Patents Assigned to FMC INDUSTRIES , INC.
  • Riser pull-in method and apparatus
    Publication number: 20030000447
    Abstract: An arrangement and pull-in method for fluidly coupling a steel riser to a flowline of a turret on a FSO/FPSO. The riser is pulled into a connector by a pull-in line inside the flowline. A pull-in head is releasable secured inside the upper end of the riser. The pull-in head is released from the riser after the riser is locked into the connector. A flex joint is placed above the connector to provide alignment of the connector to the riser during installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Applicant: FMC INDUSTRIES , INC.
    Inventors: William L. Fontenot, Charles L. Garnero, Brent A. Salyer, Stephen P. Lindblade, L. Terry Boatman