CPC F16L 37/28 (2013.01) [B63B 27/34 (2013.01); F16K 1/12 (2013.01); F16K 1/221 (2013.01)] | 24 Claims |
1. A valve arrangement for a hose end coupler of a transfer hose for the offloading of hydrocarbons from an offshore floating production storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) to a shuttle tanker comprising:
a linear valve comprising a linear valve actuator movable between a first position whereat the valve is closed and a second position whereat the valve is open;
a secondary valve comprising a secondary valve actuator movable between a first position whereat the valve is closed and a second position whereat the valve is open;
wherein the linear valve actuator and the secondary valve actuator are operatively coupled such that movement of the linear valve actuator between the first position and the second position effects a corresponding movement of the secondary valve actuator between the first position and the second position; and
the secondary valve comprises a rotating valve having a secondary rotating valve actuator carried within a valve housing that is mounted to be rotatable between a first position whereat the valve is closed and a second position whereat the valve is open.
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