Optimization of Pipe Insulation Volume for a Subsea Production System

2020 ◽  
Vol 142 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheng Hong ◽  
Yuxi Wang ◽  
Jiankun Yang ◽  
Segen F. Estefen ◽  
Marcelo Igor Lourenço
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Management ◽  
Optimization Model ◽  
Production System ◽  
Temperature Drop ◽  
Oil Field ◽  
Insulation Material ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Insulation Coating ◽  
Material Volume ◽  
Subsea Production System

Abstract The increasing of deepwater oil field developments brings a growing need for thermal management to prevent hydrate and wax formations in the subsea production system, due to the low environment temperature and long-distance transportation. Pipeline insulation coating is a typical strategy for thermal management. In a subsea production system, pressure, temperature, flowrate, and length of each flowline vary, leading to different thermal performances of the transported fluid. Therefore, the insulation coating should be carefully designed from the overall perspective to minimize the total material volume, thus reducing the cost. In this paper, an optimization model for the insulation material volume of a rigid subsea flowline system is proposed. Then, the best insulation thickness of each subsea flowline can be determined under given flow parameters and temperature requirements. The factor that defines the temperature drop from the riser base to the top termination is introduced and analyzed. There is a proper temperature drop factor associated with the insulation material volume for subsea flowlines, as well as a proper insulation capacity for the risers. This optimization model can define the subsea system insulation and provide reliable results for cost estimation.

Optimization of Pipe Insulation Volume for a Subsea Production System

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheng Hong ◽  
Yuxi Wang ◽  
Jiankun Yang ◽  
Segen F. Estefen ◽  
Marcelo Igor Lourenço Souza
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Management ◽  
Optimization Model ◽  
Production System ◽  
Temperature Drop ◽  
Oil Field ◽  
Insulation Material ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Insulation Coating ◽  
Material Volume ◽  
Subsea Production System

The increasing of deepwater oil field developments brings a growing need for thermal management to prevent hydrate and wax formations in the subsea production system, due to the low environment temperature and long distance transportation. Pipeline insulation coating is a typical strategy for thermal management. In a subsea production system, pressure, temperature, flow rate and length of each flowline vary, leading to a different thermal performance of the fluid inside. Therefore, the insulation coating should be carefully designed from the overall perspective to minimize the total material volume, thus reducing the cost. In this paper, an optimization model for the insulation material volume of a wellhead-manifold-FPSO production system is proposed. Then, the best insulation thickness of each sub-sea flowline can be determined under given flow parameters and temperature requirements. The factor that defines the temperature drop from riser base to the top termination is introduced and analyzed. There is a proper temperature drop factor associated with the insulation material volume for subsea flowlines, as well as a proper insulation capacity for the risers. This optimization model can define the subsea system insulation and provide reliable results for cost estimation.

An integrated optimization model for the layout design of a subsea production system

2018 ◽  
Vol 77 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheng Hong ◽  
Segen F. Estefen ◽  
Yuxi Wang ◽  
Marcelo Igor Lourenço
Keyword(s):  
Optimization Model ◽  
Production System ◽  
Layout Design ◽  
Integrated Optimization ◽  
Subsea Production System

A new optimization algorithm for the layout design of a subsea production system

2021 ◽  
pp. 109072
Author(s):  
Yi Wang ◽  
Qi Wang ◽  
Aixia Zhang ◽  
Weiwei Qiu ◽  
Menglan Duan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optimization Algorithm ◽  
Production System ◽  
Layout Design ◽  
Subsea Production System

Proxy Model for Real-Time Estimation of Cool Down Time of Subsea Production System to Prevent Hydrates Formation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Rizzo Cascio ◽  
Antonio Da Silva ◽  
Martino Ghetti ◽  
Martino Corti ◽  
Marco Montini
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Production System ◽  
Field Data ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Time Estimation ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Proxy Model ◽  
Real Time Estimation ◽  
Subsea Production System ◽  
Formation Of Hydrates

Abstract Objectives/Scope The benefits of real-time estimation of the cool down time of Subsea Production System (SPS) to prevent formation of hydrates are shown on a real oil and gas facility. The innovative tool developed is based on an integrated approach, which embeds a proxy model of SPS and hydrate curves, exploiting real-time field data from the Eni Digital Oil Field (eDOF, an OSIsoft PI based application developed and managed by Eni) to continuously estimate the cool down time before hydrates are formed during the shutdown. Methods, Procedures, Process The Asset value optimization and the Asset integrity of hydrocarbon production systems are complex and multi-disciplinary tasks in the oil and gas industry, due to the high number of variables and their synergy. An accurate physical model of SPS is built and, then, used to develop a proxy model, which integrates hydrate curves at different MeOH concentration, being able to estimate in real time the cool down time of SPS during the shutdown exploiting data from subsea transmitters made available by eDOF in order to prevent formation of hydrates. The tool is also integrated with a user-friendly interface, making all relevant information readily available to the operators on field. Results, Observations, Conclusions The integrated approach provides a continues estimation of cool down time based on real time field data (eDOF) in order to prevent formation of hydrates and activate preservation actions. An accurate physical model of SPS is built on a real business case using Olga software and cool down curves simulated considering different operating shutdown scenarios. Hydrate curves of the considered production fluid are also simulated at different MeOH concentration using PVTsim NOVA software. Off-line simulated curves are then implemented as numerical tables combined with eDOF data by an Eni developed fast executing proxy model to produce estimated cool down time before hydrates are formed. A graphic representation of SPS behavior and its cool down time estimation during shutdown are displayed and ready to use by the operators on field in support of the operations, saving cost and time. Novel/Additive Information The benefits of real time estimation of the cool down time of SPS to prevent hydrates formation are shown in terms of saving of time and cost during the shutdown operations on a real case application. This integrated approach allows to rely on a continue, automatic and acceptably accurate estimate of the available time before hydrates are formed in SPS, including the possibility to be further developed for cases where subsea transmitters are not available or extended to other flow assurance issues.

scholarly journals MRP OPTIMIZATION MODEL FOR A PRODUCTION SYSTEM WITH REMANUFACTURING

2015 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 311-328 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernanda M.P. Raupp ◽  
Katharine De Angeli ◽  
Guina G.S. Alzamora ◽  
Nelson Maculan
Keyword(s):  
Optimization Model ◽  
Production System

scholarly journals Effect of Cooling Flow on the Operation of a Hot Rotor-Gas Foil Bearing System

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keun Ryu ◽  
Luis San Andrés
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Management ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
System Integration ◽  
Damping Ratio ◽  
Temperature Drop ◽  
Test System ◽  
The Body ◽  
Air Cooling ◽  
Cooling Flow ◽  
Management Procedures

Gas foil bearings (GFBs) operating at high temperature rely on thermal management procedures that supply needed cooling flow streams to keep the bearing and rotor from overheating. Poor thermal management not only makes systems inefficient and costly to operate but could also cause bearing seizure and premature system destruction. This paper presents comprehensive measurements of bearing temperatures and shaft dynamics conducted on a hollow rotor supported on two first generation GFBs. The hollow rotor (1.36 kg, 36.51 mm OD and 17.9 mm ID) is heated from inside to reach an outer surface temperature of 120°C. Experiments are conducted with rotor speeds to 30 krpm and with forced streams of air cooling the bearings and rotor. Air pressurization in an enclosure at the rotor mid span forces cooling air through the test GFBs. The cooling effect of the forced external flows is most distinct when the rotor is hottest and operating at the highest speed. The temperature drop per unit cooling flow rate significantly decreases as the cooling flow rate increases. Further measurements at thermal steady state conditions and at constant rotor speeds show that the cooling flows do not affect the amplitude and frequency contents of the rotor motions. Other tests while the rotor decelerates from 30 krpm to rest show that the test system (rigid-mode) critical speeds and modal damping ratio remain nearly invariant for operation with increasing rotor temperatures and with increasing cooling flow rates. Computational model predictions reproduce the test data with accuracy. The work adds to the body of knowledge on GFB performance and operation and provides empirically derived guidance for successful rotor-GFB system integration.

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