Apparatus and method for controlling motion of a bend stiffener

A method and apparatus is disclosed for governing motion of a bend stiffener along a flexible pipe. The apparatus includes a stopper clamp secured to a portion of flexible pipe body and at least one retardation element located on the flexible pipe body at a predetermined position with respect to the...

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Main Authors Clevelario, Judimar, Albuquerque, Marcio Henriques, Neto, Teofilo, Filho, Hello Marins David
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 03.07.2012
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Summary:A method and apparatus is disclosed for governing motion of a bend stiffener along a flexible pipe. The apparatus includes a stopper clamp secured to a portion of flexible pipe body and at least one retardation element located on the flexible pipe body at a predetermined position with respect to the stopper clamp. The retardation element is arranged to reduce momentum of a bend stiffener as it moves along the portion of flexible pipe body in a direction towards the stopper clamp.