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CHAPTER 5 Pipelines, risers and subsea systems

REVIEWED DOCUMENTS Pipelines

For pipelines ISO (25.03.2008

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STEP 0 Define system level to be analyzed

STOP No Repair/ upgrade? No

STEP 1 Collection of information

Yes

STEP 2 Today status evaluation

Accepted ? Yes

No STEP 3 1. Information collection for future operation 2. RISK assessment Repair/ upgrade? No Accepted ? Yes

Yes STEP 4 Mitigation plan

STEP 5 Implementation

DNV PROPOSED PIM Pipelines

REVIEWED DOCUMENTS Flexible pipes

REVIEWED DOCUMENTS Subsea Production Systems

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Subsea Systems

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION Subsea Systems, cont.

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LIFE EXTENSION ASSESSMENT Step 1 Collection of information

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION Step 1 - Examples

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POSSIBLE DEGRADATION MECHANISMS Subsea systems

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STEP 2 Possible degradation mechanisms

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STEP 2 Today status STEP 3 Risk Assessment

STEP 0 Define system level to be analyzed STOP No Repair/ upgrade? No STEP 2 Today status evaluation Accepted ? Yes

STEP 1 Collection of information

Yes

No STEP 3 1. Information collection for future operation 2. RISK assessment Repair/ upgrade? No Accepted ? Yes

Yes STEP 4 Mitigation plan

STEP 5 Implementation

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STEP 4 Mitigation Actual methods

Upgrade
n Repair and/or replacement of components or complete piping

Monitoring
n Monitoring process and operation parameters is an important mitigation action for the pipeline, riser and subsea system.
Pressure Temperature Content of solids (sand) Fluid composition (inclusive water content) Stress, strain, movement

n For rotating equipment: vibration analysis n Corrosion monitoring n Sand detection and/or erosion monitoring

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STEP 4 Mitigation Actual methods, cont.

Inspection
n The inspection program for subsea pipelines and flowlines is often based on a RBI analysis. For internal inspection intelligent pig is most frequently used. n Visual inspection with diver or video/camera is often used for external inspection.

Maintenance
n The output from the LE analysis can also be an update of the maintenance program.

Testing
n Pressure testing can be used to verify that the systems fulfill the defined pressure requirement. Pressure testing is frequently used to control the integrity of the flexible pipes. Testing is also used to control the functionality of valves (e.g. safety valves).

New barriers
n Most likely not applicable

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LACK OF KNOWLEDGE Subsea systems selected areas

n Subsea production systems
- Structural integrity monitoring system - Sand disposal system

n Methods for subsea inspection

- Structures - Pipelines - Flexible pipes

n Reliable corrosion monitoring system for installed pipelines n Hydrogen Induced Stress Cracking
- Bolting material - Flowlines/pipelines - High strength materials

n Modeling of material degradation and remaining life