Subsea solution solves deep problems - producing offshore
Using remotely operated intervention techniques to perform tasks subsea offers advantages in terms of cost efficiency and safety, particularly in deepwater environments. These considerations have prompted the development of the patented Diverless Flowline Connection System (DCFS). The DFCS offers a proven, viable and cost-effective alternative. The DFCS is a lightweight modular Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) mounted package designed to complete the tie-in of single or bundled flowline and control umbilical jumpers of up to 18 inches in outer diameter on the seafloor. It has the flexibility to pull in and connect flowlines, umbilicals or both from either the flowline end or manifold, depending upon the operator`s preference. It requires a minimum of permanent subsea hardware or prior structural modifications and is capable of accommodating a variety of situations which can arise during a flowline tie-in, such as the flowline falling outside the target area or the testing and replacement of flowline connector seals. The system itself consists of a neutrally buoyant, skid-mounted module which can be attached to a variety of host work-class ROVs. The ROV and DFCS are deployed separately onto the seabed, and the ROV can dock and undock from the DFCS.
- OSTI ID:
- 530814
- Journal Information:
- Hart`s Oil and Gas World, Journal Name: Hart`s Oil and Gas World Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 89; ISSN 1075-5365; ISSN HOGWF6
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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