LONG DISTANCE SUBMERGED HYDROCARBON TRANSFER SYSTEM

摘要

The invention relates to a hydrocarbon transfer system comprises a first and second floating structure and a substantially horizontal transfer pipe system submerged below water level interconnecting the floating structures. The transfer pipe system comprises a flow line support member which is with at least one end attached to a connection head, a number of hydrocarbon flow lines being connected along the support member via carrier members. The connection head comprises a cable or chain connected to one of the floating structures, connector situated on the connection head or at the position of the support member near the connection head, which connectors are on one side in fluid connection with the flow lines and on the other side in fluid connection with a flexible flow line extending from the connection head to the floating structure.