Remote Intervention Systems - Agenda

Introduction and Overview

Intervention Methods

Remote Intervention Tooling

Interfaces and Tooling

Equipment Vendors and Interfaces

Key Application Factors

Questions and Discussion

Introduction
Diverless intervention is the act of undertaking unmanned operations on subsea
equipment. It can be:
 Planned
 Contingency
 Emergency

Compared to conventional diving operations it provides the advantages of

increased safety, reduced cost, task repeatability and unrestricted depth.

There now exists a wide variety of remote tooling for use on new field
developments as well as existing facilities.

In general, visual feedback is critical to tooling operations.

Intervention Methods
ROV’s are essentially configured in three ways for performing intervention:
 With Manipulators
 With Tool Deployment Units
 With Tool skids or Frames
Intervention is also performed by Remotely Operated Tools (ROT’s):
 The ROT is Normally Deployed by Lift Wire or Umbilical
 Lateral Guidance by Guidewires, Dedicated Thrusters or ROV
 Used for Tasks That Require High Surface Lift Capacity
Remote Intervention Tooling
Remote Tooling is currently available to perform a wide range of work. systems
including:
 Diverless Connection Systems
 Diverless Pipeline Repair Systems
 Component Replacement Systems
 Diverless Pig Launcher / Receiver Systems
 Remote Manifold Valve Operation Systems (MAC Manifold)
 Remote Well Fluid Sampling
 Tool Deployment Systems
 Standard Tooling and Interfaces
Current Design Standards for Remote Tooling are API 17D and API 17H
(Standard ISO 13628-8).
Interfaces & Tools – API 17D/17H
17D Interfaces (Subsea Tree)

17H Interfaces (Subsea Tree)

17H Valve Indicator 17H Hydraulic Stab 17D Torque Tool 17H Torque Tool

API 17D Torque Ranges

• 5/8” Class 1 and 2 (Up to 200 ft.lbs / 270 Nm)
• 1 1/8” Class 3 (Up to 1000 ft.lbs / 1350 Nm)
• 1 ½” Class 4 (Up to 2000 ft.lbs / 2700 Nm)
Interfaces & Tools – API 17D/17H

API 17D Clutch Tool ROV Hard Line Cutter

API 17D Hot Stabs &

Receptacles
(Typical Pressures 1000psi
to 15,000psi)

Hydraulic Pin
High Flow Hot Stab
Removal Tool
 Tool Deployment Unit (TDU) c/w 17H
Single Tool Carrier c/w 17H Tool Tooling

Schilling 7 Function Manipulator Tooling Skid c/w 17D Tooling

Standard Tooling–API 17D/17H
Remote Intervention Tooling
Diverless Connections

ROV Based Horizontal Systems

Running Tool Based Horizontal Systems

Other Systems
Equipment Vendors & Interfaces
Subsea trees, manifolds, PLEMs:
 Standardise on intervention philosophy
 Full diver or diverless (Remote)
 API 17D or H (Consider others in region)
 Careful consideration of connection systems (rigid or flexible plus
umbilicals)
 Ensure all subsystems are considered
 System integration testing (operability and access)
 Reversible procedures
 Repair
 Abandonment (full life of field considerations)

Ensure tight management of interfaces

 Vendor compatibility and responsibility
Intervention Panels & SITs
Intervention Panels

System Integration Trials

Key Application Factors
 Remote systems are applicable across all depths:
 Front end / preparatory engineering required
 Can be cost effective at shallower water depths (less than 50msw)
 All tasks can be performed by ROV
Preparation required – including emergency intervention
 Environmental conditions
 Experienced crews and fit for purpose equipment
 Interface management
 System integration testing
 Companies aligned sharing common operating philosophy
 If diverless philosophy - early involvement of experienced remote systems
company
 A complete systems approach is essential (Capex and Opex)
Malampaya Diverless Manifold Cluster – 800 msw
Remote Intervention – SSIV Repair
Remote Intervention Hazards-Shark !!
ACCD – Anchor Chain Connection Tool
 Remote system that can connect a chain and a mooring wire together.
Remote Intervention – with explosives !
Questions & Discussion

Malampaya Diverless Manifold Cluster – 800 msw