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Tie-in and structures Delivering life-of-field solutions
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“Configurable
design”
The oil and gas industry faces a multitude of subsea
challenges and constantly looks to push the boundaries
in order to get the most out of a field.
As a leading supplier of integrated subsea production systems,
Aker Solutions offers tie-in and structure solutions tailor-made
to our customers’ needs. Over the last 20 years we have
executed over 100 manifold and tie-in projects, and delivered
more than 1 700 connectors worldwide.
Aker Solutions provides an extensive range of field-proven
technologies for safe, diver-less connections of umbilicals,
rigid pipelines, flexible flowlines and risers. Our tie-in and
manifold structures are based on standard components that
can be adapted to our customers’ needs, both for horizontal
and vertical connections.
Product focus:
• Cost and quality: lightweight yet robust structures with
minimal parts exposed to subsea conditions. Decreased
weight equals cost savings during installation
• Installation friendly: configurable designs and standard
components
• Simple tooling: reduced tooling requirements which lower the
costs associated with purchasing and maintenance
Aker Solutions can support our customers all over the world,
with main hubs in Norway, Malaysia, Brazil, UK, US, Australia
and Angola. Our presence at these key strategic locations
means that we can ensure timely, efficient and effective product
and service delivery.
Aker Solutions offers the complete value chain: engineering,
fabrication and testing all in one.
Next generation
Installation of a spool using the
solutions
vertical connection system (VCS)
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Tie-in products “Secure
connections”
Field-proven technology: Vertical connection system (VCS)
more than 1 700 connections
delivered and on order The VCS is a cost effective system designed for deepwater installations that
can connect bore sizes from the range of 3” up to 28” as well as multibore.
• Fast and easy installation, pre-mounted on the pipeline or umbilical-end
• For use with rigid or flexible umbilical lines (± 8 degree alignment capacity
for rigid jumpers and up to ± 15 degree for flexible/umbilical)
• Seal retained in upper hub/connector well protected
• Seal replacement and hub cleaning possible without retrieving the jumper
• No heavy running tool required, only a ROV carried tool is required to make
up the VCS
• High load capacity
• Field-proven and cost efficient
Horizontal Connection System (HCS)
This horizontal connection system is suitable for use when subsea conditions
do not allow the flowline or umbilical to be laid directly under the seabed. The
HCS can connect bore sizes from 3” up to 28” as well as multibore.
• Designed for installation both with and without guidewires to accommodate
for harsh weather conditions, shallow waters and deep waters
• Quick, easy changes to switch between guidewire and guidewire-less
installation
• High load capacities and misalignment tolerances
• Applicable for rigid, flexible or umbilical lines
• Fast and easy installation
• Less mobilization time and deck space required for tooling
• Multiple jumper installations can be performed with ROV connection tools
remaining subsea
• Allow retrieval of XMT/ manifold without removal of the spool/jumper
• Seal replacement and hub cleaning without retrieving the jumper
• Flexible – can be made up by both divers and by ROV
Remote tie-in systems (RTS)
The RTS has been developed to perform diverless connections
on flowlines and umbilicals parked on the seabed. RTS is suitable for
configurations up to 12”, whilst the big brother system is used for 12” to 28”:
• Standard ROV used for operation and control of the tie-ins
• Pull-in, inspection and closing all in one operation
• No diver or guidelines required
• Reduced vessel time
Installation of jumpers on
the Dalia field in Angola
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Clamp and sealing Aker Solutions clamp connectors were first installed in 1988.
Since then, more than 1 700 connectors have been deployed
around the world.
Tooling Aker Solutions focus on cost-effectiveness and simplicity.
Our tie-in systems require only simple ROV operated tooling.
technologies Our clamp connector is a three hinged connector with a single
jackscrew. It is used for diverless connection of subsea flexible
Not only does this reduce cost for our customers, but it means
installations can be completed faster, less mobilisation time
is required, and multiple installations can be performed at once.
and rigid pipelines and umbilicals ranging from small 4” to large
40” diameter and multi bore connections. It can be adapted for • The same tools can be used on both our vertical and
any configuration. horizontal tie-in connections
• Requires only a torque, stroke, replacement and cleaning tool
Functional characteristics:
• Safe diverless operation with high reliability • Uses the same tool carriers to further reduce costs
• Metal-to-metal seal between the inboard and outboard hubs
• Short stroking distance minimise flowline elasticity
requirements
• Allows disconnection and replacement of connectors and seals
• Quick and easy installation
• Simple and robust
Aker Solutions clamp connectors use titanium seals which
are designed for:
• Low setting force
Torque tool
• More elastic
• Corrosion resistant
• Controlled contact stress
• Reduced risk of galling
• Reduced risk of damage to seat surface
Three hinge clamp VCS stroke tool
connector with a
single jackscrew
TX-seal with metal to
metal sealing
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Manifolds, templates “Field-proven
and other structures and reliable”
Standard template and manifold design
Aker Solutions has been delivering templates and manifolds
since the 1980s. We focus on reducing operational cost and
modularising the systems for maximum flexibility.
Our products can be tailored to meet specific project requirements,
but utilise standardised, field-proven components, designs and
fabrication methodologies.
Design benefits:
• Short execution schedules
• Low risk for customers
• Cost efficient
• Reduced size and weight
• Robust with better ROV access
• Field-proven components
Configurable template
Aker Solutions’ templates can be installed as a complete module,
or separate parts added as required. This building block principle
has been designed to maximise adaptability and convenience.
The templates are designed to adapt to individual vessels and
their installation methods. Its flexible weight and size is suitable
for wet tow and offshore lifting on either rig or vessel. Customers
do not need to wait for the right vessel to become available when
utilising our templates, therefore decreasing total installation costs.
Products and benefits:
• Overtrawlable cluster manifolds built to customer’s specification
for functionality
• Flexible installation
• Overtrawlable with low forces on the structure (NORSOK compliant)
• Same concept for four, six and eight slot template
Manifolds
Aker Solutions deepwater manifolds are functional and versatile,
and based on the same modular concept as our templates. Our
manifolds range from simple valve stations to sophisticated
control, distribution and production manifolds.
We have solid experience in developing manifolds operating in
HT/HP conditions, and fabrication at our own yards in Norway,
Brazil and Malaysia means timely delivery around the world.
Products:
• Integrated manifolds
• Deepwater cluster manifolds
• Pipeline-end manifolds
Installation of deepwater
manifold, Gimboa field, Angola
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Other structures We tailor our products according to customer specifications,
from simple protection structures to foundations for large,
complex structures.
Project experience Aker Solutions is a global company that tailors our services to our
customers’ specific needs. By drawing upon local resources, skills
and expertise in every region that we operate in, we can ensure
effective and efficient delivery - on time.
Products:
• Pipeline-end termination (PLET)
• In-line tee assembly (ITA)
• Protection structures
• Riser bases
• Flow bases
• Control structures
• Suction anchors/mud mats
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Aker Solutions people have the
attitude, expertise and drive to
deliver the best for our customers
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1 Kristin, Norway, 2003 Statoil, template & manifolds and RTS connectors 9 Albacora, Brazil 2010 Petrobras, manifold and VCS connectors
2 Dalia, Angola 2006 Total, manifolds and GHO connectors 10 USAN, Nigeria 2010 Saipem/Total, GHO connectors
3 KG-D6, India 2008 Reliance manifolds and VCM connectors 11 Goliat, Norway 2011 ENI, template manifolds and RTS connections
4 MA-D6, India 2008 Reliance manifolds and VCM connectors
5 Gimboa, Angola 2008 Sonangol manifolds and GHO connectors Aker Solutions’ fabrication yards:
6 Longhorn, USA 2008 Eni, VCM connectors 12 Norway
7 Morvin, Norway 2009 Statoil template manifolds and RTS connectors 13 Brazil
8 Jubilee, Ghana 2009 Anadarko, VCS connectors 14 Malaysia
Contact Aker Solutions: Headquarters North America Asia Pacific Africa Snarøyveien 36 3600 Briarpark Drive Level 20 SONILS OSC 1364 Fornebu (visiting) Houston Menara HLA No. 3 Rua 6 - I.L., Boavista P.O. Box 94 Texas 77042 Jalan Kia Peng 50450 Luanda, Angola 1325 Lysaker (postal) USA Kuala Lumpar Tel: +47 51 88 87 00 Norway Tel: +1 713 685 5700 Malaysia Fax: +47 67 82 64 00 Tel:- +47 67 82 60 00 Fax: +1 713 685 5707 Tel: +6 (0) 3 2381 8388 Fax: +47 67 82 64 00 Fax: +6 (0) 3 2381 3560 United Kingdom South America Australia Howe Moss Ave. Rua da Ajuda, 35-21° andar 4-6 Anderson Place Kirkhill Industrial Estate, Centro, Rio de Janeiro Perth Airport Dyce, Aberdeen RJ CEP 20.040-915 Western Australia 6105 AB21 0NA Brazil Tel: +61 (0)8 9262 9300 UK Tel: +55 (21) 2122 44 01 Tel: +44 (0)1224 255 000 Fax: +55 (21) 2122 44 02 Fax: +44 (0)1224 255 100 © 2010 Aker Solutions August 2010 All rights reserved. Photo by Pål Laukli www.akersolutions.com/subsea
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