Docking oil transportation device

By designing the docking oil transfer device, the combined structure of the sealing ring and threaded rod is used to enhance the sealing property, solving the sealing problem during the docking of the oil pipeline of the offshore floating production and storage tanker, and achieving effective leakage prevention and real-time monitoring of oil.

CN116085549BActive Publication Date: 2025-08-01SHANGHAI WAIGAOQIAO SHIP BUILDING CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202310137864.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-02-20
Publication Date
2025-08-01
Estimated Expiration
2043-02-20

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Technical Problem

Offshore floating production and storage tankers have poor sealing during the docking process of oil pipelines, which causes oil to seep out of the interface.

Method used

A docking oil conveying device is designed, including a first oil conveying pipe, a connecting plate, a sealing ring, a threaded rod and a support assembly. The sealing ring is stretched and tightly attached to the oil conveying pipe through the spiral movement of the threaded rod, enhancing the sealing property, and adapting to the distance between the hulls through the support assembly, and real-time monitoring of leakage in conjunction with a pressure sensor.

Benefits of technology

Effectively prevent oil from leaking from the interface, enhance the sealing of the docking site, and monitor leakage in real time, reducing the risk of oil leakage.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses a docking oil transportation device, which includes a first oil pipeline. A plurality of first connecting plates are evenly arranged on the outer wall of the first oil pipeline; the outer ends of the plurality of first connecting plates are connected to the inner wall of a second oil pipeline; both ends of the first oil pipeline and the second oil pipeline are respectively connected to corresponding second connecting plates; a matching component is arranged on the outer end faces of the two second connecting plates and is used for connecting with an oil storage tank; a supporting component is arranged on the outer wall of the second oil pipeline and is used for fixing the second oil pipeline. The present invention solves the problems that an oil tanker generally docks and transports oil with a floating production storage offloading vessel at sea through an oil pipeline, but there is a problem of poor sealing during the docking process of the oil pipeline and the storage tank, and some oil may seep out from the interface, affecting oil transportation.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an oil transportation device. Background Art

[0002] A floating production storage and offloading vessel is a ship that integrates production processing, storage and offloading, as well as living and power supply. The floating production storage and offloading vessel is like an "offshore oil and gas processing plant" that processes the mixed liquid of oil, gas and water from oil wells into qualified crude oil or natural gas. The finished crude oil is stored in the cargo oil tank and transported to the shuttle tanker through the offloading system when it reaches a certain storage capacity. Offshore oil transportation is very different from traditional onshore oil transportation. Generally, an oil transportation ship docks with a floating production storage and offloading vessel through an oil pipeline. However, there is a problem of poor sealing during the docking process of the oil pipeline and the storage ship, and some oil may seep out from the interface, affecting the oil transportation. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a docking oil transportation device, which can enhance the sealing performance at the docking part and effectively prevent some oil from seeping out from the interface.

[0004] The technical solution for achieving the above purpose is: a docking oil transportation device, including a first oil pipeline, and a plurality of first connecting plates are evenly arranged on the outer wall of the first oil pipeline; the outer ends of the plurality of first connecting plates are connected to the inner wall of a second oil pipeline; both ends of the first oil pipeline and the second oil pipeline are respectively connected to corresponding second connecting plates; mating components for connecting with an oil storage tank are arranged on the outer end faces of the two second connecting plates; a supporting component for fixing the second oil pipeline is arranged on the outer wall of the second oil pipeline.

[0005] Preferably, a connecting pipe, a sealing ring, a plurality of third connecting plates, a first threaded rod, a turntable, a first annular connecting plate, a plurality of threaded structures, a second annular connecting plate and a first washer. The connecting pipe is connected to the outer end face of the second connecting plate; the connecting pipe is communicated with the first oil pipeline; the sealing ring is arranged in the inner cavity of the connecting pipe; an annular groove is formed on the outer surface of the sealing ring; a plurality of the third connecting plates are evenly arranged in the annular groove; a plurality of first threaded holes are arranged in the connecting pipe; the first threaded rod is threadedly connected to each of the first threaded holes; the inner end of the first threaded rod abuts against the corresponding third connecting plate, and the outer end is connected to the turntable; the first annular connecting plate is connected to the outer wall of the connecting pipe; the first annular connecting plate is threadedly connected to the second annular connecting plate through the plurality of threaded structures; the first washer is closely attached between the first annular connecting plate and the second annular connecting plate; a plurality of corresponding through holes are formed in the first annular connecting plate, the second annular connecting plate and the first washer; each of the threaded structures is located in the corresponding through hole; the second annular connecting plate is threadedly connected to the outer wall of a third oil pipeline; the outer wall of the third oil pipeline is closely attached to the sealing ring.

[0006] Preferably, the threaded structure includes a bolt, a nut, two second washers, and a sealing sleeve. The sealing sleeve passes through through holes correspondingly formed in the first annular connecting plate, the second annular connecting plate, and the first washer; the bolt passes through the sealing sleeve; the bolt is threadedly connected with the nut; a second washer is closely attached between the first annular connecting plate and the bolt; a second washer is also closely attached between the second annular connecting plate and the nut.

[0007] Preferably, the support assembly includes a guide rail, a slider, a second threaded rod, and a latch. The outer wall of the second oil pipeline is provided with the guide rail; a plurality of the sliders are movably connected in the guide rail; latches are connected to the sliders; a plurality of second threaded holes are uniformly formed in two side walls of the guide rail; the second threaded rod is threadedly connected in the plurality of second threaded holes.

[0008] Preferably, a flexible hose is provided on the outer wall of the second oil pipeline, and a pressure sensor is arranged in the flexible hose; the nozzle of the flexible hose is closely attached to the plug.

[0009] Preferably, damping pads are arranged on the left and right side walls of the slider; the damping pads are made of rubber material.

[0010] Preferably, the sealing ring, the sealing sleeve, and the first washer are made of rubber material.

[0011] Preferably, an anti-slip coating is provided on the turntable.

[0012] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: A sealing ring is arranged on the inner wall of the connecting pipe. An annular groove is formed in the sealing ring, and a plurality of third connecting plates are uniformly arranged in the annular groove. By rotating the first threaded rod, it can perform a spiral feeding movement in the corresponding first threaded hole, so as to abut against the corresponding third connecting plate, and the sealing ring is continuously stretched until it tightly wraps the oil pipeline, enhancing the sealing performance and preventing oil from leaking out from the gap;

[0013] A plurality of sliders are movably connected in the guide rail. The plurality of sliders can freely slide in the guide rail, so as to adapt to the distance between the floating production storage and offloading vessel and the oil tanker to be loaded. Latches are connected to the sliders and can be fixed to the ropes, reducing the influence of wind and waves on the device;

[0014] A flexible hose is provided on the outer wall of the second oil pipeline, and a pressure sensor is arranged in the flexible hose. It can measure the pressure between the second oil pipeline and the first oil pipeline, so as to judge whether there is a leakage situation and stop the loss in time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 is Figure 1 The partial enlarged view of part A in

[0017] Figure 3 is Figure 1 The partial enlarged view of part B in

[0018] Figure 4 is Figure 1 The partial enlarged view of part C in

[0019] Figure 5 The sectional view of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 6 is Figure 5 The partial enlarged view of part D in

[0021] Figure 7 The exploded view of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 8 is Figure 7 The partial enlarged view of part E in

[0023] In the figure: 1, the first oil pipeline; 2, the first connecting plate; 3, the second oil pipeline; 4, the second connecting plate; 5, the matching component; 6, the supporting component; 7, the third oil pipeline; 8, the hose; 9, the pressure sensor; 10, the plug; 51, the connecting pipe; 52, the sealing ring; 53, the third connecting plate; 54, the first threaded rod; 55, the turntable; 56, the first annular connecting plate; 57, the thread structure; 58, the second annular connecting plate; 59, the annular groove; 510, the first washer; 511, the first threaded hole; 512, the through hole; 571, the bolt; 572, the nut; 573, the second washer; 574, the sealing sleeve; 61, the guide rail; 62, the slider; 63, the second threaded rod; 64, the lock catch. Specific embodiments

[0024] Next, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation to the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0025] Next, the present invention will be further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0026] Such as Figure 1-8As shown, the docking oil pipeline device includes a first oil pipeline 1, multiple first connecting plates 2, a second oil pipeline 3, a matching component 5 and a supporting component 6.

[0027] The outer wall of the first oil pipeline 1 is evenly provided with multiple first connecting plates 2; the outer ends of the multiple first connecting plates 2 are connected to the inner wall of the second oil pipeline 3, and multiple cylindrical holes are opened inside the multiple first connecting plates 2; the two ends of the first oil pipeline 1 and the second oil pipeline 3 are respectively connected to the corresponding second connecting plates 4, and a sealed pipeline is formed between the first oil pipeline 1 and the second oil pipeline 3; the matching component 5 is arranged on the outer end faces of the two second connecting plates 4 for connecting with the storage oil tank; the supporting component 6 is arranged on the outer wall of the second oil pipeline 3 for fixing the second oil pipeline 3.

[0028] A connecting pipe 51, a sealing ring 52, multiple third connecting plates 53, a first threaded rod 54, a turntable 55, a first annular connecting plate 56, multiple threaded structures 57, a second annular connecting plate 58 and a first washer 510. A connecting pipe 51 is connected to the outer end face of the second connecting plate 4; the connecting pipe 51 is communicated with the first oil pipeline 1; a sealing ring 52 is arranged in the inner cavity of the connecting pipe 51, and the sealing ring 52 can enhance the sealing performance between the connecting pipe 51 and the third oil pipeline 7 to prevent oil from leaking out of the gap; an annular groove 59 is opened on the outer surface of the sealing ring 52; multiple third connecting plates 53 are evenly arranged in the annular groove 59, and the multiple third connecting plates 53 can extrude the sealing ring 52 to stretch the sealing ring 52 so as to tightly adhere to the third oil pipeline 7; multiple first threaded holes 511 are arranged in the connecting pipe 51; a first threaded rod 54 is threadedly connected in each first threaded hole 511, and rotating the first threaded rod 54 can make it perform a spiral feeding movement in the corresponding first threaded hole 511; the inner end of the first threaded rod 54 abuts against the corresponding third connecting plate 53, and the outer end is connected with a turntable 55, and the turntable 55 can facilitate the rotation of the first threaded rod 54; the outer wall of the connecting pipe 51 is connected with a first annular connecting plate 56; the first annular connecting plate 56 is threadedly connected with the second annular connecting plate 58 through multiple threaded structures 57; a first washer 510 is closely attached between the first annular connecting plate 56 and the second annular connecting plate 58, and the first washer 510 plays a sealing role and can effectively prevent a small amount of oil from leaking out of the gap; multiple corresponding through holes 512 are opened in the first annular connecting plate 56, the second annular connecting plate 58 and the first washer 510; each threaded structure 57 is located in the corresponding through hole 512; the second annular connecting plate 58 is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the third oil pipeline 7; the outer wall of the third oil pipeline 7 is closely attached to the sealing ring 52.

[0029] The threaded structure 57 includes a bolt 571, a nut 572, two second washers 573, and a sealing sleeve 574. The sealing sleeve 574 passes through the through holes 512 correspondingly formed in the first annular connecting plate 56, the second annular connecting plate 58, and the first washer 510, and the sealing sleeve 574 can effectively prevent a small amount of oil from leaking through the gaps; the bolt 571 passes through the sealing sleeve 574; the bolt 571 is threadedly connected to the nut 572, which can fix the first annular connecting plate 56, the second annular connecting plate 58, and the first washer 510 to each other; a second washer 573 is closely attached between the first annular connecting plate 56 and the bolt 571; a second washer 573 is also closely attached between the second annular connecting plate 58 and the nut 572.

[0030] The support assembly 6 includes a guide rail 61, a plurality of sliders 62, a plurality of second threaded rods 63, and a plurality of latches 64. The outer wall of the second oil pipeline 3 is provided with the guide rail 61; a plurality of sliders 62 are movably connected in the guide rail 61, and the plurality of sliders 62 can freely slide in the guide rail 61; each slider 62 is connected with a latch 64, which can be fixed to the rope to reduce the influence of wind and waves on the device; a plurality of second threaded holes are evenly formed in both side walls of the guide rail 61; the plurality of second threaded holes are threadedly connected with the second threaded rods 63, which can play a limiting role to prevent the sliders 62 from moving randomly.

[0031] The outer wall of the second oil pipeline 3 is provided with a hose 8. A pressure sensor 9 is arranged in the hose 8, which can measure the pressure between the second oil pipeline 3 and the first oil pipeline 1, so as to judge whether there is a leakage situation and stop the loss immediately; the nozzle of the hose 8 is closely attached to the plug 10; damping pads are arranged on the left and right side walls of the slider 62; the damping pads are made of rubber materials and have good elasticity, which can well protect the second threaded rods 63 on the left and right sides of the slider 62 and prevent the second threaded rods 63 from being damaged due to wear. The sealing ring 52, the sealing sleeve, and the first washer 510 are made of rubber materials and have good elasticity; the turntable 55 is provided with an anti-slip coating, which plays an anti-slip role and facilitates rotation.

[0032] Working principle: Before using this device, check it first. First, pull out the plug 10 from the hose 8, connect the hose 8 to an air pump, and fill a certain amount of air into the hose 8. Observe the pressure sensor 9 and judge whether there is an oil leakage phenomenon in this device according to the pressure between the second oil pipeline 3 and the first oil pipeline 1. When the oil in the first oil pipeline 1 leaks during the oil transportation process, the pressure between the second oil pipeline 3 and the first oil pipeline 1 will also change, so as to judge quickly;

[0033] One end of the connecting pipe 51 on one side of the device is sleeved on the oil pipeline 7 of the floating production storage and offloading vessel, and the connecting pipe 51 on the other side is sleeved on the input end of the oil pump. The output end of the oil pump is communicated with the fuel tank of the oil tanker to be loaded. The fixing methods of the two connecting pipes 51 are similar. The first annular connecting plate 56 on the connecting pipe 51 and the second annular connecting plate 58 on the oil pipeline 7 are pressed tightly against each other. A first washer 510 is inserted between the first annular connecting plate 56 and the second annular connecting plate 58, so that a plurality of through holes 512 opened in the first annular connecting plate 56, the second annular connecting plate 58 and the first washer 510 correspond to each other. Then, the sealing sleeve 574 is inserted into the through holes 512, and the first annular connecting plate 56, the second annular connecting plate 58 and the first washer 510 are fixed to each other with bolts 571 and nuts 572. Then, a plurality of turntables 55 are rotated, and a plurality of first threaded rods 54 move inward along the direction of the first threaded holes 511, abutting against the corresponding third connecting plates 53, and the sealing ring 52 is continuously stretched until it tightly wraps the oil pipeline 7;

[0034] According to the distance between the floating production storage and offloading vessel and the oil tanker to be loaded, adjust the distance between a plurality of sliders 62, and then fix the plurality of sliders 62 with a plurality of second threaded rods 63. Then, fix the latches 64 on the plurality of sliders 62 to the ropes between the floating production storage and offloading vessel and the oil tanker to be loaded.

[0035] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that: they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements on some or all of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. Docking oil transportation device, including a first oil pipeline, characterized in that, The outer wall of the first oil pipeline is evenly provided with a plurality of first connecting plates; the outer ends of the plurality of first connecting plates are connected to the inner wall of the second oil pipeline; the two ends of the first oil pipeline and the second oil pipeline are respectively connected to the corresponding second connecting plates; the outer end faces of the two second connecting plates are both provided with a matching component for connecting with the storage oil tank; the outer wall of the second oil pipeline is provided with a supporting component for fixing the second oil pipeline; The matching component includes a connecting pipe, a sealing ring, a plurality of third connecting plates, a first threaded rod, a turntable, a first annular connecting plate, a plurality of threaded structures, a second annular connecting plate and a first washer. The outer end face of the second connecting plate is connected with a connecting pipe; the connecting pipe is communicated with the first oil pipeline; a sealing ring is arranged in the inner cavity of the connecting pipe; an annular groove is formed in the outer surface of the sealing ring; a plurality of third connecting plates are evenly arranged in the annular groove; a plurality of first threaded holes are arranged in the connecting pipe; each first threaded hole is threadedly connected with a first threaded rod; the inner end of the first threaded rod abuts against the corresponding third connecting plate, and the outer end is connected with a turntable; the outer wall of the connecting pipe is connected with a first annular connecting plate; the first annular connecting plate is threadedly connected with the second annular connecting plate through a plurality of threaded structures; a first washer is closely attached between the first annular connecting plate and the second annular connecting plate; a plurality of corresponding through holes are formed in the first annular connecting plate, the second annular connecting plate and the first washer; each threaded structure is located in the corresponding through hole; the second annular connecting plate is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the third oil pipeline; the outer wall of the third oil pipeline is closely attached to the sealing ring; The supporting component includes a guide rail, a plurality of sliders, a plurality of second threaded rods and a plurality of latches. The outer wall of the second oil pipeline is provided with a guide rail; a plurality of sliders are movably connected in the guide rail; each slider is connected with a latch; a plurality of second threaded holes are evenly formed in the two side walls of the guide rail; the plurality of second threaded holes are threadedly connected with second threaded rods.

2. The docking oil pipeline device according to claim 1, wherein, The threaded structure includes a bolt, a nut, two second washers and a sealing sleeve. The sealing sleeve passes through the through holes correspondingly formed in the first annular connecting plate, the second annular connecting plate and the first washer; the bolt passes through the sealing sleeve; the bolt is threadedly connected with the nut; a second washer is closely attached between the first annular connecting plate and the bolt; a second washer is also closely attached between the second annular connecting plate and the nut.

3. The docking oil pipeline device according to claim 1, characterized in that A hose is arranged on the outer wall of the second oil pipeline, and a pressure sensor is arranged in the hose; the nozzle of the hose is closely attached to a plug.

4. The docking oil transportation device according to claim 1, characterized in that Damping pads are arranged on the left and right side walls of the slider; the damping pads are made of rubber materials.

5. The docking oil transportation device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The sealing ring, the sealing sleeve and the first washer are made of rubber materials.

6. The docking oil transportation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, An anti-slip coating is arranged on the turntable.

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