US2012237303A1PendingUtilityA1

Device of a Bulk Ship for Sand Transport and Fluidized Unloading

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Assignee: HANSEN-TANGEN TOREPriority: Sep 3, 2009Filed: Aug 30, 2010Published: Sep 20, 2012
Est. expirySep 3, 2029(~3.1 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Tore Hansen-Tangen
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Abstract

A device of a bulk ship for sand transport and fluidized unloading, wherein an unloading pipe communicates with at least one of the holds of the bulk ship, and wherein the unloading pipe is connected to a submerged pipe connector.

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1 . A device of a bulk ship for sand transport and fluidized unloading, comprising an unloading pipe that communicates with at least one of the holds of the bulk ship, and where the unloading pipe is connected to a submerged pipe connector, wherein the unloading pipe passes through more than one hold and is connectable to each of the holds by more than one valve. 
     
     
         2 . The device in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the pipe connector is located in the side of the bulk ship. 
     
     
         3 . The device in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the pipe connector is located in the bottom of the bulk ship. 
     
     
         4 . The device in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the pipe connector comprises a first connector part connected to the bulk ship, and a releasable second connector part connected to a receiver for sand. 
     
     
         5 . The device in accordance with  claim 4 , wherein the releasable second connector part is provided with a guide rope. 
     
     
         6 . The device in accordance with  claim 4 , wherein the releasable second connector fits in a complementary manner into a lead-in portion on the bulk ship. 
     
     
         7 . The device in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the unloading pipe is selectably connected to a seawater inlet. 
     
     
         8 . The device in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the unloading pipe is selectably connected to drainage pipes in at least one hold. 
     
     
         9 . The device in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the unloading pipe is selectably connected to a drainage pump. 
     
     
         10 . The device in accordance with  claim 9 , wherein the drainage pump is located in the bulk ship.

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