23 rd World Gas Conference 5 – 9 June 2006 Amsterdam

23rd World Gas Conference5 – 9 June 2006

Amsterdam

Full Scale Qualification Trialsand Certification of the

AMPLITUDE-LNG LOADING SYSTEMPhillip COX – Business Development Manager

Offshore LNG Department: Technip France

Guillaume ROMBAULT – Research & Development Division: Gaz de France

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AMPLITUDE-LNG LOADING SYSTEM – Full scale trials

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A.L.L.S. is an LNG transfer system incorporating a Cryogenic single length flexible, an integrated QCDC and ERS, all instrumentation & control equipment including Position Monitoring System, together

with a full Qualification and Certification package

AMPLITUDE-LNGLOADING SYSTEM

(A.L.L.S.)For all offshore andnearshore dynamic

transfer configurations

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Demonstrate that flexible loading systems for LNG are mature for use in marine and dynamic environments

OPERABILITY

REPEATABILITY

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Montoir Operational Pilot Unit

2004 / 2006 FEED and Qualification Trials

A multi- phase development programme to meet the requirements of the Offshore LNG industry

2001 Cryogenic Flexible2002- 03

QC-DC / ERS ConnectorAmplitude-LNG

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Loire river

Upstream jettyGaz de FranceGaz de France

Montoir TerminalMontoir Terminal

LNG circulation, either from the storage tanks or directly from the

LNG carrier, up to 4000m3/hr

2) LNG carrier offloading operations

1) LNG transfer under dynamic motions

with LNG flow

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List of the main results expected from Montoir:

1. Elaboration of full operational procedures

2. Analysis of the system in up to 6.5m sig. wave height simulation

3. Definition of Control & Instrumentation Systems

4. Qualification of flexible manufacturing procedures

5. Certification of complete system

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3. Definition of Control & Hydraulic Systems



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Phase 1: Operations with LNG

- Preliminary tests at ambient temperature

- Connection of the test bench to the Montoir LNG piping

- Purge tests

- Disconnection / Storage test

- Quick cooling down test

- LNG flow tests (offloading mode) - dynamic

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Phase 2: Connection / Disconnection performances

- Connection / Disconnection tests without torsion - static & dynamic

- Connection / Disconnection tests with torsion - static & dynamic

Phase 3: Emergency Disconnection Tests

- Emergency disconnection test at ambient temperature

- Emergency disconnection test with LNG

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The concluding step is to offload LNG from a carrier

This will be carried out on the offloading jetty at Montoirand will finally validate the complete development

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Confirmation of procedures

Familiarisation of equipmentby the LNG carrier captain & crew

Offloading through the 16” IDAmplitude-LNG system in parallel to the existing arms

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Photo courtesy of Gaz de France

25m

75m

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Photo courtesy of Gaz de France

Here we have a differentview of the completed towers.

The dynamic arm will be placed as shown

Dynamic arm to be placed here

Dynamic arm ready for mounting

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+ / - 6.5m

4 m/sec² acceleration

Real time motion

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Montoir OPU:

• 254 sensors• 16 kms cabling

Flow rates TemperaturesPressureVibration Pressure dropValve & clamp action…..

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Montoir maincircuit diagramshowing allcontrol and shut-down valves

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From the Montoirexperience we have derived full controland instrumentationdiagrams for completetransfer systems including the Position Monitoring System

On-line monitoringcan be included

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Completed 50m x 16” Stainless steel bellows

Installation of double cross-wound armours

Dedicated manufacturing facility for cryogenic flexibles

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Completed flexiblewith insulation andouter leakproof layer

50m long x 16” ID

Ready for preppingand end-fitting mounting

A second flexible is currently being manufactured

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DNV-RP-A203

ALLSStatementOfEndorsement

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Workshops: FMEA HAZID HAZOP Issuance of Technology Qualification Plan

and Statement of Endorsement

Statement ofEndorsement

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Define Qualification Basis

Analysis and Testing

Reliability Analysis

Concept Improvement

Selection of Qualification Methods

Qualification Work Process

Technology Assessment

PoS Evaluation

Failure Mode Identification and Risk Ranking

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TECHNICAL REPORT

DET NORSKE VERITAS

TechnologyAssessment

Report

Statement ofFeasibility

TECHNICAL REPORT

DET NORSKE VERITAS

TechnologyQualification

Plan

Statement ofEndorsement

Statement ofFitness for Service

TECHNICAL REPORT

DET NORSKE VERITAS

TechnologyQualification

Report

DNV Statements: Phase 1 and 2 Q4 2006

Q3 2004



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This SYSTEM OPERABILITY qualification conforms to new European standards presently being written.

EN 1474 is being updated to include 2 new sections:

Design and testing of Cryogenic hoses

Offshore Transfer Systems………….

in which the Certifying Authorities have included that –

“Where novel transfer solutions (new technology or novel application of known technology) are intended to be used, this technology is to undergo a recognized qualification procedure”

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CONCLUSIONS: 1of 2

Complete full scale trials including instrumentation & control systems

80% of the results are from the studies and documentation

20% of the results will come from the on-site testing

Open book co-operation with Certifying Authorities (B.V. and D.N.V.) and JIP members

Oil & Gas + Operators participation and familiarisation through Joint Industry Programmes

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CONCLUSIONS: 1of 2

Amplitude-LNG Loading System is both technically & commercially matureand will be complete with certification by Q4 this year

Opens up new Marine facilities architectures for both ends of the LNG chain

Easy and repeatable Side-by-side (ship to ship) operations

Marine facilities can now include cryogenic flexibles and Pipe-in-Pipe systems

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Phillip COX – Business Development ManagerTechnip Offshore LNG Department

email: [email protected]: 33 6 8011 9480

Thank you for

your kind attention

ALLSThe best:

simply

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