegrove, Billy M.; Roberts, Richard A.
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Disclosed is an apparatus for simultaneously trenching and laying a submarine pipeline within the bed of a body of water covered with a relatively thick ice mass. The apparatus comprises a pipeline construction spread which precedes a trenching and pipe installation spread, both of which traverse the ice mass. The pipe installation vehicle advances toward the constructed pipeline, elevates the pipeline, forms a slot-like opening in the ice and directs the pipeline into the water through the slot. A submersible dredging assembly extends from a installation vehicle which forms part of the installation spread. As the vehicle advances the, dredging assembly forms a trench in the sea bed. At the …
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- Granted April 21, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 21, 2009.
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