Title:
AIR-FREIGHTABLE SUBSEA WELL CONTAINMENT TOOLING PACKAGE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2013/003367
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A system for supplying a chemical dispersant to a subsea hydrocarbon discharge site comprises a surface vessel including a dispersant storage tank and a dispersant pump configured to pump dispersant from the storage tank. In addition, the system comprises a first flow line coupled to the pump and extending subsea from the vessel. Further, the system comprises a subsea dispersant distribution system coupled to the first flow line. The dispersant distribution system includes a modular subsea manifold assembly including a base, a frame removably coupled to the base, and a chemical dispersant manifold coupled to the frame. Still further, the system comprises a dispersant injection device coupled to the distribution system and configured to inject dispersant from the tank into a subsea hydrocarbon stream.
Inventors:
MAGOWAN KEITH (GB)
VELA DANIEL (US)
VELA DANIEL (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2012/044234
Publication Date:
April 18, 2013
Filing Date:
June 26, 2012
Export Citation:
Assignee:
BP CORP NORTH AMERICA INC (US)
MAGOWAN KEITH (GB)
VELA DANIEL (US)
OCEANEERING INT INC (US)
MAGOWAN KEITH (GB)
VELA DANIEL (US)
OCEANEERING INT INC (US)
International Classes:
E21B43/01
Foreign References:
| US4420400A | 1983-12-13 | |||
| US20120201604A1 | 2012-08-09 |
Other References:
OGP: "Capping and containment. Global Industry Response Group recommendations", 20110501, no. 464, 1 May 2011 (2011-05-01), pages 1 - 44, XP007921010
BP: "Kent Wells Technical Update Sealing Cap Installation", 20100710, 10 July 2010 (2010-07-10), pages 1 - 8, XP007921003
BIELLO D: "Is Using Dispersants on the BP Gulf Oil Spill Fighting Pollution with Pollution?", INTERNET CITATION, 18 June 2010 (2010-06-18), pages 1 - 3, XP002682735, Retrieved from the Internet [retrieved on 20120831]
BP: "Deepwater Horizon Containment and Response: Harnessing Capabilities and Lessons Learned", 20100901, 1 September 2010 (2010-09-01), pages 1 - 84, XP007921001
BP: "Kent Wells Technical Update Sealing Cap Installation", 20100710, 10 July 2010 (2010-07-10), pages 1 - 8, XP007921003
BIELLO D: "Is Using Dispersants on the BP Gulf Oil Spill Fighting Pollution with Pollution?", INTERNET CITATION, 18 June 2010 (2010-06-18), pages 1 - 3, XP002682735, Retrieved from the Internet
BP: "Deepwater Horizon Containment and Response: Harnessing Capabilities and Lessons Learned", 20100901, 1 September 2010 (2010-09-01), pages 1 - 84, XP007921001
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
WOOD, John, L. (150 W. Warrenville Road MC 200-1, Naperville IL, US)
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