JUN ZOU, M.D., PH.D.
Medical Practice at Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX
License number
Texas 2011014923
Category
Medical Practice
Type
Clinical Pathology
License number
Texas Q8193
Category
Medical Practice
Type
Clinical Pathology
Address
Address
1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
Phone
(713) 792-6161
(713) 792-2991
(713) 792-2991
Professional information
Floating Stability Device For Offshore Platform
US Patent:
6786679, Sep 7, 2004
Filed:
Jun 6, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/163315
Inventors:
Edward W. Huang - Houston TX
Frank Shih-Fai Chou - Bellingham WA
Jun Zou - Houston TX
Frank Shih-Fai Chou - Bellingham WA
Jun Zou - Houston TX
Assignee:
ABB Lummus Global, Inc. - Houston TX
International Classification:
B63B 3544
US Classification:
405209, 405205, 405206, 114226, 114264
Abstract:
An offshore well platform is towed in an upright condition to a well site by the use of a temporary flotation device. The flotation device mounts to a portion of the platform and is partially submerged, increasing the ability and buoyancy of the platform. At the site, the engagement of the flotation device shifts to a deploying position. In the deploying position, the ballast of the platform is increased to cause it to more deeply submerge. The flotation device remains at least partially surrounding the platform and floating while the platform moves downwardly relative to it. This provides lateral support if needed to prevent heeling while being submerged. The flotation device is disengageable from the platform when the platform is fully submerged.