Patents Assigned to Framo Engineering AS
  • Patent number: 10633961
    Abstract: A subsea oil filtration system is described that forms a closed circuit with and is mounted on or connected to a subsea rotating machine. According to some embodiments, the oil filtration system enables the removal of dirt and/or water that has entered the barrier fluid/oil system whether it comes from the Hydraulic Pressure Unit (HPU), from the umbilical or from other parts of the oil contained lubrication and/or barrier fluid systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Framo Engineering AS
    Inventors: Atle Karstein Berle, Raymond Rogne
  • Patent number: 10408714
    Abstract: Apparatus for use in sampling multiphase fluid in a fluid transport pipeline, the apparatus comprising: a process fluid conduit comprising a blind leg connected to an upstream section and a downstream section; and wherein a fluid sampling port is provided in the blind leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignees: Framo Engineering AS, Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Eivind Vethe, Bruno Pinguet, Bernard E Theron, Erik Sjurseth
  • Patent number: 10363995
    Abstract: A bearing system including a wheel assembly transmitting load to a damping assembly, wherein the wheel assembly is configured to rotate angularly relative to the damping assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Framo Engineering AS
    Inventors: Ketil Boe, Stig Skauge, Lars Seim
  • Patent number: 10253886
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for processing a high-temperature process fluid using a processing machine in a subsea location while protecting dynamic seals within the machine. In some examples a small portion of the process fluid is cooled using a cooling system the cooled process fluid is then directed towards the dynamic seals. In other examples the dynamic seals are shielded and isolated from the high temperature process fluid and cooler barrier fluid is circulated within an enclosed volume in proximity to the seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Framo Engineering AS
    Inventors: Robert Groette, Anders Brunvold, Per Gunnar Vikre, Haakon Jostein Grimstad
  • Publication number: 20180086422
    Abstract: A bearing system including a wheel assembly transmitting load to a damping assembly, wherein the wheel assembly is configured to rotate angularly relative to the damping assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Applicant: Framo Engineering AS
    Inventors: Ketil Boe, Stig Skauge, Lars Seim
  • Patent number: 9834282
    Abstract: A bearing system including a wheel assembly transmitting load to a damping assembly, wherein the wheel assembly is configured to rotate angularly relative to the damping assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Framo Engineering AS
    Inventors: Ketil Boe, Stig Skauge, Lars Seim
  • Patent number: 9562647
    Abstract: The present invention regards a system for transferral of at least one cryogenic fluid between two objects. At least one transfer pipe extending from the installation extends into a receiving room in the vessel, the transfer pipe being connectable with piping on the vessel through a connection in the receiving room. The receiving room is closable, the connection, and or at least a part of the construction forming the receiving room and or other elements in the receiving room are constructed to withstand eventual leakage of the cryogenic fluid and the system also provides for evacuating the receiving room for eventual spilled fluid. The invention also regards a flange for use in the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Framo Engineering AS
    Inventor: Jørgen Eide
  • Patent number: 9476427
    Abstract: A counter-rotating wet gas compressor for deployment and operation on the sea floor is described. The compressor has alternating rows of impellers, with each successive row of impellers being mounted a central hub or to an outer sleeve. According to some embodiments, no static diffusers are positioned between the alternating counter-rotating rows of impellers such that the design is structurally robust, compact and capable of compressing fluids that contain significant portions of liquid phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: FRAMO ENGINEERING AS
    Inventors: Bernt Helge Torkildsen, Per Gunnar Vikre, Hans Frederik Kjellnes
  • Patent number: 9328586
    Abstract: The invention concerns a subsea system transporting fluid, wherein the subsea system comprises a first part having a flow path carrying a flow of fluid and at least a second part having a flow path provided for carrying fluid. The second part is temporarily being closed off from the flow path of the first part of the subsea system. The heat from the fluid transported in the first part of the subsea system is transferred to the second part by a heat conducting structure establishing a contact between the first and second part of the subsea system, to prevent the formation of hydrates in the second part of the subsea system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: FRAMO ENGINEERING AS
    Inventors: Stig Kàre Kanstad, Erik Nilsen
  • Patent number: 9303491
    Abstract: There is disclosed a subsea cooler for the cooling of a fluid flowing in a subsea flow line. The subsea cooler comprises an inlet and an outlet which are connectable to the subsea flow line and at least two cooling sections arranged in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet of the subsea cooler. Each cooling section includes a plurality of cooling pipes which are configured such that they exchange heat energy with the surrounding sea water when the subsea cooler is in use. The subsea cooler is further provided with valve means such that the flow of fluid through the cooling sections may be regulated individually.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Framo Engineering AS
    Inventors: Stig Kare Kanstad, Nils-Egil Kangas, Asmund Valland, Atle Berle
  • Patent number: 9302744
    Abstract: A transfer system is described including a subsea installation fixed relative to a seabed, and a transfer element for transfer of fluid, electrical signals, or electric current between the subsea installation and a floating arrangement. The transfer element is configured to connect to the subsea installation and includes a connector for connecting to the floating arrangement. The transfer system includes a buoyancy element anchored to the seabed, and has a through-going hole in the vertical direction. The transfer element extends through the hole and is movable in both directions through the hole. The transfer element includes a fender system that extends at least partially around the circumference of the transfer element. The fender system abuts the buoyancy element when the transfer element is suspended. When the transfer element is suspended, the transfer element forms an S-shape or J-shape between the subsea installation and the buoyancy element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Framo Engineering AS
    Inventor: Paal Pettersen
  • Patent number: 9303488
    Abstract: A method for removing hydrate plugs in a hydrocarbon production station, the method comprising: fluidically isolating the production station; diverting production flow to a bypass line; and adjusting the pressure in the production station to a level sufficient to melt the hydrate plugs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Framo Engineering AS
    Inventor: Stig Kanstad
  • Patent number: 9297377
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dynamic sealing system device for a submerged pump comprising at least one feed line running in towards the dynamic sealing system, with a first valve device arranged in the feed line and a second valve device arranged such that in an open position it opens a first bypass line that runs from a point on the feed line between the first valve device and the pump and a low-pressure source at the pump to reduce the pressure in a barrier fluid in the sealing system. The invention also comprises a method for reducing the barrier fluid pressure for a submerged pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: FRAMO ENGINEERING AS
    Inventor: Arne Veland
  • Publication number: 20160083049
    Abstract: A bearing system including a wheel assembly transmitting load to a damping assembly, wherein the wheel assembly is configured to rotate angularly relative to the damping assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Applicant: Framo Engineering AS
    Inventors: Ketil Boe, Stig Skauge, Lars Seim
  • Publication number: 20160076353
    Abstract: A subsea oil filtration system is described that forms a closed circuit with and is mounted on or connected to a subsea rotating machine. According to some embodiments, the oil filtration system enables the removal of dirt and/or water that has entered the barrier fluid/oil system whether it comes from the Hydraulic Pressure Unit (HPU), from the umbilical or from other parts of the oil contained lubrication and/or barrier fluid systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Applicant: FRAMO ENGINEERING AS
    Inventors: Atle Karstein Berle, Raymond Rogne
  • Publication number: 20150377358
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for processing a high-temperature process fluid using a processing machine in a subsea location while protecting dynamic seals within the machine. In some examples a small portion of the process fluid is cooled using a cooling system the cooled process fluid is then directed towards the dynamic seals. In other examples the dynamic seals are shielded and isolated from the high temperature process fluid and cooler barrier fluid is circulated within an enclosed volume in proximity to the seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Applicant: FRAMO ENGINEERING AS
    Inventors: Robert GROETTE, Anders BRUNVOLD, Per Gunnar VIKRE, Haakon Jostein GRIMSTAD
  • Patent number: 9214816
    Abstract: An integrated power distribution system utilizes a subsea power distribution hub that receives high voltage electricity through an umbilical from a host surface facility. The subsea power distribution hub steps down the high voltage electricity and distributes the appropriate electrical power supply to multiple components of a subsea production system (e.g., in-well pumps, subsea booster pumps, subsea processing units, subsea valves, and subsea sensors) via jumpers. The integrated subsea power distribution system can be utilize to supply electrical power to all of the required process components of the subsea production system from the in-well completion to the surface host facility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: FRAMO ENGINEERING AS
    Inventors: Peter Batho, Jan Elde, Audun Magne Askeland, Jean-Luc Monnac, Dinesh R. Patel
  • Patent number: 9181942
    Abstract: A control and instrumentation system utilizes a subsea data hub to establish closed loop of between subsea production system components and a surface located controller. The control and instrumentation system can be utilize to operational control all of the required process components of the subsea production system from the surface located controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: FRAMO ENGINEERING AS
    Inventors: Peter Batho, Jan Elde, Oyvind Reksten, Jean-Luc Monnac, Dinesh R. Patel
  • Patent number: 9163482
    Abstract: There is provided a subsea system for increasing pressure and/or flow rate in a flow line, the subsea system being arranged in fluid communication with said flow line which receives fluid from at least one fluid source. The subsea system comprises at least one compressor or pump and at least one subsea cooler which is arranged in the flow line in series with the at least one compressor. The subsea system further comprises a recirculation line which is configured such that at least a portion of the fluid flowing in the flow line downstream the at least one compressor and the at least one subsea cooler may be recirculated back to the flow line upstream the at least one compressor and the at least one subsea cooler such that the recirculating line can be used for capacity regulation of the at least one compressor and cleaning of the at least one subsea cooler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Framo Engineering AS
    Inventors: Stig Kare Kanstad, Asmund Valland, Nils-Egil Kangas, Atle Berle
  • Patent number: 9097267
    Abstract: A system to pressurize barrier fluid of a submersible installation to provide a differential pressure between the ambient pressure surrounding the submersible installation and the pressure of the barrier fluid internally in the submersible installation during submersion of the system, wherein the differential pressure fits within a predetermined differential pressure range. The system comprises a pre-charge arrangement and a pressure intensifier which is adapted to start working at a start-up pressure. The pre-charge arrangement is adapted, during submerging of the system, to provide a differential pressure within the predetermined differential pressure range until the ambient pressure equals the start up pressure of the pressure intensifier, while the pressure intensifier is adapted to provide a differential pressure within the predetermined differential pressure range when the ambient pressure equals the start-up pressure of the pressure intensifier during further submersion of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Framo Engineering AS
    Inventors: Jorgen Eide, Anders Brunvold, Arne Veland