Shawn Kenny, Ph.D., P.Eng.Assistant ProfessorFaculty of Engineering and Applied ScienceMemorial University of [email protected]
ENGI 8673 Subsea Pipeline Engineering
Lecture 01: Course Introduction
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Course Objectives
To provide an overview of the fundamental engineering principles for the design, construction and operation of offshore energy pipeline transportation systemsTo address the analytical, physical and numerical modelling techniques used in engineering practice for the design of offshore pipeline systems.
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Course Outline
Introduction [3 Lectures]Hydraulics [2 Lectures]Materials Selection [4 Lectures]Mechanical Design [12 Lectures]Pipeline/Soil Interaction [6 Lectures]Installation [3 Lectures]Intervention and Repair [2 Lectures]Special Topics [3 Lectures]
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Course Perspective
Critical ThinkingMaking MistakesAsking QuestionsApplying KnowledgeEngagementProfessional Development
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ResourcesTextbooks
Subsea Pipeline Engineering (2004). A.C. Palmer and R.A. King, ISBN 159370013XOffshore Pipeline Design, Analysis, and Methods (1981).A. H. Mousselli, Pennwell Corp, ISBN 0878141561Offshore Pipelines (2005). B. Guo, S. Song, A. Ghalambor and J. Chacko, Elsevier Science, ISBN 075067847XAdvances in Subsea Pipeline Engineering and Technology (1990). C.P. Ellinas Editor, Kluwer Academic Publishers, ISBN 9780792307945Subsea and Pipeline Engineering (1993). Various, Bentham Press, ISBN 1874612129
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Resources (cont.)Conferences
Offshore Technology ConferenceInternational Society of Offshore and Polar EngineersOffshore Mechanics and Arctic EngineeringInternational Pipeline Conference
JournalsOffshore Mechanics and Arctic EngineeringPetroleum TechnologyPipeline IntegrityPressure Vessel and Piping Technology Transportation Engineering
Available from QE II Library and CISTI Library
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Resources (cont.)Industry Magazines
Oil and Gas Journal• http://www.ogj.com/index.cfm• I have electronic copies for 2005, 2006 & 2007
Offshore• http://www.offshore-mag.com/index.cfm
Offshore Engineer• http://www.offshore-engineer.com/
Pipeline and Gas Technology• http://www.pipelineandgastechnology.com/
World Pipelines• http://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/Pipelines/WP_home
.htm
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MUN Engineering Instructor Website
Course Information and Noteswww.engr.mun.ca/~spkenny/Courses
Contact Informationwww.engr.mun.ca/~spkenny/Contact
Office HoursMonday and Wednesday (3-5PM)Other times can be scheduled by appointment
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Course Schedule
LecturesDay: Mon., Thu. & FriTime: 0100-0150Room:EN4035
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Course Method of Evaluation
5 Assignments 25%Dates TBD
1 Quiz 25%Date TBD
1 Term Project 50%Due Mar. 28
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Assignments
Work Scope5 assignmentsAvailable on course websiteDue in class (dates TBD)Late assignments -50%
ObjectivesTo advance critical thinking and problem solving skillsTo demonstrate comprehension of course material by solving assigned problem sets
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Term ProjectWork Scope
Desktop study on a topic of interest1-page work scope outline to be submitted no later than January 25Topic and work scope must be approved by instructorTerm project report due in class on March 28th
No late submission of reports (no exceptions)Objectives
To demonstrate comprehension of course material with application of systems engineering concepts to a practical problem in subsea pipeline engineering
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Lecture 01 Objective
To provide an overview of subsea pipeline systems
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Historical Perspective
Pipeline Under the Ocean (PLUTO)R&D started 1942Conventional tanker and ship-to-shore alternative
Isle of Wight
Cherbourg
Dungeness
Boulonge
London
Paris
417
Ref: CombinedOps (2005)
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Historical Perspective (cont.)
PLUTOPipeline system• 3” pipeline• 380,000 L/day;
Peak 5.1million L/day
• HAIS cable technology
• HAMEL coiled tubing technology
Ref: CombinedOps (2005)
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Historical Overview1940–1950’s
Initial developmentNearshore Gulf of Mexico (GoM)
1960–1970’sIncreasing growth and maturationDeeper water ~300mMore hostile environmentsGlobal (e.g. Asia, North Sea, Mediterranean, Australia)
1980’s+Technology development and innovationExtreme environments (e.g. deep water, Arctic)Ultra-deep water (3,000m+)
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Current Technology
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Ormen LangeOverview
800m-1100m24 wells, 4 templates70×106 m3/day gas8500 m3/day condensateNOK 47B
Pipeline System120km gathering pipeline
• 2-762mmMEG wellstream1200km export pipeline
• 1067mm & 1118mm~1million tonnes steel
Ref: Hydro (2005)
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White RoseOverview
120m250 MMBBL oil100,000 BPD$2.35B
Pipeline SystemFlexible linepipeProduction lines, water injectors, gas injectors2.5km, 7km flowlines
Shuttle tankerRef: Husky (2005)
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Energy Demand
Ref: EIA (2005)
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Fuel Source Demand
Ref: EIA (2005)
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Pipeline Transportation Systems
Safe, Reliable and EconomicLiquid hydrocarbonsNatural gas, natural gas liquidsChemicals, slurry, water
Transportation System50 years grown by factor 100~3,500,000km total high pressure system• Ignores lower pressure distribution systems
~8,000km offshore pipeline per yearRef: Hopkins (2007)
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Gas to Market Options
Ref: Bruschi (2004)
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Reading List1. Chaudhuri, J and Nash, I. (2005). “Medgaz: the ultra-deep
pipeline”, Pipeline World, June, 10p. [2005_Pipeline_World_06_Medgaz_Pipeline.pdf]
2. Hopkins, P. (2007). Oil and Gas Pipelines: Yesterday and Today. Chairman (2006-7), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), International Petroleum Technology Institute, Pipeline Systems Division (PSD), 9p. [2007_Hopkins.pdf]
3. Knott, T. (2005). “Langeled hits land”, Offshore Engineer, 30(8), 1p. [2005_Offshore_Engineer_30(8)_Ormen_Lange_PL.pdf]
4. Langley, D. (2005). “A Resourceful Industry Lands the Serpent”, Journal of Petroleum Technology, 57(10), 6p. [2005_JPT_57(10)_Ormen_Lange.pdf]
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ReferencesBruschi (2004). “Natural Gas High Pressure Transportation over Long Distance and Harsh Environments.” 4th International Pipeline Conference, Ostend, Belgium.CombinedOps (2005). http://www.combinedops.comEIA (2005). International Energy Outlook. Energy Information Administration, US Department of Energy, http://www.eia.doe.gov/oiaf/ieo/world.htmlHopkins, P. (2007). Oil and Gas Pipelines: Yesterday and Today. Chairman (2006-7), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), International Petroleum Technology Institute, Pipeline Systems Division (PSD), 9p.Hydro (2005). http://www.hydro.com/ormenlange/en
