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US 2010/0074691 A1Published application
System and Method for Modular, High Volume Deepwater Facility Production
AssigneeHorton Wison Deepwater, Inc.
InventorsJames V. Maher, Edward E. Horton, III, Lyle David Finn, Greg Navarre
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Abstract
Production systems and associated methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the production system includes a production barge and a production facility disposed on the production barge. The production facility is operable to produce a plurality of modular components for use in construction of an offshore structure, wherein the modular components comprise at least one of a stiffened plate and a stiffened tubular.
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A production system comprising:
- a production barge;
- and
- a production facility disposed on the production barge, the production facility operable to produce a plurality of modular components for use in construction of an offshore structure;
- wherein the modular components comprise at least one of a stiffened plate and a stiffened tubular.
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A production system comprising:
- a production facility adapted to produce modular components for use in construction of an offshore structure, wherein the modular components comprise at least one of a stiffened tubular and a stiffened plate modified using automation within the production facility;
- a yard assembly area proximate the production facility, wherein the modular components are assembled to form a portion of the offshore structure;
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- a load out barge operable to deliver the portion of the offshore structure to an offshore installation site.
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A method for producing an offshore structure, the method comprising:
- identifying modular components that are manufacturable substantially using automation;
- developing a design for the offshore structure, the design incorporating a plurality of the modular components;
- fabricating the modular components within a production facility positioned proximate a load out barge;
- and
- transporting the modular components on the load out barge to an offshore installation site.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.