Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Handbook

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Overview

Written as a source of reference for marine and offshore professionals, the FPSO Handbook describes marine equipment, oil and gas processing arrangements, and legislation relating to the marine and offshore industries.

This book will also be of value to those involved in the design, construction, operation, inspection and maintenance of FPSOs, whether they are based onshore or offshore.

Content

1 The Hull

1.1 The Concept

1.2 Construction

1.2.1 The Hull

1.2.2 Topsides

1.3 Confirmation of Design

1.4 Conversion Versus Newbuild

1.5 Hull Layout and Regulations

1.5.1 Topside Layout

1.5.2 Hull Layout

1.5.3 SOLAS Regulations

2 Gathering Systems

2.1 Mooring Systems

2.1.1 Mooring Arrangements

2.1.2 Mooring Design

2.1.3 Mooring Components

2.1.4 Installing the mooring system

2.1.5 Planned Maintenance and Inspection

2.2 Fluid Transfer Systems.

2.2.1 Turrets and Swivels

2.2.2 CALM Buoy

2.3 Pipeline Systems and Risers

2.3.1 Pipeline Systems

2.3.2 Environmental Considerations

2.3.3 Risers

2.3.4 Flexible Pipes

3 Regulations

3.1 Regulations – Statutory Legislation

3.1.1 Section One - Statutory Regulations

3.2 Regulations – Ship Classification

3.2.1 Class

3.2.2 Surveys

3.3 Regulations – Offshore Legislation

3.3.1 Certification

3.3.2 Verification – Overview

3.3.3 Verification Schemes

3.3.4 The Verification process

3.3.5 Summary of applicable Legislation

 

4 FPSO Personnel and Training

4.1 Personnel

4.1.1 Offshore Installation Manager (OIM)

4.1.2 Production Superintendent (FPSO)

4.1.3 Control Room Operator (CRO)

4.1.4 Medic/Safety Officer

4.1.5 Electrician

4.1.6 Production (Process) Operators/Technicians

4.1.7 Deck Foreman

4.1.8 Marine Superintendent

4.1.9 Marine Supervisor/Operator/Technician

4.1.10 Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO)

4.1.11 Instrument Technician

4.1.12 Maintenance Superintendent

4.1.13 Maintenance Technician

4.1.14 Technical Clerk

4.1.15 Chemist

4.2 Training Requirements

 

5. Cargo Handling Systems

5.1 Cargo Handling Systems - Cargo and Ballast Systems

5.1.1 Crude Oil storage

5.1.2 Crude oil Loading and discharge arrangements

5.1.3 Ballast water system

5.1.4 Crude oil washing (COW)

5.1.5 Slop Tanks

5.2 Cargo tank vent and inert gas systems

5.2.1 Flare and vent system

5.2.2 Cargo Tank Vent and Pressure Relieving Systems

5.2.3 Inert Gas Systems

 

6. Oil and Gas Production

6.1 Oil and Gas Production

6.1.1 Oil Production

6.1.2 Produced Water System

6.1.3 Gas Production

6.1.4 Chemical Injection

6.1.5 Additional Processing Arrangements

6.2 Enhanced Oil Recovery and the Oil Drive Mechanism

6.2.1 The Oil Drive Mechanism

6.2.2 EOR Techniques

6.2.3 Minox De-Oxygenation System

 

7. Pumping and Piping Systems

7.1 Pumping and Piping Systems

7.1.1 Marine Systems

7.1.2 Utility Systems

7.1.3 Construction of Piping Systems

7.1.4 Piping Systems and Pressure Vessel Design

 

8. Machinery, Equipment and Safety Systems

8.1 Safety and Emergency Systems

8.1.1 Machinery and Electrical Installations

8.1.2 Emergency Support Systems

8.2 Emergency Support Systems (ESS)

8.2.1 Emergency Shutdown System (ESD)

8.2.2 Process ESD Valves

8.2.3 Gas Detection

8.2.4 Fire Detection

8.2.5 Containment Systems

8.2.6 Fire Loop

8.2.7 Emergency Shutdown Valves – Pipelines

8.2.8 Guidance Notes and Reference Standards

8.3 Process and Marine Machinery

8.3.1 Process Machinery

8.3.2 Marine Machinery

 

9. Hazardous Areas, Ventilation and Hazardous Area Equipment

9.1 Hazardous Areas and their Determination

9.1.1 Hazardous Areas

9.1.2 Determination of Hazardous Areas

9.1.3 Enclosed and Semi-Enclosed Spaces

9.1.4 Hazardous Enclosed Spaces Located in Safe Areas

9.1.5 Hazardous Enclosed Spaces Located in Hazardous Areas

9.1.6 Access to Hazardous Areas from Enclosed and Semi-Enclosed Non-Hazardous Areas

9.2 Ventilation Systems and Machinery in Hazardous Areas

9.2.1 Ventilation Systems

9.2.2 Ventilation of Gas Turbine Powered Enclosures

9.2.3 Machinery in Hazardous Areas

9.3 Hazardous Area Equipment

9.3.1 Selection of Equipment

9.3.2 Equipment Protection

9.3.3 Certification and Marking

9.3.4 Commissioning, Inspection, Maintenance, Testing and Repair of Electrical Equipment

9.3.5 Records

9.3.6 Alternative Equipment Testing Authorities

9.3.7 Guidance Notes and Reference Standards

 

10. Fire Protection, Fire Detection and Fire Extinction

10.1 Application, Basic Principles and Definitions

10.1.1 Application

10.1.2 Basic Principles

10.1.3 Definitions

10.2 Active Fire-Fighting Systems

10.2.1 Fire Control Plans

10.2.2 Fire and Gas Detection

10.2.3 Fire Main

10.2.4 Fire Pumps

10.3 Fire Tests and Material Certification

10.3.1 Passive Fire Protection

10.3.2 Fire Tests and Fire Divisions – Designations

10.3.3 New Developments

10.4 Construction and Passive Fire Protection Measures

10.4.1 Location and Separation of Spaces

10.4.2 Structural Arrangements

10.4.3 Requirements for Helicopter Facilities10.4.4 Fire Integrity of Bulkheads and Decks

10.4.5 Means of Escape

10.4.6 Ventilation Systems

10.4.7 Penetrations in Fire-Resisting Divisions

10.4.8 Restricted Use of Combustible Materials

10.4.9 Furniture and Furnishings

10.5 Fixed Fire-Fighting Systems

10.5.1 Fixed Fire-Fighting Systems – Machinery Spaces

10.5.2 Fixed Foam Systems

10.5.3 Fixed Gas Fire-Extinguishing Systems

10.5.4 Fixed Water Spray Systems

10.5.5 Fixed Deck Foam Systems – Cargo Tank Protection

10.5.6 Deluge Systems

10.5.7 Paint Lockers

10.5.8 Accommodation Sprinkler Systems

10.6 Miscellaneous Fire-Fighting Items

10.6.1 Portable Extinguishers

10.6.2 Portable Appliances

10.6.3 Remote Stops and Closing Devices

10.6.4 Fire Drills

10.6.5 Firemen’s Outfits

10.6.6 Provision, Maintenance and Availability of Equipment

10.6.7 Guidance Notes and Standards

 

11. Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements

11.1 Regulatory Requirements

11.1.1 Application and Exemptions

11.1.2 General

11.1.3 Evaluation, Testing and Approval of Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements

11.1.4 Manufacture and Certification

11.1.5 Survey and Examination

11.1.6 Lifesaving Appliance (lSA) Plan

11.1.7 Temporary Refuge and Means of Escape

11.2 Communications

11.2.1 Public Address System and Emergency Alarm System

11.2.2 Communications

11.2.3 Distress Signals

11.3 Personal Lifesaving Appliances

11.3.1 Lifebuoys

11.3.2 Lifejackets

11.3.3 Immersion Suits and Anti-Exposure Suits

11.3.4 Grab Bags

11.4 Survival Craft

11.4.1 General Requirements

11.4.2 Requirements for Fully Enclosed Lifeboats

11.4.3 Liferafts

11.4.4 Rescue Boats

11.5 Training, Inspections, Maintenance and Drills

11.5.1 Operational Readiness and Inspections

11.5.2 Emergency Training and Drills

11.5.3 Abandon Ship Drill

11.5.4 Training Manual and Onboard Training Aids

11.5.5 Maintenance and Inspections

 

12. Standby Vessels (SBVs) and the Safety and Response Equipment they are Fitted with

12.1 The Ships

12.2 The Equipment

12.2.1 Fast Rescue Craft (FRCs)

12.2.2 Daughter Craft

12.2.3 FRC Davits

12.2.4 Power Assisted Recovery Method

12.2.5 Rescue Basket

12.2.6 Line Throwing Apparatus and Lifebuoys

12.2.7 Helicopter Winching Areas

12.2.8 Protective Spray System

12.2.9 Survivors’ Facilities

12.3 Communications

12.3.1 Air Communications

12.4 Responsibilities

12.4.1 The Master

12.4.2 The Offshore Installation Manager (OIM)

12.4.3 The ERRV Operator and the Operator of the Installation

12.5 The Crews

12.5.1 Manning

12.6 The Training

12.6.1 Initial Training in Shipboard Operations

12.6.2 Advanced Medical Aid (AMA)

12.6.3 CAA Certificate

12.6.4 FRC Boatman’s Course

12.6.5 FRC Coxswain (cox’n)

12.6.6 Onboard Training and Exercises

12.7 The Tasks

12.7.1 Man Overboard (MOB)

12.7.2 Helicopter Ditching

12.7.3 Installation Escape to the Sea

12.8 Operations

12.8.1 The State of the Equipment

12.8.2 The State of the Weather

12.9 Additional Duties

12.9.1 Guard Vessel

12.9.2 Fishing Boats

12.9.3 Pollution Control

12.10 Operation Jigsaw

Appendix I Contents of the consolidated text of the Annex to the 1974 SOLAS Convention

Appendix II Contents of the International LifeSaving Appliance Code

Appendix III Contents of the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units

Index

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Details

Title: FPSO Handbook
Number of Pages: 266
Product Code: WS1035K
ISBN: ISBN 13: 978-1-905331-57-4 (9781905331574), ISBN 10: 1-905331-57-6 (1905331576)
Published Date: August 2009
Binding Format: Paperback
Book Height: 280 mm
Book Width: 160 mm
Book Spine: 10 mm
Weight: 0.80 kg
Author: Angus Mather

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Awesome book

Great resource and source of knowledge. Well written.

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I received my package within a reasonable period of time despite the covid19 impact. Thanks a lot

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I purchased this book twice from AMNAUTICAL. Always found their service up to the mark.

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