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US 6,910,831 B2Granted
Method for installing a pile anchor
AssigneeExxonMobil Upstream Research Company
InventorRichard D. Raines
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Abstract
A method for installing a pile anchor into the sea floor that enhances the holding capacity of the pile anchor. The pile anchor is installed at an inclined angle with respect to the sea floor, with the top of the anchor inclined in a direction opposite the lateral load applied to the anchor.
Claims27
A method for installing a suction pile anchor into a sea floor, said method comprising:
- a) positioning said anchor at an inclined angle with respect to the sea floor, the top of said anchor being inclined in a direction away from the direction of lateral loading;
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- b) inserting said anchor at least partially into said sea floor, said anchor substantially maintaining said inclined angle.
A method of producing offshore hydrocarbon resources, comprising:
- a) positioning a suction pile anchor at an inclined angle with respect to the sea floor, the top of said anchor being inclined in a direction away from the direction of lateral loading;
- b) inserting said anchor at least partially into said sea floor, said anchor substantially maintaining said inclined angle;
- c) connecting said anchor to an offshore structure, said offshore structure supporting at least some equipment used for producing hydrocarbon resources;
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- d) producing hydrocarbon resources.
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