... coral reef offshore technology conference artificial intelligence optimization disconnection conceptual design fpu subsea processing case study scenario upstream oil & gas new well operator brazilian field attractiveness reduction new fpu flowline constraint assessment...

...Abstract Abstract Thermal numerical simulation of two undersea flowlines of natural gas production at Amistad field was developed in order to avoid non-productive time caused by plugging of solid precipitation; due to the operation conditions and recorded problems during gas production...

...Abstract Abstract A new technology called local heating offers the possibility of significantly raising the temperature of the multiphase production fluid in order to improve flow assurance and consequently the economics of field developments. Heating the flowlines is a way to overcome...

... to allow the use of flexible pipes that are resistant to contaminants such as CO2 and H2S, new CRA materials to be applied to rigid flowlines and low-cost riser configurations, have been pursued by Petrobras in order to enable the implementation of ultra-deep water projects. subsea system petrobras...

... gaps in industry standards will have to be addressed as well to avoid misalignment or conflicts with regulatory requirements. upstream oil & gas riser offshore technology conference failure mechanism composite pipe qualification fiber requirement configuration flowline operator...

...-Mas Tree itself were standardized. Throughout the years, more interfaces were standardized, such as Tree Cap, Flowline Connectors and Control Systems. The standardization may lead to very big scale gains and cost reduction when is possible to look the whole projects as a portfolio, as it makes...

...Abstract Abstract Oil and gas flowlines plugging due to hydrate formation is one of the main reasons for production losses in deep water production systems. Therefore, several hydrate prevention and mitigation techniques have been constantly developed and applied by industry. Regarding hydrate...

.... subsea processing operation pump system artificial lift system compressor upstream oil & gas subsea system long subsea tieback enhanced production tieback multiphase pump compression viscosity power system flowline hydraulic jet pump differential pressure injection offshore...

..., the following subsea concepts were considered competitive: Satellite configuration with flexible risers and flowlines Daisy chain configuration with rigid risers and flowlines Subsea cluster configuration with manifolds, rigid risers and flowlines and flexible jumpers Hybrid solutions with rigid risers...

... geology and environmental constraints; pre-existent obstacles; simultaneity of offshore operations; risers anchoring, and so on. Information is available to the designer throughout the tool iterative execution, including acquisition and installation costs for the equipment and flowlines, and expected oil...

...Abstract Abstract Blockage of flowlines due to hydrate or paraffin plugging is an on-going issue for the offshore industry. The problem seems to be exacerbated with the higher pressures and colder ambient temperatures as developments progress into deeper and deeper waters. There are many...

... Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference , San Francisco, California, USA , 28 May–2 June . subsea system diatomaceous earth media drilling fluid chemistry offshore production loop flowline operator drilling fluid property upstream oil & gas oil removal operation simulation water...

... in the field oil recovery and the potential gains associated with gas-lift optimization. reservoir model network model reservoir simulation correlation gas lift offshore technology conference brown offshore oilfield production rate optimization gas lift distribution network flowline water...

..., variation of the fluid properties along the well, flowline and riser was evaluated. Results are also discussed in view of the impact of increasing CO 2 contents and the challenges experienced during simulation of such flows. flow rate case upstream oil & gas well 1 co 2 operational condition...

..., reduced OPEX on chemicals and taken advantage of natural changes in fluid properties as the field has aged. The optimizations included; caisson foam management to enhance flowline lift, subsea demulsifier injection for viscosity reduction and alterations to gas-liquid subsea separation to achieve high...

... gas hydrate flowline csmhyk multiphase flow hydrate blockage prevention offshore technology conference hydrate formation conceptual model hydrate plug upstream oil & gas hydrate colorado school blockage gas-dominated system thermodynamic inhibitor flow assurance OTC 24396...

... Abstract A produced hydrocarbon stream from a wellhead encounters formation of solid gas hydrate deposits, which plug flowlines, and are one of the most challenging problems in deep subsea facilities. This paper describes a gas hydrate model for oil-dominated systems, which can be used...

...-fidelity simulations for subsea pipelines together with topsides facilities. The DOFT model scope covers the subsea wells, flowlines, subsea boosting pumps, inlet heaters, separators, gas export flow lines and pigging. The DOFT includes four modes. The Real-time (on-line) and Look-ahead (off-line) modes...

... adaptability of the production systems to field evolution presents the flexible flowlines as a suitable solution, with advantages to rigid pipelines. The usage of flexible flowlines associated to the challenges of deep and ultra-deep water explorations and increment of Working Pressure promotes the metal...

... Abstract Direct Electrical Heating (DEH) of flowlines is a flow assurance technology that enables development of fields with heavy oil and fields in arctic regions, fields with long subsea tiebacks, and marginally profitable offshore fields. By allowing for operation in conditions outside...