Charles E. Kindel
Engineering in Houston, TX
License number
Louisiana PE.0016392
Issued Date
Jul 27, 1977
Category
Civil Engineer
Type
Civil Engineer
Address
Address
Mr Charles E Kindel E. Kindel, Houston, TX 77079
Professional information
Fixed Offshore Platform Structures, Using Small Diameter, Tensioned, Well Casing Tiebacks
US Patent:
5513929, May 7, 1996
Filed:
Aug 11, 1994
Appl. No.:
8/289154
Inventors:
Dennis E. Calkins - Thibodeaux LA
Charles E. Kindel - Houston TX
Robin M. Converse - Houston TX
Roger S. Osborne - Houston TX
James A. Haney - Houston TX
Raymond J. Serpas - Houston TX
Charles E. Kindel - Houston TX
Robin M. Converse - Houston TX
Roger S. Osborne - Houston TX
James A. Haney - Houston TX
Raymond J. Serpas - Houston TX
Assignee:
McDermott International, Inc.
International Classification:
E21B 4301
US Classification:
4051951
Abstract:
A fixed, non-compliant, non-floating offshore platform subject to lower wave, wind, current, and rig loadings resulting from a configuration that supports the portion of the well casings that extend from near the seafloor to a deck level above the water surface using tension instead of intermediate lateral supports. Only the smallest one or two well casings among all those that comprise the well casing system are extended back from the seafloor, which further reduces the lateral loadings on the structure.