| Opening q2 2011 |
| Simulated Service
Vessel (SSV) |
| Subsea Test Facility |
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| DESCRIPTION |
ShawCor’s Simulated Service Vessel (SSV) is a key part of
a state of the art facility designed to simulate deep water
service conditions for insulated pipe, flexible pipe and
custom coated subsea structures. Bredero Shaw
will use this vessel to simulate service conditions
experienced by subsea insulation coatings by
controlling the water temperature and applying
pressure to the water surrounding the insulation
coatings while controlling the temperature inside
the pipe. By simulating these service conditions within
the test vessel and measuring the heat flow and compressive
creep of the insulating material, Bredero Shaw is able
to advise the pipeline design engineer of both the thermal
efficiency and depth rating of the insulation. |
| FEATURES
AND BENEFITS |
Simulate Subsea Conditions
- Insulated pipe is installed in a pressurized tank and
tested under subsea pressure and temperature
conditions for long periods of time to determine
thermal performance over time.
- Increases in pressure are conducted in steps to
determine the immediate and long term response of
insulation properties to changes in pressure.
- With market requirements trending towards
deep and ultra deep exploration opportunities,
the vessel has been designed to accommodate testing
to an equivalent water depth up to 3,000 m (9842’) at
an internal pipe temperature of up to 180°C (356°F).
Reduce Product Qualification Time
- Bredero Shaw will be able to adjust the testing
schedule to accommodate customer requirements.
- Bredero Shaw has qualified technical staff on-site and
will use third party inspection to validate test results
for clients.
Ability to Test Project Specific Pipe
Configurations
- Testing is designed to accommodate the exact
configuration of pipe that will be put into service
including large diameter (up to 610 mm ( 24”) OD)
at lengths of up to 6 m (18’) so that clients will more
accurately know thermal performance for their
installed pipe.
- The vessel also has the ability to test both the field
joint and the main line insulation.
Unique Testing Capabilities
- Bredero Shaw will be able to measure how thermal
conductivity and compressive response changes over
time as a function of hydrostatic pressure.
- The vessel can also test for cool down time and creep
to evaluate the insulation’s long term reliability.
- The heating system provides precise temperature
control to ensure accuracy.
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| APPLICATIONS |
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Oil & Gas
Pipelines |
Subsea
Pipelines |
Large Diameter
Pipelines |
Small Diameter
Pipelines |
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| TYPICAL
PLANT CAPABILITIES AND PRODUCT PROPERTIES |
| CAPABILITY/PROPERTY |
Simulated Service Vessel |
| Minimum Test Pressure |
25 bar (± 2) |
| Maximum Test Pressure |
300 bar (± 5) |
| Chilled Water Temperature Inside Pressure Vessel |
4°C (40°F) (± 2) |
| Internal Temperature |
20°C - 180°C (68°F - 356°F) |
| Sample Length |
6 m (18’) max |
| Number of Pipe Samples |
one pipe |
| Pipe Inside Diameter |
95 mm - 660 mm (4” - 26”) |
| Pipe Outside Diameter (includes insulation) |
145 mm - 810 mm (6” - 32”) |
| Coating Thermal Conductivity |
0.1- 0.3 W/m K |
| Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient (U) |
1.5 - 6 W/m2 K |
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| LOCATION |
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