ENGI 8673 Subsea Pipeline Engineering

Lecture 21: Offshore Construction Part 2

Shawn Kenny, Ph.D., P.Eng. Assistant Professor Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science Memorial University of Newfoundland spkenny@engr.mun.ca

Lecture 21 Objective

to examine tie-in methods used in offshore linepipe construction

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Tie-In Overview

Pipeline Transportation System Connection

Offshore production facility Shore approach Existing or future subsea pipeline or wellhead Surface or subsea Mechanical loads Flanged connection Welded connection (wet or dry)

Location

Design Issues

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Tie-In Overview (cont.)

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Tie-In Overview (cont.)

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Tie-In Overview (cont.)

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Surface Tie-In
Ref: 4Engr (2008)

Gulf of Aqaba Pipeline Crossing (2003)

Midline surface tie-in 15km; 36 OD; 35mm WT; X65

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Surface Tie-In (cont.)

Ref: Saipem (2008)

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Subsea Tie-In Sleds

Systems
In-line Sled Pipeline End Termination (PLETs) Pipeline End Manifold (PLEMs)

Connections

Single or multiple hub

Auxiliary Equipment
Actuated and manual valves Chemical injection, gas lift Pig launching capabilities

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Mardi Gras Wye Sled

Ref: Offshore Technology (2008)

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Mardi Gras PLET and Jumper

Ref: Offshore Technology (2008)

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Mardi Gras Jumper

Ref: Offshore Technology (2008)

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Thunder Horse Sled

Ref: FMC (2008)

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Mid-Line Tie-In Sled

Ref: Oil States (2008)

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Mid-Line Tie-In Sled (cont.)

Ref: Oil States (2008)

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Mid-Line Tie-In Sled (cont.)

Ref: Oil States (2008)

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Mid-Line Tie-In Sled (cont.)

Ref: Oil States (2008)

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Collet Connector

Ref: Oil States (2008)

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Collet Connector (cont.)

Ref: Oil States (2008)

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Horizontal Stab-In Retrievable

Ref: Oil States (2008)

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Horizontal Stab-In Retrievable (cont.)

Ref: Oil States (2008)

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Horizontal Stab-In Retrievable (cont.)

Ref: Oil States (2008)

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Vertical Stab-In Retrievable (cont.)

Ref: Oil States (2008)

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Vertical Stab-In Retrievable (cont.)

Ref: Oil States (2008)

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Vertical Stab-In Retrievable (cont.)

Ref: Oil States (2008)

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Vertical Stab & Hingeover

Ref: Oil States (2008)

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Vertical Stab & Hingeover (cont.)

Ref: Oil States (2008)

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Vertical Stab & Hingeover (cont.)

Ref: Oil States (2008)

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Diver Assisted Hot-Tap Tie-In

Ref: Oil States (2008)

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Diver Assisted Hot-Tap Tie-In (cont.)

Ref: Oil States (2008)

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Diver Assisted Hot-Tap Tie-In (cont.)

Ref: Oil States (2008)

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Diver Assisted Hot-Tap Tie-In (cont.)

Ref: Oil States (2008)

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Diverless Hot-Tap Tie-In

Ref: Oil States (2008)

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Diverless Hot-Tap Tie-In

Ref: Oil States (2008)

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Diverless Hot-Tap Tie-In (cont.)

Ref: Oil States (2008)

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Diverless Hot-Tap Tie-In (cont.)

Ref: Oil States (2008)

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Diverless Hot-Tap Tie-In (cont.)

Ref: Oil States (2008)

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Remote Hot-Tap Tie-In

Ref: Berge et al. (2005)

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Misalignment Flange Connection

Ref: Oil States (2008)

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Swivel Ring Flange Connection

Ref: Oil States (2008)

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Hyperbaric Welding

Dry Habitat Pressure = hydrostatic (500m) Issues with welding

Ref: Hydro (2001)

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Atmospheric Welding
Sophisticated Equipment Superior Weld Quality 1500m Water Depth Critical Element Pipeline Seal

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References

http://www.4engr.com/product/catalog/12996/ind ex.html www.fmctechnologies.com http://www.hydro.com http://www.offshore-technology.com http://www.oilstates.com http://www.saipem.eni.it Berge, J.O., Apeland, K.E., Naess, T.I., Ahlen, C.H., Moller, E. and Evans, K. (2005). Remote Hot-Tapping Into Subsea Pipelines. Proc., OTC, OTC-17659, 6p.
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