Risk Analysis for FPSO Vapor Cloud Explosion Considering Domino Effect

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mian Wang ◽  
Liping Sun ◽  
Mingxin Li
Keyword(s):  
Risk Analysis ◽  
Bayesian Network ◽  
Production System ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Domino Effect ◽  
Gas Leakage ◽  
Combustible Gas ◽  
Vapor Cloud ◽  
Offshore Oil ◽  
Oil Gas

Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO), a significant offshore oil-gas production system, faces a variety of risks in the process of operation. Vapor cloud explosion (VCE) caused by combustible gas leakage is likely to occur on the topside of FPSO. As an initial accident, VCE has an effect on surrounding devices, leading to subsequent consequences and ampliative scale of the accident. The process, known as the domino effect, can result in severe consequences, indicating that it is necessary to analyze characteristics and impacts of the domino effect on FPSO. In this study, the most risky equipment is determined. VCE overpressure on device surfaces caused by gas leakage of this most risky equipment is calculated, and the results are used for analyzing the domino effect based on Bayesian network.

Fixed Offshore Platforms for Conducting Scientific Diver Training and Marine Environment Research

2000 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 47-49
Author(s):  
Quenton R. Dokken
Keyword(s):  
Gulf Coast ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Offshore Platforms ◽  
Corpus Christi ◽  
Cooperative Program ◽  
Cost Efficient ◽  
Offshore Oil ◽  
Oil Gas ◽  
And Training ◽  
Scientific Diving

Through an umbrella program, the Flower Gardens Ocean Research Program (FGORP), scientists and students from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and several other Gulf coast universities have been able to utilize offshore oil/gas production platforms as field stations from which to conduct research and undertake training in scientific diving technology. As a cooperative program with several offshore oils and gas producers, the research and training conducted through FGORP has been effective, productive, and cost efficient.

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