20240025731. SYSTEMS FOR TRANSFERRING A FLUID TO AND/OR FROM A VESSEL AND PROCESSES FOR USING SAME simplified abstract (SOFEC, INC.)
SYSTEMS FOR TRANSFERRING A FLUID TO AND/OR FROM A VESSEL AND PROCESSES FOR USING SAME
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Martin Matthew Duensing of Cypress TX (US)
Arun Sanjay Duggal of Houston TX (US)
Rathipriya Narayanan of Pearland TX (US)
SYSTEMS FOR TRANSFERRING A FLUID TO AND/OR FROM A VESSEL AND PROCESSES FOR USING SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240025731 titled 'SYSTEMS FOR TRANSFERRING A FLUID TO AND/OR FROM A VESSEL AND PROCESSES FOR USING SAME
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a fluid transfer system that includes a mooring structure, a fluid swivel, and subsea and surface conduits. The system is designed to transfer fluids between pipelines, flow paths, and a vessel storage tank.
- The system includes a mooring structure, fluid swivel, and subsea conduits for fluid communication between pipelines and flow paths.
- Surface conduits provide fluid communication between a vessel storage tank and the flow paths defined by the swivel.
- A crossover conduit allows fluid communication between the surface conduits, subsea conduits, or an optional third pipeline.
- The system can transfer fluids with a boiling point lower than the ambient temperature at atmospheric pressure to or from the storage tank.
Potential Applications:
- Offshore oil and gas industry: The system can be used for fluid transfer between pipelines, storage tanks, and vessels in offshore oil and gas operations.
- Subsea mining: The system can facilitate the transfer of fluids, such as minerals or slurries, between subsea mining equipment and storage facilities.
- Renewable energy: The system can be utilized in offshore wind farms or wave energy projects for fluid transfer between different components.
Problems Solved:
- Efficient fluid transfer: The system provides a reliable and efficient method for transferring fluids between different pipelines, flow paths, and storage tanks.
- Subsea fluid communication: The use of subsea conduits and a fluid swivel allows for fluid communication in underwater environments, overcoming the challenges of subsea operations.
Benefits:
- Increased operational flexibility: The system enables the transfer of fluids with low boiling points, expanding the range of fluids that can be handled.
- Reduced downtime: The efficient fluid transfer system minimizes downtime during fluid transfer operations, improving overall productivity.
- Enhanced safety: The system ensures safe and controlled fluid transfer, reducing the risk of spills or accidents.
Original Abstract Submitted
fluid transfer systems and processes for using same. in some embodiments, the system can include a mooring structure, a fluid swivel disposed on the mooring structure, and first and second subsea conduits configured to provide fluid communication between first and second pipelines and first and second flow paths defined by the swivel, respectively. the system can also include first and second surface conduits that can provide fluid communication between a vessel storage tank and the first and second flow paths defined by the swivel, respectively. the system can also include a crossover conduit configured to provide fluid communication between (i) the first and second surface conduits, (ii) the first and second subsea conduits, or (iii) the first subsea conduit and an optional third pipeline. the system can transfer a fluid having a boiling point that is less than an ambient temperature at atmospheric pressure to or from the storage tank.
