Fpso vessels structure design and analysis viking systems. Fpso vessel key metocean design criteria environmental influences affecting fpso design hull design topside design requirements and layout structural design and global analysis configuration of the topside supports day 3 station keeping and topside process mooring design and arrangements anchors and their particulars. Innovative ship and offshore plant design, spring 2018, myungil roh. Comprehend the loads and design methodology for fpsos know the principles of modular design and layout of the fpso topsides topics to be covered key metocean design criteria environmental influences affecting fpso design hull design topside design requirements and layout structural design and global analysis. 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. Part 1 covers the general considerations influencing fpso selection and design. Optimizing the process before beginning detail design is a critical component of best practice and delivers measureable benefits to operators. High efficiency equipment must be evaluated in consideration of the impacts on space and weight on the fpso design. Introduction to the fpso floating production, storage and offloading system principles.
Cory weinbel, anadarko petroleum ronaldo araujo, anadarko petroleum. Fpso topsides stool design and analysis viking systems. During the design phase of each project, ops works closely alongside other sbm group companies with. Guide to fpso floating production storage and offloading. Ability to spec intricate piping, including exotic metals. Structural design and analysis of fpso topside module. What are the key considerations for the design and layout. We provide highcalibre multidiscipline design services to yards and owners in the commercial shipping, defence and o. 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. Guide to fpso topside process modules fabrication ifs. A structural weight estimation model of fpso topsides. It is important for you to optimize fpso and flng topside design, layout and processing. Pdf otc paper by taco trpastra on fpso design tapas.
The defining visual difference of an fpso is the processing equipment that is stored aboard the vessels deck. Engineering ice group is europes largest independent ship design consultancy. Topsides module supports viking systems has worked on projects involving both fourpoint and multipoint support systems where the structural arrangement approach may be based on stools, support frames, and gusset plating, as well as module pancake structure arrangements of both plate and girder type and tubular construction types. Design considerations for the structural interface hull. Optimal design of a concept fpso henrik schmid t i, rajesh sridhar ii and carl fredrik rehn iii esd. Gtl fpsoan alternative solution to offshore stranded gas. Fpso topsides module supports and hull integration design. The inlet design flow rate is over 150,000 barrels of water per day together with over 10,000 barrels of oil per day. Experience in fpso topside structural behaviour was used to develop a design concept that instead of one single continuous structure utilised a design of four independent structures offering longitudinal compliance with vessel global hogsag behaviour. Exterran has the capabilities to build any type of topside you may need.
Viking systems provides topside stool structural design and analysis services to the fpso industry. Structural design and analysis of fpso topside module supports. We also understand that inspired design grows out of building great relationships with clients. Review of the fpso design spiral understanding the input data. Challenges and opportunities for conversion lng fpso. This paper addresses the unique structural challenges associated with the design and analysis of topside module support structures for installation on fpso decks. Second, we describe some problems and their solutions of the detailed design and construction of the akpo fpso.
One of the challenges in a fpso project is to design, assess and. Delivered by tutored distance learning, the course explores the design, technology, commercial aspects, project management and operation and deployment of these important assets. Specifically, this paper addresses the loading on the interface stool structures while subjected to loads originating from hull girder deformation, fpso tank pressure loads, and topside inertial loads due to vessel motions. The placement of the modules depends on all of the following critria. Damen shiprepair rotterdam contracted nevesbu to execute the engineering and design for all. This operating model leverages the expertise of a process company, engineering company and fabrication company to coordinate, design and construct the topsides modules. Effective fpso hull design uses combined approach oil. In part 2 marine and structural and part 3 production facilities, specific issues are addressed in more detail, providing a leadin to the detailed design of the fpso. For sbm, this generally means the placement of modules and epuipment on the deck of hull. 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. 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. 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. A layout is a structured arrangement of items within certain limits.
Pdf design optimization of water injection module of topside. Allowing the structure to breathe in this way mitigates the need for sliding supports that would require through life inspection and maintenance. No matter where in the world you are deploying fpsos, the place to start is singapore, with exterran offshore. 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. These guidance notes should be used in association with abs rules and guides for fatigue assessment, such as the abs. Hulls layout mechanical handling fire zones fpso bc10 modules bc10 change. Detailed design and construction of the hull of an fpso. This parallel to these new developments and due to industry need, experience covers fpso hull design, topsides and topsides fpso design procedures are. We know that topside construction is only one facet of. The design for the fast4ward fpso is underpinned by sbm offshores group technical standards gts. Through this study, readers will be able to learn the detailed design and construction of the fpso. Specialized team from project management, engineering, quality, production, supply chain and operations. Introduction to fpso design and technology what is an fpso rules, regulations, codes and standards construction options design basis safety in design and operation day two the fpso vessel environmental influences affecting fpso design hull design topside design requirements day three station keeping and process.
After finishing the detailed design of the fpso, we performed the construction and integration of the hull and the topside. The following key points were considered while designing this project. Pdf installation engineering of topside modules on ship shaped. The course has been exclusively designed to equip participants with key tools needed to find answers to these questions and to make the appropriate decisions to advance future projects. At the same time the traditional design specifications for hull and topsides design may fall short to cover the functional needs for fpso service. These facilities can support large topsides and large production capacities. New production topsides, which consist of multiple modules, are integrated on the deck of a converted tanker to form a complete production facility. This presentation was delivered at the fpso world congress. Floating production storage and offloading fpso vessels are playing critical roles in extracting and offloading liquid and gas hydrocarbons from deepwater and ultradeep subsea wells. This design philosophy will be implemented through the technical project management approach described in section 10. Hull design for floating, production, storage, and offloading fpso vessels can be challenging, as the maritime and offshore industries. It will provide delegates with an improved understanding of the topside design process including. An fpso was designed to accommodate oil production of 100,000bd, associated gas production of 250mmcfd, produced water of 100,000bd, and water injection of 275,000bd at 5000psig surface pressure. These multipurpose ships effectively extract, store, and offload hydrocarbons in the.
Innovative ship and offshore plant design snu open courseware. Chevron frade fpso feed 3rd party verification new. In this presentation, subhash gangahar, topside engineering manager at modec, describes the essential steps towards design optimization. The gtlfpso design concept has been completed to produce a capacity of 20,000 bd of gtl products 73% syncrude and 27% naphtha. Pdf detailed design and construction of the hull of a. This 2day training course will focus on the key technical questions that an fpso andor flng project team need to address as part of the overall design project.
It will pinpoint key design issues and considerations taking into account aspects such as the. Our popular fpso training course explores all aspects of floating production, storage and offloading systems. Fpso combines the refinery technologies for the topsides and the naval architecture for the hull. Optimizing fpso topside structure design not a simple task. Challenges and opportunities for conversion lng fpso jos leo sbm offshore europe. Guide for the fatigue assessment of offshore structures. The topside process modules are designed to separate the produced water and the gas from the crude oil.
Extra space on deck has been kept spare for future modules for change in production or utilities. The design guidance notes have been divided into three parts. Upgrade and modification of the petrojarl i fpso the petrojarl i fpso will sail to the atlanta field offshore brasil in 2016 after modification of the vessel and process systems to meet the new filed conditions and crude oil specifications. This work presents a method of designing topside facility of an fpso by considering all possible environmental loading along with the loading. 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. Guidance notes on topside structure fatigue assessment for. Irvine fpso integration practises reva compatibility mode. In terms of design, most fpsos take the form of a supertanker and it can be difficult to distinguish between the two. Williams m, xiaozhi wang m, donald liu f this paper addresses the unique structural challenges associated with the design and analysis of topside module. Minimize integration of topside and marine systems set design freeze date and apply sail away practices punch list demobilize engineers after design freeze and appoint team to closeout the documented design punch list. In addition, the weight information is a key factor that affects the building cost and the production period of the fpso plant. Area, covers a total singlepoint mooring platforms, fpso, etc. Fpso topsides design and layout offers essential training for all personnel involved with the design, engineering and commissioning of fpso topsides.
The design requires the topside to be 340 m in length and 60 m in breadth, with a storage capacity totaling 240 000 m3 80 000 and 160 000 m3 for naphtha and syncrude storage, respectively. Floating production storage and offloading an overview. Exterran has the capabilities to build any type of topside. Preliminary design data form fpso and fso systems please complete this form as appropriate for your project and then mail or fax it to. We provide fullservice construction of fpso topsides like no other company. Topside structural, piping design and piping engineering. Fpso topsides design and integration similarity to oil fpso 10 safe and robust design using full qra approach. This is a preliminary concept design of an fpso supposed to explore the oil fields in norwegian sea. That is why, with topside design, the creative professional in charge of each project works directly with you, the client.
Our approach is personal, customerfocused and successful. Its engineering, design and technology bring discoveries into production and maximize recovery. Its an extension and further enhancement of advanced explanations covering the many facets of detail engineering and layout of topsides process and piping systems. Pdf structural design and analysis of fpso topside. Structural design and analysis of fpso topside module supports lars o. Floating production storage and offloading fpso sbm offshore. Contract covers project management, design, engineering, procurement, installation.
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