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Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU)
Topside HPU
Product Definition
Frames Hydraulic Power Units (HPUs) provide reliable and clean
hydraulic energy to a variety of users in offshore and onshore
locations. Our HPUs will reliably operate a range of equipment,
including subsea controls, IWOCS, topside actuated valves, turret
actuated valves, cargo handling systems, turret disconnect systems,
and seal isolation.
Product Description
Frames HPUs provide clean hydraulic power at specified pressure and
flow levels to ensure reliable operation and control of a wide variety
of equipment. The Frames team of experienced engineers works
closely with your business to develop HPUs that match your unique
process conditions, site-specific requirements, local legislation and,
if applicable, third-party requirements, such as Lloyd’s, ABS, DNV
and BV. In addition, our systems are designed to operate in harsh
environments that can vary from extremely cold offshore arctic seas to
extremely hot and dry desert environments.
Frames Hydraulic Power Units are often part of integrated packages
that also comprise other equipment. The main purpose of our HPUs
is to provide hydraulic power to actuated valves. However, in specific
cases our HPUs can be designed to operate quick-disconnect couplings
used on disconnectable turrets or pressurized seal systems.
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Frames HPUs generally comprise the following
hydraulic components:
• Enclosure
• Reservoirs
• Motor pump assembly
• Filters
• Accumulators
• Control panel
The selection of components and materials depends
on the required flow and pressure rating, but also on
the type of fluid, as well as environmental conditions.
Enclosure
HPUs assembled by Frames can be housed in a
fully enclosed AISI316 cabinet, or we can choose
an open-skid/rack principle for easy maintenance.
Which enclosure is used depends on the location
in which the HPU is being installed. If required, the
cabinet/skid can be designed, built and certified to
standards such as DNV 2.7-1, ABS, and CE.
Reservoirs
Each Frames HPU is equipped with at least one
main supply reservoir, but in many cases HPUs
include a dedicated return reservoir, especially
when a production environment involves polluted
return fluids.
Motor pump assembly
The pump units selected for our HPUs depend on
the fluid type used, which can vary from mineral
oil, synthetic oil or biodegradables to water/glycol-
based fluids. Pump drives can either be electric or
pneumatic, depending on the available utilities.
Filters
Our hydraulic power units are designed to
guarantee sound operation of the hydraulic
controls in the field downstream from the unit. The
HPUs include filters that maintain the cleanliness
of a system during operation by preventing
contamination of any of its components. All Frames
HPUs are thoroughly flushed before testing.

Wellhead Control Panel
Topside HPU
HPU Pump Section
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Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU)
Accumulators
Frames HPUs include either piston or bladder type accumulators
that store the pressurized hydraulic fluid in order to ensure users a
constant hydraulic flow during operation. Accumulators can be selected
in compliance with a variety of standards, including PED, ASME,
AS1210, NR13 or the standard of any of the major certification bodies.
Controls
HPUs are generally controlled by the client’s control system, which is
connected with the client’s MCC and DCS. However, Frames can also
provide plug & play solutions in which our unit only requires a 230-
690 VAC three-phase power supply to automatically operate pumps
and provide feedback signals showing the soundness of the operation.
Feedback signals can be directed to the client’s control room,
significantly reducing interface engineering and cabling.
Materials
The materials used in our units match the specific requirements of our
client’s operational environment, and can therefore include the full
range of exotic materials used in tubing and fittings, but also in valves
and instruments.
Process Description
Frames HPUs are built to continuously meet the varying conditions of
our client’s operational processes. Our HPUs include hydraulic pumps
(single or dual arrangement) that draw hydraulic fluids (mineral oil or
water/glycol) out of a supply reservoir/tank and store hydraulic energy
in a hydraulic accumulator bank. The pumps keep running until the
pressure in the accumulator bank reaches a pre-set pressure level.
Each pump header contains a filter set to ensure the cleanliness of the
hydraulic system.
The pump discharge line is typically equipped with isolation valves,
a check valve and a safety relief valve to protect the system from
overpressurization. When the pressure drops to a pre-set level, the
system reactivates the pumps, and the accumulators are refilled with
fluid by the pumps.
While the accumulators are keeping the system’s pressure at the right
level, a pressure control valve enables the operator to regulate the
hydraulic pressure moving to the actuated valves.
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Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU)

Each pressure section is equipped with automatic and/or manual Added Value Frames
control systems, pressure gauges and/or pressure transmitters
to monitor and control the hydraulic pressure at all times. Each • Customized design according client requirements

hydraulic pressure line contains bulkhead connectors at the panel’s and project conditions.

sides to connect the actuated valves in the field. • In-house engineering team that designs powerful

hydraulic packages with limited plot space

Frames can also include a directional control valve in the HPU pack- • Organized design philosophy for simplified
age in case the actuated valves are not supplied with local controls. operation and maintenance of the units

• Complete package supplied skid-mounted, making

it easy to transport

Project Management • Lean engineering and usage of high-end materials

for reliable and solid equipment

At Frames, we understand that success depends on sharp project • 24/7 worldwide service and after-sales support

management. Just like our clients, we are driven to support your

business, with our dedicated project team always on hand for
one-on-one contact, providing you with the best possible service. References

From concept through to design, production, testing and delivery, our • FPSO (Santos Bassin), offshore, CESSÃO ONEROSA,

project team will know your operating environment, and will use the FPSO P-74, P-75, P-77, P-76 – Brazil

latest technology to precisely meet your needs. • QUAD 204 FPSO, offshore – United Kingdom

• Iraq Crude Oil Export Expansion – Iraq

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We are solution-oriented, we understand your industry and we always • Skarv FPSO, offshore – Norway

use strict document control and professional planning to exercise • Gorgon Field, offshore – Australia

tight process control and meet all delivery deadlines. Our global • Ichthys Gas Field, offshore – Australia

office network, international supply chain and partnerships with

leading vendors mean we are always able to supply the best systems
and meet all of the local requirements and regulations.

PUMP

Technical Details
PM-M5401A
500 2500 500

21 1169

Earthing boss

Electrical Tie-in point

• Fully enclosed cabinet or open framework skid
240

TP50
• Output pressure up to 20,000 psi Drain 1" WNRF 150#

TP54
Drippan
• Suitable for hydraulic oil or water/glycol-based hydraulic fluids TP03
640
1250

TP52
• Extensive range of pump types and flow rates
Earthing boss

• Design suitable for hazardous areas

MAINTENANCE AREA MAINTENANCE AREA

• Bladder or piston type accumulators in various sizes and materials Recirculation Skid WEIGHT DATA
CENTER OF GRAVI
PUMP
• Individually
PM-M5401B regulated hydraulic power header lines X:
Y:
PUMP Z:

• Recirculation system and state-of-the art filters to maintain PM-M5401C SKID WEIGHT
EMPTY:

Contact
Z
IN OPERATION:
Y

cleanliness of the hydraulic fluid X

TERMINATION POI
• Motor control center and/or local control panel can be included TP DESCRIPTION

TP03 TANK REFILLING POINT

• DNV 2.7-3 and 2.7-1 certification, including drop test + 31 172 461 600 TP50 FROM RECIRCULATION PUMPS
TP52 TO RECIRCULATION PUMPS
TP54 AIR SUPPLY
1500

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HOLD LIST
907
485

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GENERAL NOTES
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1. SUB FRAME HPU: C.S.

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2. General Arrangement P2

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