EP1710206B1 - System for transferring a fluid product between a carrying vessel and a shore installation - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a system for transferring a fluid product, in particular liquefied natural gas, between a transport vehicle such as a ship and a particularly terrestrial plant for the treatment and storage of this product, described in the preamble of the present document. claim 1 and in the document US 4,261,398 .
- the figure 1 shows a traditional LNG transfer station (liquefied natural gas) generally indicated in 1 and comprising a platform 2 on which are mounted loading or unloading arms 3 constituted by rigid structures and pipes articulated together by multiple rotating joints.
- a docking installation 4 for ships to be loaded or unloaded using the transfer station 1.
- This is at the end of a boom 6 supporting fixed pipes that can reach several kilometers, which connect the transfer station to a treatment / storage facility of the product to be transferred between a carrier ship and the fixed installation.
- This type of transfer station is generally satisfactory but has the major disadvantage of involving a trend towards sophistication and increase of the transfer stations and their environment, and thus to an increase in the costs of the installations as a whole.
- the present invention aims to overcome these disadvantages and to propose a transfer system of a relatively simple structure and adaptable even for sites with harsh environment while reducing costs.
- a transfer system comprises the characteristics of the characterizing part of claim 1.
- the invention will be described hereinafter in its application to the transfer of a liquefied natural gas.
- the invention can be used for any other fluid product, such as liquids, pulverulent products and gases of any other nature.
- the figure 2 shows a transfer system 1 according to the present invention.
- This transfer system can dispense with a berth 6 pipe support of the traditional transfer station according to the figure 1 .
- the transfer of the product in the present example of the liquefied natural gas hereinafter referred to as LNG, is ensured by the submerged cryogenic lines indicated at 8 in the example represented.
- the transfer system 1 is shown inserted within a traditional mooring architecture 4, it should be noted that this mooring architecture could be simplified for reasons which will appear later in the detailed description of the position. following transfer.
- a transfer system 1 constituting the interface between a ship 9 and the fixed treatment and storage system of which only the submerged transport lines 8 are shown, essentially comprises two platforms 10, 10 'of support of a storage / handling gantry 11 of one or more transfer arrangements 13 of the fluid product and a main platform 15 accommodating all the equipment to which are connected the submerged cryogenic lines 8 and which are necessary for the connection This equipment will not be described in more detail because it is not necessary for the understanding of the invention.
- a transfer arrangement 13 essentially comprises at least one connection module 17 intended to be connected by one end to a manifold 18 of the ship and, associated with each module, a flexible transfer pipe 19 advantageously in the form of a cryogenic hose as developed, for example by Coflexip Stena Offshore.
- the transfer hoses 19 are attached to remains at one end to a gantry 20 resting on the main platform 15, while the other free end 22 is connectable to the connector 23 located at the other end of the module 17.
- connection module 17 is suspended from the crane 25 and movable between a storage position on the gantry 11, and a transfer position in which the module bears on the manifold platform 28 by means of a clean support device 30 and is connected by its connector 19 to the manifold flange 18.
- each cryogenic hose 19 is suspended by a cable 31 to a winch 26 of the gantry 11 and is movable between a storage position represented in particular on the Figure 5A and in which it is disconnected from the module 17 and its transfer position in which it is connected to the connector 23 of the module 17, as clearly shown in FIG. figure 5E .
- connection module 17 of this arrangement comprises, between its connector 19 for fastening the module to the manifold flange 18 of the ship and the device 30 for supporting or bearing on the manifold platform 28 of the ship, a device for cardan bellows 33 which isolates the manifold flange from the forces of the hose when the latter is connected to the manifold and resting on the manifold platform.
- the adjustable support 30 is linked to the module by an articulation of horizontal axis 34. Where appropriate, an additional articulation (not shown) will allow rotations along the axis of the manifold.
- the support 30 has two adjustable support legs 30 which support a cross member 38 carrying the piping 32.
- the module is provided with an adjustable foot 35 located at the bellows 33 and intended to provide a additional support especially for the storage of the module.
- the module 17 comprises, in its part located between the support device 30 and the connection connector 23 to the cryogenic hose 19, an emergency disconnection device 37 intended to ensure disconnection of the transfer link in a case of emergency.
- This device is known per se and therefore does not need to be described in detail.
- the device marketed by MIB International Limited under the name "Hydraulically Operated Double Valve with Emergency Release Systems for Service with LNG” could be used for this purpose. It is noted that the hose connection portion is inclined downwardly relative to the horizontal tubular portion bearing on the manifold platform 28.
- connectors 19, 23 at both ends of the module 17 they could be hydraulic connectors, for example of the type known under the name QCDC (Quick Connect / Disconnect Coupler) or be manual connectors.
- QCDC Quadick Connect / Disconnect Coupler
- connection module 17 further comprises a hooking flange 39 to the cable 40 of the crane 25, the attachment point 41 being located at the center of gravity of the module 17.
- the module is furthermore equipped with a device 43 intended to guiding the end 22, configured as a tip, of the hose 19, when connected to the connector 23 of the module.
- This device essentially comprises a member in the form of a guiding trumpet 44 which extends substantially parallel to the axis of the inclined portion of the module 17, on which the hose 19 will be connected and is supported by an element 45 integral with the Piping 32.
- the device 43 further comprises a winch 47 provided on the bellows portion 33 and around which is wound a cable 48 whose free end is fed through the trumpet 44 by passing over a pulley 49 to be able to be fixed to a guide rod / centering 51, called pinoche, which is integral with the tip 22 of the cryogenic hose 19 and extends substantially parallel to the axis of this end.
- the free end 53 before this centering rod is adapted to engage in the trumpet 44 when connecting the nozzle 22 of the hose to the module 17. To ensure a perfect centering of the tip relative to the connector 23 of the module, it is sufficient, after having fixed the end of the cable 48 at the front end 53 of the pinch, to wind this cable around the winch 47.
- the pinch 51 has two lateral wings, diametrically opposite 55 which are housed during the engagement of the pinch 51 in the trumpet 44 in diametrically opposed lateral slots 56 provided in the front flared portion of the trumpet 44. The width of these slots decreases from the receiving end of the wings .
- the nozzle 22 of the hose is hooked at 58, at the base of the pinch centering 51, to the cable 31 of the winch 26 of the gantry 11. It should also be noted that the movable nozzle 22 of the hose can be provided with a valve 61.
- cryogenic hoses 19 are used in a natural chain whose fixed end is advantageously centered with respect to the excursions of the mobile end. It turned out that by choosing a appropriate hose length, it is not necessary to use rotating joints or stiffeners at the ends. To prevent the hoses from being exposed to excessive mechanical stresses, their free ends 22 are always maintained, both in the storage state and during the connection process to the module 17 and during an emergency disconnection. . In the latter case, the winch 47 serves as a fall brake means of the free end of the hose just disconnected.
- the Figure 5A shows the transfer members, namely the connection module 17 being handled and the hose 19 in the storage state, the module being suspended from the cable 40 of the crane 25 and the free end 22 of the hose to the winch 26 by the cable 31.
- the module 17 is first lowered by means of the crane 25. When the module is at the level of the lower gateway of the gantry 11, the cable can be connected. 48 of the winch 27 at the front end of the pinch 51.
- the module 17 is lowered again until it can be connected by its connection 16 to the manifold flange 18 of the ship, the module being supported via the device support 30 on the platform 28 ( Figure 5B ).
- the free end 22 of the hose is then lowered by means of the winch 26.
- the free end 22 is drawn towards the connector 23 of the module by means of the winch 47 provided on the latter and ensures the attachment of the end of the hose on the connector 23 via the guiding / centering device by engagement of the pinch 51 in the trumpet 44 of the module.
- the figure 5E shows the hose in its position of connection to the module 17.
- FIGS 5F and 5G illustrate the process of an emergency disconnection after the opening of the emergency disconnection device 37.
- the distance of the hose under the effect of the chain tension is braked by the cable 48 wound around winch without being completely attached to it.
- the support of the free end is provided by the cable 31 of the winch 26, in accordance with the figure 5G .
- FIG. 9 Another embodiment is represented on the Figures 9 and 10 , the particularity of which lies in the fact that the emergency disconnection function is integrated into the connector for fixing the end 22 of the hose 19.
- This connector is also known per se, for example of the type known under the name "Coupler Integral" Valve and Hose End Valve ", marketed by the company MIB and designated 64.
- the centering device could be that provided in the first embodiment.
- a centering device could be envisaged comprising two centering pins of the pinch type 51, arranged diametrically opposite in a horizontal plane and cooperating with two centering trumpets of the Trumpet type 44.
- the attachment module would be equipped with two type 47 winches or a two-winch winch. drums.
- connection module 67 comprises a tubular transfer part which comprises a central sleeve 69 connected at one end to a cardan bellows 70 carrying a hydraulic or manual connector 71 for attachment to the manifold flange 18 of the ship and at its other end to a gimbal bellows 72 carrying a flange 74 for receiving the connector 65 of the hose.
- the sleeve 69 is mounted via a vertical piece 75 and a horizontal piece 76 forming the centering trumpet to a support structure 77 by which the module bears on the manifold bridge 28 of the ship.
- This structure 77 essentially comprises a ring 79 held between two console members 80 each of which is provided with a foot 81 intended to bear on the platform 28.
- the trumpet 76 and the support structure 77 are connected to each other. the other by a horizontal axis of articulation 82.
- On the module 67 is provided, as before, the winch 84 of the centering device of the end of the hose.
- the attachment point 85 of the module is provided on the trumpet device 76.
- the end or tip of the hose is bent and has a horizontal portion carrying the connector 65 and an inclined portion 86 located in the axial extension of the hose and which carries the emergency disconnector 66.
- the pinch 51 extends parallel to the portion horizontal end at a distance equal to the distance between the axes of the trumpet 76 and the flange 74 of the module.
- the fall brake winch indicated at 87 is mounted on the bend-side portion 86, while the free end 88 of the cable wrapped around the winch is attached to the flexible-side portion 86.
- the end of the hose is fixed at the elbow to the cable 31 of the winch 26 of the handling and storage gantry 11, via a fork 90 hinged substantially at the center of gravity of the two-legged tip fastening 91 secured to the flexible end end portion at diametrically opposed locations.
- the figure 15 shows a fourth embodiment of the transfer arrangement, wherein the interconnection connector of the module and the hose and the emergency disconnector are provided on the hose side as in the third embodiment.
- the particularity of the fourth embodiment lies in the fact that the module now bearing the reference 95 is provided with a support device 96 which is embodied as an arcuate cradle 97 supported by a foot 98 on the manifold platform 28 of the vessel and via a cross member 101 and a shoe 99 on the side of the ship 100.
- This cradle 97 serves as a guide path on which the end the hose is supported by several pads 103 when approaching the connection module.
- three pads are shown, which are axially aligned on the hose. These pads ensure a permanent support of the hose during the transfer. Since it is mainly the ends of the hoses that are subjected to mechanical stresses, the solution proposed in the fourth embodiment is very advantageous.
- the figure 16 shows a fifth embodiment which has the particularity that the portion designated by the reference 105 which carries the connector 106 of the end of the hose is laterally offset from the axis of the hose 19 while extending substantially parallel to the axis of it.
- the trumpet indicated at 107 and the pinoche 108 now extend in the axis of the hose.
- the figure 17 illustrates another possibility of implementing the transfer system according to the invention which has the particularity that the part of the connection arrangement according to the invention, which corresponds for example to the figure 11 to the connection module, is now integrated with the end portion indicated 110 of the manifold and that it is only the tip 111 of the flexible 19 which is movable by being suspended from the gantry 11.
- the portion 111 of the manifold is centering device for fixing the nozzle 111 of the hose to the flange 112 of the manifold, namely the centering trumpet 113, the winch 114 and the idler pulley 115 of the cable 116.
- the nozzle 111 of straight configuration of the hose 19 includes connector 118, the disconnector emergency 119, the fall brake winch 120 and pinch 121.
- FIG. 19 to 22 finally illustrate another embodiment of the possibility of implementing the invention, illustrated on the figure 17 , in which the end of the manifold also carries the indicated connector 122 for fixing the nozzle 123 of the hose on the manifold.
- the centering device of the tip 123 when it is attached to the connector 122 has a specific configuration.
- This device essentially comprises a trumpet 124, a pinch 127 associated with the nozzle 123 of the hose, two hydraulic cylinders 126 pivotally mounted at 128 at diametrically opposite positions on the pipe element indicated at 129, and the winch not shown in FIG. cable indicated at 131 in the state fixed on the end of the pinoche.
- the tip 123 of the hose 19 carries two levers 133 which are mounted articulated, diametrically opposite on the endpiece 123 and in its center of gravity.
- Each of the pivoting levers is associated with a hydraulic cylinder 126 to cooperate with it in the manner that will be described later.
- the pinch is hingedly mounted on the two levers 133 via the crossbar 134.
- Each hydraulic cylinder 126 is provided with a piston rod 136 axially movable in the outer pivotable tubular body 137.
- the end of the rod 136 carries a fork 138 for gripping the end 139 of a lever 133 of the nozzle 123 of the hose.
- the Figures 23A to 23E represent the different phases of the process of connecting the hose to the manifold.
- a first phase represented on the Figure 23A the pinoche 127 is drawn into the trumpet 124 until the two lateral wings 55 come to the bottom of their housing 56 in the flared front part of the trumpet 124 as seen on the Figure 23B .
- the ends are then in the catch area of the forks 138.
- FIGS 24 and 25 are elevational views of another embodiment of the connection device, different from the embodiment according to the figure 19 in that the trumpet 124 for receiving the pinch of the movable element of the hose is now mounted on its support by a cardan 140.
- Control cylinders 141 of the trumpet in its pivoting movement, allow the setting and maintenance in nominal position of the trumpet when the pinoche is in position in the trumpet.
- the figure 26 is an elevational view of yet another embodiment of the connection module.
- This view is simplified to the extent that the guiding and centering device and the trumpet and its support are omitted.
- This embodiment has the particularity that the module is fixed on the manifold platform 28 in its position of connection to the manifold flange 18 by clamping devices 142, 143 associated respectively with the adjustable support 30 and the adjustable foot 35.
- clamping devices 142, 143 associated respectively with the adjustable support 30 and the adjustable foot 35.
- FIGS. 27 to 30 illustrate yet another embodiment of a transfer system according to the invention.
- the module or connection device indicated at 150 is fixed permanently to the manifold 18 thus deporting the connector to which the hose must be fixed to the edge of the ship.
- the connection device is integrated in the manifold.
- the integrated connection device is supported by a support member 155 on the manifold platform 28 at the edge of the ship.
- the connector 157 for fixing the hose 19 is oriented downwards. In this embodiment it is the connector 157 which carries the pinch centering 158 whose axis extends parallel to the axis of the connector.
- the tip 160 of the hose 19 is suspended by a cable 162 to a winch 163 located at the top of a support structure 164 located at a level above the ship and mounted on a platform 165.
- Support structure may be made in any suitable known form.
- the trumpet 167 of reception of this pinch is mounted on the tip 160 of the hose.
- This tip also carries the winch indicated 169 on which is wound the cable 170 allowing, after being fixed to the pinch 158, the attachment of the tip 160 to the connection device 150, as seen in the figures. The cable then passes through the trumpet.
- the emergency disconnector designated by the reference 172 is part of the tip 160 of the hose 19.
- the hose end 160 is lowered by unrolling the cable 162, secures the cable 170 to the pinch 158 of the connection module 150 ( figure 27 ) and draws with the winch 169 the nozzle towards the connecting device ( figure 29 ) to obtain the engagement pinoche in the trumpet 167, which allows the attachment of the tip to the connection device ( figure 28 ).
- the figure 29 shows, that, as already described before, that during an emergency disconnection, the hose 19 separates from the ship by opening the emergency disconnector 172 but is retained by the cable 162, the cable 170 after being unwound from its winch 169 being on the tip portion remained integral with the hose freely hanging pinoche 158. Since the connector 157 is located at the edge of the ship, the hose, when separated from the ship is not disturbed and can move under the effect of its weight without hitting the ship.
- the transfer station uses cryogenic hoses. But they can be replaced by any other flexible element such as for example a series of rigid elements hinged together.
- a feature of the invention that is common to all embodiments lies in the arrangement of the pinch centering.
- This arrangement is determined according to the characteristics of the hose, in particular as a function of the linear mass and the bending stiffness, and the mass of the nozzle, to minimize the stresses in the hose in all the phases and to optimize the entry of the hose.
- the pinoche in the trumpet illustrates the characteristics of the arrangement of the pinoche, namely the total length L between the tip of the pinch and the base of the tip, the distance e of the end of the pinch the pinch of the axis of the hose and the angle ⁇ between the axis of the pinch and the axis of the connector.
- the invention provides many major advantages. It should be noted first of all that the forces produced during the establishment of a fluid transfer connection during the transfer of the fluid and the disconnection of the transfer members are entirely taken up by the vessel, namely the manifold. , the structure of the manifold platform, the ship's plating, etc. Indeed, it is the ship that supports the mobile part and the deformable part of the transfer arrangement according to the invention.
- the manifold flange is the geometric repository in all phases, connection, transfer, normal disconnection and emergency disconnection of the hose.
- the module attached to the manifold flange on the one hand, and supported on the other hand on the platform or the plating of the ship can hoist by simple winching and maintain the movable end of the hose by limiting the shear forces and moments induced on the manifold flange.
- the system allows relaxation of thermal stresses by constructive measures such as bellows and joints.
- the handling of the module by crane or a manipulator arm above the manifold platform is simple.
- the hoses are supported and used in a chain, ideal configuration.
- the movable end of the hose in an emergency disconnect case can be braked and the sensing elements can not fall into the water or hit anything.
- the use of flexible transfer elements such as the cryogenic hose allows the transfer station to absorb even significant relative movements between the ship and the platforms.
- the hose could have a length of the order of 50 m or more depending on these relative movements they must absorbed.
- the transfer members can be easily disassembled and transported, thereby eliminating booms with specific traffic lanes for lifting vehicles known transfer systems.
- the mounting module both in its independent module version and in its integrated version, transports the connector to which the hose must be attached to the side edge of the vessel, which allows a disconnection of emergency, the hose to separate from the ship without hitting it and without being damaged.
- the hose after separation, remains suspended by its cable connecting it to the support structure.
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L'invention concerne un système de transfert d'un produit fluide, notamment du gaz naturel liquéfié, entre un véhicule de transport tel qu'un navire et une installation notamment terrestre de traitement et de stockage de ce produit, décrit dans le préambule de la revendication 1 et dans le document
Des systèmes de transfert de ce type existent pour le transfert de gaz naturel liquéfié. La
La présente invention a pour but de pallier ces inconvénients et de proposer un système de transfert d'une structure relativement simple et adaptable même aux sites à environnement difficile tout en permettant de réduire les coûts.The present invention aims to overcome these disadvantages and to propose a transfer system of a relatively simple structure and adaptable even for sites with harsh environment while reducing costs.
Pour résoudre ce problème, un système de transfert selon l'invention comprend les caractéristiques de la partie caractérisante de la revendication 1.To solve this problem, a transfer system according to the invention comprises the characteristics of the characterizing part of
D'autres caractéristiques sont indiquées dans des revendications dépendantes.Other features are indicated in dependent claims.
L'invention sera mieux comprise, et d'autres buts, caractéristiques, détails et avantages de celle-ci apparaîtront plus clairement dans la description explicative qui va suivre faite en référence aux dessins schématiques annexés donnés uniquement à titre d'exemple illustrant plusieurs modes de réalisation et dans lesquels :
- la
figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un poste de transfert traditionnel ; - la
figure 2 est une vue en perspective d'un système de transfert selon la présente invention ; - la
figure 3 est une vue en élévation d'un système de transfert selon l'invention du type représenté sur lafigure 2 ; - la
figure 4 est une vue de dessus du système de transfert selon lafigure 3 ; - les
figures 5A à 5G sont des vues partielles, en élévation, schématiques d'un système de transfert selon l'invention et illustrent les différentes phases du processus d'établissement et de séparation d'une liaison de transfert entre un navire et l'installation terrestre ; - la
figure 6 est une vue à plus grande échelle d'un module de connexion selon l'invention et de l'extrémité libre d'un flexible du système de transfert selon l'invention, le flexible étant en cours de connexion au module ; - la
figure 7 est une vue similaire à lafigure 6 mais montre un flexible dans sa position de connexion au module ; - la
figure 8 est une vue en direction de la flèche VIII de lafigure 7 du dispositif de support du module de connexion ; - la
figure 9 est une vue en élévation, d'un deuxième mode de réalisation d'un module de connexion auquel est connectée l'extrémité d'un flexible cryogénique ; - la
figure 10 est une vue de dessus, avec arrachement, en direction de la flèche X de lafigure 9 ; - les
figures 11 et12 sont des vues en élévation d'un troisième mode de réalisation d'un module de connexion et de l'extrémité mobile d'un flexible, respectivement à l'état d'établissement d'une connexion et à l'état d'une connexion établie ; - la
figure 13 est une vue en direction de la flèche XIII sur lafigure 12 , du dispositif de support du module de connexion ; - la
figure 14 est une vue de détail en direction de la flèche XIV de lafigure 11 ; - la
figure 15 est une vue en élévation d'un quatrième mode de réalisation d'un module de connexion et d'une extrémité de flexible à l'état de connexion mutuelle ; - la
figure 16 est une vue en élévation d'un cinquième mode de réalisation d'un module de connexion et d'une extrémité de flexible, montrée à l'état de connexion ; - la
figure 17 est une vue en élévation d'un dispositif de connexion intégré au manifold et d'une extrémité de flexible, montrée à l'état de connexion ; - les
figures 18A et 18B sont des vues de détail, en élévation, d'une extrémité de flexible selon l'invention ; - la
figure 19 est une vue en élévation d'un manifold de navire auquel est intégré un dispositif de connexion selon l'invention ; - la
figure 20 est une vue de dessus simplifiée du manifold selon lafigure 19 , le dispositif de guidage et de centrage ayant été supprimés ; - la
figure 21 est une vue en élévation d'une extrémité de flexible destinée à coopérer avec le dispositif de connexion intégré selon lafigure 19 ; - la
figure 22 est une vue de dessus de l'extrémité flexible selon lafigure 21 ; - les
figures 23A à 23E sont des vues en élévation illustrant différentes étapes du processus d'établissement d'une connexion entre le dispositif de connexion intégré selon lafigure 19 et l'extrémité de flexible selon lafigure 21 . - les
figures 24 et 25 sont des vues en élévation d'une autre version de réalisation intégré et au manifold; - la
figure 26 est une vue en élévation, simplifiée d'encore un autre mode de réalisation d'un module de connexion ; - la
figure 27 est une vue en élévation d'encore un autre mode de réalisation d'un système de transfert selon l'invention ; - la
figure 28 illustre une étape du processus d'établissement d'une liaison de transfert du système selon lafigure 27 ; - la
figure 29 illustre une étape du processus de séparation d'urgence du système de transfert selon lafigure 27 ; et - la
figure 30 est une vue à plus grande échelle de la partie indiquée en XXX sur lafigure 28 .
- the
figure 1 is a perspective view of a traditional transfer station; - the
figure 2 is a perspective view of a transfer system according to the present invention; - the
figure 3 is an elevational view of a transfer system according to the invention of the type shown in FIG.figure 2 ; - the
figure 4 is a top view of the transfer system according to thefigure 3 ; - the
Figures 5A to 5G are partial schematic elevation views of a transfer system according to the invention and illustrate the different phases of the process of establishing and separating a transfer link between a ship and the land installation; - the
figure 6 is a view on a larger scale of a connection module according to the invention and the free end of a flexible transfer system according to the invention, the hose being connected to the module; - the
figure 7 is a view similar to thefigure 6 but shows a hose in its position of connection to the module; - the
figure 8 is a view towards the arrow VIII of thefigure 7 the support device of the connection module; - the
figure 9 is an elevational view of a second embodiment of a connection module to which is connected the end of a cryogenic hose; - the
figure 10 is a top view, with tear, in the direction of the arrow X of thefigure 9 ; - the
figures 11 and12 are elevational views of a third embodiment of a connection module and the movable end of a hose, respectively in the state of establishing a connection and the state of a connection established; - the
figure 13 is a view in the direction of arrow XIII on thefigure 12 , the support device of the connection module; - the
figure 14 is a detail view towards arrow XIV of thefigure 11 ; - the
figure 15 is an elevational view of a fourth embodiment of a connection module and a hose end in the mutual connection state; - the
figure 16 is an elevational view of a fifth embodiment of a connection module and a hose end, shown in the connection state; - the
figure 17 is an elevational view of a manifold-integrated connection device and a hose end, shown in the connection state; - the
Figures 18A and 18B are detailed views, in elevation, of a hose end according to the invention; - the
figure 19 is an elevational view of a ship manifold which incorporates a connection device according to the invention; - the
figure 20 is a simplified top view of the manifold according to thefigure 19 , the guiding device and centering has been removed; - the
figure 21 is an elevational view of a hose end intended to cooperate with the integrated connection device according to thefigure 19 ; - the
figure 22 is a top view of the flexible end according to thefigure 21 ; - the
Figures 23A to 23E are elevational views illustrating different steps in the process of establishing a connection between the integrated connection device according to thefigure 19 and the hose end according to thefigure 21 . - the
Figures 24 and 25 are elevational views of another integrated embodiment and the manifold; - the
figure 26 is a simplified elevational view of yet another embodiment of a connection module; - the
figure 27 is an elevational view of yet another embodiment of a transfer system according to the invention; - the
figure 28 illustrates a step in the process of establishing a system transfer link according to thefigure 27 ; - the
figure 29 illustrates a step in the emergency separation process of the transfer system according to thefigure 27 ; and - the
figure 30 is a larger-scale view of the part indicated in XXX on thefigure 28 .
L'invention sera décrite ci-après dans son application au transfert d'un gaz naturel liquéfié. Bien entendu l'invention est utilisable pour tout autre produit fluide, tel que des liquides, produits pulvérulents et gaz de tout autre nature.The invention will be described hereinafter in its application to the transfer of a liquefied natural gas. Naturally, the invention can be used for any other fluid product, such as liquids, pulverulent products and gases of any other nature.
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Ce système de transfert peut se passer d'une estacade 6 de support de tuyauterie du poste de transfert traditionnel selon la
Comme il ressort des figures, un système de transfert 1 constituant l'interface entre un navire 9 et le système de traitement et de stockage fixe dont seulement les lignes de transport immergé 8 sont représentées, comporte essentiellement deux plates-formes 10, 10' de support d'un portique de stockage/manutention 11 d'un ou plusieurs agencements de transfert 13 du produit fluide et une plate-forme principale 15 accueillant l'ensemble des équipements auxquels sont connectées les lignes cryogéniques immergées 8 et qui sont nécessaires pour la connexion aux agencements de transfert 13. Ces équipements ne seront pas décrits plus en détail car ils ne sont pas nécessaires pour la compréhension de l'invention.As can be seen from the figures, a
Dans un système de transfert selon l'invention, adapté aux navires standard, un agencement de transfert 13 comporte essentiellement au moins un module de connexion 17 destiné à être connecté par une extrémité à un manifold 18 du navire et, associés à chaque module, une conduite de transfert souple 19 réalisée avantageusement sous forme de flexible cryogénique tel que développé, par exemple par la société Coflexip Stena Offshore. Les flexibles de transfert 19 sont fixés à demeure à une extrémité à un portique 20 reposant sur la plate-forme principale 15, tandis que l'autre extrémité libre 22 est connectable au connecteur 23 situé à l'autre extrémité du module 17.In a transfer system according to the invention, adapted to standard ships, a
La fonction principale du portique 11 est de permettre la manutention et le stockage des organes de transfert, à savoir de chaque module de connexion 17 et des extrémités mobiles 22 des flexibles cryogéniques 19, à l'aide respectivement d'une grue 25 et de treuils 26. Comme le montre les figures, un module de connexion 17 est suspendu à la grue 25 et déplaçable entre une position de stockage sur le portique 11, et une position de transfert dans laquelle le module est en appui sur la plate-forme de manifold 28 à l'aide d'un dispositif de support propre 30 et est connecté par son connecteur 19 à la bride de manifold 18. L'extrémité libre 22 de chaque flexible cryogénique 19 est suspendue par un câble 31 à un treuil 26 du portique 11 et est déplaçable entre une position de stockage représentée notamment sur la
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Le module de connexion 17 de cet agencement comporte, entre son connecteur 19 de fixation du module à la bride de manifold 18 du navire et le dispositif 30 de support ou d'appui sur la plate-forme de manifold 28 du navire, un dispositif de soufflet cardan 33 qui rend isolé la bride de manifold des efforts du flexible lorsque ce dernier est connecté au manifold et en appui sur la plateforme manifold. Le support réglable 30 est lié au module par une articulation d'axe horizontal 34. Le cas échéant, une articulation supplémentaire (non représentée) permettra des rotations suivant l'axe du manifold. Comme on le voit sur la
Le module 17 comporte, dans sa partie située entre le dispositif d'appui 30 et le connecteur 23 de raccord au flexible cryogénique 19, un dispositif de déconnexion d'urgence 37 destiné à assurer une déconnexion de la liaison de transfert dans un cas d'urgence. Ce dispositif est connu en soi et n'a donc pas besoin d'être décrit en détail. On pourrait utiliser à cette fin le dispositif commercialisé par la société MIB International Limited sous la dénomination « Hydraulically Operated Double Valve with Emergency Release Systems for Service with LNG ». On constate que la partie de connexion au flexible est inclinée vers le bas par rapport à la partie tubulaire horizontale en appui sur la plate-forme de manifold 28.The
Concernant les connecteurs 19, 23 aux deux extrémités du module 17, ils pourraient être des connecteurs hydrauliques, par exemple du type connu sous la dénomination QCDC (Quick Connect/Disconnect Coupler) ou être des connecteurs manuels.Regarding the
Le module de connexion 17 comprend en outre une bride d'accrochage 39 au câble 40 de la grue 25, le point d'accrochage 41 étant situé au centre de gravité du module 17. Le module est en outre équipé d'un dispositif 43 destiné au guidage de l'extrémité 22, configurée en embout, du flexible 19, lors de sa connexion au connecteur 23 du module. Ce dispositif comporte essentiellement un organe en forme d'une trompette de guidage 44 qui s'étend sensiblement parallèlement à l'axe de la partie inclinée du module 17, sur laquelle sera connecté le flexible 19 et est supporté par un élément 45 solidaire de la tuyauterie 32. Le dispositif 43 comporte en outre un treuil 47 prévu sur la partie de soufflet cardan 33 et autour duquel est enroulé un câble 48 dont l'extrémité libre est amenée à travers la trompette 44 en passant sur une poulie de renvoi 49 pour pouvoir être fixée à une tige de guidage/centrage 51, appelée pinoche, qui est solidaire de l'embout 22 du flexible cryogénique 19 et s'étend sensiblement parallèlement à l'axe de cette extrémité. L'extrémité libre avant 53 de cette tige de centrage est adaptée pour s'engager dans la trompette 44 lors d'une connexion de l'embout 22 du flexible au module 17. Pour assurer un centrage parfait de l'embout par rapport au connecteur 23 du module, il suffit, après avoir fixé l'extrémité du câble 48 à l'extrémité avant 53 de la pinoche, d'enrouler ce câble autour du treuil 47. On constate que la pinoche 51 présente deux ailes latérales, diamétralement opposées 55 qui se logent lors de l'engagement de la pinoche 51 dans la trompette 44 dans des fentes latérales diamétralement opposées 56 prévues dans la partie avant évasée de la trompette 44. La largeur de ces fentes diminuent à partir de l'extrémité de réception des ailes. L'embout 22 du flexible est accrochée en 58, au niveau de la base de la pinoche de centrage 51, au câble 31 du treuil 26 du portique 11. Il est encore à noter que l'embout mobile 22 du flexible peut être pourvue d'une vanne 61.The
Concernant les flexibles cryogéniques 19, ils sont utilisés en chaînette naturelle dont l'extrémité fixe est avantageusement centrée par rapport aux excursions de l'extrémité mobile. Il s'est avéré qu'en choisissant une longueur de flexible appropriée, il n'est pas nécessaire d'utiliser des joints tournants ni des raidisseurs aux extrémités. Pour éviter que les flexibles puissent être exposés à des contraintes mécaniques excessives, leurs extrémités libres 22 sont toujours maintenues, aussi bien à l'état de stockage qu'au cours du processus de connexion au module 17 et lors d'une déconnexion d'urgence. Dans ce dernier cas, le treuil 47 sert de moyen de frein de chute de l'extrémité libre du flexible venant d'être déconnecté.As regards the
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L'extrémité ou embout du flexible est coudée et comporte une partie horizontale portant le connecteur 65 et une partie 86 inclinée située dans le prolongement axial du flexible et qui porte le déconnecteur d'urgence 66. La pinoche 51 s'étend parallèlement à la partie horizontale de l'extrémité à une distance égale à l'écart entre les axes de la trompette 76 et de la bride 74 du module.The end or tip of the hose is bent and has a horizontal portion carrying the
Dans ce mode de réalisation, le treuil de frein de chute indiqué en 87 est monté sur la partie 86 côté coude, tandis que l'extrémité libre notée 88 du câble enroulé autour du treuil est fixée à la partie 86 côté flexible. L'extrémité du flexible est fixée au niveau du coude au câble 31 du treuil 26 du portique de manutention et de stockage 11, par l'intermédiaire d'une fourche 90 articulée sensiblement au niveau du centre de gravité de l'embout à deux pattes de fixation 91 solidaires de la partie d'extrémité côté flexible, à des endroits diamétralement opposés.In this embodiment, the fall brake winch indicated at 87 is mounted on the bend-
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Comme le montre les figures, l'embout 160 du flexible 19 est suspendu par un câble 162 à un treuil 163 situé en haut d'une structure de support 164 situé à un niveau au-dessus du navire et monté sur une plateforme 165. La structure de support peut être réalisée sous toute forme connue appropriée.As shown in the figures, the
Puisque c'est le connecteur du module fixe 157 qui porte la pinoche 158, dans le cas présent, la trompette 167 de réception de cette pinoche est montée sur l'embout 160 du flexible. Cet embout porte également le treuil indiqué en 169 sur laquelle est enroulé le câble 170 permettant, après avoir été fixé à la pinoche 158, la fixation de l'embout 160 au dispositif de connexion 150, comme on le voit sur les figures. Le câble passe alors à travers la trompette. De plus, le déconnecteur d'urgence désigné par la référence 172 fait partie de l'embout 160 du flexible 19.Since it is the connector of the fixed
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Bien entendu de multiples modifications peuvent être apportées à l'invention telle qu'elle vient d'être décrite et illustrée sur les figures, sans sortir du cadre de l'invention. Dans les exemples de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, qui ont été donnés avant, le poste de transfert utilise des flexibles cryogéniques. Mais ceux-ci peuvent être remplacés par tout autre élément souple tel que par exemple une suite d'éléments rigides articulés entre eux.Of course, many modifications can be made to the invention as just described and illustrated in the figures, without departing from the scope of the invention. In the examples of implementation of the invention, which have been given before, the transfer station uses cryogenic hoses. But they can be replaced by any other flexible element such as for example a series of rigid elements hinged together.
Il va de soi que tous les dispositifs décrits dans le cadre d'un mode de réalisation notamment ceux de guidage/centrage peuvent être transposés aux autres modes de réalisation. On pourrait notamment utiliser les dispositifs qui équipent le module mobile dans la version intégrée au manifold du navire et vice-versa.It goes without saying that all the devices described in the context of one embodiment, in particular those of guide / centering, can be transposed to the other embodiments. In particular, the devices that equip the mobile module could be used in the version integrated in the manifold of the ship and vice versa.
Une caractéristique de l'invention qui est commune à tous les modes de réalisation réside dans la disposition de la pinoche de centrage. Cette disposition est déterminée en fonction des caractéristiques du flexible, notamment en fonction de la masse linéaire et la raideur en flexion, et de la masse de l'embout, pour minimiser les contraintes dans le flexible dans toutes les phases et optimiser l'entrée de la pinoche dans la trompette. Les
Il ressort de la description et des figures que l'invention procure de nombreux avantages majeurs. Il est tout d'abord à noter que les efforts produits pendant l'établissement d'une liaision de transfert d'un fluide, pendant le transfert du fluide et la déconnexion des organes de transfert sont entièrement repris par le navire, à savoir le manifold, la structure de la plateforme manifold, le bordé de navire, etc. En effet, c'est le navire qui supporte la partie mobile et la partie déformable de l'agencement de transfert selon l'invention. La bride de manifold est le référentiel géométrique dans toutes les phases, de la connexion, du transfert, de la déconnexion normale et la déconnexion d'urgence du flexible. Le module fixé sur la bride de manifold d'une part, et prenant appui d'autre part sur la plateforme ou le bordé du navire permet de hisser par simple treuillage et de maintenir l'extrémité mobile du flexible en limitant les efforts tranchants et les moments induits sur la bride de manifold. Le système permet une relaxation des contraintes thermiques par des mesures constructives telles que des soufflets et des articulations. La manutention du module par grue ou par un bras manipulateur au-dessus de la plateforme manifold est simple. Les flexibles sont supportés et utilisés en chaînette, configuration idéale. L'extrémité mobile du flexible dans un cas de déconnexion d'urgence peut être freinée et les éléments sensibles ne peuvent pas tomber dans l'eau ni heurter quoi que ce soit.It is apparent from the description and figures that the invention provides many major advantages. It should be noted first of all that the forces produced during the establishment of a fluid transfer connection during the transfer of the fluid and the disconnection of the transfer members are entirely taken up by the vessel, namely the manifold. , the structure of the manifold platform, the ship's plating, etc. Indeed, it is the ship that supports the mobile part and the deformable part of the transfer arrangement according to the invention. The manifold flange is the geometric repository in all phases, connection, transfer, normal disconnection and emergency disconnection of the hose. The module attached to the manifold flange on the one hand, and supported on the other hand on the platform or the plating of the ship can hoist by simple winching and maintain the movable end of the hose by limiting the shear forces and moments induced on the manifold flange. The system allows relaxation of thermal stresses by constructive measures such as bellows and joints. The handling of the module by crane or a manipulator arm above the manifold platform is simple. The hoses are supported and used in a chain, ideal configuration. The movable end of the hose in an emergency disconnect case can be braked and the sensing elements can not fall into the water or hit anything.
Il est notamment encore à remarquer que l'utilisation des éléments de transfert flexibles tels que le flexible cryogénique permet au poste de transfert d'absorber mêmes des mouvements relatifs importants entre le navire et les plateformes. A titre d'exemple et indicatif, nullement limitatif, le flexible pourrait avoir une longueur de l'ordre de 50 m ou plus en fonction de ces mouvements relatifs qu'ils doivent absorbés. Ceci entraîne comme avantages considérables, la possibilité de simplifier la structure de l'installation d'amarrage du navire et de pouvoir prévoir le poste de transfert même dans des environnements interdits aux postes de transfert existants. D'autre part, en raison de la structure modulaire de l'arrangement de transfert du poste selon l'invention, les organes de transfert peuvent être aisément démontés et transportés, ce qui permet de supprimer les estacades avec des voies de circulation spécifiques pour des véhicules de levage des systèmes de transfert connus.In particular, it should be noted that the use of flexible transfer elements such as the cryogenic hose allows the transfer station to absorb even significant relative movements between the ship and the platforms. As an example and indicative, in no way limiting, the hose could have a length of the order of 50 m or more depending on these relative movements they must absorbed. This results in considerable advantages, the possibility of simplifying the structure of the mooring installation of the ship and to be able to provide the transfer station even in environments prohibited to the existing transfer stations. On the other hand, because of the modular structure of the station transfer arrangement according to the invention, the transfer members can be easily disassembled and transported, thereby eliminating booms with specific traffic lanes for lifting vehicles known transfer systems.
Il est encore à noter que le module de fixation, aussi bien dans sa version de module indépendante que dans sa version intégrée déporte le connecteur auquel le flexible doit être fixé jusqu'au bord latéral du navire, ce qui permet lors d'une déconnexion d'urgence, au flexible de se séparer du navire sans heurter celle-ci et sans être endommagé. Le flexible, après la séparation, reste suspendu par son câble le reliant à la structure de support.It should also be noted that the mounting module, both in its independent module version and in its integrated version, transports the connector to which the hose must be attached to the side edge of the vessel, which allows a disconnection of emergency, the hose to separate from the ship without hitting it and without being damaged. The hose, after separation, remains suspended by its cable connecting it to the support structure.
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- A system for transferring a fluid product, in particular liquefied natural gas, between a carrying vessel such as a ship and a shore installation, in particular fixed, for processing and storing said product, of the type comprising a tubular arrangement for conveying the product between the ship and the installation, one end of which is connected to the latter and the free end of which can be connected to the connecting device (17, 111, 150) to the ship's manifold to transfer a fluid product between the ship and the installation, and a device for guiding the free end (22, 105, 111, 160) of the pipe (19) towards the receiving end thereof, provided on the connecting device (17, 111, 150), which comprises a guide member (44, 107, 113, 124) in the form of a cable adaptor, provided at least on the connecting device, and a guided member (51, 108, 121, 127) in the form of a cone provided at least on the free end (22, 105, 111, 160) of the tubular arrangement and intended to engage in the cable adapter (44, 107, 113, 124) and a winch (47, 114, 169) associated with the guide member (44, 107, 113, 124) as well as a cable (48, 116, 170) winding around the winch (47, 104, 169) and the other end of which can be fastened to the guided member (51, 108, 121, 127), characterized in that the tubular conveyance arrangement has a flexible transfer hose (19) whereof the free end (22, 105, 111, 160) is provided with a handling device (11, 26, 31) allowing the free end (22, 105, 111, 160) to move between a position connected to the connecting device (17, 111, 150) of the ship's manifold and a separate storage position, in that the flexible pipe (19) is suspended in a chain between its two ends, in that the connector (23, 64, 106, 112, 122, 157) of the connecting device is oriented downwards so as to allow the connection of the free end (22, 105, 111, 160) to the connector of the connecting device via an ascending movement by engaging the guided member (51, 108, 121, 127) in the guide member (44, 107, 113, 124) and in that the guide member and the guided member can also respectively be provided on the free end (22, 105, 111, 160) and the connecting device.
- The system according to claim 1, characterized in that the cable adapter (44, 167) and the cone (51, 158) are provided above the end (160) of the flexible pipe supporting them.
- The transfer system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the conveyance arrangement has an emergency disconnect device (37) of the transfer pipe (19).
- The system according to claim 3, characterized in that the emergency disconnect device (37) of the flexible transfer pipe (19) is provided in the connection device (17).
- The transfer system according to claim 3, characterized in that the emergency disconnect device (37, 119, 172) is provided on the mobile end (22, 160) of the flexible pipe (19).
- The transfer system according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the transfer arrangement has a fall braking device (120, 169) for the free end of the transfer pipe (19) in the case of an emergency disconnect.
- The transfer system according to claim 6, characterized in that the fall braking device comprises a winch provided on the part of the arrangement that remains connected to the connecting device or on the mobile end (160) of the flexible pipe in the case of an emergency disconnect and around which a cable is wound whereof the free end is fastened to the free end of the transfer pipe, said cable disconnecting.
- The transfer system according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the aforementioned handling means is provided on a support structure, such as a gantry (11), mounted on a platform device (10, 10').
- The transfer system according to claim 8, characterized in that the handling means of the connecting module (17) has a crane (25) mounted on the support structure (11), and from which said module is suspended via a cable (40).
- The transfer system according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that in the case of a ship having a manifold arranged spaced away from the edge of the ship, the connecting device is designed to deviate the manifold from the edge of the ship.
- The transfer system according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the connecting device (17) comprises a cardan bellows device making the device isostatic when it is connected to the manifold and bearing on the manifold platform.
- The transfer system according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that a flexible transfer hose (19) is formed by a hose such as a cryogenic hose when said product is liquefied natural gas.
- The transfer system according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the flexible transfer hose is a succession of elements hinged to each other.
- The transfer system according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the means to which the fixed end of a flexible transport pipe (19) is permanently fixed is formed by a support structure such as a gantry (20) advantageously mounted on a platform (15).
- The transfer system according to claim 14, characterized in that the support structure (20) has equipment for connecting the flexible transfer pipe (19) to cryogenic lines (8) submerged in the ground installation.
- The system according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the connector of the connecting device, intended to receive the tip of the mobile free end of the flexible transfer pipe is oriented obliquely downwardly so as to allow the tip to be connected to the connecter under the effect of the guide device of said end.
- The system according to one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that the connector (23) of the ship, to which the hose can be connected, is offset by the connecting device (17) at the edge of the ship so that the hose, during separation of the connector from the ship, is not hindered and can move under the effect of its weight without colliding with the ship.
- The system according to one of claims 7 to 17, characterized in that the winch of the fall braking device is the winch of the guide device.
- The system according to one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that the cone comprises lateral wings (55) intended to cooperate with slots (54) in the cable adapter to ensure correct positioning of the cone relative to the cable adapter.
- The system according to one of claims 1 to 19, characterized in that the winch of the guide device is a winch for hoisting and guiding the end of the flexible transfer pipe.
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