North sea pipe laybarges: a performance evaluation

Journal Article · Thu Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1976 · Pipe Line Ind.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7228381

Durand de Bousinen, M A

Nearly 800 km (497 mi.) of pipe line were laid in the deep waters of the North Sea during 1975. This achievement was the result of a sequence of technological advances that include: aggressive design of large diameter pipe line systems for water depths exceeding 152 m (500 ft.); production of high quality pipe; establishment of good European concrete weighting and pipe coating yards; substantial progress of automatic welding techniques; excellent performance of pipe laybarges; development of improved underwater tie-in techniques; better knowledge of large-scale logistic problems; and good understanding between operators, contractors, and certifying authorities. Based on the knowledge and experience gained in the past, TOTAL estimates that during the 1976-1980 period, large diameter pipe lines will continue to be installed in the North Sea at a rate of 600 to 800 km (373 to 497 mi.) per year.

• OSTI ID: 7228381
• Journal Information: Pipe Line Ind.; (United States), Journal Name: Pipe Line Ind.; (United States) Vol. 45:1; ISSN PLINA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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