NH GRAND HOTEL KRASNAPOLSKY AMSTERDAM 3-5 APRIL 2017 GIRASSOL FPSO HULL DECK REPAIR BY BONDED REINFORCEMENTS Eduardo LUILA -Total E&P Angola J.P. COURT - COLDPAD
Content 1. Introduction 2. Description Block 17 Operations FPSO GIRASSOL 3. Problem Context 4. Repair Methodology Options for Repair Assessment of repair methods ColdShield System Description 5. Conclusion
Introduction Localized corrosion identified in main deck of GIRASSOL FPSO exceeding acceptance criteria and requiring repair. Analysis made of repair options showed that Bonded reinforcement Pad is the best alternative, to avoid hot works and reduce impact in production.
Description (1/2) Block 17 Operations BLOC 17 : 4 FPSO & offloading buoys Block 17 GIRASSOL - 2001 DALIA - 2006 Design Production Capacity: 240.000 barrels/day Design Production Capacity: 240.000 barrels/day PAZFLOR - 2011 CLOV - 2014 Design Production Capacity: 220.000 barrels/day Design Production Capacity: 160.000 barrels/day
Description (2/2) Girassol FPSO Girassol FPSO First oil: 2001 Size : 300 m x 60 m x 30 m Storage : 2.000.000 barrels Water depth: From 1250 m to 1400 m Design Production Capacity: 240.000 barrels/day Classification Society: Bureau Veritas
Problem Context Localized corrosion on main deck due to coating failure / damage. Some corrosion spots are beyond the acceptance criteria set by per the International Association Classification Societies (IACS). Corrosion spots are either top of cofferdam, crude oil or water ballast tanks. Class recommendation issued to repair the critical corroded spots. Need to minimize production and safety impact of such repair.
Options for Repair 3 options for the repair: 1. Weld Build up localized spots 2. Insert plate possible for repair of larger areas 3. Bonded reinforcement Pads (ColdShield)
Assessment of repair methods 1. Weld Build up Limited applicability if damage is moderate as per IACS rules. 2. Insert plate Hot works in hydrocarbon tanks Painting repairs inside tanks Safety Application in open sea condition 3. Bonded reinforcement Pads No major constraints and disruption in terms of HSE and production.
COLDSHIELD Safe, Reliable & Adapted to Offshore conditions COLDSHIELD = Bonded structural safety reinforcement for FPSO hull Deck Side shell Longitudinal or transverse frames Crude Oil Tanks / Sea Water Ballast Tanks
COLDSHIELD Structural reinforcement of corroded hull & deck Base Material (existing) COLDSHIELD Rigid Plate (New) Target Area for Connection (prepared surface) Peripheral Seal Pressure Reduction Control of Internal Atmospheric Parameters Vacuum-Injection Structural Polymer Isolated Internal Volume Attraction Forces Polymer Seal Compression 10
COLDSHIELD key take aways Peripheral protection frame ENVELOPPE Compressed Seal Protection Plate Resin Composite REINFORCEMENT Damaged Steel Plate e.g. Corroded FPSO Hull Standard shape 0,5 to 5 m² COLDSHIELD restores Initial Structural Capacity & Protect Against Further Corrosion 10m² = 2 days x 4 pax Or ~150 saved mandays
COLDSHIELD Reliabity throughout the life cycle Onsite survey Onshore preparation Offshore Installation Life cycle management Repeatable process whatever weather conditions are Easy access for integrity monitoring Process controlled environment Adequate inspection and repair if needed Full traceability of installation process
Conclusions Due to the severity of the localized corrosion main deck needs to be repaired. ColdShield has been jointly developed and validated by TOTAL R&D department & COLD PAD and approved by both BV and ABS as permanent repair methodology. Implementation of ColdShield system on top of Hydrocarbon tanks minimize the hot works and operation disruptions. Intended for permanent installation with an anticipated service life of >10 years A specific life cycle inspection test plan will be implemented (New technology)