An Innovative Solution For Groundwater Characterization And Monitoring Below Oil And Gas Sites: From The Lab To The Industrial Demonstration Scale

Pipeline Bundle: A Smart Solution for Infield Transportation—Part 1: Overview and Engineering Design

Volume 3: Pipeline and Riser Technology ◽

10.1115/omae2009-79552 ◽

2009 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

R. Song ◽

Z. Kang ◽

Yuanlong Qin ◽

Chunrun Li

Keyword(s):

Engineering Design ◽

Thermal Performance ◽

Oil And Gas ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Companion Paper ◽

Transportation Engineering ◽

Innovative Solution ◽

Water Pipeline ◽

Protection Potential ◽

Offshore Oil And Gas

Pipeline bundle system consisting of carrier pipe, sleeve pipe and internal flowlines offers innovative solution for the infield transportation of oil and gas. Due to its features, pipeline bundle offers a couple of advantages over conventional pipeline in particular for cases where multi-flowlines and high thermal performance are of great interests. The main benefits and advantages of such system include excellent thermal performance to prevent wax formation and hydrates, multiple bundled flowlines, mechanical and corrosion protection, potential reuse, etc. With the developments of offshore oil and gas industries, more and more hydrocarbon resources are being explored and discovered from shallow to deep water. Pipeline bundle system can be a smart solution for certain applications, which can be safe and cost effective solution. The objective of this paper is to overview pipeline bundle technology, outline detailed engineering design issue and procedure. Focus is given to its potential application in offshore for infield transportation. Engineering design principles and procedures for pipeline bundle system has been highlighted. A companion paper addressed the details of the construction and installation of pipeline bundle system. An example is given at the end of this paper to demonstrate the pipeline bundle system concept and its application.

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Case study: psychological and physiological problems of living in remote sites

The APPEA Journal ◽

10.1071/aj13127 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 54 (2) ◽

pp. 554

Author(s):

Terry Fernhead ◽

Maria Kucherhan ◽

Amy Irwin

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Employee Engagement ◽

Oil And Gas ◽

Well Being ◽

The North ◽

Innovative Solution ◽

Remote Sites ◽

The University ◽

At Home

In 2009. Sodexo in partnership with Aberdeen University’s psychologists conducted a major study about worldwide oil and gas workers. This study focused on psychological and physiological aspects of living in remotes sites and degradation of health and wellbeing status: obesity, addiction, and psychological problems. It was found that these factors are related to quality of life and have an influence on the organisation with a clear link to increased turnover and absenteeism, higher overall health care costs, a potential increase in safety risk, and lower levels of employee engagement. The survey’s insights demonstrated that improving the quality of life of oil and gas workers required the design of an innovative solution for both working periods during the rotation working time and at home (the rest periods). This resulted in Sodexo developing Well Track, a program consisting of three modules: Fit2. a dedicated coach creates a tailored wellness program for each participant—at work and at home. Motivation: individual progress is monitored and a reward system contributes to driving their health and wellness improvements. Home away: workers and their families benefit from a 24/7 virtual concierge service that support their work-life balance. Well Track has been piloted with success in the North Sea with Dolphin Drling. A follow-up study by the University of Aberdeen noted measurable improvements in reported levels of exercise, healthier eating, recreation activities, and the satisfaction of workers with their health and well-being.

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