{"title":"Center of Excellence: Leveraging Data to Reduce Incidents on Offshore Oil and Gas Assets","authors":"Le Ronan Bayon, Leah Boyd","doi":"10.4043/31097-ms","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4043/31097-ms","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 This paper presents a novel approach to finding solutions to unsafe work practices in oil and gas environments—from manufacturing facilities to offshore platforms. The ‘Center of Excellence’ approach is a stepwise process for classifying safety events and harnessing data to reduce incidents during offshore oil and gas E&P activities.\u0000 The approach includes identifying focus topics related to unsafe practices, forming cross-functional teams with significant field or impacted personnel participation, developing and implementing measures, utilizing the hierarchy of controls to mitigate the issue, and raising company-wide awareness through training and targeted information campaigns.\u0000 The Center of Excellence process gives top priority to those activities in order to reduce the highest severity and most frequent safety incidents. The teams are then able to more clearly identify feasible solutions, including engineering controls, training, campaigns, and procedures to contain the hazards.\u0000 The active engagement and involvement of frontline employees who either work in the field or on the factory floor is critical to understand the daily hazards of their work activities and the success of the Center of Excellence approach. With these employees acting as a champion of the developed solution, other workers are more likely to accept and adopt it in their daily routine.\u0000 This paper reviews practical examples of how the Center of Excellence approach has led to safer practices in the workplace. Examples include improved safety measures for using tightening tools, which led to more than 50% reduction in hand injuries and other safety incidents. A recent example of using the approach to develop safer practices during manual handling of loads (MHL) is also presented. The examples highlight the benefits of bringing multifaceted teams and multiple industry-accepted safety concepts together to resolve common work safety challenges, which can serve as a blueprint for oil and gas companies to reduce incidents across their enterprise.","PeriodicalId":10936,"journal":{"name":"Day 2 Tue, August 17, 2021","volume":"43 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-08-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87461207","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kai-tung Ma, R. Spong, Daniel DeBroeck, D. L'hostis, Ø. Gabrielsen, Loreta Valeixo, Yong Chen, Craig Roberts, R. Gordon, David Byatt
{"title":"Improving Mooring Integrity through Standardized Inspection Practices – A DeepStar® 19403 Project","authors":"Kai-tung Ma, R. Spong, Daniel DeBroeck, D. L'hostis, Ø. Gabrielsen, Loreta Valeixo, Yong Chen, Craig Roberts, R. Gordon, David Byatt","doi":"10.4043/31281-ms","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4043/31281-ms","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 In-service inspection is a critical element in confirming the integrity of permanent floating production unit mooring systems. Over the unit's operating life, which will typically span 20 years or more, these inspections provide the majority of the condition information on the mooring components and overall system. This information enables operators to proactively address mooring issues caused by degradation mechanisms or deviations in mooring line tensions that could reduce the system capacity and potentially result in premature failure. However, detailed guidance on inspection intervals, and in particular inspection scope, is limited for permanent mooring systems. To address this identified industry need, the DeepStar® technology consortium initiated Project 19403, \"Improving Mooring Integrity through Standardized Inspection and Fit-For-Service Assessment\" to develop best inspection practice guidance for permanent mooring systems [1]. This paper describes the content and benefits of this new mooring inspection guidance document developed as part of the DeepStar® 19403 project [1] with the support of subject matter experts from major operator companies, Class societies and mooring consultancies. The paper will describe how this new guidance compliments and expands current industry Recommended Practice (RP) guidance. Key aspects related to in-service survey intervals, component inspection work scopes and inspection methods will be discussed as well as the execution planning of in-service mooring inspections. To facilitate inspection work, the predominate deterioration mechanisms are introduced which are corrosion, wear and fatigue. Other types of deteriorations are also summarized. Default in-service survey intervals (frequencies) and component inspections are recommended. In-service inspection methods are reviewed, from General Visual Inspection (GVI) and Close Visual Inspection (CVI) to advanced Non-Destructive Testing (NDT). Guidance on assessing the residual capacity of a damaged or flawed mooring component, known as fitness-for-service, is also covered within the new mooring inspection guidance.","PeriodicalId":10936,"journal":{"name":"Day 2 Tue, August 17, 2021","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-08-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87713232","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Qualification of Mechanically Lined Pipe MLP with High Frequency Welded HFW Host Pipe for Subsea Applications with Reeling Installation","authors":"Craig Macdonald, J. Safari, S. Anderson","doi":"10.4043/30992-ms","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4043/30992-ms","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 Known as HFW-MLP, Mechanically Lined Pipe (MLP) with High Frequency Welded (HFW) host pipes are potentially the most cost-effective bi-metallic pipes for subsea pipelines when corrosion resistant alloys (CRA) are required. However, HFW-MLP has a very limited track record for subsea applications. This paper details a recent programme to qualify MLP with HFW host pipes.\u0000 The qualification programme has been performed in accordance with DNVGL-ST-F101 (2017) and internal supplementary requirements for reelability and weldability. It considers material testing of HFW-MLP at each manufacturing stage and product qualification including full-scale reeling simulation, anti-corrosion coating simulation and girth welding. Qualification is supplemented with a detailed evaluation of the manufacturing process\u0000 HFW-MLP is compared to traditional MLP which is supplied with seamless carbon steel as the host pipe or backing steel. This novel product lowers the supply cost, reducing the Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) for subsea pipeline projects. Detailed evaluation of mechanical test results and dimensional inspections using laser profiling assess the impact of the HFW host pipe longitudinal seam weld and conclude that there is no detrimental effect on the performance of the completed MLP. A comprehensive review of full-scale reeling simulations, coating simulations and welding trials is completed, with the conclusion that an HFW host pipe does not adversely affect the ability of the MLP product to be girth welded and to withstand the plastic deformation exerted upon the product during reel-lay installation. It is concluded that HFW-MLP is qualified for subsea pipeline static applications via the reel-lay, S-Lay or J-lay installation methods.\u0000 The qualification of HFW-MLP provides a more cost-effective solution for the development of corrosive subsea fields by reducing overall product supply and installation costs.","PeriodicalId":10936,"journal":{"name":"Day 2 Tue, August 17, 2021","volume":"23 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-08-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84681475","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Development of a Passive Magnetic Radial Bearing System for Electric Submersible Pumps ESPs","authors":"P. Mcmullen, David Biddick, Artinian Herman","doi":"10.4043/31023-ms","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4043/31023-ms","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 This development is the result of a DeepStar program to build and test a new radial passive magnetic bearing system (PMB) for downhole tools. While slated for the Magnetic Drive System (MDS) ESP, an advanced high-speed ESP that uses magnetic fields to increase performance, reliability and retrievability, this technology is applicable to conventional ESPs. The PMB supports the motor rotor across large clearances with no physical contact via magnetic fields in the ESP.\u0000 An MDS ESP preliminary design was developed, from which the size and integration requirements of the PMB were defined. These requirements guided the analysis, design and testing of the full-scale components. Empirical analysis tools were used for initial iterations in size and performance of the PMB, followed by detailed magnetic finite element analysis (FEA) using commercial validated tools for the final performance prediction. With analytical validation of performance, detail designs were developed and hardware fabricated. Hardware testing was done to validate performance predictions and alignment with system requirements.\u0000 The feasibility, preliminary design and analysis of the PMB were conducted in Phase 1 of the DeepStar Program and has continued with the full-scale design, build and test results of Phase 2. PMB performance results include load capability and deflection during static load events, all in relation to validating performance for use in the MDS system. This test data is used to validate the analysis approach used as well as to finalize the integration size of the PMB to meet the performance requirements of the MDS system. With the PMB large (>14mm) clearance between rotor and stator magnets, testing also includes variations in axial and radial position of the rotor in relation to the stator to account for installation variations in the MDS as well as use of sealing materials on both the rotor and stator. Integration is planned for use of the PMB in the MDS, so integration testing is planned to validate performance for each of these areas.\u0000 This technology offers a radial bearing that can greatly enhance ESP performance and reliability. The PMB is a contact-less bearing system that does not require lubrication, can operate with large clearances to allow free fluid flow, is easily fully sealed from the environment, has virtually no bearing rotating losses, and has no operating life limits.","PeriodicalId":10936,"journal":{"name":"Day 2 Tue, August 17, 2021","volume":"31 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-08-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81837644","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Paola Rossi, Itai Sela, Adam Rizika, Diogenes Angelidis, Mark Duck., Ron Morrison
{"title":"Cyberdefence of Offshore Deepwater Drilling Rigs","authors":"Paola Rossi, Itai Sela, Adam Rizika, Diogenes Angelidis, Mark Duck., Ron Morrison","doi":"10.4043/31235-ms","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4043/31235-ms","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 An alternative methodology using new preventative technology to manage cybersecurity exposure on deepwater drilling rig assets is presented. For the past two years Shell's Deepwater Wells business has been evaluating typical cyber defence approaches and undertaken cybersecurity risk assessments and penetration tests. These activities have demonstrated the challenges attaining cybersecure drilling rig environments. Whilst cyberattacks increase in frequency, adaptability, and become cheaper to launch, regulatory and liability insurance requirements are also evolving. To achieve the goal of cyber-resilience, a major Operator has collaborated with a cybersecurity firm to trial technology for rapidly and reliably protecting deepwater rigs.\u0000 The paper presents aspects of the numerous challenges faced and offers a different approach using new technology applied to both supplement and accelerate the attainment of a cyber-resilient environment onboard deepwater drilling rigs. It shares the deep dive lessons learnt leading to a more comprehensive understanding of how to protect drilling rigs and their safety critical control systems. Aside from addressing technical attributes using risk vs. maturity based methods, the approach also caters to business demands of short term rig contracts, managing multi-vendor legacy systems and satisfying increasing digitalisation/remote access needs with associated reductions in overall cybersecurity CAPEX spend.","PeriodicalId":10936,"journal":{"name":"Day 2 Tue, August 17, 2021","volume":"260 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-08-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75088021","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bernard McCoy, Peter MacInnes, Diogenes Angelidis, Robert Collins, Julio Sosa, Zain Rauf
{"title":"Optimizing Deepwater Rig Operations With Advanced Remotely Operated Vehicle Technology","authors":"Bernard McCoy, Peter MacInnes, Diogenes Angelidis, Robert Collins, Julio Sosa, Zain Rauf","doi":"10.4043/30970-ms","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4043/30970-ms","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 In order for capital-intensive deepwater prospects to remain at investment grade potential, it is important the industry achieve meaningful improvement in capital efficiency. Achieving this goal will require a multi-faceted strategy in which advanced new technology and digital transformation will play a determining role. This paper will address the optimization of rig operations through deployment of an advanced Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) system that leverages precision robotics and automation technologies; reducing total cost of ownership (TCO) through increased rig productivity, operational certainty and overall utilization.\u0000 Current ROV technology faces several key limitations which contribute to both schedule and cost variation. These inefficiencies are a combination of human skill variance, ROV system limitations and reliability. Advanced ROV systems have been deployed on two deepwater rigs to demonstrate that machine vision and precision robotics technologies will radically improve the predictability and efficiency of operations. Comprehensive metrics addressing safety, budget impact, cost avoidance & reduction, inventory reduction & non price TCO have been developed to capture the efficiencies and identify the net improvement to drilling and completion operations and yield outcome-based performance.\u0000 An overview of the key deficiencies and limitations of legacy ROV operations will be conveyed, focusing on; i) High dependency on ROV pilot subsea task skills, ii) Worksite efficiency and ROV availability, iii) Restricted tooling capabilities per dive, iv) Rental tooling logistics and cost, v) Equipment reliability at depth, vi) Inefficient tooling changes, and vii) Dive duration and lost time efficiency launch/recovery time. An overview of how the advanced ROV system resolves these issues will be explained. In addition, an explanation of the productivity metrics will be conveyed, supported with data from the active offshore projects. Key conclusions from the data identify that enhanced robotics will achieve the objectives of i) Reducing schedule and cost risks which improve total cost of ownership, ii) Enhancing capability and improved wellsite efficiency, and iii) Increasing subsea data.\u0000 The performance issues of legacy ROV operations and associated project cost impact is currently not widely recognized by the offshore drilling community. The realized limitations of such ROV operations and lack of useful performance metrics to identify non-productive time will be explained. The progression in robotic design that drives a new era of subsea robotic efficiency will be conveyed with results from offshore operations, combined with robust metrics that enable significant operational value and cost savings to be attained.","PeriodicalId":10936,"journal":{"name":"Day 2 Tue, August 17, 2021","volume":"411 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-08-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79909576","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Maximizing Production with Real-Time Integrity Operating Windows","authors":"Shintaro Honjo, Shunsaku Matsumoto, T. Sano","doi":"10.4043/31030-ms","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4043/31030-ms","url":null,"abstract":"A conceptual design of digital Intelligent Production Integrity Operating Windows (IP-IOW) system, which is an unique and transformational solution to the oil and gas offshore industry focusing on maximizing production while optimizing equipment operation, was developed through a Nippon Foundation (NF) - DeepStar® partnership project. This connects the fluids system with the equipment system using IP-IOW architecture and specifications of a digital platform.\u0000 The developed digital IP-IOW architecture contains five major evaluation modules, which are Component risk analysis (CRA), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Failure Evaluation (FE), Maintenance Evaluation (ME), and Reliability Availability, and Maintainability Analysis (RAMA) focusing on critical components, including subsea choke, flowline and riser, topside choke, topside equipment, and crude export line. Each module has a function of monitoring, risk evaluation or analysis of each component based on various existing databases and/or industrial standards.\u0000 Component risk analysis (CRA) module is designed as a key module to evaluate individual risk of each component based on the evaluation results of the other modules and to provide IP-IOW dashboards through operation and maintenance analysis methods. CRA module analyzes operation and maintenance based on the likelihood of failure (probability of failure) as a function of operation and maintenance conditions and impact of the damage. Calculated safety operating windows (SOWs) and reliability operating windows (ROWs) would be indicated on the IP-IOW dashboard.\u0000 In this project, detailed gap analysis was also conducted to gain an understanding of what relevant industry standards and practices have been published and how these publications have gaps with respect to IP-IOW. A completed search was made of technical indices and reference sources to identify codes and standards that may or can be used for developing Integrity Operating Windows (IOWs) for topside fixed equipment. Current API, DNV, and EI applicable recommended practices (RP) cover damaging effect, in-service inspection, risk ranking, repair items prioritization, and alteration of fixed equipment systems. However, the RPs do not cover how to integrate industry best practices into a real-time digital operating environment that is integral to the next generation O&M system. A critical recommendation is to connect the systems digitally allowing for data analytics using the Digital Twin of the asset.\u0000 Several case studies on module development were conducted to demonstrate an example of the module development process and the workflow of module. RAM analysis on one of selected offshore production facilities identified top 30 high risk components from around 1200 components. A pilot physical model was also developed to enable the embodiment of a new industry recommended practice for offshore large scale of FPSO asset. This conceptual pilot has used the topside choke sand erosion co","PeriodicalId":10936,"journal":{"name":"Day 2 Tue, August 17, 2021","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-08-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82024832","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Qualification of Local Stress Relief Heat Treatment of Double Submerged-Arc Welded DSAW Pipe for Reel-Lay Installation","authors":"J. Terris, J. Safari","doi":"10.4043/31204-ms","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4043/31204-ms","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 Reel-lay installation is one of the most effective methods for subsea pipeline installation. Pipes subject to reeling installation experience cyclic plastic deformations and tight control of the yield strength range, yield strength to ultimate tensile strength ratio (YS/UTS) and uniform elongation values is required on the delivered pipe.\u0000 Double Submerged-Arc Weld (DSAW) pipes formed from Thermo-Mechanically Controlled Process (TMCP) plates do not normally exhibit the minimum requirements for plastic strain requirements such as minimum YS/UTS ratio or uniform elongation values. This paper describes a process for increasing the reelability of DSAW pipes. This has been achieved by induction heating of DSAW pipe ends to normalise the mechanical properties at pipe joints. The mechanical properties of the treated section have been measured and verified against design rules for reeling, based on industry standards such as DNVGL-ST-F101 [Ref. 1] and TechnipFMC supplementary requirements. The improvement in mechanical properties is measured by comparison with the as-manufactured properties of adjacent sections.\u0000 A commercial study demonstrates that the locally heat-treated DSAW pipe is a cost-effective alternative to seamless pipes for reel-lay installation.","PeriodicalId":10936,"journal":{"name":"Day 2 Tue, August 17, 2021","volume":"57 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-08-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82870474","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Assessment of Internal Tubular Coating Using Flow Loop","authors":"M. Zakaria, Shalabi A. M Sauri","doi":"10.4043/31134-ms","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4043/31134-ms","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 Assessment of coating performance under flowing condition by using a proprietary flow loop system has been established. The 2 3/8\" flow loop was designed to maintain a flow rate of 0.03-0.04 m3/sec, pressure of 3300kPa and temperature of 150°C to simulate actual field condition. Test section consisting of two 35\" straight tubes with 45° elbow was internally coated and connected to the flow loop which was run continuously for 14 days with deionized water under the specified test condition. Upon completion, visual inspection, EIS and linear abrasion test were done on the test section to evaluate the coating integrity post exposure. Small blisters were noted at the elbow section potentially due to the improper surface preparation and/or higher fluid velocity at the bend section. Impedance value of 107 Ω/cm2 is a magnitude higher than the acceptance limit of 106 Ω/cm2 while abrasion resistance was found less than the set limit of <100mg/1000 cycles. The flow loop test has been shown to be a reliable tool to evaluate the effect of wall shear stress and fluid erosion on internal tubular coating.","PeriodicalId":10936,"journal":{"name":"Day 2 Tue, August 17, 2021","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-08-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81909784","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rajaram Dhole, Ismael Ripoll, S. Rajaratnam, Celine Jablonski
{"title":"Effect of Temperature, Reeling Speed and Pipe Tension on the Performance of Field Joint Coating During Reeling of Offshore Pipelines","authors":"Rajaram Dhole, Ismael Ripoll, S. Rajaratnam, Celine Jablonski","doi":"10.4043/30944-ms","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4043/30944-ms","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 Pipelines are coated with insulating material that minimizes heat losses to the environment. Reeled pipe can experience nominal bending strain in the order of 1% to 2%. Thick coating on the pipe is inherently more highly strained, because of concentrations that occur at the interface between parent coating and field joint coating. Occasionally, contractors who specialize in pipe-lay using the reeling method have experienced difficulties relating to unexpected disbondment and cracks in coating at these interfaces. Any disbonded coating is routinely identified and repaired, but it is important to understand the influential factors that could lead to this type of coating disbondment. It is known in the industry that parameters such as temperature, reeling speed and pipe tension are influential but the relative influence of the factors is not well understood. In addition, there is currently no industry code or recommended practice that proposes the strain levels that the coating could safely withstand prior to cracking. This paper addresses thermo-mechanical aspects of coating design and presents a novel approach to quantify which parameters have the largest influence.\u0000 In the presented assessments, coating strain was assessed using finite element analysis. Material input was selected from a combination of typical values and specific laboratory test results for polypropylene (PP) and injection molded polypropylene (IMPP). An essential aspect was that the mechanical and thermal properties of the PP were related to temperature and strain rate. Strain rates in the coating during reeling operations were obtained from global FE models. Detailed local FE models incorporated all the material and load inputs and temperature conditions that are necessary to determine peak strain values in the coating; the peak strain values would indicate the locations of potential coating disbondment.\u0000 The study is purely a strain assessment and excludes any potential for defects or delamination in the coating that could result from its manufacturing process. This strain-based study revealed that coating temperature during reeling is the most influential factor on strain level in the coating. Reeling speed and pipe tension are parameters providing secondary influences.","PeriodicalId":10936,"journal":{"name":"Day 2 Tue, August 17, 2021","volume":"43 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-08-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73526094","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}