| 摘要 |
<p>An improved system and method for storing and conveying (e.g. towing) fluids are provided. In general, the system comprises a collapsible fluid container (100) with an elongate shape and a first and a second end; a flexible fluid conduit (400) fixedly attached to the front end of the container; towing/mooring means (420,440) attached to said conduit; retarder/mooring means (310,320) attached to said container second end; and container retrieval, storage and deployment means (910,911). Furthermore, methods for emptying/retrieving and filling/deploying a collapsible fluid container is provided. The present invention provides a system and method for transporting fluids in towable, floating bags, which provides better rupture control, improved handling characteristics and quicker pull in-and connection operation. Additionally, the invention provides novel methods for filling and emptying such water bags in order to ensure that the water bags do not sink to the seabed before, during and after filling.</p> |
