Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Handbook

Overview Written as a source of reference for marine and offshore professionals, the FPSO Handbook describes marine equipment, oil and gas processing arrangements, and legislation relating to the marine and offshore industries. This book will also be of value to those involved in the design, construction, operation, inspection and maintenance of FPSOs, whether they are based onshore or offshore. Content 1 The Hull 1.1 The Concept 1.2 Construction 1.2.1 The Hull 1.2.2 Topsides 1.3 Confirmation of Design 1.4 Conversion Versus Newbuild 1.5 Hull Layout and Regulations 1.5.1 Topside Layout 1.5.2 Hull Layout 1.5.3 SOLAS Regulations 2 Gathering Systems 2.1 Mooring Systems 2.1.1 Mooring Arrangements 2.1.2 Mooring Design 2.1.3 Mooring Components 2.1.4 Installing the mooring system 2.1.5 Planned Maintenance and Inspection 2.2 Fluid Transfer Systems. 2.2.1 Turrets and Swivels 2.2.2 CALM Buoy 2.3 Pipeline Systems and Risers 2.3.1 Pipeline Systems 2.3.2 Environmental Considerations 2.3.3 Risers 2.3.4 Flexible Pipes 3 Regulations 3.1 Regulations – Statutory Legislation 3.1.1 Section One - Statutory Regulations 3.2 Regulations – Ship Classification 3.2.1 Class 3.2.2 Surveys 3.3 Regulations – Offshore Legislation 3.3.1 Certification 3.3.2 Verification – Overview 3.3.3 Verification Schemes 3.3.4 The Verification process 3.3.5 Summary of applicable Legislation   4 FPSO Personnel and Training 4.1 Personnel 4.1.1 Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) 4.1.2 Production Superintendent (FPSO) 4.1.3 Control Room Operator (CRO) 4.1.4 Medic/Safety Officer 4.1.5 Electrician 4.1.6 Production (Process) Operators/Technicians 4.1.7 Deck Foreman 4.1.8 Marine Superintendent 4.1.9 Marine Supervisor/Operator/Technician 4.1.10 Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) 4.1.11 Instrument Technician 4.1.12 Maintenance Superintendent 4.1.13 Maintenance Technician 4.1.14 Technical Clerk 4.1.15 Chemist 4.2 Training Requirements   5. Cargo Handling Systems 5.1 Cargo Handling Systems - Cargo and Ballast Systems 5.1.1 Crude Oil storage 5.1.2 Crude oil Loading and discharge arrangements 5.1.3 Ballast water system 5.1.4 Crude oil washing (COW) 5.1.5 Slop Tanks 5.2 Cargo tank vent and inert gas systems 5.2.1 Flare and vent system 5.2.2 Cargo Tank Vent and Pressure Relieving Systems 5.2.3 Inert Gas Systems   6. Oil and Gas Production 6.1 Oil and Gas Production 6.1.1 Oil Production 6.1.2 Produced Water System 6.1.3 Gas Production 6.1.4 Chemical Injection 6.1.5 Additional Processing Arrangements 6.2 Enhanced Oil Recovery and the Oil Drive Mechanism 6.2.1 The Oil Drive Mechanism 6.2.2 EOR Techniques 6.2.3 Minox De-Oxygenation System   7. Pumping and Piping Systems 7.1 Pumping and Piping Systems 7.1.1 Marine Systems 7.1.2 Utility Systems 7.1.3 Construction of Piping Systems 7.1.4 Piping Systems and Pressure Vessel Design   8. Machinery, Equipment and Safety Systems 8.1 Safety and Emergency Systems 8.1.1 Machinery and Electrical Installations 8.1.2 Emergency Support Systems 8.2 Emergency Support Systems (ESS) 8.2.1 Emergency Shutdown System (ESD) 8.2.2 Process ESD Valves 8.2.3 Gas Detection 8.2.4 Fire Detection 8.2.5 Containment Systems 8.2.6 Fire Loop 8.2.7 Emergency Shutdown Valves – Pipelines 8.2.8 Guidance Notes and Reference Standards 8.3 Process and Marine Machinery 8.3.1 Process Machinery 8.3.2 Marine Machinery   9. Hazardous Areas, Ventilation and Hazardous Area Equipment 9.1 Hazardous Areas and their Determination 9.1.1 Hazardous Areas 9.1.2 Determination of Hazardous Areas 9.1.3 Enclosed and Semi-Enclosed Spaces 9.1.4 Hazardous Enclosed Spaces Located in Safe Areas 9.1.5 Hazardous Enclosed Spaces Located in Hazardous Areas 9.1.6 Access to Hazardous Areas from Enclosed and Semi-Enclosed Non-Hazardous Areas 9.2 Ventilation Systems and Machinery in Hazardous Areas 9.2.1 Ventilation Systems 9.2.2 Ventilation of Gas Turbine Powered Enclosures 9.2.3 Machinery in Hazardous Areas 9.3 Hazardous Area Equipment 9.3.1 Selection of Equipment 9.3.2 Equipment Protection 9.3.3 Certification and Marking 9.3.4 Commissioning, Inspection, Maintenance, Testing and Repair of Electrical Equipment 9.3.5 Records 9.3.6 Alternative Equipment Testing Authorities 9.3.7 Guidance Notes and Reference Standards   10. Fire Protection, Fire Detection and Fire Extinction 10.1 Application, Basic Principles and Definitions 10.1.1 Application 10.1.2 Basic Principles 10.1.3 Definitions 10.2 Active Fire-Fighting Systems 10.2.1 Fire Control Plans 10.2.2 Fire and Gas Detection 10.2.3 Fire Main 10.2.4 Fire Pumps 10.3 Fire Tests and Material Certification 10.3.1 Passive Fire Protection 10.3.2 Fire Tests and Fire Divisions – Designations 10.3.3 New Developments 10.4 Construction and Passive Fire Protection Measures 10.4.1 Location and Separation of Spaces 10.4.2 Structural Arrangements 10.4.3 Requirements for Helicopter Facilities10.4.4 Fire Integrity of Bulkheads and Decks 10.4.5 Means of Escape 10.4.6 Ventilation Systems 10.4.7 Penetrations in Fire-Resisting Divisions 10.4.8 Restricted Use of Combustible Materials 10.4.9 Furniture and Furnishings 10.5 Fixed Fire-Fighting Systems 10.5.1 Fixed Fire-Fighting Systems – Machinery Spaces 10.5.2 Fixed Foam Systems 10.5.3 Fixed Gas Fire-Extinguishing Systems 10.5.4 Fixed Water Spray Systems 10.5.5 Fixed Deck Foam Systems – Cargo Tank Protection 10.5.6 Deluge Systems 10.5.7 Paint Lockers 10.5.8 Accommodation Sprinkler Systems 10.6 Miscellaneous Fire-Fighting Items 10.6.1 Portable Extinguishers 10.6.2 Portable Appliances 10.6.3 Remote Stops and Closing Devices 10.6.4 Fire Drills 10.6.5 Firemen’s Outfits 10.6.6 Provision, Maintenance and Availability of Equipment 10.6.7 Guidance Notes and Standards   11. Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements 11.1 Regulatory Requirements 11.1.1 Application and Exemptions 11.1.2 General 11.1.3 Evaluation, Testing and Approval of Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements 11.1.4 Manufacture and Certification 11.1.5 Survey and Examination 11.1.6 Lifesaving Appliance (lSA) Plan 11.1.7 Temporary Refuge and Means of Escape 11.2 Communications 11.2.1 Public Address System and Emergency Alarm System 11.2.2 Communications 11.2.3 Distress Signals 11.3 Personal Lifesaving Appliances 11.3.1 Lifebuoys 11.3.2 Lifejackets 11.3.3 Immersion Suits and Anti-Exposure Suits 11.3.4 Grab Bags 11.4 Survival Craft 11.4.1 General Requirements 11.4.2 Requirements for Fully Enclosed Lifeboats 11.4.3 Liferafts 11.4.4 Rescue Boats 11.5 Training, Inspections, Maintenance and Drills 11.5.1 Operational Readiness and Inspections 11.5.2 Emergency Training and Drills 11.5.3 Abandon Ship Drill 11.5.4 Training Manual and Onboard Training Aids 11.5.5 Maintenance and Inspections   12. Standby Vessels (SBVs) and the Safety and Response Equipment they are Fitted with 12.1 The Ships 12.2 The Equipment 12.2.1 Fast Rescue Craft (FRCs) 12.2.2 Daughter Craft 12.2.3 FRC Davits 12.2.4 Power Assisted Recovery Method 12.2.5 Rescue Basket 12.2.6 Line Throwing Apparatus and Lifebuoys 12.2.7 Helicopter Winching Areas 12.2.8 Protective Spray System 12.2.9 Survivors’ Facilities 12.3 Communications 12.3.1 Air Communications 12.4 Responsibilities 12.4.1 The Master 12.4.2 The Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) 12.4.3 The ERRV Operator and the Operator of the Installation 12.5 The Crews 12.5.1 Manning 12.6 The Training 12.6.1 Initial Training in Shipboard Operations 12.6.2 Advanced Medical Aid (AMA) 12.6.3 CAA Certificate 12.6.4 FRC Boatman’s Course 12.6.5 FRC Coxswain (cox’n) 12.6.6 Onboard Training and Exercises 12.7 The Tasks 12.7.1 Man Overboard (MOB) 12.7.2 Helicopter Ditching 12.7.3 Installation Escape to the Sea 12.8 Operations 12.8.1 The State of the Equipment 12.8.2 The State of the Weather 12.9 Additional Duties 12.9.1 Guard Vessel 12.9.2 Fishing Boats 12.9.3 Pollution Control 12.10 Operation Jigsaw Appendix I Contents of the consolidated text of the Annex to the 1974 SOLAS Convention Appendix II Contents of the International Life‑Saving Appliance Code Appendix III Contents of the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units Index Details Title: FPSO HandbookNumber of Pages: 266Product Code: WS1035KISBN: ISBN 13: 978-1-905331-57-4 (9781905331574), ISBN 10: 1-905331-57-6 (1905331576)Published Date: August 2009Binding Format: PaperbackBook Height: 280 mmBook Width: 160 mmBook Spine: 10 mmWeight: 0.80 kgAuthor: Angus Mather