
A fully-valved, pressure-balanced emergency breakaway connector, the Hot Make Hot Break is designed to enable efficient pumping/transfer of fluids while providing a reliable safety system in the event of a vessel losing DP (dynamic positioning).
The connector can be positioned subsea or topside and will break away mechanically if the vessel it is connected to loses DP, even under full working pressure and with no fluid loss or line contamination, therefore delivering a high level of protection for crew, equipment and the environment.
The connector is easily operated by ROV, diver, actuator or winch. It allows operators to dispense with guillotines and other uncontrolled subsea and topside emergency disconnection systems.
The ease with which the HMHB can be connected and disconnected also significantly reduces operational downtime and deferred oil revenues.
Applications
Features
Bore Size | 1”, 2” and 4” |
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Design Pressure | Up to 15,000 psi [1034 bar] |
Water Depth | Up to 10,000 ft. [3048m] |
Operating Temperature | -18ºC to 121ºC |
Flow Path | 90º, 45º or 30º |
Male & Female End Fittings | API, Norsok or ASME Flanges |
Elastomeric Seals | HNBR, Viton (FKM) or Perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) |
Materials | Super Duplex, Inconel and S316 Stainless Steel |
Connection Methods | ROV - Fishtail, T-Bar, or Grab Handle |
Guidance Methods | Male Probes & Female Funnels |
Disconnection Methods | Hose Tension |
Breakaway Control | Mechanical Locking Mechanism or Tension Pin - if required |
Breakaway Load | Between ≈ 200kg at 0psi and 2 tonnes at 10,000psi with no breakaway control |
Dimensions & Weights | Please refer individual data sheets |
Flow Rates | For specific flow information, please contact us |