A device for transferring Fluids with vertical Compaction, comprises a lateral conduit Sustained by packed particles with a First density, coupled to The Conduit and an elevator that is able to be compressed vertically by at least 20, while maintaining the Integrity When the side duct structural decline as the support particles are ordered,Taking a Second Density; and associated method.

摘要

A vertically compactable fluid transfer device (10) can include a lateral fluid transfer conduit (12) to convey a fluid transfer fluid therethrough and to be supported by particles (16) packed to a first density. Additionally, the device (10) can include a riser (14) coupled to, and in fluid communication with, the lateral fluid transfer conduit (12). The riser (14) can be vertically compactable by at least 20% while maintaining structural integrity when the lateral fluid transfer conduit lowers as the supporting particles (16) pack to a second density, which is higher than the first density.