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UMC design review

Conference · · Offshore Technol. Conf.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5471463
The Underwater Manifold Centre (UMC) was installed in the Cormorant field in the North Sea during May 1982 to develop a segment of the field which could not be reached from the two existing platforms. This paper describes the basic design layout and major sub-systems of the UMC and reviews the design philosophy and criteria employed to achieve safety, reliability and flexibility. Described is a second-generation system based on Shell and Esso's previous subsea technology and experience. The paper concludes that the UMC is capable of providing the necessary facilities to recover reserves in a safe and reliable manner.
Research Organization:
ESSO, Exploration and Production UK Ltd.
OSTI ID:
5471463
Report Number(s):
CONF-830514-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Offshore Technol. Conf.; (United States) Journal Volume: 3
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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