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Background and Scene Setting
Carbon Fiber Technology
Riser Applications
Installation
Summary
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Background
Only 15 years ago there was general concern that riser
technology was insufficient to meet the demands of discoveries
beyond 1000m
To accelerate technology Operators were proactive in
supporting JIPs and also actively shared riser experience
Some deep water projects were sanctioned using riser
technology that had very limited track record but achieved
selection through criteria such as local content
Flexible risers
SCR - Steel Catenary Risers and PIP SCRs
SLORs Single Line Offset Risers
Hybrid Bundles
Validity of Confidence ?
Every project has a different set of issues that makes them
individual and always challenging
Risers are typically the repository for design changes which
further compounds the problem technically and commercially
At the end of a project the feeling is often of:
Relief and pride by the project team
Surprise at how much it has all finally cost
$10-20m per SCR
$30-70m per SLOR
Polymer Technology
Thermoset
A polymer that irreversibly cures typically through heat or
chemical reaction (epoxy)
Thermoplastic
A polymer that solidifies when cooled. It can then be
reheated and remelted (PP, PE, PA/Nylon)
Thermoplastics can be joined by welding
Offers improvements in manufacturing processes
Offers improvements in material properties/performance
Material Selection
Victrex PEEK
Extensively used in offshore and subsea applications
Extensively qualified across key performance areas
Exclusive development contract for subsea oil & gas
pipe
Why PEEK?
5 = Good
0 = Poor
Temperature
Resistance
Chemical
Resistance
Abrasion
Resistance
Mechanical
Strength
Victrex
PEEK
PTFE
PFA
PVDF
PPS
2 (unreinforced)
4 (reinforced)
PA11
3/4
Electrical connectors
Umbilicals and industrial
hoses
Tubulars and pipes
Seals and back-up rings
Electronic sensors
Wireline and data
logging
Communication and
power cables
Plugs and packers
Thrust washers
Testing - Collapse
Bonding
Porosity
De-lamination
Cracking
Foreign bodies
Impact damage
End Fitting
Collar
m-pipe
Locking
Nut
Installation
Reel, J lay or Tow out
Lower specification vessels
Shorter installation durations
Reduced overall risk
Summary
A step change in riser technology to
Enable future subsea discoveries
Thermoplastic technology provides
manufacturing, quality and
performance benefits
High end polymers and fibers ensures
pipes with appropriate performance
Underpinning engineering and design
validation is largely completed
Volume manufacturing is being
established ready for end 2013
Strictly confidential. Property of Magma Global Ltd.