DEEP SEA WATER EXTRACTION FOR SOURCE OF COOLING IN OFFSHORE OPERATIONS

摘要

The present invention relates to the utilization of deep ocean seawater in cooling water for offshore process applications. The present invention contemplates extracting deep seawater from regions of the ocean having minimal biological productivity for use as cooling water in offshore operations. In one embodiment, a sea water extraction system according to the invention may include a submersible pump, a pipe and riser, a floating vessel, a transfer pipe, and a cooling water heat exchanger system.

主权项

1. A system for extraction of sea water comprising:
a floating barge comprising a pipe and a pump, wherein the pipe extends at least about 100 meters into the ocean, and wherein the pipe and pump are operatively connected and together capable of extracting water from the ocean at a depth of at least about 100 meters; and a receiving device capable of using the extracted sea water for cooling in a preexisting operation.