Method of Using Sacrificial Pipe String
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Jun 16, 2011
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Mar 2, 2010
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Dec 14, 2009
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The present disclosure is directed to a method and system of laying pipe using a sacrificial pipe string to extend the length of an A&R winch wire. In one aspect, present disclosure is directed to a method of positioning a flowpipe on a sea floor from a vessel. The method includes lowering a first end of a flowpipe from the vessel. Additionally, the method includes connecting a pipeline end termination to a second end of the flowpipe. Also, the method includes connecting a first end of a sacrificial pipe to the pipeline end termination. In addition, the method includes connecting a winch wire to a second end of the sacrificial pipe. Furthermore, the method includes lowering the sacrificial pipe with the winch wire so that the pipeline end termination rests on the sea floor. Additionally, the method includes disconnecting the sacrificial pipe from the pipeline end termination.
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