Objective
The objective of the project is to undertake the necessary offshore trials to begin the commercial exploitation of the MATE Connector. It is the intention of Alpha Thames to involve oil company operators and offshore installation contractors in the planning of the trials procedures to ensure that all specification requirements are met. Alpha Thames will negotiate with operators throughout the project of endeavour to secure a first field application on the basis of successful trials.
Prior to the commencement of this project, the detail design for the MATE Module Isolation Connector was completed and a set of engineering detail drawings was produced. This phase produced a design for a connector with the following features:
- The connector is able to connect up to six 8" diameter pipes and four 4" pipes through a vertical, self aligning connection.
- Each half of the connector is valved to contain process fluids on disconnection, reconnection and allow a system to continue running whilst modules are retrieved to the surface for repair.
- The two halves latch together mechanically to contain internal line pressures and to provide a structural connection capable of resisting module and side current loadings.
- The valving feature will have a mechanical fail-safe interlock to stop ports being opened when the connector is separated.
- The connector is designed to be piggable.
- The connector has full metal to metal seals, and a 7500 psi test pressure rating.
- Process pressure loss across the connector is negligible.
- Actuation functions are hydraulically controlled with secondary back-up.
The MATE Connector provides a compact and effective method for modularising subsea production systems, allowing easy module access for installation, maintenance and repair. The connector has the following features:
- The connector is able to connect up to six 8" diameter pipes and four 4" pipes through a vertical, self aligning connection.
- Each half of the connector is valved to contain process fluids on disconnection, reconnection and allow a system to continue running whilst modules are retrieved to the surface for repair.
- The two halves latch together mechanically to contain internal line pressures and to provide a structural connection capable of resisting module and side current loadings.
- The valving feature will have a mechanical fail-safe interlock to stop ports being opened when the connector is separated.
- The connector is designed to be piggable.
- The connector has full metal to metal seals, and a 7500 psi test pressure rating.
- Process pressure loss across theconnector is negligible.
- Actuation functions are hydraulically controlled with secondary back-up.
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