Device for underwater hydrocarbon storage, and corresponding capture and storage installation
AssigneeDoris Engineering
InventorsDavid Chilloux, Francois Thiebaud
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Abstract
A device including a tank adapted to be arranged on a sea bottom having a filling opening is provided. The tank includes an inflatable bladder with an elongated shape, made from a flexible material, provided with the filling opening at one end and equipped with connecting members. At least one cable extends over at least the largest length of the bladder and is connected thereto by the connecting members. The present invention is applicable to the treatment of uncontrolled eruptions of offshore oil wells.
Claims14
A device for underwater hydrocarbon storage, of the type comprising a tank adapted to be arranged on a sea bottom and provided with a filling opening, the tank comprising:
- an inflatable bladder with an elongated shape, made from a flexible material, having a filling opening at one end and connecting members;
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- at least one cable extending over at least the largest length of the bladder and connected to the bladder by the connecting members.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.