| 摘要 |
A method and apparatus related thereto for remotely connecting flowlines to an underwater wellhead. A connector support cradle is mounted to a well conductor. A guide system is provided to guide into place a remotely operable underwater tree, flowline loops, and connector tree hub which is connected to the flowline loops. The tree hub is guided and latched into one end of the support cradle. Then one end of underwater flowlines attached to a flowline connector hub is lowered with the aid of the guide system into engagement with the opposite end of the support cradle. Finally, a hydraulically operable connector is guided into the cradle between the tree hub and flowline hub. Pressure is supplied to the connector through conduits to cause the connector to sealingly engage the hubs providing flow communication between the tree and flowlines.
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