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Technical Description
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INDEX

 
1  INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................................... 4 
1.1  INDUSTRY TESTING ..................................................................................................................................... 5 
2  ABBREVIATIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 6 
3  REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION ............................................................................................................... 7 
3.1  CODES & STANDARDS ................................................................................................................................. 7 
3.2  REFERENCES ............................................................................................................................................. 8 
3.3  GOVERNING PRESSURE VESSEL DESIGN CODES AND INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS TYPE B.1 , E.1, E.2 AND G.1 ............. 8 
4  KEY DATA – PHASEWATCHER VX TYPE B, E AND G ................................................................................ 10 
5  PHASEWATCHER VX COMPONENT DESCRIPTION .................................................................................. 11 
5.1  IN‐LINE PHASEWATCHER VX .................................................................................................................... 11 
5.2  RETRIEVABLE DUAL HUB (RDH) PHASEWATCHER VX ...................................................................................... 13 
6  MATERIAL SELECTION .......................................................................................................................... 14 
7  FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................... 15 
7.1  PRINCIPLES OF MEASUREMENTS .................................................................................................................. 15 
7.2  FLOW CALCULATION ................................................................................................................................. 15 
7.3  PERFORMANCE ........................................................................................................................................ 18 
7.4  RELIABILITY ............................................................................................................................................ 18 
7.5  REDUNDANCY PHILOSOPHY ........................................................................................................................ 18 
8  TEST REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................... 20 
9  DOCUMENTATION ............................................................................................................................... 21 
10  MARKING REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................... 21 
11  PACKING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING .................................................................................................. 22 
11.1  MARKING .............................................................................................................................................. 22 
11.2  PACKAGING ............................................................................................................................................ 22 
11.3  STORAGE AND SHIPPING ............................................................................................................................ 22 
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1 INTRODUCTION

Framo Engineering AS started the development of the first multiphase flow meter in the late
1980’s with the first commercial deliveries in 1994.

In 1998 Schlumberger and Framo Engineering AS merged their technologies and

manufacturing expertise in the creation of a joint technology center, 3-Phase Measurements
AS. Today the center draws upon the engineering and development resources of both
organizations to provide multiphase metering technology development, equipment
manufacture and support to Schlumberger and Framo Engineering’s service locations
worldwide.

The subsea PhaseWatcher Vx is a multiphase flow meter in the Vx meter product range from
3-Phase Measurements AS. The Vx meter uses the Vx Technology, where the main
components are a venturi section, a high performance phase hold-up detection system and a
multiphase flow model.

Fabrication, assembling and testing is completed at Framo’s fabrication and test facilities at
Flatøy (outside Bergen, Norway), which gives us a unique in-house control of the project.

The subsea PhaseWatcher Vx multiphase flow meter can be packaged for subsea
applications in various configurations to suit the client’s needs. For example, diver or ROV
installation, a fully independent retrievable meter typically located on a manifold, or a meter
as an integral part of a larger retrievable package within the tree envelope, typically; as a
choke bridge solution offering a total retrievable unit.

This document will give a description of this PhaseWatcher Vx and how it is interfaced in
various subsea structures.
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1.1 Industry Testing

The PhaseWatcher Vx has been through extensive flow loop testing over the years. At our
in-house facilities (Paris, Cambridge, Flatoy) we have done thousands of flow periods.
Please see below a list of some of the flow loop test that has been performed:

ƒ Schlumberger (Paris, Cambridge)

ƒ Framo At Framo Flatoy we perform app. 1000 flow loop flow periods per year.
ƒ Oct. 2001 NEL (Kerr McGee)
ƒ Jan. 2002 DOD, China
ƒ Oct. 2002 NEL Wet Gas
ƒ Mar. 2003 Atalaia, Brazil (Petrobras)
ƒ Feb. 2003 K-lab (Statoil)
ƒ Mar. 2004 SINTEF
ƒ May 2004 CEPRO
ƒ Aug. 2004 NEL JIP Wet Gas
ƒ Nov. 2005 NEL Wet Gas
ƒ Aug. 2006 NEL High Viscosity Test
ƒ Jun. 2007 K-lab (Statoil)
ƒ Oct. 2007 CEESI Wet gas
ƒ July 2008 CEESI Wet gas
ƒ April 2009 CEESI Wet gas
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2 ABBREVIATIONS
DAFC Data Acquisition Flow Computer
ESS Environmental Stress Screening
FAT Factory Acceptance Test
FE Framo Engineering
GVF Gas Volume Fraction
HP High pressure
IO Input / Output
MPFM Multiphase Flow Meter
MTBF Mean Time Between Failures
N/A Not Applicable
PVT Pressure Volume Temperature
PW Phasewatcher Vx
ROV Remotely Operated Vehicle
SCM Subsea Control Module
SIT System Integration Test
SS Subsea
TBC To Be Confirmed
TBD To Be Determined
TSP Twisted Shielded Pair
VDC Voltage Direct Current
XT X-mas Tree
3PM 3 Phase Measurements
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3 REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION

3.1 Codes & Standards

Reference Description
Recommended Practice for Design and Installation of electrical
API RP 14F
Systems for Offshore Production Platforms
API 17N Reliability & Technical Risk Management
API RP 86 Recommended Practice for Measurement of Multiphase Flow, 2005
Measurement of Fluid Flow by Means of Pressure Differential
ISO 5167-1
Devices.
ISO 10005:1995 Quality Management Guidelines for Quality Plans
Specification for Wellhead and Christmas Tree Equipment (former
ISO 10423
API 6A)
Recommended Practice for Design and Operation of Subsea
ISO 13628-1
Production Systems
ISO 13628-4 Subsea wellhead and tree equipment (former API 17D)
ISO 13628-6 Subsea Production Control Systems
ISO 13628-8 ROV interfaces on Subsea Productions Systems
Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries – Materials for use in H2S-
containing Environments in Oil and Gas Production – Part 3:
ISO 15156-3:2003
Cracking- Resistant CRAs (corrosion- resistant alloys) and other
alloys.
Sulphide stress cracking resistant metallic materials for oilfields
NACE MR0175
equipment
NORSOK M-630 Material Data Sheets for Piping
NORSOK M-650 Qualification of Manufacturers of Special Materials
NORSOK R-CR-002 Lifting Equipment
NORSOK M-001 Design Principles, Materials Selection
NORSOK M-101 Structural Steel Fabrication
NORSOK M-120 Material Data Sheets for Structural Steel
NORSOK M-501 Surface Preparation and Protective Coating
Recommended Practice – Design of Duplex Stainless Steel Subsea
DNV-RP-F112
Equipment exposed to Cathodic Protection

DNV-RP-F103 Cathodic Protection of Submarine Pipelines by Galvanic Anodes

ASME B31.3 Process Piping

PED 97/23/EC Pressure Equipment Directive
ASME VIII, div. 2 Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code
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3.2 References

1. 4042-0015-D Vx Performance for Oil and Gas Mode, 65mm and 88mm, 95% conf.
2. 6101-4175-D Rev.00 “RAM Analysis for PhaseWatcher Vx Subsea”

3.3 Governing Pressure Vessel Design Codes and International Standards

Type B.1 , E.1, E.2 and G.1

Table 1: Governing Pressure Vessel Design Codes and International Standards

PW Vx SS Type: B1 [PW Vx 52/65]
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Table 2 Governing Pressure Vessel Design Codes and International Standards

PW Vx SS Type: E.1, E.2 [PW Vx 52/65]

Table 3: Governing Pressure Vessel Design Codes and International Standards PW Vx

SS Type: G.1 [PW Vx 88]

Green fill colour indicate compliance between the International Standards and 3PM
Internal Standards
* NA = not applicable (not specified or defined)
** PMA = Particular Material Appraisal
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4 KEY DATA – PHASEWATCHER Vx TYPE B, E and G

Description Data
Mechanical Design:
Design pressure, max (bar/psi) 690 / 10000 (dependent on version)
Design temperature. max (°C/°F) 121 / 205 (dependent on version)
Water depth, max (m/ft) 3048 / 10000 (dependent on version)
Venturi throat diameter (mm) 29, 52, 65, 88
Venturi height (mm) 710 – 920 (dependent on version and size)
Dry weight (kg/lbs) 1350 – 2300 (dependent on version and size)
Flow direction Upwards or Downwards
Materials:
Venturi body Duplex, Super Duplex, Inconel 625
Outer cover 65k (450 MPa) ASTM A694 Grade F65
Bolts – process pressure ASTM A453 GR.660
Bolts – structural ASTM A320 L7
Nuts – structural ASTM A194 7L
Process wetted metal seals Inconel 718, Gold coated
Seawater wetted metal seals Inconel 718, Silver coated
Ceramic window Ceramic
Process wetted parts NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156
Surface Protection:
Coating (venturi & cover) Intertherm 228
Thermal insulation Contratherm or Novalistic (TBD)
Interfaces:
Piping interface Flanged
Electrical power 24 VDC (20-35), 22W avg. 30W peak (5msec)
Electrical signal Canbus, Modbus, TCP/IP
Electrical connector Tronic or ODI
Certification:
Venturi body EN-10204, 3.1 or 3.2
Total supply CE marked
Statement of compliance
Design Verification Report
Table 4: Key Data – PhaseWatcher Vx Type B, E & G
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5 PHASEWATCHER Vx COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

5.1 IN-LINE PhaseWatcher Vx

This section describes the component setup and how they interact with each other.

The major components of the Inline PhaseWatcher Vx are (refer to Figure 6.1 below):

• Venturi section
• Outer Cover
• Transmitters
• Gamma System
• DAFC
• Connector/penetrator

Venturi:
The venturi section assembly consists of the venturi section and the ceramic
window assemblies.
The functions of the venturi section are:

• To allow the process fluids to flow from inlet connection to outlet

connection
• To contain pressure
• To produce a differential pressure as a function of the venturi tube
profile

Outer cover:
The venturi cover protects the venturi body and the electronics chamber
from the environment. Its design is in compliance various project specific
water depths and process temperatures.

Transmitters:
High precision transmitters are used to measure the differential pressure,
line pressure and process temperature of the system. The transmitters
provide this information to the Data Acquisition Flow Computer (DAFC)
which processes these signals.
The transmitters are all redundant and placed in two separate pods on each
side of the power and communication pod.
Gamma system:
The dual energy gamma measurement uses a single natural isotope of
barium; Ba133.The source strength is 370MBq = 10mCi. The Barium-133
gamma ray source emits photons at several energy levels. A SMART
detector located on the opposite side of the venturi throat detects the
gamma photons that have not been absorbed by the mixture and their
energy level. A photomultiplier in the SMART detector converts the gamma
photons into electric signals that are digitally processed.
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DAFC:
The functions of the DAFCs are:

• To receive supply power from a subsea control system

• To provide electrical power to all other components in the multiphase
flowmeter
• To acquire data from the transmitters and the gamma detector
• To calculate flow rates and other measurement values
• To communicate the measured values to a SCADA system, Process
Control System, or a Service Manager Computer, via a
communication link provided by the subsea control system.
• Diagnostic measurements of itself and other system components

Connector/Penetrator:
The power and signal lines from the DAFC are connected to the client
control system through a pressure compensated system that includes a
glass to metal penetrator. The compensation system is designed to
withstand external pressure.
Tabell 5 – PhaseWatcher components

The entire assembly will in addition be enclosed by an outer cover, as shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1 – INLINE PhaseWatcher Vx with outer protective cover

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5.2 Retrievable Dual Hub (RDH) PhaseWatcher Vx

In addition to the components described in section 5.1 the ROV Retrievable Dual Hub version adds
inlet and outlet pipe and connections to allow for either diver or ROV assisted retrieval.

These components are:

Inlet piping:
Integrated piping upstream the venturi section which makes it possible to
fully retrieve the PhaseWatcher Vx from the subsea infrastructure. The pipe
spool includes a clamp set for interfacing with the subsea structure and a
blind-t immediately upstream the venturi section for flow conditioning

Outlet Piping:
Destec hub for connection to flow base and integrated API flange that
connects to the meter.

ROV clamp:
• ISO 13628-8 Class IV rotary docking intervention fixture
• 6” Destec single bolt clamp, G6SB

Diver Clamp:
• Destec 4 bolt diver clamp is also available

Lifting Point:
• For Framo Universal Running Tool
• According to ISO 13628 type B
• Lifting eye for shackle included

ROV DIVER

Figure 2 PhaseWatcher Dual Hub

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6 MATERIAL SELECTION
The underlying principle of materials selection for the specific project will be optimized for
life cycle costs, compatible with safeguarding the technical integrity of the subsea facilities.

Design philosophy with regards to material selection is that all materials shall comply to
NORSOK M001 and NACE MR0175/ ISO 15156-1,2,3. Evaluation of corrositivity in
hydrocarbon systems shall as per NORSOK M-001 minimum include:

• CO2-content,
• H2S-content,
• oxygen content and content of other oxidizing agents,
• operating temperature and pressure,
• organic acids, pH,
• halide, metal ion and metal concentration,
• velocity, flow regime and sand production,
• biological activity,
• condensing conditions

The end user of the equipment (PW Vx ) is required to give this information to FE
(manufacturer) for corrosion and sour service assessment of the primary pressure retaining
bodies (process wetted parts) of the equipment.

For all standard configurations of the PW Vx all process wetted parts (metallic materials) are
selected in pre-qualified materials resistant to SSC/ SCC in the presence of sulfides to
MR0175/ ISO 15156-2 or MR0175/ ISO 15156-3.

Sour service (H2S presence) process conditions with high salinity, chloride concentrations
and low in- situ pH are further restricted by the requirements given in Table 6 and Table 7 in
NORSOK M-001.

In other words the user shall define, evaluate and document the service conditions to which
materials may be exposed – both intended and unintended exposures.
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7 FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION

7.1 Principles of Measurements

The PhaseWatcher Vx is a three-phase flowmeter in the Vx range from Framo Engineering.
The Vx range of multiphase flow meters uses the Vx Technology. Its main components are:

• a venturi section with pressure and differential pressure measurements

• a high performance gamma phase hold-up measurement system
• an integrated Data Acquisition Flow Computer (DAFC)
• a three-phase flow model

The PhaseWatcher Vx is a complete and independent inline multiphase flowmeter, designed

to measure three-phasic flow rates (Oil, Water and Gas). No other external inputs than fluid
properties are needed.

The PhaseWatcher Vx, together with a blind-T placed directly upstream, gives accurate and
repeatable measurements independent of the upstream flow regime.

The operating envelope is decided by the maximum acceptable pressure loss through the
PhaseWatcher Vx, the minimum venturi differential pressure that can be measured with the
required accuracy.

7.2 Flow Calculation

The velocity of the fluid flowing through the instrument is found using a venturi equation. For
a mono-phasic flow we can find the flow rate using the dynamic signal of the dP transmitter
together with the density of the fluid.

However, for multiphase flow the equation is different, due to slip between the oil and gas.
For a multiphase flow we need to know the total mixture density, before we can calculate the
flow rates. To find this we use the output of the detector. Data from the detector is used to
calculate the fraction of oil, water and gas.

7.2.1 Instantaneous fraction hold-up determination at the Throat of the Venturi

Calculations of oil, water and gas fractions are based on the attenuation of two different
gamma energy levels of a radioactive isotope. The gamma-ray contains different energy
levels, and the attenuation of two of these energy levels can by physical equations be
expressed as a function of oil, water and gas hold-up.

The attenuation of gamma rays is dependent of the density and the mass attenuation
coefficient of the penetrated material, and the physical relation is well known:
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N = N o e − xρμ (1)

Where:
N = count rate from the gamma detector
No = “empty pipe” count rate
x = gamma path length
ρ = density of the penetrated material
μ = mass attenuation coefficient of the penetrated material

In the case where multiple components are penetrated, as in a homogenised mixture of oil,
water and gas, equation (1) can be expressed as:

N = No e
[
− x (μ o ρ o αo )+ (μ w ρ wαw )+ (μ g ρ gαg )]
(2)

N = N0e -x[(μoρoαo) + (μgρgαg) + (μwρwαw)]

The subscripts o, w and g in the above formula symbolizes oil, water and gas, and:
αo = oil hold-up αg = gas hold-up αw = water hold-up

x = path length = venturi throat diameter (D)

Since αo, αg and αw are the unknown, two more equations are required to solve the system.
The dual energy gamma fraction meter utilizes the fact that radioactive sources emits
radiation at different energy levels.

The PhaseWatcher Vx utilizes two energy levels from a Barium133 source for the fraction
measurements in multiphase flow.

Equations similar to (2) are established for each of the two energy levels. The third equation
used to solve the system is straight forward since the volume between the source and the
detector is fully occupied by the mixture of the three fractions:

αo + αg + αw = 1 (100%) (3)

As seen from equation (2), the mass attenuation coefficient (μ) and the density (ρ) for each
phase are used as input parameters (known values) in the fraction calculations.

The mass attenuation coefficients are constants given by the chemical composition of a
specific material (fluid). The mass attenuation coefficient for oil and gas (hydrocarbons) are
not affected by pressure or temperature and are in most applications stabile over the field
life. The density of oil and gas is given as functions of temperature and pressure.

The properties (μ and ρ) of water are slightly dependent of salt content and may therefore
change over time, or from well to well. Provided that the chemical composition of the water
is known (as it in most cases due to regular sampling for PVT purposes), μ and ρ can be
updated since they are input to the computer software. A re-calibration of the sensor is not
required.
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There is also a graphical way to find the three phase hold-ups. 100% oil, 100% water and
100% gas are shown in the diagram below as corners in a triangle. Detector count rate at
energy level number 1 and 2 are given along the x- and y-axis respectively. Any combination
of oil water and gas in the measuring section will give a point inside this triangle. The
triangle is therefore called “the solution triangle”, refer fig. below.

Figure 3 – The solution Triangle

Gas hold-up (αg) and constant Water-Liquid-Ratio (WLR) can easily be drawn as seen in
figure above.

αg is read directly in the diagram while WLR is defined as : WLR = αw/(1-αg)

It is important to emphasize that the dual energy gamma technology relies only on the attenuation of
gamma rays. The attenuation measurements are completely independent of the distribution of the
phases, whether the liquid is in an oil continuous state (typically 0-40% WLR), water continuous state
(typically 70-100% WLR) or in the transition zone where emulsions normally are formed.

7.2.2 Density
The density for a phase is found using an algorithm based on input from a PVT analysis,
together with raw measurement data from pressure and temperature transmitters.
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7.2.3 Output Parameters

The following output parameters will be available from the PhaseWatcher Vx:
• Volumetric flow rates for water, oil and gas at standard and line conditions
• Phase fractions for water, oil and gas at standard and line conditions
• Total mass flow rate
• Water liquid ratio
• Gas volume fraction
• Gas oil ratio
• Basic sediment and water
• Cumulative mass/volumetric values for oil, water and gas
• Oil mass flow rate
• Gas mass flow rate
• Venturi differential pressure
• Line pressure
• Line temperature
• Coefficient file selected

7.3 Performance
This performance of the PhaseWatcher Vx applies to meter measurements at line conditions.
The flow rate performance applies to volumetric flow rates. These are typical performances
that should be expected in the operating envelope. As the amount of liquid decreases in the
flow, it is more difficult to measure the liquid accurately and the performance changes. This is
why the meter performance is stated as a function of GVF. The performance is based on
typical logging times of 15 minutes below 90% GVF and 20 minutes above 90% GVF.

Please ref. document 4042-0015-D for full details on the guaranteed

PhaseWatcher Vx performance.

7.4 Reliability
Framo obtains MTBF data for the PhaseWatcher Vx on a system level based on field
experience (which is much more stringent than modelling according to MIL-HDBK 217-F).
This exercise has already been performed and is presented in document 6101-4175-D
Rev.00 “RAM Analysis for PhaseWatcher Vx Subsea”, which is the basis for the RAM
(Reliability, Availability and Maintainability) analysis and reliability values obtained. This
document shows that with the PhaseWatcher Vx operational experience the MTBF = 21.7
years.
If all of the PhaseWatcher Vx subsea meters had been fitted with redundant instrumentation
(DAFC and transmitters), in the same manner as for other projects delivered, the equivalent
MTBF value would be greater than 30 years.

7.5 Redundancy Philosophy

7.5.1 DAFC
Two identical Data Acquisition Flow Computers (DAFC) are included in the redundant
instrumentation.
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The primary DAFC is activated and the backup DAFC is powered down (“sleeping”). Should
the primary DAFC fail, then the backup DAFC is activated, while the failed DAFC is powered
down.
The Vx sensors (transmitters and gamma detector) may only be connected to one DAFC at
the time. A relay board will by default connect the transmitters to the primary DAFC. If the
secondary DAFC (DAFC B) is powered, then the sensors are automatically switched over to
DAFC B.

7.5.2 Transmitters
All transmitters (differential pressure transmitter, line pressure transmitter and line
temperature transmitter) are installed in identical pairs in such a way that both transmitters of
each type obtain equally good operating conditions. All transmitters are being powered and
operated simultaneously. It is hence possible to view and log data from both the primary
transmitters (used for metering and flow calculations) and the backup transmitters at the
same time. Should a primary transmitter fail, then the Vx setup file must be modified such
that the backup transmitter becomes the new metering transmitter. The modification of the
setup file is performed topside by an operator using the Service Manager application.
When the modified file is uploaded to the Vx, the new setup is activated after sending a soft
boot command to the Vx.
Power consumption for HART transmitters in multidrop is very moderate; around 0.1 W per
transmitter.
Leaving all transmitters activated at all times will hence not contribute significantly to
increased temperature in the instrumentation chamber or to deterioration of overall system
life.

7.5.3 Gamma Detector

The current Vx design does not allow for more than one gamma detector and one barium
source to be installed. The detector is automatically connected to the DAFC in operation.

7.5.4 Relay Board

A relay board is included in the redundant instrumentation. The purpose of the board is to
make sure the transmitters and the gamma detector are automatically connected to the
active DAFC. The board is a simple design consisting of a series of highly reliable
monostable relays. The relays interface the Vx sensors with the DAFCs. The relay control
voltage is generated by power B/DAFC B. As long as DAFC B is not powered, all relays are
in their passive state connecting the sensors to DAFC A. Powering DAFC B will activate the
relays and sensors are automatically switched over to DAFC B.
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8 TEST REQUIREMENTS
The PhaseWatcher Vx and auxiliary equipment will be thoroughly tested before it is released,
providing the required quality. The following gives an overview of the tests that are
performed.
The PhaseWatcher Vx Product Specification Level is PSL 3G.

Below is a typical Test & Inspection plan applicable any delivery project:

No. PhaseWatcher Vx RDH - Test Requirements Verification

1. Hydrostatic pressure test: Perform test
• Test shall be performed 1 off @ 15min cycle and 1 off
@ 1 hour cycle.
• Test pressure at 1.5 x design pressure.

2. Hyperbaric pressure test: Perform test

• Test will include 2 off @ 15 minutes cycles and 1 off
@ 1 hour cycle.
• Test pressure is 1.1 times ambient pressure at the
maximum project depth.

3. Helium seal test: Perform test

• Helium leakage check of seals of electronic housings.
4. Electrical Environmental Stress Screening (ESS): Perform test
• In accordance with ISO 13628-6 (2006)

5. Verification of workmanship: Inspection

• This will verify dimensional tolerances, fixing holes,
labelling, weight of unit etc.

6. FAT Functionality test: Perform test

• Complete test to ensure that the MPFM performs
all specified functions satisfactory. This is not done in
process flow loop or equal.

7. Final inspection: Inspection

• The main activities shall be to verify protective packing,
marking etc. and review of documentation

Table 6 – Tests and inspections

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9 DOCUMENTATION
The PhaseWatcher Vx and auxiliary equipment will be delivered with a Master Document
Register. The register will list the complete documentation set associated with the scope of
supply.
Key documents are listed in Table below.

No. Document Description

1 Master Document Register
2 Scope of supply documents
3 General Arrangements
4 Material Selection Drawings
5 Interface Drawings
6 Electrical Interconnection Diagrams
7 3D – models with weight and center of gravity ( COG )
8 Handling, storage and preservation procedure, including gamma source handling
9 Datasheets
Tabell 7 - Project Documentation

10 MARKING REQUIREMENTS
Requirements for overall equipment identification shall be in accordance with the
requirements of ISO 13628-4, API 17D and API 6A,
All sub-assemblies and assemblies will incorporate part name, part number, weight and
serial number. ‘Top’ assembly part and serial numbers shall be clearly identified from
other markings on final assemblies and the location of these numbers shall be identified
by the application of highly visible spray paint. This requirement will be checked at final
inspection prior to delivery.
All lifting appurtenances shall be marked with lifting capacity.
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11 PACKING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING

11.1 Marking
All packaged equipment shall be externally marked with details agreed by COMPANY
using suitable means so as to allow ready identification of the enclosed items. For clear
identification the assembly will be named in all correspondence, documentation, order, bid
and drawings as:
• Multiphase Flow Meter
• P/N
• Purchase Order Number

Shipping cradles, boxes, etc. will be marked with the following information as a minimum:
• Company Name
• Contract/purchase order number
• Cameron Part Number
• Manufacturer Serial Number
• Gross Weight

11.2 Packaging
All parts and equipment shall have exposed metallic surfaces protected against rust.

Seals, seal surfaces, threads, monitoring connection/gauges and operating parts shall be
protected from environmental and mechanical damage during shipping and handling.

Exposed hydraulic end fittings shall be capped.

Loose components shall be separately packed and clearly identified.

11.3 Storage and Shipping

All equipment supplied by FE will be securely crated or mounted on skids to suit the
proposed shipment method. These shall be designed to prevent damage and to facilitate
handling.

Special provisions for transportation vibration protection for both land and sea shall be
made to ensure no damage to equipment.

The packaging / shipment method shall take into account any limitations in maximum
allowable temperature, UV and humidity protection. This shall include storage for extended
periods in a hot humid tropical location.
The use of vapour phase inhibitors shall be considered where appropriate to permit storage
in a humid tropical location prior to installation.

FE will provide necessary guidance and support to assist with the handling and shipping of
radioactive sources to/from specified locations.