Challenges
- No hot work permitted
Benefits
- 100% cold work solution
- Rapid turnaround
- Cost-effective scope
- Seamless installation
Scope
A global energy company engaged ICR to perform a Quickflange™ installation aboard one of its major deepwater oil-and-gas production hubs in the Gulf of Mexico.
With a strong, long-term relationship already in place, the customer knew our 100% cold-work technology was the optimal solution for this scope, particularly as no hot work was permitted. The platform featured a 10” carbon steel vent line that was suffering from corrosion.
Solution
Once the solution was designed, ICR quickly mobilised materials and personnel to the platform. A cold cut and surface preparation were completed on the vent line before installing a 10” S40 carbon steel Quickflange™ connector.
After being pressure-tested to confirm the integrity of the line, a permanent flange-to-pipe connection was established, returning the line to full service.
Results
This was a seamless execution from start to finish, from initial mobilisation to departing the asset in less than two days. Estimated to be 80% faster than welding, this project demonstrated the advantages of our Quickflange™ technology: faster, safer, and more cost-effective.
We now look forward to completing future scopes for this major energy company and continuing to support its asset integrity challenges.
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