Telemetry and control system for interplatform crude loading at the Statfjord field
A control system for crude loading to tankers at Statfjord field has been designed to allow tanker loading to the place at all times to prevent production shutdowns caused by loading-buoy problems. This paper discusses how the control system was designed to maximize the flexibility of loading operations and to meet all safety and regulatory requirements. The experience gained from more than 4 years of operation of the system is reviewed. The system has allowed maximum use of total field crude oil storage capacity while loading to 125,000-DWT (127 000-Mg) tankers nearly every day throughout the year. It has been possible to maintain a high production rate even through the periods of difficult weather conditions experienced in the northern North Sea.
- Research Organization:
- Mobil Exploration Norway Inc. (NO)
- OSTI ID:
- 7104433
- Journal Information:
- J. Pet. Technol.; (United States), Vol. 40:4
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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