A structural weight estimation model of fpso topsides. At the same time, special conditions, such as the movement due to external force by wind and wave, salt. New company for construction of fpso topside modules formed in philippines zoom keppel corporation ltds subsidiary, ks investments pte ltd ksi and its associated company, dynamac holdings ltd have entered into a shareholders agreement and have jointly incorporated a company in the philippines known as dynamac keppel philippines. Mismatch between topsides bay spacing and vessel framing. The lifts mark the start of the topsides integration phase for the central processing facility cpf and the floating production, storage and offloading fpso unit. Detailed design and construction of the hull of a floating, production, storage and offloading fpso unit. The topside of a spar like the aasta hansteen and the topside modules on an fpso are supported with fewer, but larger columns and beams. Fixed platforms integrated, process, production, drilling, wellhead and accommodation modules water injection, compression, power generation, living quarters fpsos modular fabrication and integration of topsides facilities onshore plants preassembled.
While it is primarily aimed at offshore modules, many of the recommendations may be equally applicable to onshore oil and gas plants. The inpexoperated ichthys lng project has lifted the first topside modules onto the hulls of its two major offshore facilities. Fpso costs are highly variable and particular project conditions must be carefully considered, such as the scope of work in question e. The documents are available free of charge in pdf format. The produced gas is exported, reinjected, or combusted suardin et al. Ichthys lng lifts topside modules onto cpf and fpso hulls. Chiyoda will work with the marine consultantcontractor, shipyard fabricator and topsides fabrication contractor from the initial stage to establish optimum and competitive design and execution plans for the topsides, hull, and turret, if necessary and to provide a fully. The fpso s hull is approximately 227m long and 50m wide, with a total oil storage capacity of 800,000bbls and gas production capacity of 8bcm billion cubic metres per annum. Many fpso projects have suffered cost schedule overruns which often starts at the integration phase.
Gas dehydration oil processing water injection co 2 removal gas compression power generation record fpso topside epc toyo has been awarded nine fpso topsides projects since. Usually built in modules, fpso production equipment can consist of water separation, gas. Structural design and analysis of fpso topside module supports lars o. Gtl fpsoan alternative solution to offshore stranded gas. We have worked on more than 100 successful projects, amassing over 300,000 metric tonnes, spread over the following categories. Ability to spec intricate piping, including exotic metals. Modec along with its subcontractors quickly integrated previously engineeredconstructed modules into a comprehensive topsides design meeting the agreed functional specifications. 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 contract includes fabrication and integration of various topside modules, as well as installation of ownerfurnished equipment. Pdf structural design and analysis of fpso topside. We also build subsea manifolds, buoys and skidded packages. The processing equipment aboard the fpso is similar to what would be found atop a production platform. This operating model leverages the expertise of a process company, engineering company and fabrication company to coordinate, design and construct the topsides modules.
Innovative ship and offshore plant design snu open courseware. Rr489 structural strengthening of offshore topsides. New production topsides, which consist of multiple modules, are integrated on the deck of a converted tanker to form a complete production facility. We provide fullservice construction of fpso topsides like no other company. Integrated flow solutions provides process packages, mechanical packages, and utility packages for floating production, storage, and offloading units. A parametric study on the use of passive fire protection. Dnvglosc102 structural design of offshore ships rules and. Keys to success floating lng power vessel technology.
The support structure of the topsides is a truss structure. The module layout of a typical fpso has been depicted in fig. The base case and usual governing design condition for the module is the need to lift it onto the fpso. While the guidance notes make references to these because of interfaces between them and the fpso installation, guidance on these topics is outwith the scope of these guidance notes. This was supported by quarterly aligned and on track sessions, which brought partners and major contractors together. It will also look into the issues pertaining the design and as well as weight control, layout planning, process optimisation and not forgetting the operation. Optimal module layout of topsides of offshore plant. We know that topside construction is only one facet of. Engineering, procurement and construction of hull, living quarters and topside modules for technipfmcs newbuild floating production storage and offloading. Ten project director the ten project has been executed by a multinational, multidisciplinary team. Guide to fpso topside process modules fabrication ifs. Many equipment are located on the limited hull space. The inlet design flow rate is over 150,000 barrels of water per day together with over 10,000 barrels of oil per day.
It will have about 16 topsides modules with a total weight of over 14,000 metric tons, processing 140,000. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Floating production and storage vessel capability safe, efficient, costeffective delivery. Toyo provides epc for topsides facilities crude oil production facilities on the deck to be equipped on. Ahts psv fpso drill ship semisub product fpso topside epc toyo provides epc for topsides facilities crude oil production facilities on the deck to be equipped on fpso. Fire is a continuous threat to fpso topside modules as large amounts of oil and gas are passing through the modules. Otc 23439 jubilee field fpso a fast track delivery success r.
Pdf installation engineering of topside modules on ship. From the outset, the project leadership team promoted a one team culture across partners and contractors alike. The deep water quayside has been designed to berth vlcc sized fpsos, and includes repair facilities and lifting capability for fpso topsides module integration. Sembcorp marine wins technipfmc contract for engineering. The goal is to keep module weight under critical values to facilitate its installation by the shipyards quayside lifting device. Fpso and fpso topsides costs project controls portal. South korean shipbuilder samsung heavy industries has completed the first deck stacking operation for topsides modules of enis coral south. A field development using an fpso involves subsea facilities, flowlines, risers, shuttle tankers and or export pipelines.
Spread moorings benign conditions any water depth jacket or tower moorings moderate conditions shallow waters turret moorings any conditions and water depth 46. Integration issue 1 many bid teams experience problems for estimating and scheduling the topsides integration work. This paper addresses the unique structural challenges associated with the design and analysis of topside module support structures for installation on fpso decks. 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. Specialized team from project management, engineering, quality, production, supply chain and operations. With a total weight of approximately 6,500 metric tons, the topsides modules were installed onto a converted fpso hull.
In addition, the weight information is a key factor that affects the building cost and the production period of the fpso plant. Otc 23439 jubilee field fpsoa fast track delivery success. The topside process modules are designed to separate the produced water and the gas from the crude oil. Benefits and limits of fpso standardisation for distribution. Introduction to the fpso floating production, storage and offloading system principles. Advanced methods to determine the interaction between topside installations and the hull structure of fpso and flng units. The p63 fpso will have 16 topsides modules with a total weight of over. First deck stacked for topside modules of enis coral flng.
The interrelationships amongst a number of key parametersaspects of installation process of a topside module such as weight control, heavy lifting and rigging consideration, local fem analysis of. Exterran has the capabilities to build any type of topside you may need. Floating production storage and offloading an overview. Optimal equipment layout in the topsides module of. 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. 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. Emphasis is given to the design and analysis of lifting unique components to meet the stringent installation requirements. As a conventional measure to mitigate structural failure under fire, passive fire protection pfp coatings are widely used on main structural members. Sonamet yard at lobito angola has fabricated 5 topside modules and the suction piles for the mooring of the fpso at the offshore site. A fpso receives production fluids from subsea oil reservoirs via risers, which is separated on the deck into oil, gas, and water. The first step consists of determining the position of the cog. Its position has been determined in the fully loaded condition, considering separately hull, tanks and topsides. A layout is a structured arrangement of items within certain limits. Plus we handle all of the intricate piping between modules, including those requiring exotic materials.
This is the section of the line from the seabed to the topside. 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. Structural design and analysis of fpso topside module. Key considerations affecting topside design such as clearance requirements under the modules for piping and inspection, frame spacing, longitudinal spacing of fpso and flng hull structure and explosion scenarios. A catalogue of topsides modules covering a range of capacities and. The placement of the modules depends on all of the following critria. Blast analysis of offshore topside structures tu delft. Plus we handle all of the intricate piping between modules. Structural design and analysis of fpso topside module supports. Hulls layout mechanical handling fire zones fpso bc10 modules bc10 change. Pdf detailed design and construction of the hull of a.
The project consisted of a 70,000 bpd and 90 mmscfd floating production storage and offloading fpso facility. For sbm, this generally means the placement of modules and epuipment on the deck of hull. Standardization adds value to fpso topsides offshore. New company for construction of fpso topside modules. 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. Fpso guide to fpso topside process modules fabrication. 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. However, an excessive use of pfp coatings can cause considerable cost.
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