Design Perspectives for Selection of Subsea Gas Lift Technology for Deep Water Fields

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ligia Tornisiello ◽  
Stephane Taxy ◽  
Rick Curto
Keyword(s):  
Deep Water ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Technical Solution ◽  
Field Development ◽  
Development Cycle ◽  
Technical Solutions ◽  
Gas Lift ◽  
Base Gas ◽  
Selection Of

Abstract Riser base gas lift is conventionally used in deep water fields to minimize backpressure on wells, smooth start-up transients, and mitigate slugging in the flowline-riser system which can cause disruption in the topside facilities. The effectiveness of riser base gas lift depends on several factors, such as the reservoir performance, the fluid properties, the field architecture, and the topography. There are several technical solutions available to deliver the lift gas to the riser base. Such technical solutions differ in terms of lift-gas supply method (distributed vs point-to-point), riser specifications, and overall system complexity. The selection of technical solution has the potential for minimizing infrastructure. Available solutions include bundled risers and concentric riser configurations that allow gas lift functions to be integrated with the main production conduit. The evaluation of riser base gas lift effectiveness and the selection of the most appropriate technical solution is typically performed early in the field development cycle. This paper presents a review of the available subsea gas lift technical solutions and discusses an evaluation process, including criteria for the selection of the most appropriate solution. The presented case study assumes a deep water Gulf of Mexico field, in which the main subsea system consists of two wet insulated piggable flowline loops. Key decision drivers were flow assurance requirements, complexity, operability, impact on field layout, interfaces, installation, and schedule are discussed. This holistic approach aids the selection of the most appropriate riser base gas lift system in the early field development cycle.

Optimisation of Steel Catenary Risers

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Per Erlend Voie ◽  
Nils Sødahl
Keyword(s):  
Objective Function ◽  
Deep Water ◽  
Large Diameter ◽  
Technical Solution ◽  
Field Development ◽  
Steel Catenary Risers ◽  
Fit For Purpose ◽  
Vital Component ◽  
New Applications ◽  
Mathematical Optimisation

The riser system is a vital component of deep water floating production installations. Field specific optimised solutions are generally required to obtain a technical solution fit for purpose and to secure an economic field development. In some cases, the riser system is a potential technology stopper preventing use of existing field proven floater/station keeping solutions for new applications. One such example is operation of large diameter steel catenary risers (SCR) from floating production units in harsh environmental conditions. This study is focused on methodology for optimisation of riser systems by use of a mathematical optimisation scheme. An optimisation problem may formally be described as minimisation of a function in several variables (objective function) subjected to additional constraints. For the first time the general optimisation framework Optima is outlined allowing for use of standard riser analysis software for evaluation of objective function and constraints. Principles for selection of objective function and constraints are discussed for practical design applications with reference to design codes. Finally, an optimisation study of a steel riser for deep water and harsh environment is presented.

scholarly journals Selection of optimal technical solutions for thermal modernization of school buildings

2020 ◽  
pp. 185-194
Author(s):  
A. Maksymov ◽  
A. Vakhovych
Keyword(s):  
Evaluation System ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
Sound Insulation ◽  
Technical Solution ◽  
Environmental Friendliness ◽  
Overall Evaluation ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
Technical Solutions ◽  
Selection Of

Analysis of the most common design and technological solutions used in thermal modernization, showed the impossibility of choosing the optimal solution for a single enclosing structure only by direct assessment of physical, mechanical and technical and economic characteristics.It is proposed to select the optimal design and technological solution in thermal modernization projects from all possible in two stages. At the first stage, it is necessary to discard those solutions, the implementation of which for this type of building is technically impossible or economically or technically impractical. In the second - to assess the system of indicators that comprehensively characterize the design and technological solution.In the article, based on the analysis of literature sources and the authors' own experience in the development and maintenance of thermal modernization projects, a system of criterion evaluation for structural and technological solutions of thermal modernization is developed. The criterion evaluation system for structural and technological solutions of thermal modernization contains a number of indicators that take into account the physicochemical properties of the insulation, environmental friendliness, reliability and stability of the insulation system, technological factors such as maintainability, seasonality, high quality of work due to system technology, ability to sound insulation, economy, artistic efficiency. The method of expert evaluations for each criterion and sub-criterion determines its weight in the overall evaluation. The system of evaluation of technical decisions of thermal modernization of enclosing designs developed by us provides that the estimation on criteria which have subcriteria is defined as the sum of estimations of subcriteria. The evaluation of the criteria is carried out on a five-point scale. The optimal technical solution is the solution that received the highest score on the total.

The Challenge of Evaluating Virtual Communities of Practice: A Systematic Mapping Study

10.28945/4505 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 039-064
Author(s):  
Rogerio Ferreira da Silva ◽  
Itana Maria de Souza Gimenes ◽  
José Carlos Maldonado
Keyword(s):  
Communities Of Practice ◽  
Virtual Communities ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Evaluation Methods ◽  
Systematic Mapping Study ◽  
Research Gaps ◽  
Systematic Mapping ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Virtual Communities Of Practice ◽  
Selection Of

Aim/Purpose: This paper presents a study of Virtual Communities of Practice (VCoP) evaluation methods that aims to identify their current status and impact on knowledge sharing. The purposes of the study are as follows: (i) to identify trends and research gaps in VCoP evaluation methods; and, (ii) to assist researchers to position new research activities in this domain. Background: VCoP have become a popular knowledge sharing mechanism for both individuals and organizations. Their evaluation process is complex; however, it is recognized as an essential means to provide evidences of community effectiveness. Moreover, VCoP have introduced additional features to face to face Communities of Practice (CoP) that need to be taken into account in evaluation processes, such as geographical dispersion. The fact that VCoP rely on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to execute their practices as well as storing artifacts virtually makes more consistent data analysis possible; thus, the evaluation process can apply automatic data gathering and analysis. Methodology: A systematic mapping study, based on five research questions, was carried out in order to analyze existing studies about VCoP evaluation methods and frameworks. The mapping included searching five research databases resulting in the selection of 1,417 papers over which a formal analysis process was applied. This process led to the preliminary selection of 39 primary studies for complete reading. After reading them, we select 28 relevant primary studies from which data was extracted and synthesized to answer the proposed research questions. Contribution: The authors of the primary studies analyzed along this systematic mapping propose a set of methods and strategies for evaluating VCoP, such as frameworks, processes and maturity models. Our main contribution is the identification of some research gaps present in the body of studies, in order to stimulate projects that can improve VCoP evaluation methods and support its important role in social learning. Findings: The systematic mapping led to the conclusion that most of the approaches for VCoP evaluation do not consider the combination of data structured and unstructured metrics. In addition, there is a lack of guidelines to support community operators’ actions based on evaluation metrics.

scholarly journals Risk Assessment Framework to Avoid Serial Failure for New Technical Solutions Applied to the Construction of a CLT Structure Resilient to Climate

Buildings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 247
Author(s):  
Charlotte Svensson Tengberg ◽  
Carl-Eric Hagentoft
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Qualitative Assessment ◽  
Technical Solution ◽  
Functional Requirements ◽  
Assessment Framework ◽  
Construction Period ◽  
Design Build ◽  
Technical Solutions

Design-build contractors are challenged with the task of minimizing failure risks when introducing new technical solutions or adapting technical solutions to new conditions, e.g., climate change. They seem to have a disproportional trust in suppliers and their reference cases and might not have adequate resources or methodologies for sufficient evaluation. This creates the potential for serial failures to spread in the construction industry. To mitigate this, it was suggested that a predefined risk assessment framework should be introduced with the aim of providing a prequalification and requirements for the use of the technical solution. The objectives of this paper are to develop a comprehensive risk assessment framework and to explore the framework’s potential to adequately support the design-build contractor’s decisions. The framework uses qualitative assessment, relying on expert workshops and quantitative assessments, with a focus on simulation and probabilities. Tollgates are used to communicate risk assessments to the contractor. The framework is applied to a real-life case study of construction with a CLT-structure for a Swedish design-build contractor, where exposure to precipitation during construction is a key issue. In conclusion, the chosen framework was successful in a design-build contractor context, structuring the process and identifying difficulties in achieving the functional requirements concerning moisture. Three success factors were: documentation and communication, expert involvement, and the use of tollgates. Recommendations to the design-build contractor on construction of CLT structure are to keep construction period short and to use full weather protection on site.

Application research of automobile modeling optimization design based on virtual reality technology

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Jingfeng Shao ◽  
Zhigang Yang
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Virtual Reality Technology ◽  
Automobile Design ◽  
Field Of Vision ◽  
Development Cycle ◽  
Design Cycle ◽  
Long Time

Automobile styling design is an important part of the design chain. In the traditional automobile modeling evaluation, the process of project evaluation is more in-depth, and designers exchange ideas. Different designers have different evaluations of automobile styling. The evaluation process lasts a long time, which leads to the design cycle being too long and the efficiency of automobile modeling evaluation is greatly reduced. The introduction of virtual reality in automobile modeling evaluation can effectively optimize the evaluation process and promote the rapid adjustment of the model on the basis of development. From the virtual reality system based on mechanical engineering, we only need the parameters of the car model to observe the actual situation through VR technology, and use the measurement tools to directly and accurately evaluate the driver’s field of vision. Through the application of virtual reality technology in the automobile design stage, the interactive and network-based remote research on automobile modeling will also make the automobile design process more convenient, easier to communicate with designers, and reduce the development cycle and cost of automobile design.

Optimization Applied to Buzios Flexible Riser Systems and Subsea Layout

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinicius Gasparetto ◽  
Thierry Hernalsteens ◽  
Joao Francisco Fleck Heck Britto ◽  
Joab Flavio Araujo Leao ◽  
Thiago Duarte Fonseca Dos Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Deep Water ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Capital Expenditure ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Internal Diameter ◽  
Flexible Riser ◽  
Flexible Pipe ◽  
Injection Wells ◽  
Gas Field ◽  
Field Development

Abstract Buzios is a super-giant ultra-deep-water pre-salt oil and gas field located in the Santos Basin off Brazil's Southeastern coast. There are four production systems already installed in the field. Designed to use flexible pipes to tie back the production and injection wells to the FPSOs (Floating Production Storage and Offloading), these systems have taken advantage from several lessons learned in the previous projects installed by Petrobras in Santos Basin pre-salt areas since 2010. This knowledge, combined with advances in flexible pipe technology, use of long-term contracts and early engagement with suppliers, made it possible to optimize the field development, minimizing the risks and reducing the capital expenditure (CAPEX) initially planned. This paper presents the first four Buzios subsea system developments, highlighting some of the technological achievements applied in the field, as the first wide application of 8" Internal Diameter (ID) flexible production pipes for ultra-deep water, leading to faster ramp-ups and higher production flowrates. It describes how the supply chain strategy provided flexibility to cover the remaining project uncertainties, and reports the optimizations carried out in flexible riser systems and subsea layouts. The flexible risers, usually installed in lazy wave configurations at such water depths, were optimized reducing the total buoyancy necessary. For water injection and service lines, the buoyancy modules were completely removed, and thus the lines were installed in a free-hanging configuration. Riser configuration optimizations promoted a drop of around 25% on total riser CAPEX and allowed the riser anchor position to be placed closer to the floating production unit, promoting opportunities for reducing the subsea tieback lengths. Standardization of pipe specifications and the riser configurations allowed the projects to exchange the lines, increasing flexibility and avoiding riser interference in a scenario with multiple suppliers. Furthermore, Buzios was the first ultra-deep-water project to install a flexible line, riser, and flowline, with fully Controlled Annulus Solution (CAS). This system, developed by TechnipFMC, allows pipe integrity management from the topside, which reduces subsea inspections. As an outcome of the technological improvements and the optimizations applied to the Buzios subsea system, a vast reduction in subsea CAPEX it was achieved, with a swift production ramp-up.

Study on the Characteristics of Well Completion Technology in Deepwater Oil and Gas Field Development

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (8) ◽  
pp. 70-72
Author(s):  
Jianbo Hu ◽  
◽  
Yifeng Di ◽  
Qisheng Tang ◽  
Ren Wen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Deep Water ◽  
Deep Sea ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Gas Field ◽  
Marine Research ◽  
Field Development ◽  
Research Technology ◽  
Well Completion ◽  
Development Capacity ◽  
Exploration And Development

In recent years, China has made certain achievements in shallow sea petroleum geological exploration and development, but the exploration of deep water areas is still in the initial stage, and the water depth in the South China Sea is generally 500 to 2000 meters, which is a deep water operation area. Although China has made some progress in the field of deep-water development of petroleum technology research, but compared with the international advanced countries in marine science and technology, there is a large gap, in the international competition is at a disadvantage, marine research technology and equipment is relatively backward, deep-sea resources exploration and development capacity is insufficient, high-end technology to foreign dependence. In order to better develop China's deep-sea oil and gas resources, it is necessary to strengthen the development of drilling and completion technology in the oil industry drilling engineering. This paper briefly describes the research overview, technical difficulties, design principles and main contents of the completion technology in deepwater drilling and completion engineering. It is expected to have some significance for the development of deepwater oil and gas fields in China.

Artificial Intelligence Assisted Well Portfolio Optimization - An Automated Reservoir Management Advisory System to Maximize the Asset Value - Case Study from ADNOC Onshore

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Subba Ramarao Rachapudi Venkata ◽  
Nagaraju Reddicharla ◽  
Shamma Saeed Alshehhi ◽  
Indra Utama ◽  
Saber Mubarak Al Nuimi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Hybrid Approach ◽  
Simulation Models ◽  
Production Optimization ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Risk Scores ◽  
Well Performance ◽  
Field Development ◽  
Advisory System ◽  
Gas Lift

Abstract Matured hydrocarbon fields are continuously deteriorating and selection of well interventions turn into critical task with an objective of achieving higher business value. Time consuming simulation models and classical decision-making approach making it difficult to rapidly identify the best underperforming, potential rig and rig-less candidates. Therefore, the objective of this paper is to demonstrate the automated solution with data driven machine learning (ML) & AI assisted workflows to prioritize the intervention opportunities that can deliver higher sustainable oil rate and profitability. The solution consists of establishing a customized database using inputs from various sources including production & completion data, flat files and simulation models. Automation of Data gathering along with technical and economical calculations were implemented to overcome the repetitive and less added value tasks. Second layer of solution includes configuration of tailor-made workflows to conduct the analysis of well performance, logs, output from simulation models (static reservoir model, well models) along with historical events. Further these workflows were combination of current best practices of an integrated assessment of subsurface opportunities through analytical computations along with machine learning driven techniques for ranking the well intervention opportunities with consideration of complexity in implementation. The automated process outcome is a comprehensive list of future well intervention candidates like well conversion to gas lift, water shutoff, stimulation and nitrogen kick-off opportunities. The opportunity ranking is completed with AI assisted supported scoring system that takes input from technical, financial and implementation risk scores. In addition, intuitive dashboards are built and tailored with the involvement of management and engineering departments to track the opportunity maturation process. The advisory system has been implemented and tested in a giant mature field with over 300 wells. The solution identified more techno-economical feasible opportunities within hours instead of weeks or months with reduced risk of failure resulting into an improved economic success rate. The first set of opportunities under implementation and expected a gain of 2.5MM$ with in first one year and expected to have reoccurring gains in subsequent years. The ranked opportunities are incorporated into the business plan, RMP plans and drilling & workover schedule in accordance to field development targets. This advisory system helps in maximizing the profitability and minimizing CAPEX and OPEX. This further maximizes utilization of production optimization models by 30%. Currently the system was implemented in one of ADNOC Onshore field and expected to be scaled to other fields based on consistent value creation. A hybrid approach of physics and machine learning based solution led to the development of automated workflows to identify and rank the inactive strings, well conversion to gas lift candidates & underperforming candidates resulting into successful cost optimization and production gain.

Evaluation Process for the Selection of Bioremediation Technologies for Exxon Valdez Oil Spill

1991 ◽  
pp. 85-90
Author(s):  
Edgar Berkey ◽  
Jessica M. Cogen ◽  
Val J. Kelmeckis ◽  
Lawrence T. McGeehan ◽  
A. Thomas Merski
Keyword(s):  
Oil Spill ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Exxon Valdez ◽  
Exxon Valdez Oil Spill ◽  
Selection Of
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