Deepwater advanced diving systems that support the offshore oil field

Conference · Tue Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1983 · Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5699743

Carnevale, S J

This paper reviews deepwater diving technology which provides offshore oilfield support during all phases of exploration, construction and production. Mobile Observation Bells (MOB), Atmospheric Diving Suits (ADS), Remotely-Operated Vehicles (ROV), and saturation diving techniques are discussed. The term ''deep water'' is defined in relation to the water depths off the U.S. west coast. All diving system parameters are analyzed for each alternative; cost-effectiveness and safety are the two main objectives. Specific jobs are described which have used this high technology equipment for offshore operations on the U.S. west coast. These include drilling rig support, platform inspection and maintenance, and pipeline construction. Finally, future developments in diving systems are discussed.

• Research Organization: Oceaneering International Inc.
• OSTI ID: 5699743
• Report Number(s): CONF-830312-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States) Journal Volume: SPE 11742
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
020200 -- Petroleum-- Reserves
Geology
& Exploration
020300* -- Petroleum-- Drilling & Production
CONSTRUCTION
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
DIVING OPERATIONS
EXPLORATION
GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS
MAINTENANCE
MINERAL RESOURCES
NORTH AMERICA
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
OFFSHORE OPERATIONS
OFFSHORE PLATFORMS
OFFSHORE SITES
OIL FIELDS
OIL WELLS
PETROLEUM DEPOSITS
PIPELINES
RESOURCES
SAFETY
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
UNDERWATER FACILITIES
USA
WELLS
WEST COAST