William C. Kazokas Jr.
Engineering at Panola Dr, Mesquite, TX
License number
Louisiana PE.0016965
Issued Date
Feb 1, 1978
Expiration Date
Sep 30, 2002
Category
Civil Engineer
Type
Civil Engineer
Address
Address
1609 Panola Dr, Mesquite, TX 75150
Professional information
Offshore Well Support System
US Patent:
4934871, Jun 19, 1990
Filed:
Oct 12, 1989
Appl. No.:
7/423498
Inventors:
William C. Kazokas - Mesquite TX
Assignee:
Atlantic Richfield Company - Los Angeles CA
International Classification:
E02D 554
US Classification:
405224
Abstract:
An offshore subsea well includes a wellhead to which is connected an elongated somewhat flexible riser extending to the sea surface. The riser pipe is unstayed and is buoyed at least partially by a buoyancy member connected to the riser between the sea surface and the wellhead. Flow control valves and well access components are disposed at the upper end of the riser pipe and extend only a few feet above the sea surface during a normal or calm sea condition. A production fluid flowline returns to the sea floor alongisde the riser for extension to a central platform for the reservoir. The well support system provides for a low cost surface disposed Christmas tree arrangement which does not require a fixed support platform. The buoyancy member is preferably an annular can which is connected to an upper end of an elastically bendable section of the riser and which supports a tower for a work platform and hazards to navigation aids.