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entering into the stabilizer could result interface level gauge and transmitter in

FPSO in a number of costly issues, including the stabilizer overhead separator to alert the amount of condensate that feeds the formation of a hydrate plug in the operators in the event that water begins into the stabilizer, as well as the volume gas sales line, which can potentially to accumulate. of NGL that’s produced. Although the force a total shutdown, freewater knock-

Making Delta House a success aerial process coolers on Delta House out and coalescence ? lters on Delta were designed to operate with 120°F The Delta House FPS achieved ? rst oil

House were designed to remove as much outlet temperatures, LLOG and Audubon in April 2015 – roughly two and a half water from the crude as possible. This

Engineering Solutions had to ensure that years after construction on it of? cially was achieved by implementing a num- this setpoint could be maintained in the began and two full years earlier than ber of safeguards, including installing a colder months of the year. Figure 2 shows similar platforms around the globe. It has water drain in the condensate stabilizer. early life system operation parameters a capacity of 80,000 b/d of oil and 5.7

Determining the presence of water was during the summer and winter months. MMcm/d (200 MMcf/d) of gas and hosts achieved by installing a sample loca-

Because excessive volumes of water tion on the drain line, along with an production from multiple ? elds.

The condensate stabilization system implemented by LLOG and Audubon

Engineering Solutions on the FPS is just one example of the types of innovative

Oil platform methodologies that offshore producers ––––––––––––––––––––––––

North Sea, Norwegian Sector are using to keep pace with the ever- present demand to optimize production facilities.

With relatively modest space and weight requirements (75-80 metric tons, 22ft x 24ft x 47ft), the use of similar

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equipment on offshore platforms could become more prevalent as operators

Tested to the limits.

look for cost-effective ways to improve

Ensuring ultimate reliability of yields and ensure that their product communications at sea.

meets pipeline owner speci? cations – especially in ? elds where reservoir studies indicate higher levels of

We’ve got condensate. you covered.you covered.

Denis Taylor is a founder and manag- ing partner at

Audubon Companies.

Taylor has over 25

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