The document discusses bend restrictors used to protect flexible pipelines from overbending and buckling. Bend restrictors are devices composed of interlocking elements that lock together at a designed radius to form a semi-rigid curved structure preventing further bending. This transfers bending forces through the elements and into an interface structure connected to a rigid pipe termination. Bend restrictors allow installation after pipe termination, are easy to install both onshore and offshore, are lightweight reducing pipe loading, and are durable.
The document discusses bend restrictors used to protect flexible pipelines from overbending and buckling. Bend restrictors are devices composed of interlocking elements that lock together at a designed radius to form a semi-rigid curved structure preventing further bending. This transfers bending forces through the elements and into an interface structure connected to a rigid pipe termination. Bend restrictors allow installation after pipe termination, are easy to install both onshore and offshore, are lightweight reducing pipe loading, and are durable.
The document discusses bend restrictors used to protect flexible pipelines from overbending and buckling. Bend restrictors are devices composed of interlocking elements that lock together at a designed radius to form a semi-rigid curved structure preventing further bending. This transfers bending forces through the elements and into an interface structure connected to a rigid pipe termination. Bend restrictors allow installation after pipe termination, are easy to install both onshore and offshore, are lightweight reducing pipe loading, and are durable.
The document discusses bend restrictors used to protect flexible pipelines from overbending and buckling. Bend restrictors are devices composed of interlocking elements that lock together at a designed radius to form a semi-rigid curved structure preventing further bending. This transfers bending forces through the elements and into an interface structure connected to a rigid pipe termination. Bend restrictors allow installation after pipe termination, are easy to install both onshore and offshore, are lightweight reducing pipe loading, and are durable.
A bend limiting device Where any flexible tubular connects to a structure, normal movement during operation (dynamic loading) or forces incurred during installation and retrieval (static loading) can cause catastrophic failure of the tubular at the termination point. The failure mode can be through collapse, rupture of internal lines or even rupture of the external layers leading to escape of the contents to the environment. This can happen as a result of a single event or be caused through fatigue damage over time. Bend limiting devices are provided to protect the tubular from these situations and perform the following functions: Maintain the manufacturers recommended minimum bend radius (MBR) during the life of the project Provide a suitable load path from tubular to fixed structure Reduce point loading at the termination to an acceptable level Bend Restrictors Bend restrictors are used to protect flexible pipelines from overbending and buckling during their installation or operation phase where static loads are generated. The system comprises a number of interlocking elements that articulate in 3 dimensions when subjected to external loads. At a designed radius the elements mechanically lock to form a semi rigid curved structure that will not move further.
Once the elements lock together the bending
moment present is transferred through the elements to a specially designed steel interface structure then into the adjacent rigid connection. To provide the performance at every level, Trelleborg Offshore will design the bend restrictor elements based on supplied information and configure the termination steelwork to suit the project needs. Benefits: A split design allows installation of the restrictor after pipe termination Ease of installation onshore and offshore Light weight in water, reducing the loading on the pipe Increased durability
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