Pdf detailed design and construction of the hull of a floating. We provide fullservice construction of fpso topsides like no other company. Exterran has the capabilities to build any type of topside you may need. The vessel was designed for operation in the clients operating fields off the shore of campeche, mexico, producing in excess of two million barrels of crude per day. A structural weight estimation model of fpso topsides using. Introduced in 2003, they draw on the expertise and lessons learnt from a delivery portfolio of more than 50 floating production systems and over 320 years of operating experience. This operating model leverages the expertise of a process company, engineering company and fabrication company to coordinate, design and construct the topsides modules. Fpso topsides design optimization reducing capex through lighter topsides. The following key points were considered while designing this project. For further information on how we process and monitor your personal data click here. Maersk oil flyndre cawdor over clyde modules m12 and m14. Structural design and analysis of fpso topside module supports lars o.
Although the importance of the weight has long been recognised, the weight, especially of the topside, has been roughly estimated using the existing similar data as well as the designers experience. The vessel was designed for operation in the clients operating fields offshore campeche, mexico, producing in excess of two million barrels of. We know that topside construction is only one facet of your. Optimizing fpso topside structure design not a simple task. Integrated flow solutions provides process packages, mechanical packages, and utility packages for floating production, storage, and offloading units. The processes on the fpso for diesel production from natural gas. The topside process modules are designed to separate the produced water and the gas from the crude oil. A number of fpsos are benefiting from the decision to have separate topside seawater pumps in caissons set into or through ballast tanks. Usually built in modules, fpso production equipment can consist of water separation, gas. Our team engineers and manufactures modular, skidmounted, readytoplugin equipment packages for operating under the most extreme conditions.
Guide to fpso floating production storage and offloading. However, when done mindfully, a quality fpso topside. This is a preliminary concept design of an fpso supposed to explore the oil fields in norwegian sea. Gtl fpsoan alternative solution to offshore stranded gas. Floating production storage and offloading fpso sbm offshore. Plus, with the use of efficient engineering and design that minimizes equipment, and simplifies fabrication, installation and commissioning, costs and time spent will be reduced. Abstract the objective of the paper is to explain the need of standardisation in design and construction of topsides for fpso.
At its core, an fpso facilitates the processing and storage of oil and gas at sea. The main target is to reduce design error, improve engineering process, support procurement and ensure repeatability. The processing equipment aboard the fpso is similar to what would be found atop a production platform. Analysing the best practices to align topside construction strategies to specific regulations while ensuring on time delivery. Quantitative risk analysis of fire and explosion on the. To improve this task, a weight estimation model for fpso plant topsides was developed in this study using the improved genetic programming gp. Pdf installation engineering of topside modules on ship shaped. Tuxpan, veracruz final site location gulf of mexico.
Apr 08, 2020 covid19 update we are still here for you. Usd over a tenyear period, and the pay back time is 3. However, even a single disaster on an offshore plant would put the whole business into danger. Pdf detailed design and construction of the hull of a. Adhering to best practices in areas such as process optimization, piping, electrical and structural designs will help to deliver safe and operable fpso and flng topsides that minimize. It will pinpoint key design issues and considerations taking into account aspects such as the operating environment, hull size, weight control, layout planning, process. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Finally, the offshore process feed method is applied to the topside systems of an lng fpso in order to verify the validity and applicability of the feed method. Fpso design issues main technical questions selection of the mooring system predominantly turret mooring, but spread mooring and yoke mooring also used location of the accommodation block conventionally at aft end of ship new build vessels may have forward accommodation process plant layout, based on safety and operability. In this research, the risk of fire and explosion in the lngfpso is assessed by quantitative risk analysis, including frequency and consequence analyses, focusing on the lng liquefaction process dmr cycle. We know that topside construction is only one facet of. These vessels are used extensively by the offshore industry and have become one of the primary methods of oil and gas processing and storage.
Guide to fpso topside process modules fabrication ifs. Regulatory compliance and topside processing facilities on fpso. An fpso floating production, storage and offloading unit is typically a shipshaped floating production facility that has the capability to process, store and offload the hydrocarbon production from offshore oil and gas wells. Many gas fields have been discovered in deep sea areas. The significant milestones in the jubilee fpso development process are shown in the chart in table 2. Many fpso projects have suffered cost schedule overruns which often starts at the integration phase. The differences in operations and equipment pose different hazards. The topside process modules are designed to separate the produced water and the gas from the. Structural design and analysis of fpso topside module supports. Area, covers a total singlepoint mooring platforms, fpso, etc. Extra space on deck has been kept spare for future modules for change in production or utilities.
Extensive, wellqualified workforce in facilities strategically located around the world. New production topsides, which consist of multiple modules, are integrated on the deck of a converted tanker to form a complete production facility. A typical offshore production system uses caissonbased pumps to supply cooling water to the process plant and for water injection. Highlighting the biggest challenges in complying with regulations. Regulatory compliance and topside processing facilities on.
Several floating production and storage fpso units are under construction or in planning phase. Operational and extreme metocean conditions impact fpso operability and availability in different ways. Such a methodology has the benefit to rank the components and results in the optimising of the inspection and maintenance effort. For this fpso floating production storage and offloading vessel project, the topside process modules are designed to treat the produced fluid into crude oil and fuel oil. Otc 23439 jubilee field fpsoa fast track delivery success r.
Proper fpso hull and mooring designs can improve production. A multidisciplinary approach is required to achieve a realistic balance between expected hull motion and topsides availability. Fpso stands for floating production, storage and offloading. Fpso production platform has its processing unit on the topside of the vessel while the storage is in the hull. Ogf article topside processing plants go compact on fpsos. Process facilities are usually tailor made to suit characteristics of reservoir fluid and production plan. The size of the reservoir, in terms of recoverable reserves and its producibility, will influence both the size of production facilities and the time the fpso will be in the. Mar 14, 2014 fpso design issues main technical questions selection of the mooring system predominantly turret mooring, but spread mooring and yoke mooring also used location of the accommodation block conventionally at aft end of ship new build vessels may have forward accommodation process plant layout, based on safety and operability. Pdf integrated engineering environment for the process feed of.
Processes hydrocarbons from subsea template into oil, lpg, sales gas, etc. On an offshore oil platform, topsides refers to the upper half of the structure, above the sea level, outside the splash zone, on which equipment is installed. An fpso system is an offshore production facility that is typically shipshaped and stores crude oil in tanks located in the hull of the vessel. Tarpon was contracted to provide a turnkey solution for the process topsides aboard a well test service vessel. Lloyds maritime academy team members are working remotely with phones diverted to mobiles or messaging services so they can still give you the advice and guidance you need. Williams m, xiaozhi wang m, donald liu f this paper addresses the unique structural challenges associated with the design and analysis of topside module support structures for installation on fpso decks. Natural gas production is increasing worldwide since natural gas is gaining market share as source of power. Gps offers process and utilities modules for offshore platforms and floating production storage and offloading fpso vessels. Fpso is an acronym which stands for floating, production, storage and offloading. Introduction to the fpso floating production, storage and.
Global process system tanker pacific coogee montara fpso yes yes yes yes yes teekay petrojarl che guevara fpso fpso yes yes yes yes yes petrojarl petrojarl 1 fpso fpso yes yes bergesen worldwide offshore berge entreprise, fpso fpso yes yes yes yes yes grenland group topside, bwo berge entreprise, fpso fpso yes yes yes yes yes. Its a floating vessel connected to a subsea production, injection export system via series of risers. These are challenging times but we wanted to reassure you our online courses are running as normal. Exterran has the capabilities to build any type of topside. Understand and study the oil and gas production processes in a fpso. Particular hazards arise in connection with topside and marine operations, such as production processing and offloading. Storage and offloading fpso unit for further separation. A fpso receives production fluids from subsea oil reservoirs via risers, which is separated on the deck into oil, gas, and water. Frequently asked questions about fpsos december 2001 what is an fpso. Detailed design and construction of the hull of a floating, production, storage and offloading fpso unit article pdf available in ships and offshore structures 52. The inlet design flow rate is over 150,000 barrels of water per day together with over 10,000 barrels of oil per day.
For the project to be economically feasible, the oil price can drop about 60% of the current value. Introduced in 2003, they draw on the expertise and lessons learnt from a delivery portfolio of more than 50 floating production. The produced gas is exported, reinjected, or combusted suardin et al. It stands for floating production storage and offloading fpso. The module layout of a typical fpso has been depicted in fig. It is equipped with hydrocarbon processing equipment for separation and treatment of crude oil, water and gases, arriving on board from subsea oil wells via flexible pipelines.
Topsides, marine systems planning upsetting fpso delivery. Introduction to the fpso floating production, storage and offloading system principles. Firewater pumps are also on deck and in their own caissons. A structural weight estimation model of fpso topsides. Fpso development process are shown in the chart in table 2.
It is important for you to optimize fpso and flng topside design, layout and processing. Otc 23439 jubilee field fpsoa fast track delivery success. At lloyds maritime academy, lifelong learning is a concept that were passionate about and for this reason, we make it as accessible and flexible for our students online learning puts you in control of your learning especially suitable for all of us in the maritime industry where we often spend time away from home. As its name suggests, an fpso is a floating vessel that. Gps has a strong track record in the fast track delivery of process and utilities modules for installation on offshore platforms and fpso topsides.
Topsides on a boat, ship, or fpso, is that part of the hull between the waterline and the deck on an offshore oil platform, topsides refers to the upper half of the structure, above the sea level, outside the splash zone, on which equipment is installed. The development of compact topside processing plants for floating, production, storage and offloading fpso vessels is a growing industry trend that can reduce operating and capital expenditures over the life of the vessel, a researcher and scientist said recently. We are experts at integrating all our processes and solutions to meet your complete lifecycle project needs including aftermarket. Typical input data and results of the application on the reference fpso are included in the paper. Fpso stands for floating production, storage, and offloading. May 21, 2015 this feature is not available right now. The company has been operating there since 1968, starting with the supply of a shallow water calm buoy to gulf oil. Risk assessment of fpsos, with emphasis on collision. Engineering, procurement and commissioning of topside module supply with this expertise, ivgroep can take care of the complete engineering for modification, upgrade, newbuild and tanker conversion projects as well as support its clients throughout all project phases. The function of an fpso is determined by the type and quantities of the fluids that it has to process and export, and by the storage requirements for its crude oil product. Optimizing fpso vessels are playing critical roles in extracting and offloading liquid and gas hydrocarbons from deepwater and ultradeep subsea wells.
This chapter will cover some of the subsea process units and utilities that are used today. The design for the fast4ward fpso is underpinned by sbm offshores group technical standards gts. The contribution of this study is demonstrated with an applied example using a hypothetical topside structure of an fpso that is exposed to. Topsides on a boat, ship, or fpso, is that part of the hull between the waterline and the deck. Integration issue 1 many bid teams experience problems for estimating and scheduling the topsides integration work. Transport fpso armada intrepid onboard the dockwise.
Optimal design of a concept fpso henrik schmid t i, rajesh sridhar ii and carl fredrik rehn iii esd. Mar 26, 2012 introduction to the fpso floating production, storage and offloading system principles. Its an extension and further enhancement of advanced explanations covering the many facets of detail engineering and layout of topsides process and piping systems. Floating production storage and offloading an overview. A floating production storage and offloading fpso installation is a floating facility, usually based on a converted oil tanker hull. Given the limited topside area available on the fpso, the productupgrading section will contain only the process equipment needed to stabilize the. Ptw was contracted to supply a turnkey solution for the process topsides aboard a well test service vessel. Congo and the huge girassol fpso installed offshore. Aligning successful topside construction strategies with regulatory compliance in developed and emerging markets.
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