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Outline - Chapter 3
3
Basic
Upstream Oil & Gas
Overview
of Major Production Facilities & Offshore
3.1
3.1
Production
System
3.2
Overview
of Oil & Gas Production System
3.2
3.Oil
3 & Gas Process System
3.3
3.Oil
4 & Gas Utilities System
3.4
4. Separator
Some wells have pure gas production which
can be taken directly to gas treatment and/or
compression.
More often, the well gives a combination of
gas, oil and water and various contaminants
which must be separated and processed.
The production separators come in many forms
and designs, with the classical variant being
the gravity separator.
4. Separator
Principles: Gravity, Momentum and Coalescence
In gravity separation the well flow is fed into a
horizontal vessel. The retention period is typically 5
minutes, allowing the gas to bubble out, water to
settle at the bottom and oil to be taken out in the
middle.
Why in stages?
The pressure is often reduced in several stages (high
pressure separator, low pressure separator etc.) to
allow controlled separation of volatile components.
The purpose is to achieve maximum liquid recovery
and stabilized oil and gas, and separate water.
A sudden pressure reduction might allow flash
vaporization
leading
to instabilities and safety
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4. Separator
Oil Separation
System
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Gas Separation
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E)
Metering
Metering station allows operator to
monitor/manage the oil/gas exported from the
facilities.
This metering stations employ specialized
meters to measure the flow without impeding
the movement.
Metered volume represents a transfer of
ownership from a producer to a customer and
it therefore called Custody Transfer Metering
It forms the basis for invoicing, tax, revenue
sharing between partners.
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Storage
Storage is necessary to meet seasonal &
fluctuation in demand & emergency
Offshore platform pipelined to onshore
terminal or use old tanker.
Large quantities of oil/gas are stored in
underground caverns of salt formation or
emptied oil/gas reservoirs.
Export
Oil/Gas are typically exported via pipeline
measuring anywhere from 6 to 48
Pipelines need to be routinely inspect for
corrosion and defects using pigs
Pigging can test pipe thickness, roundness,
corrosion, leaks and many other interior
defect.
Oil/Gas pipeline are very important cross
broader trade and politically sensitive issue.
Utility systems are systems which does not handle the hydrocarbon
process flow, but provides some utility to the main process safety or
residents. Depending on the location of the installation, many such
functions may be available from nearby infrastructure (e.g.
electricity). But many remote installations must be fully self
sustainable and thus must generate their own power, water etc.
provides utilities or support the main process.
3. HVAC
The heat, ventilation and air conditioning system (HVAC) feeds
conditioned air to the equipment rooms, accommodations etc.
Cooling and heating is achieved by way of water cooled or water/steam
heated heat exchangers. Heat may also be taken off gas turbine
exhaust.
In tropic and sub-tropic areas, the cooling is achieved by compressor
refrigeration units. Also, in tropical areas gas turbine inlet air must be
cooled to achieve sufficient efficiency and performance.
The HVAC system is usually delivered as one package, and may also
include air emissions cleaning. Some HVAC subsystems include:
Cool: Cooling Medium, Refrigation System, Freezing System
Heat: Heat medium system, Hot Oil System.
One function is to provide air to equipment rooms that are safe by
positive pressure. This prevents potential influx of explosive gases in
case of a leak.
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Reduce the
likelihood
Reduce the
severity
Principles :
Fire detection shall be installed wherever the development of a fire
constitutes a possible threat to the installation.
The fire detection system shall be designed to:
Detect a fire as early as possible
Initiate preventive actions at an early stage in order to reduce the
consequence of the fire.
There are in principle three different types of fire detectors:
flame detectors
IR flame detectors responding to infrared characteristics shall be
installed in hydrocarbon production and processing areas on all manned
and unmanned platforms. They shall not be used in engine rooms due
to the possibility of black body radiation.
heat detectors
Heat detectors, which operate at a pre-determined fixed temperature
shall be installed in enclosed areas where local conditions are not
considered suitable for smoke detectors, eg due to high humidity or
periodic wind gusts (e.g. near doors to outside).
Heat detectors shall be used in areas within workshops, engine rooms,
turbine
enclosures
and galley
hoods and shall be connected in a single
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Principles :
3. Smoke Detector
Ionisation smoke detectors shall be provided to monitor the following
enclosed areas:
lobbies, cabins and offices;
public areas and corridors;
control rooms;
electrical switchgear and local technical rooms;
battery and telecoms rooms;
void spaces, false ceilings and false floors;
laboratories.
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN SYSTEM
The main complex shall be provided with an Emergency Shutdown
System (ESD) to ensure the safe isolation and shutdown of
equipment under hazardous upset or fire/gas conditions.