Abstract: The invention relates to a connector for assembling two sections of a riser. The connector comprises two riser sections that are assembled by a locking ring with the aid of two bayonet connections. The connector additionally comprises means for securing the locking ring against the connector elements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compact connector design with an internal locking ring (11). The connector according to the invention comprises a locking ring (11) allowing bayonet type connection on either side with two riser sections. Furthermore, the connector comprises at least one removable pin (12) for translationally blocking locking ring (11), notably upon locking and unlocking.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a connector comprising an external locking ring (11) allowing bayonet type connection on either side with two male (9) and female (8) connector elements, by means of studs having identical angular ranges. Furthermore, the connector comprises at least one removable pin (12) for translationally blocking locking ring (11), notably upon locking and unlocking.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an offshore wind turbine on a floating support structure (1) comprising in combination: a main floater (1) comprising a part of substantially cylindrical shape, a concrete circular element (2) having a diameter greater than the diameter of the main floater, providing a stationary mass at the base of the floater and a damper, supplementary permanent ballast (4) arranged at the base of the main floater, dynamic ballast boxes (3) included in the main floater and distributed ringwise on the periphery of the floater.

Abstract: The present invention describes a type of radial bed reactor which can allow a small quantity of catalyst to be used. Application to a regenerative reforming process reactor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connector for assembling two sections of a riser. The connector comprises two riser sections that are assembled by a locking ring with the aid of two bayonet connections. The connector additionally comprises means for securing the locking ring against the connector elements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a floating mounting (1) which includes ballasting means (2) in order to vary the draught of the floating mounting. The floating mounting (1) according to the invention has a depth-variable horizontal cross-section, such that the second moment of area of the cross-section of the floating mounting, at the buoyancy surface (Sd), is higher when the floating mounting is deballasted, compared with the second moment of area of the buoyancy surface of the floating mounting, at the buoyancy surface (Sb), when the floating mounting is ballasted.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compact connector design with an internal locking ring (11). The connector according to the invention comprises a locking ring (11) allowing bayonet type connection on either side with two riser sections. Furthermore, the connector comprises at least one removable pin (12) for translationally blocking locking ring (11), notably upon locking and unlocking.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a connector comprising an external locking ring (11) allowing bayonet type connection on either side with two male (9) and female (8) connector elements, by means of studs having identical angular ranges. Furthermore, the connector comprises at least one removable pin (12) for translationally blocking locking ring (11), notably upon locking and unlocking.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a riser section (4) equipped with an inner locking ring (11). According to the invention, auxiliary line elements (7) are secured to one end of main tube (6) and they are mobile with respect to the other end of main tube (6) through the agency of a sliding pivot connection, whose relative translational motion is limited by a clearance adjustment means (15). The invention also relates to a riser consisting of several sections (4) and to the use of the riser for carrying out an offshore drilling operation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a riser section (4) equipped with an external locking ring (11). Locking ring (11) cooperates with a male connector element (9) and a female connector element (8) by means of a series of studs. The invention also relates to a riser consisting of several sections (4) and to the use of the riser for carrying out an offshore drilling operation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a floating mounting (1) which includes ballasting means (2) in order to vary the draught of the floating Lfb mounting. The floating mounting (1) according to the invention has a depth-variable horizontal cross-section, such that the second moment of area of the cross-section of the floating mounting, at the buoyancy surface (Sd), is higher when the floating mounting is deballasted, compared with the second moment of area of the buoyancy surface of the floating mounting, at the buoyancy surface (Sb), when the floating mounting is ballasted.

Abstract: The present invention describes a type of radial bed reactor which can allow a small quantity of catalyst to be used. Application to a regenerative reforming process reactor.

Abstract: The present invention is a connector (5) for a riser equipped with an external locking collar (11). Locking collar (11) cooperates with a male flange (24) of a male connector element (9) and a female flange (23) of a female connector element (8) by means of a series of tenons. The invention also relates to a riser including several sections (4) assembled by a connector (5).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a riser section (4) equipped with an external locking ring (11). Locking ring (11) cooperates with a male connector element (9) and a female connector element (8) by means of series of studs. The invention also relates to a riser consisting of several sections (4) and to the use of the riser for carrying out an offshore drilling operation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a riser section (4) equipped with an inner locking ring (11). According to the invention, auxiliary line elements (7) are secured to one end of main tube (6) and they are mobile with respect to the other end of main tube (6) through the agency of a sliding pivot connection, whose relative translational motion is limited by a clearance adjustment means (15). The invention also relates to a riser consisting of several sections (4) and to the use of the riser for carrying out an offshore drilling operation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an offshore wind turbine on a floating support structure (1) comprising in combination: a main floater (1) comprising a part of substantially cylindrical shape, a concrete circular element (2) having a diameter greater than the diameter of the main floater, providing a stationary mass at the base of the floater and a damper, supplementary permanent ballast (4) arranged at the base of the main floater, dynamic ballast boxes (3) included in the main floater and distributed ringwise on the periphery of the floater.

Abstract: The present invention is a connector (5) for a riser equipped with an external locking collar (11). Locking collar (11) cooperates with a male flange (24) of a male connector element (9) and a female flange (23) of a female connector element (8) by means of a series of tenons. The invention also relates to a riser consisting of several sections (4) assembled by a connector (5).

Abstract: The invention relates to a high-pressure pipe element having at least two metal tubes 1, 3 reinforced by hoops 2 and 4, the ends of the tubes being bare. The tubes are assembled end to end by a weld 5 of the bared ends. A sleeve 6 covers the weld 5 as some of the hooping 2 and 4 of each tube, forming an annular space between the bare ends of the tubes and the sleeve, said space being filled with a setting material 9. The invention also relates to manufacturing the high-pressure pipe element.

Abstract: A riser pipe section (4) is disclose for offshore well drilling operations comprising a main tube element (6) having as an extension a male connector element (10) and a female connector element (9) comprising a first series of tenons. At least one auxiliary tube element (7) is secured to the male connector element (10) and to the female connector element (9) so that the main tube element (6) and the auxiliary tube element (7) jointly transmit tensile stresses between the male connector element (10) and the female connector element (9). A locking ring is mounted on the male connector element and the ring comprises a second series of tenons.