WO2010059052A1 - Unité multifonction pour le transfert offshore d'hydrocarbures - Google Patents

Unité multifonction pour le transfert offshore d'hydrocarbures Download PDF

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WO2010059052A1
WO2010059052A1 PCT/NL2009/050704 NL2009050704W WO2010059052A1 WO 2010059052 A1 WO2010059052 A1 WO 2010059052A1 NL 2009050704 W NL2009050704 W NL 2009050704W WO 2010059052 A1 WO2010059052 A1 WO 2010059052A1
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Pieter Liem
Jean-Robert Fournier
Jean-Charles Rinaldi
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Single Buoy Moorings Inc.
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Priority to JP2011537383A priority Critical patent/JP5726743B2/ja
Priority to EP14151311.9A priority patent/EP2727812B1/fr
Priority to BRPI0921922-6A priority patent/BRPI0921922B1/pt
Priority to CN200980152417.7A priority patent/CN102264596B/zh
Priority to BR122019024414-6A priority patent/BR122019024414B1/pt
Priority to BR122019024417-0A priority patent/BR122019024417B1/pt
Priority to EP09761042.2A priority patent/EP2356018B1/fr
Publication of WO2010059052A1 publication Critical patent/WO2010059052A1/fr
Priority to US13/112,648 priority patent/US8622099B2/en
Priority to US14/023,820 priority patent/US9447921B2/en
Priority to US14/097,691 priority patent/US9404619B2/en

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  • This invention relates to a floating multi- function unit allowing for the transport of transfer hoses between a process vessel and an offshore unit (such as a buoy, a platform, a carrier).
  • an offshore unit such as a buoy, a platform, a carrier.
  • the invention also relates to a hydrocarbon transfer arrangement for transfer of fluids such as liquefied gas (such as LNG, LPG or liquefied CO 2 ”) between a process vessel and an comprising unit which are placed in an offloading configuration, consisting of at least one transfer hose and a gas return hose, the end of the at least one transfer hose is connected to the floating multi- function unit allowing for the transport of the transfer hose between a process vessel and an offshore unit.
  • fluids such as liquefied gas (such as LNG, LPG or liquefied CO 2 )
  • the present invention also refers to a method of establishing a transfer arrangement for fluids (such as liquefied gas) between two offshore units using a floating multi- function unit.
  • a preferred offshore transfer system configuration would be a tandem offloading configuration between two vessels.
  • the carrier In a tandem offloading configuration the carrier will position itself in line behind the process vessel or FPSO (Floating Production Storage and Offloading unit). The position will be in-line with the current since the FPSO will weathervane.
  • FPSO Floating Production Storage and Offloading unit
  • a hawser line In between the FPSO and carrier, a hawser line will be holding the carrier at a certain distance from the FPSO. To insure that the carrier will not clash with the FPSO, back trust should be provided by the carrier.
  • hoses In a tandem offloading configuration, it is also required to have means that will allow one or more offloading hoses to be lowered into the sea and will provide buoyancy at the end fitting locations, but also means to transport offloading hose(s) in the vicinity of the carrier. Further, one or more hoses (floating or submerged) needs to be lifted up from water level to a certain height, for example the vessels deck, which could be 10- 30m above water level, to be connected to a fluid piping manifold. The use of local cranes and/or winches is not always possible as the overall weight of the hose(s) to be lifted up is too large, because the lifting capacity is limited, or they are not located at the required/needed place on the deck. Moreover, installing additional lifting equipment or modifications on existing lifting systems onboard carriers is not a preferred solution, as it needs to be done on each carrier that must be connected to the hoses.
  • a solution that avoids any additional modifications to be made on board the carriers is advantageous as it can be used for any standard carrier.
  • the proposed system manufactured under the trademark CryoRideTM by the applicant, is a key system to enable an easiest, fastest and cheapest offloading connection between two offshore units.
  • transfer hose is used to designate all types of transfer hoses which are suitable for the transfer of hydrocarbons, in particular cryogenic fluids (at -163 0 C) but also for the transfer of liquefied gas such as LPG and liquefied CO2.
  • the present invention is also providing a simplified, less time-consuming and less expensive midship offloading configuration hydrocarbons transfer method.
  • the multi-function unit is capable to deal with the different envelopes that are needed to connect the multi- function unit to the different manifolds of the different carriers.
  • the multi-function unit is also able to shut down and disconnect in case of any emergency as well as to allow itself to purge the remaining hydrocarbons in the lines into the storage tanks of the FPSO or offshore unit and carrier.
  • Figures Ia, Ib and Ic show different possible configurations of the transfer hoses between the two vessels
  • Figures 2a and 2b show the multi- function unit or CryoRideTM according to two embodiments of the present invention
  • Figure 2c shows a top view of the embodiment shown in Figure 2b
  • Figures 3 a to 3k show the sequential steps of pull-out, transport, lift and connect multiple floating hoses between a LNG process vessel and an LNGC
  • Figure 4 shows how the hoses are interconnected in order to form a closed loop according to the present invention
  • Figure 5 shows how the flexible jumper hose with bend restrictor elements is positioned towards the manifold with cables connected to small auxiliary winches on the multi function unit
  • Figure 6a to 6e show the embodiment of Figure 2c in a sequence when the CryoRideTM is disconnected from the manifold of the carrier
  • Figure 7a shows a top view of another embodiment according to the present invention.
  • Figure 7b shows the connection of a transfer hose between a LNG process vessel and an LNG carrier via a multi function unit and using a mobile lifting means to be pre- installed on the non-dedicated LNG carrier.
  • the transfer hoses are cryogenic transfer hose suitable for the transfer of LNG.
  • the invention is applicable to any type of offshore transfer system between any types of offshore units.
  • Figures Ia, Ib and Ic show different possible configurations of the hoses between the two vessels.
  • FIGS. Ia and Ib show an overall offshore midship, tandem configuration, a cryogenic fluid transfer arrangement between a LNG process vessel 1 and a LNG carrier 2, with at least one cryogenic transfer hose 3 and one gas return line 4 which includes a traditional tandem offloading between a spread or turret moored vessel and a hydrocarbon transfer carrier, but which is optimized for an offshore LNG transfer situation.
  • This offshore offloading configuration includes a spread or turret moored gas liquefaction barge or a spread or turret moored LNG FPSO 1 to which a standard LNG carrier 2 is connected via at least one special, extra long hawser(s) 5 and LNG is transferred between the two vessels via a relatively long floating, aerial or submerged cryogenic transfer system which could include one or more cryogenic hoses 3 or cryogenic hard pipes.
  • the special hawser 5 can be 50-30Om long and hence keeps the LNG carrier 2 at a safe distance of at least 90m.
  • At least one, more likely two or more tug boats will tow and keep the carrier 2 away from the spread moored LNG FPSO/FSRU 1 and ensure the correct heading during loading or unloading the LNG. In this way it is possible to load or offload LNG for situations where the carrier 2 can stay within the 90 degrees zone of the LNG FPSO or FSRU 1.
  • Figure Ic the configuration is similar to the one shown in Fig. Ia, except that it is between a LNGC 2 and an offshore unit 1 which is non weathervaning.
  • the possible configurations according to the present invention should not be limited to those shown, and could include all types of possible configurations such as a configuration where:
  • cryogenic transfer hoses are on one side, with one gas return line and one cryogenic transfer hose being on the other side of the LNGC.
  • cryogenic transfer hoses are on one side, with one gas return line and one cryogenic transfer hose being on the other side of the LNGC.
  • - three cryogenic transfer hoses and one gas return line on one side.
  • cryogenic transfer hose with a divider piece at the end to connect the manifold and make a fluid connection with two inlets of the manifold.
  • FIGS 2a to 2d show the multi- function unit 6 or CryoRideTM according to the present invention.
  • the CryoRideTM design uses a modular and easy adaptable concept. Based on the needs of operators, location and projects, different line configurations can be chosen.
  • the main functions of the CryoRideTM is to function as a fixation point holding the end fittings 7 of the cryogenic hoses 3 and required cryogenic component needed for this offloading procedure. It also needs to function as a floating structure when the end fittings 7 and the components are merged in water.
  • Third main function of the CryoRideTM is to lift the end fittings 7 and cryogenic components to the level of the midship manifold 8 of the LNG-Carrier 2.
  • An other main function is that the system should be able to shut down and disconnect in case of any emergency and a last main function is that the system allows itself to purge the remaining LNG in the transfer hoses 3 into the storage tanks of the offshore unit 1 and LNG-Carrier 2.
  • the preferred base structure of the CryoRideTM is a tubular structure 9 providing buoyancy and known assembly technologies for cryogenic service.
  • Low pressurized wheels 10 are fitted to the CryoRideTM structure to provide additional buoyancy to the system.
  • the wheels 10 also act as fenders in case of a collision with the LNG carrier hull or the offshore unit hull and they are used to reduce the friction coefficient during the lifting against the carrier's hull by means of rotation provided by a composite bearing arrangement in the axis of the wheels 10.
  • FIG 2c it is clearly shown that three rigid spool pieces 11 are fixed to the structure of the CryoRideTM.
  • 3 rigid spool pieces are shown and at least 2 spool pieces are needed to create a loop between two transfer lines or hoses.
  • the main function of the spool pieces is to transfer the dynamic loads onto the pipe structure induced by the offloading hoses.
  • the spool pieces 11 also function as an interface for the aerial jumper hoses 12.
  • the spool pieces 11 are structurally inter-connected but only the two cryogenic transfer hoses or export lines 3 are cross-flow connected as shown in Figure 4.
  • the gas return line has an equivalent design as the cryogenic transfer hoses and hence is able to withstand cryogenic fluids, it can be in fluid connection with one cryogenic transfer hose for the precooling of the hoses 3, before starting the offloading.
  • An insulation layer prevents thermal conduction from the spool pieces 11 to the rest of the CryoRideTM structure.
  • One end of the spool pieces 11 is connected to an Emergency Response System (ERS) 13 and to the cryogenic offloading hose 3 while the other end is connected to a jumper hose 12.
  • the jumper hose is a light, flexible, non insulated cryogenic hose with basic outer protection.
  • a lifting frame 14 is connecting the three jumper hoses 12 together for handling procedures and also to lock the hoses during storage.
  • the length and flexibility of the jumper hoses 12 is determined to provide the CryoRideTM with the widest operating envelope possible to connect the cryogenic transfer hoses 3, 4 on different non-dedicated LNG carriers' manifold arrangement.
  • the ERS 13 will be hydraulically actuated by hydraulic accumulators located onboard the structure which accumulators will be reloaded between each offloading at the offshore unit.
  • FIG. 2 d shows another embodiment, where the CryoRideTM is provided with three cryogenic spool pieces 11 are mounted on the tubular structure 9 to fixate three transfer hoses 3,4.
  • an Emergency Release System (ERS) 13 provides the required decoupling of the hoses during an emergency disconnection.
  • Three aerial jumper hoses 12 are mounted on the other side of the cryogenic spool pieces. They are supported by a hydraulic system HS guiding the aerial jumper hoses towards the carrier's manifold flanges, it is then possible to accommodate the manifold envelope height with respect to the type of carrier and/or manifold. This system is designed to make the final connection without obstructing any equipment or structures on the carrier's deck.
  • the support system of the aerial jumper hoses 12 is driven by two hydraulic cylinders 20.
  • the aerial jumper hoses 12 are equipped with bend restrictors in order not to exceed the minimum bending radius.
  • three manual QC/DCs are fitted to make the final connection with the carrier.
  • the QC/DCs are blind flanged during transportation to avoid sea water and moisture ingress.
  • Figures 3a to 3j show the sequential steps of pull-out, transport, lift and connect of multiple floating hoses between a LNG process vessel and an LNGC.
  • the CryoRideTM will be transported to the FPSO on a supply vessel or installation vessel.
  • the floating hoses stored on the hose reels at the stern of the FPSO will be lowered to sea level and lifted on the lay down area of the installation/supply vessel.
  • the hoses and the CryoRideTM will be connected together on the vessel and then dropped back in the water.
  • the CryoRideTM can then be towed back to its storage position on the FPSO.
  • the CryoRideTM is stored on the deck attached to a hydraulic A-frame system 14. This has the advantage to provide a good access to the CryoRideTM for maintenance and re- pressurizing of the hydraulic accumulators.
  • the A-frame 14 will be located behind the three hose reels 15 at the stern of the LNG-FPSO 1 where the cryogenic hoses 3 are stored.
  • the hose end fittings 7 will be permanently bolted to the CryoRideTM hose interface.
  • the two hose reels on the outside will be angled to accommodate the spacing constraint on the CryoRideTM.
  • the spacing constraint is according to international standards (SIGTTO/OCIMF recommendations for manifolds for refrigerated liquefied natural gas carriers).
  • FIG 3 a shows the lowering or launching the CryoRide .
  • the CryoRide will be flipped overboard by means of the A-frame 14.
  • winches 16 are attached to it, lowering the CryoRideTM into the sea, as shown in Figures 3b and 3c.
  • Parallel to this operation the hose reels 15 will be unwind by electromotor and pinions driving a turntable attached to the reels.
  • the hose reels are located above the launch platform and the hoses are pre-connected with the CryoRideTM.
  • the CryoRideTM On the motor of the hose reels the CryoRideTM will be launched into the water or reeled back in onto the launching platform. It is also a location for the re-pressurizing of the accumulators and for maintenance of the system.
  • the hose reels will operate the launching and pulling in of the CryoRideTM.
  • a support vessel 18 will connect a pulling rope 17 with a hook onto the pulling bar or lugs of the CryoRideTM and tow it along with the cryogenic floating hoses 3 to the LNGC 2.
  • the hose reels 15 will need to release the hoses 3, 4 at different velocities (faster for the foremost hose in the tandem configuration).
  • the next step is the lifting preparation of the CryoRide .
  • the CryoRide unit has a central sheave block stored with a length of 85m synthetic or steel wire rope wired through a pivoting sheave constructed on the CryoRideTM frame. On the sheave block a shackle will make the connection with the strong point on the vessel located also central regarding the midship manifold.
  • Figure 3f shows clearly the shackle on the sheave side being picked up with the manifold crane 19 and connected to a strong point on the LNG carrier's deck central regarding the manifold deck. Then the sheave block is lifted to deck level with the manifold crane 19 and connected to the lug. The pulling load line of the sheave block rigging will be routed towards the most convenient mooring winch 20 located at stern or bow. The wire rope should be routed where there are the fewer obstacles on the deck. The lifting is then possible, and as shown in Figure 3g, the mooring winch 20 which is placed near the bow or the stern area of the LNG carrier, can be connected to the CryoRideTM and lift it up the hull up to about Im below deck level. During this lifting process, the manifold crane can be used to guide and/or displace the multi function unit in a horizontal direction along the length of the vessel so that in the end the multi function unit is placed within the connection envelop near the manifold.
  • Another lifting embodiment is to use the two mooring winches on the stern and bow of the LNG-Carrier 2. This will be a "two point lifting" solution.
  • the snubbing chains will be connected to the available lugs on the deck of the LNG carrier in order to secure the CryoRideTM.
  • Figures 3h and 3i show how the jumper hoses are flipped over during lifting and positioned at the manifold location.
  • the manifold crane 19 will be connected to the flexible jumper hose 12 lifting frame on its rotating lifting point.
  • the blind flanges can be removed and a manual or hydraulic QCDC (already connected to the jumper hoses 12) will be connected to the manifold flange.
  • Another embodiment is to have cables placed within the jumper hoses 12 to control the bending of the jumper hose 12. This way the bending in one plane is allowed and limited thanks to stoppers, as shown in Figure 3j.
  • a small winch installed on the CryoRideTM could make the jumper hoses 12 bend in the desired direction at the desired moment without requiring the use of the manifold crane 19.
  • jumper hoses 12 are disconnected and stored back on the CryoRideTM using the manifold area crane 19 on the LNG carrier2.
  • the CryoRideTM will be lowered back into the sea and the support vessel 18 will store the rigging equipment back onto the CryoRide .
  • the support vessel 18 will tow the CryoRide back and disconnect the towing cablel7.
  • the hose reel 15 will then reel the CryoRideTM back into the LNG- FPSO 1 or will be lifted up back onto the A-Frame support structured.
  • Figure 4 shows how the hoses are interconnected in order to form a closed loop according to the present invention. It is clearly shown that the cryogenic hoses 3 are flow connected, hence forming a closed loop. This is enabling the cryogenic transfer hoses to be cooled down before the transfer starts. In fact, a cold fluid within the interconnected hoses is pumped in order to precool the hoses before offloading.
  • cryogenic transfer hoses 3 with trapped LNG are inter-connected by the spool piece 11 and can be purged using nitrogen form the LNGC.
  • a similar spool piece 11 inter-connects the cryogenic transfer hoses 3 ends and creates a loop in order to purge out the remaining LNG to the FPSO storage tanks.
  • Figure 5 shows how the flexible jumper hose with interconnected pivoting bend restrictor elements can be brought towards the manifold with cables that are guided within the bend restrictor elements and which are connected to one or more small auxiliary winches on the multi function unit. If one cable is drawn- in and the other is paid-out the jumper hose end flips over and is moved towards the manifold end (over bending is restricted). In a reverse action the jumper hose is forced again in a storage position on the multi function unit.
  • FIGs 6a to 6d show the embodiment of Figure 2d in a sequence when the CryoRideTM is disconnected from the manifold of the carrier 2.
  • the hydraulic system is used to bend the aerial jumper hoses 12.
  • the CryoRideTM is provided with lifting equipment that enables it to lift itself autonomously out of the water against the hull of the carrier.
  • two hydraulic winches are mounted on the CryoRideTM, the winch cables 28 are connected to two strong points at the carrier deck level at midship manifold location. This connection will be achieved via messenger lines pick up from a supporting tug boat.
  • Hydraulic power will be supplied also from the support tug boat.
  • An umbilical on a hose reel is connected to the CryoRideTM to power the hydraulic systems on the CryoRide .
  • the CryoRide will be secured with snubbing chains in order to relief the hydraulic power from the winches.
  • Hydraulic umbilical will be disconnected either manual or remotely and reeled back to the support tub boat.
  • Several options to power the hydraulic systems are as follow: o HPU and diesel engine on CryoRide.
  • o Umbilical direct from LNGC midship manifold location.
  • guiding means are provided for the lifting of the multi function unit.
  • transfer hose as well as the CryoRideTM can be stored on the FPSO.
  • This third wheel has two main functions: it enables to protect the equipment located on top of the CryoRideTM (such as the hydraulic system and the jumper aerial hoses 12) when it approaches the hull of the carrier. Further, it enables a smoother transition from the horizontal position to the vertical position.
  • FIG. 7a Another alternative design according to the present invention is as shown in Figure 7a.
  • the jumper hose 12 is shorted and the flip-over movement is not required anymore.
  • An arrangement comprising several swivels 25 (such as motorized swivels) enables the connection of the jumper hose end and the manifold 8 of the carrier.
  • the jumper hose 12 can be already installed on the multi- function unit 6 or can be connected to the unit 6 just before connection with the manifold 8, when the multifunction unit 6 is at the right height and the access to it is easier.
  • FIG 7b there is shown a mobile lifting means 21 to be pre-installed on the non- dedicated LNG carrier 2 before offloading
  • the lifting means 21 comprises a frame with winches and a hydraulic piston for the overboard distance to be varied depending on the manifold's height.
  • the support vessel will deliver the lifting means 21 to the LNG-carrier 2 where it will be lifted onto the deck of the carrier with the manifold crane (not shown).
  • This mobile lifting means 21 allows lifting the CryoRideTM 6 out of the sea onto the hull and lifts the CryoRideTM 6 to the required height in order to connect the flexible jumper hoses 12 to the manifold.
  • the lifting mean is bolted to the deck using the dedicated sea fastening means in order to make the connection with the mobile lifting means.

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif de transfert d'hydrocarbures pour le transfert de fluides entre une unité offshore /1) et un transporteur (2) placés dans une configuration de déchargement, constitué d'au moins un tuyau de transfert (3) et d'un tuyau de retour de gaz (4), l'extrémité du ou des tuyaux de transfert étant connectée à une unité multifonction flottante (6) permettant le transport du tuyau de transfert entre le réacteur de transformation et le transporteur, l'unité multifonction flottante étant sortie de l'eau, pouvant être maintenue dans une position fixée au-dessus du niveau de l'eau et étant dotée de dispositifs de connexion (7) permettant d'établir une communication fluidique entre l'extrémité du tuyau de transfert et le collecteur du centre du vaisseau transporteur ainsi que de dispositifs de déconnexion d'urgence (13) pour le ou les tuyaux de transfert, placés à une distance spécifique du dispositif de connexion.
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