摘要 |
A fluid flow connector for connecting conduits carrying high pressure production fluid, the arrangement comprising a first member (1) carrying a connecting end of the o ne of the conduits, a second member (2) carrying a connecting end of the other of the conduits, the first and the second members being movable relative to each other, wherein the first connecting member has: a central core (1) with a plurality of bores (31) formed longitudinally therein; and a plurality of passages (32) formed radially of the core, each radial passage communicating with a respective longitudinal bore, a plurality of annular channels (3) formed between the connecting members, each annular channel providing a fluid flow path to a respective radial passage in the central core, and means for sealing (37) the or each annular channel against leakage of the high pressure production fluid, wherein the sealing means includes: a sealing member activated by differential pressure, and means for supplying a barrier fluid to the side of the sealing member which is remote from the production fluid flow.
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