PIPE COUPLING TECHNIQUES FOR MARINE PIPELINES

A review covers methods and fittings developed for pipelines on land and their suitability for underwater installations; new methods and fittings prepared specifically for underwater lines; use of the Van Stone or lap-joint flange for slight variations in vertical and horizontal planes; the use of side loops or swivels (e.g., flexijoint or ball-knuckle fittings) for larger variations in the horizontal plane and to compensate for excessive pipe length; and the use of swivels in a double-hinge type of installation of risers to platforms.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Meeting held in Houston, Texas, Sept. 29-Oct. 2, 1968.
• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Petroleum Engineers Ann Fall Mtg (43rd)

  6200 North Central Expressway
  Dallas, TX  United States  75206
• Authors:
  • Thielhelm, H W
• Publication Date: 1968-9

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 15 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Construction; Couplers; Pipe; Pipe laying; Pipelines; Riser pipe; Underwater pipelines
• Old TRIS Terms: Pipe couplings; Pipe risers; Pipeline construction
• Subject Areas: Construction; Marine Transportation; Pipelines; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00056036
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: American Petroleum Institute
• Report/Paper Numbers: SPE #2280 Preprint
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 24 1974 12:00AM