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SUCTION FOUNDATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2019-01-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
CONT

This suction foundation is a base structure in [the] shape of an upside-down teacup. The foundation unit is directly embedded onto the seabed. It is therefore considered that it has a high stability.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
DEF

Ancrage sous-marin qui consiste à ficher un caisson cylindrique, à base ouverte, dans le sol sous-marin, puis à y créer une dépression de sorte qu'il s'enfonce plus profondément.

OBS

La mise en dépression est obtenue par le pompage des fluides contenus dans le caisson.

OBS

fondation par succion : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 19 septembre 2018.

Spanish

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