EXTERNAL REINFORCEMENT STRUCTURAL APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING bend STIFFENER AND METHOD OF INSTALLING THE STRUCTURAL APPARATUS IN AN OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

Abstract

The present invention relates to an external reinforcement structural apparatus for supporting a bend stiffener to be integrated into the body of bell mouths, in operation in floating production units. The present invention also relates to the method of installing the reinforcement structural apparatus in an operational environment in the bell mouth. During the installation method, the bell mouth does not undergo any intervention in its functionality, initially undergoing cleaning and inspection processes for the execution of the assembly of the structural apparatus. The external reinforcement structural apparatus or mechanical force transfer assembly is manufactured in a partitioned form, to facilitate handling and assembly on the circular surface of the central body considering its installation through diving activities and can be improved for installation with the aid of ROV.

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