Patent ID: 11867322
Assignee: EQUINOR ENERGY AS
Field: Mechanical elements (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC F  E | IPC E  F

Claim 0:
1. A method of connecting a conduit to a subsea structure comprising:
providing a tensioning member on the conduit, the tensioning member being attached to the conduit at two locations proximate a first end of the conduit;
deflecting a portion of the conduit to form a curvature in the conduit between the two locations;
maintaining the curvature in the conduit between the two locations with the tensioning member;
providing a guide assembly adjacent to the subsea structure;
engaging the first end of the conduit with the guide assembly; and
releasing tension in the tensioning member to adjust the axial position of the first end of the conduit to enable direct connection between the conduit and the subsea structure.