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ASABO COMPLEX
ASABO COMPLEX
CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................... 4
1.1 Background .............................................................................. 4
1.2 Project Structure ........................................................................ 5
1.3 Major Assumptions made during the execution of the response analyses. ... 5
1.4 Performance Standards ................................................................ 6
3.1 Introduction…………………………………………………………………………...17
3.2 Explosion Assessment of Existing Panels – Module F……………………..….17
3.3 Explosion Assessment of Primary Framing – Module F………………….…..18
3.4 Doors and Windows……………………………………………………………..….18
3.5 Fire Resistance of Cladding – Module F…………………………………….…..19
3.6 Uprating Penetrations and Cables………………………………………..….……19
4. CONCLUSIONS…………………………………………………………………..….……..31
REFERENCES
1.1 Background
This report covers Phase 3 of the work relating to detailed design. A previous report,
Reference 1 has been issued which deals with the simulations and calculations leading
to the suggested modifications described in this document.
The main area of interest is the control room in Module F of the GIP which could be
occupied during an explosion event (Figures 1.2 to 1.4). Conclusions are also
presented which relate to the capacity of the module and control room to resist
explosions and fires. Minor modifications have been suggested which enable the
structure to better resist moderate overpressures of the order of 2psi and to bring the
fire rating of the control room up to H60 standards (2).
1. Phase 1 consisted of blast response analyses for the topsides of the GIP
platform and an assessment of options for strengthening or replacing existing
fire walls. This work is reported in Appendix D of Reference 1.
This approach was adopted so that the results of each phase could be available to
determine the work necessary to complete the next phase efficiently.
1.3 Major Assumptions Made During the Execution of the Response Analyses.
Exxon Mobil has provided drawings from a recent offshore survey. The drawings
did not give any indication of steel material grades used for fabrication, therefore we
have conservatively assumed that all steel has a yield strength of 36 ksi, (250
N/mm2).
It is assumed that a blast may occur in the compressors either to the North or South of
the module (but not both). For the purposes of this study it is assumed that the blast
occurs before the fire has developed and so the requirement is for blast resistance
followed by fire resistance. A fire resistance rating of H60 is required for the control
room. This will give full protection against an impinging jet fire for about 30
minutes.
When dealing with extreme loads such as those encountered in blast it is necessary to
define the structural response ‘performance standards’ to enable acceptance of local
failures which would not occur under conventional design loads.
The main principle is that local damage may be accepted so long as global collapse
does not occur and that after the extreme explosion event it is possible for the
survivors to escape from the platform. In this case we are considering an explosion in
the GIP platform which is bridge linked to the PP on the North side and to the QP at
the South side. This serves to provide at least one escape route so long as it is
protected from thermal radiation during a fire.
Secondary releases of inventory from broken pipework and displaced vessels must
also be restricted. Essential safety systems must remain operational throughout the
blast event although checking for this is not in the scope of the present work.
2.1 General
This review is based on blast overpressures provided in the ACE document Ref 99-
007, Phase 3(1).
2.2 Layout
The Control Room is located in the West part of Module F, which in turn straddles
Grid Line 3 of the platform. Figures 2.1 and 2.2 show the control room adjacent to
the generators. The Control Room is on two levels separated by a mezzanine floor.
The rest of Module F is taken up by generators and walkways and is open from the
Lower Deck at El+50’ to the Upper Deck at El+70’.
To the south of Module F there are 5 Compressor Modules (A to E), to the North are
the two Compressor Modules (G and H Figure 2.3). All the Modules are supported
by a steel truss structure. The space between each module is either 610mm (2’-0”) or
1219mm (4’-0”). A continuous steel plate runs across the top of all the modules
connecting them together at the El+70’ level. Only module F has cladding on the
main framing.
Pressure time histories for a four scenarios have been supplied by ACE in Reference
2 and are discussed in detail in Reference 1.
Scenario 1 – central ignition of a gas cloud in the low pressure compressor area of
the GIP at the South side of the platform. This scenario gives greatest loads on the
QP. Figure 2.4 from Reference 1 illustrates the position of the gas cloud in the low
pressure compressor area.
Scenario 2 – central ignition of a gas cloud in the high pressure compressor area of
the GIP at the North side of the platform. This scenario represents a cloud nearer to
the PP platform. Figure 2.5 from Reference 1 shows the position of the gas cloud in
the high pressure compressor area.
The use of grating in the upper and lower decks limits the loads to those described as
Cases 5 and 6 as described in the ACE Report Reference 2. It has been assumed that
about 66% of the top deck plate can be replaced by grating and that the 69% of the
lower deck is grated. The peak pressures experienced for Case 6 are given in the
Table below.
3.1 Introduction
The modifications described in this section have been designed to bring the blast
rating up to a level consistent with the peak design pressures given in Table 2.1. No
pressure loads are given for the West wall of the Control Room but given the gas
cloud location the pressure levels on the West wall have been assumed to be
comparable with those of the East wall.
The pressures have been applied in the capacity checks as static loads. This is
consistent with the fact that the natural period of the panels is very short compared
with the load duration of about 50 milliseconds giving essentially static response. The
Calculations are given in Appendix C.
It has been confirmed by e-mail (Appendix A) that an H60 rating is appropriate for
the control room in general. A number of modifications are suggested to bring the
control room fire resistance up to this standard. In the case of a jet fire, the H60
rating is interpreted as giving an endurance of 30 minutes in a jet fire.
In view of the low overpressures, it was possible to check the existing cladding panels
for their capacity to resist overpressure loads by checking the components which
make up the panel supports member by member. These checks are reported in
Reference 1.
Two areas have been investigated: The North and South walls of Module F under a
positive peak overpressure of 1.65 psi (1.5 psi plus 10%) and the East wall under
positive pressure of 1.25 psi.
Figures 3.2 and 3.3 are photographs showing the exterior and interior cladding
panels. In this case, the internal cladding has been assumed not to contribute to the
strength of the wall. The cladding and channel supports have been checked for the
blast load and, it survives the explosion overpressures. The outer cladding thickness
is 0.75mm with no perforations as shown in Figure 2.1.
No end details of the walls are provided, however it is assumed that the cladding
overlaps the primary steelwork at its top and bottom edges so that load transfer to the
main frame is by bearing contact rather than relying on welds.
The conclusion is that the East and West walls are adequate to resist the overpressure
without modification. The main beams supporting the walls have been checked and
shown to be adequate.
The Primary framing of the module has been analysed using ABAQUS. The results
are reported in Reference 1.
In order to overcome the predicted failure of the columns at the Eastern most end it is
necessary to improve the load carrying capacity of the East face. It is not possible to
fully brace this face because of the presence of the generators in this area, therefore,
as previously proposed, it is recommended that Module F be tied to adjacent Modules
E and G at the Upper level. Figure 3.4 provides a suggested detail, an A3
engineering drawing is also supplied for this detail
Figure 3.5 is a general view of the East wall of the control room.
The doors do not appear to have sufficient resistance either for fire or explosions. In
view of the large windows in these doors we would recommend that the doors and
frames are replaced. The upgraded frames will also serve to restrain the wall if the
verticals are extended upwards and connected to the flanges of the main horizontal
beams.
It is proposed that square hollow section SHS columns are welded in from floor to
ceiling to connect the door frame to the primary structure. Figure 3.6 shows the
steelwork required to support the double doors on the East side. Figure 3.7 shows the
steelwork to support the single doors on the West side. A3 Engineering drawings are
supplied.
Quotations have been received from Booths on replacement doors which are H60
rated and can resist the overpressure. The full text of the Booths quotation is included
in Appendix B.
Notes
Module layouts are based on drawings 3361-ZQ-C-2851 Rev 02 and –2852 Rev 02.
The thickness of the cladding on the detail of 3361-ZQ-C-2851 (Figure 2.1) is shown
as 203mm plus 42mm for the corrugations whereas the thickness is shown as 152mm
on drawing 3361-ZQ-C-2852 (Figure 2.2). 150mm is taken for the cladding thickness
in drawings CH134/003 and 002 supplied by MSL with a note to that effect included
on these drawings.
The existing cladding currently has uncertain fire resistance estimated to be A60 and
will need a coating of Chartek or similar to upgrade the wall’s fire resistance to the
required H60 level.
Figure 3.9 shows a MCT penetration in the Control Room wall – this will need
uprating against fire by enclosure or insulation. The cables are control cables, gas
detection cables and power cables and are hence necessary for the continued operation
of essential safety systems. A typical enclosure detail is shown in Figure 3.10. The
cables themselves should be insulated. Figure 3.11 shows the unprotected cables on
Measures have been designed and presented which will bring the Control Room in
Module F up to an H60 rating.
With the measures described in Section 3 the Control Room of Module F will be able
to withstand the blast loads simulated in Reference 2 for Case 6 elastically and
without damage.
These conclusions and the strengthening schemes are based entirely on the drawings
and photographs of the installation supplied by ExxonMobil.
1. ‘Asabo Complex - The Fire and Blast Analysis of Topsides Structures’, MSL Report
CH134R002 Rev 1, June 2001
2. ‘ACE Project 99-007, Phase 3 Evaluation of Asabo Gas Platform’, J. Keith Clutter,
ACE, November 2000.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Mike,
TOP DECK
Replace all (100%) of the deck plates with gratings.
BOTTOM DECK
Replace all the plates except those under equipment.
This makes it so easy for us all.
But please do have MSL confirm I will not require to build the blast walls any longer since with
this arrangement, I would vent off most of the blast loads that might have been generated due to
deck plating.
The comments on the LQ and PP is well taken. The simulations actually show minimal loads on
those sides.
Yinka Awoyelu
Projects Department
Mobil Producing Nigeria Ultd.,
Mobil House, Victoria Island Lagos
Level 6, Room 6B28
234-1-2621660 Ext. 2319 (Phone)
234-1-2621733 (Fax)
I have been trying to call this morning - I cannot get through - I think we should talk as soon as
possible.
I have confirmed that the % area grated in the explosions studies AND the engineering work by
MSL is 66% for the top deck and 69% for the bottom deck.
You are proposing 50% for the top and 30% for the bottom.
What you are proposing is about 1/2 of the grating that the engineering analysis was based on.
Unless you can increase the scope of your grating project to an areal percent equivalent to the
original assumptions, this requires additional analysis.
ACTION PLAN
I discussed this with Justin at MSL this morning. By this Friday, he will deliver to me the blast
loads which will be tolerated by the stiffening they propose. I will then work with Keith at MSL
to estimate the increase in blast load associated with the 50%/30% grating scenario and compare
this with the strength of what MSL has proposed. Hopefully, no revisions to your project scope
will be necessary.... but I won't know that until coming Friday/Monday
time frame. Worst case, Keith won't be able to prudently estimate this(requiring another CEBAM
model run) and/or MSL would have to positively adjust their stiffening recommendations.
Let me know if you have a problem with the above ... otherwise, you may assume I am working
on it with a target to get back to you ASAP but by late Monday
Regarding the PP and the LQ. The original recommendations were for a
Firewall on the south side of the PP and H60 fireproofing on the North side of the LQ.
Since MSL did not have drawings on which to perform a structural analysis on existing
construction this will be addressed practically in their report.
ACE's results for the upper and lower deck grating cases show very low blast pressures on both
the North Side of the LQ and the South side of the PP (less than 0.1 psi) - we would not expect
significant structural damage therefrom...
I would expect some recommendations to e.g. reinforce any windows on the northside of the LQ
but nothing more.
Regards,
Steve,
Thanks.
Yinka Awoyelu
Projects Department
Mobil Producing Nigeria Ultd.,
Mobil House, Victoria Island Lagos
Level 6, Room 6B28
234-1-2621660 Ext. 2319 (Phone)
234-1-2621733 (Fax)
Yinka_Awoyelu@email.mobil.com(Email)
Yinka,
Regards,
Michael Honderich
CALCULATIONS
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