SURF (Subsea, Umbilical, Risers and Flowlines) – Technology, Selection, Installation and Operation

Description

Subsea, umbilical, risers, and flowlines (SURF) are critical components of offshore oil and gas infrastructure that transport hydrocarbons from subsea wells to production facilities on the surface. Subsea systems consist of subsea trees, manifolds, and control systems that regulate the flow of oil and gas from the wells, while the SURF components transport these fluids to the surface for processing.

Umbilicals are bundles of cables and tubes that provide power, communication, and control signals to subsea equipment. They are typically made of high-strength steel and are coated with protective layers to prevent corrosion. Risers are vertical pipes that connect subsea equipment to the surface production facilities. They transport hydrocarbons, injection fluids, and other materials between the subsea equipment and the surface. Risers are typically made of steel and are designed to withstand the extreme environmental conditions encountered offshore, including high pressures and currents. Flowlines are horizontal pipes that transport hydrocarbons from the subsea wells to the risers. They are typically made of high-strength steel and are coated with protective layers to prevent corrosion.

SURF components are designed and engineered to withstand the harsh environmental conditions encountered offshore, including high pressures, low temperatures, and corrosive environments. They must also be designed to accommodate thermal expansion and contraction, wave and current loads, and other dynamic loads. The design and installation of SURF components involve a range of engineering disciplines, including subsea engineering, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, and materials engineering. Advanced computational tools, such as finite element analysis (FEA), are used to model and analyze the behavior of these components under various load scenarios and to optimize their design for maximum performance and reliability.

Engineering of Subsea Umbilical Risers & Flowlines (ESURFs) Level 1 & Level 2 covers Subsea Flexible Pipe, Types of Flexible Pipe, Comparison of Flexible Pipe Types, Flexible Pipe Application, Advantages of Flexible Pipe, Flexible Pipe Limits, Flexible Pipe Configurations, Flexible Pipe Material Selection, Flexible Pipe Layer Function, Ending Fitting Design critical Issues, Design Process , Functional Requirements, Design Codes & Criteria, Structural Cross-Section Design & Analysis, Structural Cross-Section Design Models Advantages & Disadvantage, Structural Layers Engineering Design Calculations & Verification, Global Design Analysis Static & Dynamic Analysis, Buoyancy Modelling & Sensitivity Analysis, Global Fatigue Analysis, Dynamic Fatigue Testing, Cross Section Fatigue Analysis, Service Life Assessment and more.

Outlines

Technical Support Sectional References

Ref 1: Overview of SURF systems
Ref 2: Functions and applications of SURF
Ref 3: SURF systems environmental considerations
Ref 4: Components of subsea umbilical systems
Ref 5: Types of subsea umbilical systems
Ref 6: System requirements of subsea umbilical systems
Ref 7: Depth and pressure considerations of subsea umbilical systems
Ref 8: Material selection and corrosion protection of subsea umbilical systems
Ref 9: FEA and CFD in umbilical system design
Ref 10: FEA and CFD steps in umbilical system design
Ref 11: Fabrication techniques of subsea umbilical systems
Ref 12: Quality control and inspection of subsea umbilical systems
Ref 13: Terminations and end fittings of subsea umbilical systems
Ref 14: Installation techniques of subsea umbilical systems
Ref 15: Testing and commissioning of subsea umbilical systems
Ref 16: Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) of subsea umbilical systems
Ref 17: Corrosion management of subsea umbilical systems
Ref 18: Non-destructive testing (NDT) of subsea umbilical systems
Ref 19: Inspection and maintenance of subsea umbilical systems
Ref 20: Repair and replacement of subsea umbilical systems
Ref 21: Components of subsea riser systems
Ref 22: Types of subsea riser systems
Ref 23: System requirements of subsea riser systems
Ref 24: Material selection and corrosion protection of subsea riser systems
Ref 25: Fabrication techniques of subsea riser systems
Ref 26: Quality control and inspection of subsea riser systems
Ref 27: Installation techniques of subsea riser systems
Ref 28: Testing and commissioning of subsea riser systems
Ref 29: Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) of subsea riser systems
Ref 30: Corrosion management of subsea riser systems
Ref 31: Non-destructive testing (NDT) of subsea riser systems
Ref 32: Inspection and maintenance of subsea riser systems
Ref 33: Repair and replacement of subsea riser systems
Ref 34: Components of subsea flowline systems
Ref 35: Types of subsea flowline systems
Ref 36: System requirements of subsea flowline systems
Ref 37: Material selection and corrosion protection of subsea flowline systems
Ref 38: Fabrication techniques of subsea flowline systems
Ref 39: Quality control and inspection of subsea flowline systems
Ref 40: Installation techniques of subsea flowline systems
Ref 41: Testing and commissioning of subsea flowline systems
Ref 42: Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) of subsea flowline systems
Ref 43: Corrosion management of subsea flowline systems
Ref 44: Non-destructive testing (NDT) of subsea flowline systems
Ref 45:Inspection and maintenance of subsea flowline systems
Ref 46: Repair and replacement of subsea flowline systems
Ref 47: Emerging Technologies and Future Developments in SURF Engineering
Ref 48: Real-world examples of SURF in operation
Ref 49: Lessons learned from past SURF projects
Ref 50: Emerging trends in SURF engineering
Ref 51: Future outlook for the industry

Assessment

Participant underpinning knowledge of subsea umbilical risers & flow-lines engineering will be accessed with short answer multiple-choice questionnaire and real time SURFs layers design and verification case studies at the conclusion of the course.

Outcome

Participants will gain an in debt understanding of Engineering of Subsea Umbilicals, Risers & Flowlines. They will also be able to function with minimum supervision as a Subsea SURFs Engineer for IOCs, subsea pipeline company contractor, vendor or installation company.

Professional Certificate

Issued directly by Chess Subsea Engineering Europe.

Participant may be presented for Offshore Petroleum Training Organization (OPITO) Certification.

How to Register

Click here to download registeration booklet on msword and email completed booklet to info@chesssubseaengineering.org directly.