..., and shared operator case studies relating to flexible pipe integrity management. The JIP has been widely supported by collaborative engagement with industry operators, manufacturers, inspection / monitoring vendors, engineering contractors, certification bodies, and regulatory authorities of unbonded...

... of such investments. With many assets remaining in production for over 25 years, their associated control and automation systems continue to be used well beyond their life expectancy. Technology marches on, process functionality changes, the availability of spare parts declines, and eventually manufacturers...

... exporter UK Oil Industry Realistically Supply Industry application uk industry society of petroleum engineers requirement darbyshire spe 38528 contractor manufacturer petroleum engineer competitor america Introduction Britain is a trading nation, exporting some 23% of its GDP which...

... curtailed and there is a concern about future capability levels in the industry. Conclusions Different types of companies are being affected in different ways by the CRINE initiative and it is obvious that the issues facing a product manufacturer are not exactly those facing a consultancy...

... this database which now holds information on some 1400 failures. The latest update of this database was completed and reported in February 1992 as an integral part of the well completion study. The cooperation with the participating oil companies and the major completion equipment manufacturers...

... and gives suggestions as to when their use seems appropriate. requirement hydrocarbon concentration catalytic sensor catalytic device downstream oil & gas detector point detector typical relative output infrared point detector combustible gas hydrocarbon gas sensitivity manufacturer...

... for products. ISO 9002 does the same for services. The principle on which these standards are based is quite simple and can be best described as providing evidence for Quality Assurance activities during the design, manufacturing and qualification of a product and/or service. The main problem area lies...

...Safety valve consideration had to be given to its design. One manufacturer proposed a valve where the operating mechanism, including the self-equalising system, was wire-line retrievable. The most fragile components of the valve could then be replaced in a matter of hours, and at minimum cost...

... master and flow wing valves left the trees with reduced shut off ability. Nineteen trees were involved and the implications of changing out so many trees at once prompted us to look seriously at offshore machining and repair. To carry out this type of detailed work offshore required full manufacturers...

.... THE NEED FOR DESIGN REVIEWS Traditionally equipment has been supplied by the oilfield equipment manufacturers on a field proven basis. Normally API specifications were used in which the responsibility for the design was placed with the manufacturer. There is a trend in society to stimulate...

... a modification was necessary to the hook and associated lifting system and special slings were manufactured to ensure stability of the loads, before the derrick and lifting system could be proof tested for the dismantling operation. An additional requirement submitted by our certifying authority was that guy...