Subsea Pumping

Subsea technologies for

unprecedented recovery and production

Photos courtesy of Sulzer Pumps.

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Subsea Permanent Magnet Motor (SSPMM)

Advantages over Induction
Subsea pumping is one of the most mature solutions for increasing oil recovery from subsea tie-backs. In boosting applications,
seabed pumps improve production economics by reducing backpressure on the reservoir which increases flow rates and total
recoverable reserves. In other applications where there is poor sweep efficiency or low reservoir drive, single phase pumps can be
used to inject water (seawater or produced water) into the reservoir to increase reservoir pressure and sweep hydrocarbons from
the formation, raising recovery and enabling increased production rates.

In pursuit of the right technology to maximize performance for our operator customers, FMC Technologies and Sulzer Pumps, the
world leader in pumping solutions, are breaking new ground with technology that is revolutionizing subsea pumping. Through our
partnership with Sulzer Pumps, we are offering a full range of pumps, including multiphase, single phase and hybrid, and motors
using permanent magnet motor technology.

SSPMMs Induction Motors

Rotor Fully magnetic energized, non-conducting. Rotor inert Nonenergized, current conducting bars
to corrosion/erosion due to carbon sleeve exposed to corrosion/erosion

Rotor component Permanent magnets, no aging issues, by industry Thermally and mechanically cyclically stressed
reliability standards components (accelerated aging)

Starting current Constant torque design eliminates high in-rush Requires in-rush current for energizing
current during start-up or transients. The rotor is the rotor
permanently energized

Barrier fluid Water/glycol-conducting barrier fluid applied in a Di-electric mineral oil-nonconducting barrier
benign nonconducting environment. fluid required in a conducting environment.
Environmentally nonhazardous. Environmentally hazardous.
Barrier fluid pressure is regulated autonomously using Barrier fluid system requires extreme moisture
mechanical valves only. No requirement for solenoid management system to prevent short circuit
valves or accumulators to compensate for control failure. Use of solenoid valves increases
system feedback delays system and umbilical complexity

Power required 67% of available power 90% of available power

to operate

Maximum operating 6,000 rpm 4,500 rpm

speed

Performance 85%-94% estimated at 4,000 rpm−6,000 rpm 85%–87% estimated at 3,600 rpm−4,000 rpm
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Multiphase pumps Single phase pumps Hybrid pumps
Subsea multiphase pumps improve Effective in mature fields or in those Hybrid pumps offer an additional option
production economics by reducing with low reservoir drive energy and/or for boosting, combining helico-axial and
backpressure on the reservoir, which pressure, single phase pumps facilitate centrifugal stages on a common shaft.
increases flow rates and total recoverable water flooding as a way to increase They can handle moderate amounts of
reserves. Multiphase pumps have a wide recovery and stimulate production. Using gas at the pump suction, achieving high
operating envelope and are suitable for a a single phase pump, water (seawater or efficiency and high suction through the
wide range of conditions. Our extensive produced water) can be injected into the use of multiple stages. Hybrid pumps
experience with subsea pump installa- well to increase pressure in the reservoir have been specified in applications
tions makes FMC Technologies the ideal and sweep hydrocarbons from the requiring a high differential pressure, high
partner in helping you determine the formation to the production well. tolerance of free gas, and the pumping of
solution that best suits your project needs. FMC Technologies has delivered numerous highly viscous oil.
systems using single phase pumps.

Type Normal Application

configuration
SINGLE PHASE HORIZONTAL or » Highest differential pressure capability among pump types
VERTICAL » Handles low Gas Volume Fraction (GVF) <10% of suction conditions
(Centrifugal) » Boosting of low Gas/Oil Ratio (GOR) oil production
» Maintains reservoir pressure and improved reservoir sweep when used to
inject water

HYBRID HORIZONTAL or » Combination of helico-axial and centrifugal impeller stages, capable of achieving
VERTICAL higher efficiency and boost over helico-axial technology alone
(Centrifugal & » Primary application is for use downstream of separator or in low GOR applications
Helico-axial) where GVF is consistently up to 25% of suction conditions
» High tolerance of free gas
» Applied successfully in gas/liquid separation projects where liquid is boosted

MULTIPHASE HORIZONAL or » Applicable for higher GVF boosting applications, with typical range from 30% to
VERTICAL 95% at suction conditions
(Helico-axial) » Moderate particulate tolerance
» Simple, low cost intervention compared to other pump types
» Higher power capabilities
Subsea Pumping Applications

Injection Water

Power Umbilicals
Multiphase
Pump Station

Production Trees
 Hybrid Pump on a
G/L Separation Station

Single Phase
Pump Station

Injection Tree
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Best in Class Technology

Hydraulics from Sulzer Pumps
FMC Technologies collaborates with Sulzer Pumps, one of the world’s leading pump manufacturers, to offer game-changing subsea
pump solutions. Sulzer Pumps is renowned for their field-proven and comprehensive range of pump hydraulics, state-of-the-art
products, performance reliability and efficient solutions.

Key Benefits
» Proven balance drum technology to normalize thrust
» Large selection of field-tested hydraulic profiles with 0-100%
GVF potential
» Robust mechanical seal and bearing system designs
» Superior materials with specialized treatments and coatings
» Modular construction to industry-recognized standards

Permanent Magnet Motors

Utilizing permanent magnet motor technology proprietary to FMC Technologies provides higher speed, efficiency and power – and
requires less maintenance than traditional machinery. In addition to providing significant benefits over traditional induction motor
technology, permanent magnet motors are qualified for subsea applications.

Key Benefits
» High speed, power-dense and more compact design offers higher efficiencies
and meets environmental needs.
» Smaller rotor diameter and larger air/liquid gaps reduce frictional losses enabling
higher power motors
» Greater power enables single pump for traditional multi-pump and deeper
water applications
» Superior materials with specialized treatments and coatings

Motor Design Specifications

Helico-axial Hybrid Centrifugal
Power rating 1-6 MW
Pressure rating up to 15,000 psi (1.034 bar)
Water depth down to 10,000 ft (3,030 m)
Temperature rating 28 to 350°F (-2 tp 177°C)
Liquid flow rate 40,000 bpd (265m3/h) 61,500 bpd (407m3/h) 70,950 bpd (470m3/h)
Differential pressure 2,500 psi (172 bar) 3,500 psi (241 bar) 4,500 psi (310 bar)
Subsea Pumping Experience
FMC Technologies has an extensive history of supplying solutions for pumping applications throughout the world in all types of
reservoirs and under demanding conditions. Acting as system integrator, FMC Technologies has delivered high-quality systems
using various pump technologies from leading suppliers.

Project Location Application Pump Technology Type

Cascade Chinook Gulf of Mexico Liquid boosting at the mudline 2 horizontal boosting stations with Greenfield
2 ESPs each
Marlim Offshore Brazil 4-phase separation, liquid boosting 2 multiphase helico-axial pumps Brownfield
and reinjection
Espadarte Offshore Brazil Liquid boosting at the mudline 1 horizontal boosting station with 2 ESPs Brownfield
Pazflor Offshore Angola Gas/liquid separation and boosting 3 Subsea Separation Units (SSUs) with Greenfield
vertical separators and hybrid pumps
Perdido Gulf of Mexico Gas/liquid separation and boosting 5 vertical separation caissons with ESPs Greenfield
BC-10 Offshore Brazil Gas/liquid separation and boosting 4 vertical separation caissons with ESPs Greenfield
Albacora Offshore Brazil 3 raw seawater injection systems 3 single phase pumps Brownfield
Tyrihans North Sea Raw seawater injection station 2 centrifugal pumps Brownfield
and gas injection
Tordis North Sea Oil/water separation, sand 1 multiphase helico-axial hydrocarbon Brownfield
handling, boosting and reinjection pump. Produced water reinjection by
single phase pump
Jubarte II Offshore Brazil Liquid boosting at the mudline ESP installed in a seabed caisson system Brownfield
called ESP-MOBO
Topacio Offshore Boosting at the mudline 2 multiphase helico-axial pumps Brownfield
Equatorial Guinea
Lufeng South China Sea Boosting at the mudline 5 multiphase, centrifugal pump systems Greenfield
Draugen North Sea Boosting at the mudline 1 multiphase helico-axial pump with Brownfield
hydraulic turbine drive
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