Control and monitoring of subsea production control assets. Coding of software modules shall be done in the ansi c or similar high. Site received test for subsea control module valve. The rack can be mounted into existing spcuepu cabinets or can be installed in a separate cabinet. The surface control cabinet is a control and power cabinet with all hardware and software to control and monitor the epod. The following features are incorporated into the design. Control of topside utility systems for the subsea installation hpu, spcu and ups.
Installation and docking technology of control module for. All housings are constructed from super duplex steel and the system is depth rated to 4,000 m 12,000 ft. Shallow and deepwater subsea control modules these modules offer operators. The image to the lower right is a photograph of an fmc subsea control module scm mounted on a subsea production tree being tested prior to installation.
Scm subsea control module scmmb scm mounting base scr subsea control room scu subsea control unit sdu subsea distribution unit sem subsea electronic module spcu subsea power and communication unit tt temperature transmitter tutu topside umbilical termination unit ups uninterrupted power supply 1. Redundant supplies of communication signals and electrical and hydraulic power are transmitted through umbilical hoses and cables ranging from ft to several miles in length, linking surface equipment to subsea equipment. Jupiter 2 building on the success of the original jupiter subsea control system technology, jupiter 2 provides a range of compact, low cost, scalable solutions designed expressly for remote. Data is transmitted over the other cable in the umbilical. I am a young man, a graduate of electrical electronics engineering. Their longevity can be severely compromised if they are not installed with the correct tension on. Installation and docking technology of control module for subsea. The subsea control module and production tree are generally located in a remote location. Two dimensional flow field analysis model is established in the pretreatment software. Subsea production system an overview sciencedirect topics.
The subsea control module scm is a lowcost multiplex electrohydraulic solution for subsea infrastructure mounted applications. This paper firstly explained the working principle of subsea control module scm and function and performance of the electrohydraulic control valves, and then mathematical model of the electrohydraulic control valve in scm was analyzed. Aker solutions offers an extensive portfolio of subsea production systems and products with technical capabilities to optimize the field life and production profile for our clients. Most recently, trendsetter developed a sdu as part of noble energys leviathan field. Equipment used below the waters surface must be rugged and reliable in order to meet the process demands and protect the environment. This is our baseline electronics and software platform for future growth, with a design focused. Equipment to carry out pressure control at the oilgas wellhead kill manifold the kill manifold is a necessary piece of equipment to carry out pressure control at the oilgas wellhead preventing the well.
Subsea control module sea the lombard centre kirkhill place, dyce aberdeen ab21 0gu. The solenoids are driven by the solenoid drivers in the sem. Emc3 subsea expertise emc3 was created in 1999 by engineers who had been designing subsea production systems since the early 80. Software support the control system software runs on a microsoft windows platform and. We deliver standardized and custommade subsea electronic components and subsystems. The systems combine topside controls, hydraulic and electrical power units and subsea control modules to allow systems on the seafloor to be operated from the surface. Aker solutions fully integrated subsea control systems are reliable, robust and built upon commercially available building blocks. The purpose of the srt is to verify the correct mechanical and hydraulic operation of the scm and to revalidate the unit following its fat and subsequent shipment. The driver has been to develop simpler and more costefficient ways to. As the world offshore oil and gas production moves to deeper fields, the need for more efficient and more economical deployment methodologies acquires increasing importance. While onshore hook and function test and factory acceptance test of the subsea control module, and perform electrical and hydraulics comms test of the vertical and horizontal christmas trees with dedicated software, pressure and electrical test on the subsea control module as per procedures, communication test subsea control module christmas tree.
The standardized compact design and simplified installation process results in reduced co2 emissions across the entire value chain. Our rugged subsea electronics module sem is designed for installation in our. This book will focus on some typical and common equipment and introduce the cost estimation processes for them, instead of covering all subsea equipment costs. Subsea control module independent systems engineering. Installation of subsea modules installation of subsea modules has always been a major issue in engineering of subsea platforms.
Trendsetters source control solution is a comprehensive package ranging from strategic to. The installation docking of subsea control module is mainly through the. Core expertise in subsea control systems and umbilicals. Reliability study of subsea control module with focus on. We also supply subsystems, such as subsea electronic modules. Subsea umbilical, controls testing and precommissioning. Extending the life of obsolete and unsupported subsea. And on the basis of these, an effective testing method of the. The visualization is done with a graphical user interface gui displayed on some.
Our wellknown 200e control systems product range includes the subsea control module scm with 30plus years of field experience. Standardized vertical subsea tree intelligent subsea. Fmeca of subsea control module system and sub components. Subsea instrumentation interface standardization in the offshore oil and gas industry.
Whether it is for installation and workover control systems iwocs or subsea production systems sps, our equipment was designed for quick integration with your platform dcs, pcs, sis, mcs or to simply stand alone to provide the power and monitoring you need. Combined with the 600 generation electronics, this system offers a proven control system platform with an outstanding track record. Subsea isolation valves siv mini electricalhydraulic subsea control module. Legacy oem equipment support and compatibility designed and built using components off the shelf optional topsides master control station software updated and.
Subsea manifolds have been used in the development of oil and gas fields to simplify the subsea system, minimize the use of subsea pipelines and risers, and optimize the fluid flow of production in the system. Reliable and effective control and monitoring sea has developed a rugged subsea electronics module sem designed for installation in subsea control module scm applications. Study on hydraulic system of test stand for subsea control. Us8692686b2 subsea electronics module and methods of. Advance subsea production control system chess subsea. The power module available for makaiplan pro and makailay includes a collection of tools that were developed for addressing specific issues faced by submarine power cables during installation. Wellversed in operation and maintenance of topside and subsea control systems and equipment.
With the demand for oil and gas, exploration and production has moved to the harsh environment of the worlds oceans. Application of ges product structuring program enables us to deliver the. The adoption of the canopen fault tolerant standard by the subsea instrumentation interface standardisation siis joint industry project was agreed by the siis panel in november 2005. Multiplexed electrohydraulic mux eh subsea control module scm for tree. Advanced subsea control systems with dual redundancy, highly effective heatmanagement, obsolescencemanaged components, and realtime monitoring. A subsea production system provides a way to produce hydrocarbons from areas not economically or easily developed by the use of an offshore platform. The topic reliability study of subsea control module with focus on statistical methods was chosen and the thesis is written with the guidance of my supervisor professor anne barros at the department of reliability, availability, maintainability and safety. Rugged subsea instrumentation for accurate and uninterrupted offshore piling operations. An indepth approach looking at how control systems operate, the engineering principles involved and identifying the key areas that are often overlooked, such as managing availability and the reliability of controls. The drilquip multiplex control system is a key component of the subsea control system that. Fundamentals of pipeline precommissioning operations management. Deepwater experience including design and qualification testing to 3,000m 10,000ft.
August 14, 2015 october 29, 2015 systemssafety safety systems barrier management, directional control valve, functional safety, safety valves, subsea control module, subsea safety, subsea valves extraction of oil and gas from deep offshore reservoirs is a risky business and can result in serious accidents, such as the recent macando blowout. Our remote control and monitoring systems allow safe and efficient subsea production operations in all climates and water depths. Siis subsea instrumentation interface standardisation is a joint industry partnership jip with a goal of moving towards an open standard for subsea instrumentation. The purpose of the sem is to provide reliable and effective control and monitoring of subsea production control assets where oem support is not an option. The subsea control module and production tree are generally located in a remote location relative to the surface control equipment. This allows the same products to be used globally by the same customers.
The module is microprocessorbased 16 bit for an optimal combination of capability, reliability and simplicity. It acquires data from subsea sensors and provides control of the completion system through valve actuation. The topside communications and subsea hardware interfaces are designed to be compatible with legacy seabed and topside hardware, while forming the basis for the sea scm. All jupiter subsea control systems are delivered as standard rated for operation at 4,000msw and utilise the same field proven jupiter software link this. The test board was designed according to characters of hydraulic system of the test stand. Among the variety of underwater electronic components that we offer are subsea sensors, junction boxes, cable joints, subsea housings, and cable terminations. Our manufacturing facilities work alongside our design, software and communication systems, and installation departments to provide integrated solutions for power distribution, process control and automation requirements. Shallow and deepwater subsea control modules these modules offer operators advanced multiplex electro. The manifold is an arrangement of piping andor valves designed to combine, distribute, control, and often monitor fluid flow. Drilquips subsea electronics module sem is the intelligence hub of the subsea control module. The present invention also relates to a method of maintaining a subsea control module, and to a method of modifying an existing subsea. Design, build, test, install and commission subsea production systems.
The acoustic bop control subsea system consists of a dual redundant subsea electronics module sem and two expandable to four deeprated acoustic remote transceivers darts. The scm is compact and highlyconfigurable, providing reliable control and monitoring of subsea valves and instrumentation. Achieving this goal will result in subseamateable interfaces as used in subsea control systems, which do not require predefinition in terms of the instrumentation to. They designed, manufactured and installed multiple subsea control systems in norway and south america. One common infrastructure for integrating all downholesubsea equipment. Certified scm mmr level 3 personnel of professional level expertise and skills in subsea control module maintenance, modification and repairs scm mmr. Subsea instrumentation interface standardization in the. Tiacs is a topside software package that is designed to handle integration of subsea but not limited to sensor data with topside automation systems. Ojo dolire subsea project engineer cns marine nigeria. The sems monitor and control such subsea production equipment as trees, manifolds, valves and chokes.
Incorporated in 1984 to meet the project needs for design, manufacturing, installation and commissioning of subsea production. The present invention relates to subsea control modules scms. The topside rack provides power and communication to the subsea module. Kill manifold products kill manifold products from new continental equipment co. Subsea control module scm, subsea control equipment normally located on subsea trees for transferring the data and signal from the topside to operate the valves or other mechanisms. Redundant supplies of communication signals and electrical and hydraulic power are transmitted through umbilical hoses and cables ranging from ft to several miles in length, linking surface equipment to subsea. In order to have full insight and control during the offshore piling operations, seaway heavy lifting contracted seatools for the design and delivery of the subsea instrumentation system for a prepiling template. According to an aspect of the invention, there is provided a subsea control module 10 comprising a hydraulic manifold 12 and two separately retrievable subsea electronic modules 24a, 24b. Power cables are heavier and more rigid than fiber optic cables. The subsea control module is the core equipment of the subsea production system, and its electrical control system plays a large role in the failure modes of the subsea control module.
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