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Conductor Stabilization Solution

The document describes a Conductor Stabilization Solution (CSS) that uses an elastic material called Elasturan to stabilize conductors and caissons and protect them from wave-induced damage. CSS casts the entire length and diameter of conductors and caisson guides with Elasturan, eliminating the need for traditional centering and chocking solutions. CSS extends the life of conductors and caissons and allows vertical movement while reducing dynamic loads and distributing stress over a wider area.

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Conductor Stabilization Solution

The document describes a Conductor Stabilization Solution (CSS) that uses an elastic material called Elasturan to stabilize conductors and caissons and protect them from wave-induced damage. CSS casts the entire length and diameter of conductors and caisson guides with Elasturan, eliminating the need for traditional centering and chocking solutions. CSS extends the life of conductors and caissons and allows vertical movement while reducing dynamic loads and distributing stress over a wider area.

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Conductor Stabilization Solution (CSS)

Oceaneering Presentation Template - Rev 21.02.2011

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Challenge: Wave induced damage


Conductor & Caisson Damage Conductor Guide Fracturing Conductor Guide Fatigue Decreased Guide Stability

Offshore installation, North Sea 2007

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Challenge: Wave induced damage


Safety Concerns Production Stop Vibrations migrating to structure Costly repair

Oseberg feltsenter 2006

New and better solution:

Conductor Stabilization Solution CSS

CSS INSTALLED TOPSIDE

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New & Better Solution


CSS A elastic and stress-absorbing compound called Elasturan is cast into the entire length and diameter of the conductor/caisson guide. CSS entirely replace the traditional need for centering and chocking solutions. CSS extend the life of conductors & caissons. CSS allow vertical movement of conductor/caisson

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Traditional vs. CSS

Traditional Methods
Steel against steel solutions

CSS
Steel against stress-absorbent material

Need to perfectly align centering guide


Chocking solution

No need for centering guide


Do not require maintenance

Require maintenance

Easy, efficient and safe installation

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Traditional vs. CSS

Traditional Methods
Not applied to entire conductor guide Requires corrosion protection Customized solution

CSS
Uses 100% of conductor guide Applicable material data & specifications Adaptable & scalable solution Eliminating point stress loads.

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Advantages with the CSS:



First installed in 1999, at the Sleipner platform. No maintenance has been required on this CSS installation. Easy & safe installation. Equipment for installation can be used in classified areas. Dynamic loads are reduced,
Stress loads are distributed over a wider area, thus point stress loads are eliminated. Installation is performed with use of rope access technique, no need for scaffold. Subsea application available. Performed 100 % with ROV. No divers.

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3 step installation process


Topside installation of CSS are performed with rope access technique, hence no scaffold is required. The Oceaneering personnel have the necessary experience and knowledge for anchor point rigging and setting barriers.

Removal of steel centralizers are performed by experienced rope access technicians.

1. Lower conductor tube


Wax the lower part of the guide Mount the waxed cast form Fill up the cast with Elasturan

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2. Middle conductor tube


Fill the middle with Elasturan Remove the steel centering

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3. Top conductor tube


Wax the upper part of the guide Fill the top with Elasturan Remove the cast form

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CSS Subsea

CSS packed and seafastened on ROV vessel, during transport to offshore installation 8 x CSS element subsea basket

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CSS Subsea

CSS being installed in subsea with ROV

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CSS Subsea
TAG plate

Locking mechanisms

CSS installed and locking mechanisms engaged

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CSS Subsea

CSS installed in subsea guide

CSS installed in subsea guide

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References
First CSS installed on Statoil installation in the North Sea Performed in y.1999 Presentation of method for Hydro Performed in y.2006 Test of material at sub-supplier in Sweden Performed in y.2006

MSDS and chemicals in CSS approved for use Performed in y.2006


Building full scale conductor/guide mock-up Performed in y.2006 Full scale test on CSS in conductor/guide mock-up Performed in y.2006 BP Valhall Casting of 9 conductor guides Performed in y.2009 Statoil Grane Casting of 19 conductor guides Performed in y.2010 Statoil Oseberg East Casting of 30 conductor guides Performed in y.2010 Statoil Oseberg C Casting of 11 conductor guides Performed in y.2010

BP Valhall - Casting of 15 conductor guides Performed in y.2011


Statoil Oseberg Felt Senter Casting of 80 conductor guides Performed in y.2011/12/13 Statoil Brage Installation of 2 x Subsea CSS Performed in y.2011 Statoil Grane - Installation of 37 x Subsea CSS Performed in y.2012 Statoil Grane Casting of 12 conductor guides Performed in y.2012

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Further reading and info:

www.css.no
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSQx2tri180 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHHHDDa_bZE

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Oceaneering Asset Integrity AS - Norway


Kjell Bjrnar Strksen

Dep. Manager Video Inspection and CSS


[email protected]

Mobile: +47 95 24 27 12

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