Moffat2000Limited

RemscheidWay
JubileeIndustrialEstate
Ashington
Northumberland
NE638UJ

MoffatSubseaStabConnector

TheMoffatSubseaStabConnectorisacompact,lightandcosteffectiveconnectorthatallowsahosetobe
connected / disconnected subsea. The product has been in service since 1995 and has been refined and
developed up until the present day as the demands of the subsea market have increased. It is now
recognised by many operators as the 'best of breed' industry standard item for subsea pigging, chemical
injection,gasinjection,floodingandventingoperations.

DesignCode:
API6A(ISO10423),API17D/H,ASMEB31.8,ASMEVIIDIV.2,PD5500andPED

(Othersavailableuponrequest)
Sizes:

",1",2",2",3",4",6"and8"NominalBore
PressureRange:
6,000PSI(414BAR),10,000PSI(690BAR)and15,000PSI(1035BAR)
MaxWaterDepth:
3,000m
MaterialSelection:
316 St. Stl, Duplex UNS 31803, Super Duplex UNS 32760, Inconel 625, Nitronic 60

andHiduron(Othersavailableuponrequest)

Tel:
+44(0)1670840850
Fax:
+44(0)1670810154
Email: sales@moffat2000.com
Web: http://www.moffat2000.com
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LRQA:0959195

FPAL:10044531

KeyFeatures
EaseOfUseThemaleandfemalecomponentsofthestabconnectorareeasytoassembleinservice.All
thatisrequiredisfortheROVtoalignthemalewiththereceptacleandpush.Carefullyshapedlowfriction
guides on the two components correct any inaccuracies in the alignment of the initial makeup as the
connectionismade.

Pressure Balanced Design The seal arrangement of the connector is such that all pressure forces are
retainedinthebodyofthemale/femalecomponents.Nonetforceactsalongtheaxisofthestaboronthe
retaining mechanism. This means that in the case of an emergency the male stab connector can be
disconnectedunderpressure.

RotatingHandleandCollarThemalestabhandleisfittedwitharotatingcollar.Thecollarallowsthestab
bodytorotatethroughafull360independentofthehandle.ThisallowstheROVtomanipulatethemale
stabwhilstanytorsioninthehoseplaysoutduringdeployment.

'J'SlotLockingMechanismAfterinsertioninthefemalereceptaclethemalestabhandlecanberotated30
inside a 'J' Slot machined into the cap of the female receptacle. This serves two purposes: 1) it shows
visually that the stab is located correctly inside the female receptacle and 2) provides a physical restraint
againstanyaxialforceonthehose.Astheassemblyispressurebalancedtherearenoforcesonthe'J'slot
lockingmechanismduetopressure.

EaseOfMaintenanceTheassemblyisincrediblyrobustandduetothesimpleminimalmovingpartdesign
it requires very little maintenance. The male stab seals do occasionally need replacing. This is a simple
operationandMoffatcanprovidesparesealsandchangetoolstocarryouttheprocedure.

ManyConfigurationOptionsTheMoffatSubseaStabConnectorhasbeendeployedworldwideformany
differentuses.Assuchmanystandardconfigurationsarealreadypossible;someofwhichareshownwithin
this datasheet. If you require a particular adaption please contact our sales team who will be pleased to
help.

Double Sided Solution It is sometimes not possible to predict the orientation of the female receptacle
when it is subsea (e.g. during pipelay operations). If this is a concern and there is a possibility that the
female receptacle may be inaccessible then it is necessary to use a doublesided female receptacle. This
receptacleissymmetricalandallowsthemalestabtoenterfromeitherside.

Surplussing Valve Solution Male stabs can be fitted with a Moffat Surplussing Valve. This option is
typically used to prevent hose collapse due to external seawater pressure for deepwater operations. A
surplussingvalveisacheckvalvethatsealsinonedirectionandallowsflowafterapredeterminedcracking
pressureintheother.Thisallowsahosetobedeployedwithaninternalpressureappliedtobalancethe
externalhydrostaticpressure.Duringoperationthepressureisraisedbeyondthecrackingpressureandthe
valvewillopenandallowflow.Ifthepressuredropsbelowthecrackingpressurethevalveclosestoprotect
thehose.

ForgedFemaleReceptacleWhereweldedoutletconnectionsarenotallowedbyprojectspecificationitis
possibletoprovidethefemalereceptacle&outletconnectionmachinedfromasingleforgingofthechosen
material.Pleasecontactoursalesdepartmentformoredetails.

Hydrogen Induced Stress Cracking (HISC) When supplied in Super Duplex (UNS 32760) or Duplex (UNS
31803)partscanbesuppliedinaccordancewithDNVRPF112RecommendedPracticeDesignofduplex
stainlesssteelsubseaequipmentexposedtocathodicprotection.

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MaleStab

ApproximateDimensions:

NominalBore
A(mm)
B(mm)
C(mm)
W(kg)
3/4"
290
595
120
6.0
1"
360
595
120
7.5
2"
590
775
175
18.0
21/2"
600
790
175
20.0
3"
670
830
200
28.0
4"
800
960
215
53.0
6"
915
1100
350
155.0
8"
955
1150
400
195.0

Note that the dimensions above are based on a standard male stab with a 'fishtail' handle and female
hammerlugunioninlet.Drawingsand3DModelstomatchyourpreciserequirementsareavailableviaour
salesdepartment.

InletConnection
Standardhoseendconnectionsinclude:FemaleHammerLugUnion(Fig.1502,602,206,etc.),Flanged(API
6AorANSI),HuborFemaleThreaded(NPT,BSPorAutoclave).

Handle
Manycombinationsofhandlearepossible,commononesareshownbelow.Otherssuchas:Paddle,Goal
Post,CircularorInlinePullareavailableuponrequest.

FishTail

'T'Bar

'D'Type

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FemaleReceptacle

ApproximateDimensions:

NominalBore
3/4"
1"
2"
21/2"
3"
4"
6"
8"

A(mm)
90
90
135
150
170
185
360
370

B(mm)
230
230
360
375
425
455
835
840

W(kg)
8.0
8.0
29.0
35.0
39.0
51.0
340.0
560.0

OutletConnection
Thestandardoutletisbuttweldendtosuitthenominalboreofthefemalereceptacle.Pipeschedulecanbe
sizedtomatchcustomerrequirements.Inordertoprovidematerialcompatibilityandeaseofinstallation
thereceptaclecanbefabricatedcompletewithwelded'pup'piecestomatchmatingpipework.Unitscan
alsobesuppliedwithflangedoutletconnection(i.e.ANSIorAPI).

ReceptacleMounting
Femalereceptaclesshouldbesupportedtopreventflexingofmatingpipeworkduringstabbingoperations.
Forthispurposefemalereceptaclescanbeprovidedwithmountingflanges.Ifthisisnotnecessary(i.e.the
femalereceptacleissupportedinsomeothermanner),themountingflangecanbeomitted.

EarthingDevice
Inlongterm installationswhereablindstabistobepermanentlyinsertedintothefemalereceptacleitis
oftennecessarytoensureelectricalcontinuitytotheblindsothatitisprotectedbythecathodicprotection
system.Inthiscase,itispossibletosupplythefemalereceptaclecompletewithaspringloadedearthing
contactpointtoensurecontinuity.

TestReceptacle
Toallowthecompletehoseassemblytobetestedtopsidepriortodeploymentitisoftennecessarytousea
dedicated female test receptacle. These can be supplied complete with convenient pressure tapings (i.e.
NPT,BSPorAutoclave)tomatchupwithtestequipmentandsupportfeetforinstallationondeck.

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BlindStab(pressureretaining)

ApproximateDimensions:

NominalBore
A(mm)
B(mm)
C(mm)
W(kg)
3/4"
290
595
120
6.0
1"
290
595
120
6.0
2"
490
775
175
14.0
21/2"
500
790
175
16.0
3"
550
830
200
21.0
4"
700
960
215
38.0
6"
765
1100
350
140.0
8"
805
1150
400
175.0

Blind stabs are rated to the same working pressure as the equivalent male stab and are often used for
hydrotest.Theycanbeleftinplaceforlongtermemersioninordertoprotectthefemalereceptacleand/
ortoactasanadditional'block'inthesubseasystem.

SacrificialPressureReliefDevice
Where it is thought possible that internal
pressuremaybuildupbehindtheblindstabit
is possible to fit a sacrificial pressure relief
device to allow pressure to be dissipated
without having to remove the whole stab.
This device is cut by the ROV and it allows
pressurefromthepipeworktobemoresafely
vented. This can be provided as a hose
connection (as shown) or for deepwater
operation as a thin blind pipe. A range of
material options are possible depending on
desiredlengthofservice.

RetainingStrap
To prevent the ROV accidentally dropping the blind stab they can be supplied complete with a retaining
strapthatfixestheblindtothefemalereceptacle.Thisstrapcanalsobeprovidedinconductivematerialsto
doubleasanearthingpathforcathodicprotection.

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DummyPlug(nonpressureretaining)
A dummy plug is a simple plastic stab that fits inside the female receptacle. It can be used during
deployment or during longterm emersion to provide an effective means of preventing debris and marine
growthenteringthefemalereceptacle.Dummyplugsareavailableforallsizesoffemalereceptacleandina
range of materials depending on the service required. As for blind stabs they can be provided with a
retainingstraptopreventagainstaccidentaldropandtoprovideelectricalcontinuitytothemetalhandleif
required.

SealKit&ChangeTool
The stab assembly requires very little maintenance
howeverthe male&blindstabsealsdooccasionally
need replacing. It is very important that this
operation is carried out using the dedicated seal
change tool for the stab and using procedures
provided by Moffat. This ensures that the seals are
installed correctly in their grooves and are sized
correctly. Training for stab operators can be
providedatourworks.

ProtectionSleeve
Protectionsleevescanbeprovidedtoprotectmale/blindstabsealswhilstawaitingdeploymentorduring
transit.Thisisarigidplasticcoverthatprotectsthesealsandhelpskeepthemcorrectlysized.Thesleeve
shouldberemovedpriortodeployment.

ParkingReceptacles
In order to assist with manipulation of stabs during operation it is
oftennecessarytoprovideaplacetotemporarilystoreonestab(e.g.
ablindstab)whilstanotherisinsertedintothefemalereceptacle.A
Parking receptacle can be provided for this purpose. Parking
receptaclesareplasticcomponentsthatmatchtheboreofthefemale
receptacleandareprovidedwithaconvenientmountingflange.

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FlowData

Theflowratetodifferentialpressure(DP)curvesforthevarioussizehotstabassembliesareshowninthe
chartsbelow.Thesecurveshavebeenderivedbyphysicalflowtestingoftheequipmentandverifiedusing
computational fluid mechanics (CFD). The charts show the expected flow against pressure drop for sea
water.Curvesforotherflowmedia(e.g.MEGmix,Nitrogen,etc.)areavailableuponrequest.

Moffat 2000 Stab Connector Assembly Flow Rate / DP Curves (Sea

Water)
5000
4500
3"

Flow Rate (Litres per minute)

4000
3500

2"

3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
1"

500
0
0

10
Pressure Differential (Bar)

15

20

Fig.1Flowrate/DPcurvefor1",2"and3"Assembly

Moffat 2000 Stab Connector Assembly Flow Rate / DP Curves

(Sea Water)
30000
27500

8"

Flow Rate (Litres pre minute)

25000

6"

22500
20000
17500
15000

4"

12500
10000
7500
5000
2500
0
0

10
Pressure Differential (Bar)

15

20

Fig.2Flowrate/DPcurvefor4",6"and8"Assembly

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API6A(ISO10423)PR2Verification

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Moffat2000Ltd,basedintheNorthEastofEngland,offersdesignandfabricationservicesforasignificant
rangeofpipelineproductsaimedatthepetrochem,process,offshoreandsubseamarketsbothintheUnited
KingdomandOverseas.

The company has engineering experience and expertise to provide a wide range of bespoke engineered
productsincluding:piglaunchers&receivers,manifoldskids,suctionpilehatches(hingedorbutterfly),filter
separatorpackagesandpullinheads.

Ancillarysubseaequipmentassociatedwiththeaboveisalsosuppliedbythecompanyandincludes:Moffat
SubseaStabConnectors,MoffatSurplussingValves,subseaball/checkvalves,pigretainer(lock)devices
andROVvalveinterfaces.

A prime component of the success of the company is the commitment to quality and health and safety.
MoffatholdsLRQAaccreditationtoISO9001:2008andaHealthandSafetypolicyinlinewithISO18001.

ThecustomerbasecoversbothendusersandEPCcontractorsincluding:

VETCOGRAY(GEOILANDGAS)
ACERGY
HALLIBURTON
AKER
MCDERMOTT
BELVALVES
OCEANEERING
BIBBYOFFSHORE
PETROBRAS
BHP
SAIPEM
BJSERVICES
SAPURAACERGY
BP
SHELLEXPLORATION&PRODUCTION
CAMERONSUBSEASYSTEMS
SUBSEA7
CHEVRON
TECHNIP
DAEWOO
VECTORINTERNATIONAL
EXXONMOBIL
WEATHERFORD
FMC

MOFFAT(2000)LTD
REMSCHEIDWAY
JUBILEEINDUSTRIALESTATE
ASHINGTON
NORTHUMBERLAND
UNITEDKINGDOM
NE638UJ

TEL:+44(0)1670840850
FAX:+44(0)1670810154
EMAIL:sales@moffat2000.com
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