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Pipe being lowered into the water via a stinger for S-lay installationSource: www.nord-stream.com
Proper tension is integral during the S-lay process, which is maintained via tensioning rollers and a controlled
forward thrust, keeping the pipe from buckling. S-lay can be performed in waters up to 6,500 feet (1,981 meters)
deep, and as many as 4 miles (6 kilometers) a day of pipe can be installed in this manner.
J-Lay Pipeline Installation
Overcoming some of the obstacles of S-lay installation, J-lay pipeline installation puts less stress on the pipeline
by inserting the pipeline in an almost vertical position. Here, pipe is lifted via a tall tower on the boat, and inserted
into the sea. Unlike the double curvature obtained in S-lay, the pipe only curves once in J-lay installation, taking
on the shape of a "J" under the water.
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