Akers-Solution-Efficient-Subsea-Connection-Systems.pdfVIP

Confidential ? 2012 Aker Solutions Preferred partner Preferred partner Efficient Subsea Connection Systems Sabah Oil Gas Conference Exhibition – April 17th 2013 Odd-Egil Haug Vice President, System Engineering, Tie-in and Structure, Aker Solutions Confidential ? 2012 Aker Solutions Preferred partner Agenda ■ Introduction to diverless connection systems ■ What is an efficient connection system? ■ Development process ■ Benefits with the new generation connection systems ■ Field experience ■ Summary ■ QA Confidential ? 2012 Aker Solutions Preferred partner Introduction – Diverless Connection systems ■ Connection / Tie-in systems are used to connect pipe between subsea modules, f.ex. Manifold to Trees Manifold to PLET’s ■ The jumper/spools can either be installed with horizontal or vertical connection systems Well Jumpers Production Trees Umbilical Connection System Manifold Flowline spools PLET’S Flowline Confidential ? 2012 Aker Solutions Preferred partner Introduction – Connection systems ■ Clamp connector collet connector systems ■ Clamp closed by a single screw using a torque tool ■ Collets energies by moving a sleeve axial using a hydraulic system ■ Connector sizes from 5” to 42” ■ Design pressure up to 15Kpsi (1035 bar) ■ Standard temperature range -29°C to +121°C/180°C Clamp Connector Collet Connector Clamp Connector Sizes Confidential ? 2012 Aker Solutions Preferred partner Horizontal Connection Systems 1. Pull-in Connection Tools (Running tools) ■ Powered by the ROV ■ Pull-in of flowlines ■ Combine tool for stroking and closing clamp connector. 2. Connection systems using ROV carried tools ■ Lightweight tools ■ Separate stroke tool for mating hubs ■ Separate torque tool for closing connector Stroke Tool Torque Tool Pull-in Connection Tool Horizontal Connection System using ROV tools Confidential ? 2012 Aker Solutions Preferred partner Why Horizontal Connectio