Patent ID: 6353988
Filing Date: 2002-03-12
Classification: F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of installing a segment of a highly tensioned, suspended pipeline, said method comprising:affixing a first anchor at the beginning point of said segment of pipeline: affixing a second anchor at the ending point of said segment of pipeline; positioning a plurality of spaced, vertical supports between said first and said second anchors; positioning a length of said pipeline on the ground between said first and said anchors, said length of pipeline being greater than the distance between said anchors; affixing one end of said pipeline to said first anchor; sequentially lifting said pipeline onto said vertical supports at predetermined pick-up points whereby said pipeline will be supported by said vertical supports and will sag significantly in a downward arc between adjacent vertical supports; and affixing the other end of said pipeline to said second anchor after said length of said pipeline has been lifted onto said vertical supports.