automated tie-in new tie-in technology for pipeline...
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Automated Tie-InNew Tie-In Technology for
Pipeline Construction
Peter Schwengler, E.ON Ruhrgas AG
23rd World Gas Conference, Amsterdam, NL 7th June 2006
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Automated Tie-In
• Project Scope
• Project Description & Findings
• Current Status
• Further Actions
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Project Scope
• Improve Productivity and Reduce Costs
• Improve Safety Performance
• Reduce Environmental Impact
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1. The Work Process
2. Technology Matching
3. Outline Performance Specification
4. Identify Options
5. Market Research
6. Option Selection
7. Develop Conceptual Designs
8. Cost Estimates
9. Risk Analysis
Project Description
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Project Description
Tie-In Definition
Connection of a pipeline to:
• Joining sections of a single pipelineWelded Joint
• A facility
• Other pipeline systems – ‘Tee’connections
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Project Description
Physical Obstructions Road & river crossings, ditches, etc.
Sharp Direction Changes Horizontal/vertical : ‘hot’/factory bends
Hydrotest Requirements Test heads welded to pipe ends
Special Features Instrumentation, valve stations
etc.
Tee Connections Cut out pipe & insert Tee – 2
welds
Defective Welds Cut out pipe & insert spool – 2
welds
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Project Description
Physical Obstructions Road & river crossings, ditches, etc.
Sharp Direction Changes
Horizontal/vertical : ‘hot’/factory bends
Hydrotest Requirements Test heads welded to pipe ends
Special Features Instrumentation, valve stations
etc.
Tee Connections Cut out pipe & insert Tee – 2
welds
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Project Description
Physical Obstructions Road & river crossings, ditches, etc.
Sharp Direction Changes Horizontal/vertical : ‘hot’/factory bends
Hydrotest Requirements Test heads welded to pipe ends
Special Features Instrumentation, valve stations
etc.
Tee Connections Cut out pipe & insert Tee – 2
welds
Defective Welds Cut out pipe & insert spool – 2
welds
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Project Description
Physical Obstructions Road & river crossings, ditches, etc.
Sharp Direction Changes Horizontal/vertical : ‘hot’/factory bends
Hydrotest Requirements Test heads welded to pipe ends
Special Features Instrumentation, valve stations
Tee Connections Cut out pipe & insert Tee – 2 welds
Defective Welds Cut out pipe & insert spool – 2 welds
Others Unforeseen problems,
Connecting multiple spreads
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Project Description
Physical Obstructions Road & river crossings, ditches, etc.
Sharp Direction Changes Horizontal/vertical : ‘hot’/factory bends
Hydrotest Requirements Test heads welded to pipe ends
Special Features Instrumentation, valve stations etc.
Tee Connections Cut out pipe & insert Tee – 2 welds
Defective Welds Cut out pipe & insert spool – 2
welds
Others Unforeseen problems,
Connecting multiple
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Project Description
Physical Obstructions Road & river crossings, ditches, etc.
Sharp Direction Changes Horizontal/vertical : ‘hot’/factory bends
Hydrotest Requirements Test heads welded to pipe ends
Special Features Instrumentation, valve stations
Tee Connections Cut out pipe & insert Tee – 2 welds
Defective Welds Cut out pipe & insert spool – 2
welds
Others Unforeseen problems,
Connecting multiple
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Project Description
Physical Obstructions Road & river crossings, ditches, etc.
Sharp Direction Changes Horizontal/vertical : ‘hot’/factory bends
Hydrotest Requirements Test heads welded to pipe ends
Special Features Instrumentation, valve stations etc.
Tee Connections Cut out pipe & insert Tee – 2 welds
Defective Welds Cut out pipe & insert spool – 2 welds
Others Unforeseen problems,
Connecting multiple
spreads
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Project Description
Physical Obstructions Road & river crossings, ditches, etc.
Sharp Direction Changes Horizontal/vertical : ‘hot’/factory bends
Hydrotest Requirements Test heads welded to pipe ends
Special Features ` Instrumentation, valve stations etc.
Tee Connections Cut out pipe & insert Tee – 2 welds
Defective Welds Cut out pipe & insert spool – 2 welds
Others Unforeseen problems,
Connecting multiple spreads
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Project Description
The Tie-In Process
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Typical Arrangements
Project Description & Findings
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Project Description & Findings
pipe marking and cutting
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Project Description & Findings
first alignment
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Project Description & Findings
second marking and cutting
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Project Description & Findings
second alignment
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Project Description & Findings
end preparation beveling
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Project Description & Findings
final alignment
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Project Description & Findings
centering
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Project Description & Findings
clambing and welding
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1 – 2 Joints/Day
Typical Tie-In
Project Description & Findings
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Resources : One Tie-In crew = 1.5 Tie-in/dayDirect Manpower 22 to 27 menSupport Manpower 6 to 7 men3 to 4 side booms utilised
Relative Direct Cost : 1 Tie-in = 10 – 20 Firing Line w elds
Programme : Delays to overall production
Health and Safety : Predominantly manual tasks
Men in trench - Confined space
Extended ‘trench open’ times
Travelling/Equipment transportation
Quality of Work : Manual vs. Automatic processes
Project Description & Findings
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Benefits of Automated Tie-In Processes
• Increased Speed and/or
• Reduced Equipment Requirements and/or
• Reduced Manpower Requirements and/or
• Joint Quality and/or
• Improved Health and Safety
Project Description & Findings
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1. Single vehicle Self contained.
2. Support equipment Mobile.
3. Pipe manoeuvring Remove the need for side booms du ringtie-in operations.
4. Pipe measurement Accurate method of setting cut po sitions.
5. Pipe cutting Mechanical cutting - face off & bevel.
6. Alignment & clamping External clamping arrangement s foraccurate alignment & ovality correction.
7. Weld Pre-heat Induction heating.
8. Welding Automated welding systems.
9. Weld inspection Phased array.
Project Description & Findings
Performance Specification of Automated Tie-In Process es
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Typical Existing Arrangement
Option for Consideration
But 2 Welds Required
Project Description & Findings
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Project Description & Findings
Start position
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Project Description & Findings
Lower machine, fixing and clamping
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Project Description & Findings
Insert tools
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Project Description & Findings
Cutting and beveling
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Project Description & Findings
Withdraw secondary clamps / tool carriers
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Project Description & Findings
Removement pipe ends
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Project Description & Findings
Lower in spool piece / Tee etc.
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Project Description & Findings
Align spool piece and adjust gap
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Project Description & Findings
Reposition secondary clamp / tool carrier and complete welding operations
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Project Description & Findings
Remove tool carrier
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Project Description & Findings
Open Clamps and remove machine from pipe
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Project Description & Findings
Lower maschine
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Project Description & Findings
Fixing
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Project Description & Findings
Clamping
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Project Description & Findings
Cutting and Beveling
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Project Description & Findings
Remove cutting tools
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Project Description & Findings
Withdraw secondary clamps / tool carriers
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Project Description & Findings
Removement cut pipe ends
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Project Description & Findings
Lower in spool piece
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Project Description & Findings
Align spool piece and adjust gap
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Project Description & Findings
Reposition secondary clamp / tool carrier
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Project Description & Findings
Backcut Coating and Weld Pre-heating
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Project Description & Findings
Complete welding operations
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Project Description & Findings
Welding inspection
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Project Description & Findings
Open Clamp
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Project Description & Findings
Remove machine from pipe
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Current Status
1. Feasibilty study is finished with positive results2. Basic design is finished3. Patent application for new Tie-In technology is finished
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Further Actions
1. Co-operation with manufacturerMax Streicher
2. Detail design (Sept./Oct. 2006)
3. Component construction (July 2007)4. Prototype construction (Dec. 2007)5. Tests under real condition (2008)
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Automated Tie-In
Thank you