Guidelines for riser splash zone design and repair
The many years of offshore oil and gas development has established the subsea pipeline as a reliable and cost effective means of transportation for produced hydrocarbons. The requirement for subsea pipeline systems will continue to move into deeper water and more remote locations with the future development of oil and gas exploration. The integrity of subsea pipeline and riser systems, throughout their operating lifetime, is an important area for operators to consider in maximizing reliability and serviceability for economic, contractual and environmental reasons. Adequate design and installation are the basis for ensuring the integrity of any subsea pipeline and riser systems. In the event of system damage, from any source, quick and accurate repair and reinstatement of the pipeline system is essential. This report has been developed to provide guidelines for riser and splash zone design, to perform a detailed overview of existing riser repair techniques and products, and to prepare comprehensive guidelines identifying the capabilities and limits of riser reinstatement systems.
- Research Organization:
- American Gas Association, Inc., Arlington, VA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- American Gas Association, Inc., Arlington, VA (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 196496
- Report Number(s):
- AGA--96005955
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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