Challenges
- Multiple Quickflange™ connector installations
- 24-hour project window
Benefits
- Completed in desired budget and timeframe with located partner
Scope
An international supplier and operator of offshore floating platforms engaged ICR to restore the integrity of a 10” defected pipe section aboard an FPSO located off the coast of Ghana.
The project required completion within 24 hours and included the installation of two 10” Quickflange™ weldless connectors.
Solution
This successful project highlighted the strength of ICR’s global partner network, as our experts collaborated with Ghana-based Gecric Asset Integrity Management. By leveraging a local partner, we ensured rapid mobilisation of experienced personnel and equipment to meet the tight 24-hour deadline.
Our project team, consisting of two experienced Quickflange™ technicians, executed the cold cutting and removal of the defected pipe using a clam shell cutter. Precise rigging was used to safely suspend and extract the damaged section.
After removal, both pipe ends were surface prepped ahead of the installation of a new 10” spool and two 10” Sch 40 Quickflange™ connectors. Once safely installed using a bespoke Quickflange™ activation tool, flange joint testers were used to confirm a successful seal with no leaks or defects.
Results
Despite the challenging turnaround, our partnership with Gecric proved highly effective, allowing all works to be completed within 24 hours. The client was left with a fully restored, leak-free pipeline.
This project demonstrated the advantages of working with ICR and our global partner network, as well as the efficiency of our Quickflange™ technology, which is a proven alternative to traditional welding methods – particularly where time constraints are critical.
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