Separation device

摘要

A subsea separation device for use in separating a pair of stabplate connector plates, the subsea separation device comprising a first engagement member adapted to engage, in use, a first one of the connector plates, or a component rigidly secured thereto, a second engagement member adapted to engage, in use, a second one of the connector plates or a component rigidly secured thereto, and drive means operable to urge the first and second engagement members apart and so urge the connector plates apart.

主权项

1. A subsea separation device for use in separating first and second stabplate connector plates secured to one another by a securing mechanism including a securing shaft associated with one of the first and second stabplate connector plates, part of which is received, in use, within an opening associated with the other of the first and second stabplate connector plates, release of the securing mechanism being adapted to apply a separating load to the stabplate connector plates to urge them apart, the subsea separation device comprising;
a plurality of first engagement member adapted to temporarily and releasably engage, in use, when required, one of the first connector plate and a component rigidly secured to the first connector plate at locations radially spaced, outwardly, from the securing shaft; a plurality of second engagement member adapted to temporarily and releasably engage, in use, when required, one of the second connector plate and a component rigidly secured to the second connector plate at locations radially spaced, outwardly, from the securing shaft; and a drive arrangement operable to urge the first and second engagement members apart and so urge the first and second connector plates apart; wherein the subsea separation device is adapted to be releasably secured in position, temporarily, when required.