A Model That Worked on a Major Project

Brian Taylor
Snr Subsea Systems Engineer, J P Kenny

What is a System?
Definition An (assembly or) combination of interrelated elements (or parts) working together toward a common objective. Ergo, System Engineering is

The (design and) implementation of (production) systems that require the integration of diverse and complex tasks.

Project Drivers
System Engineering Process Project Development Team Development Phasing

Life Cycle Planning

Design Basis

The System

Life Cycle Integration

System Definition
System Drivers
Design Intent

Design Basis

Design Philosophies

Flow Assurance Materials Control Construction/Installation Commissioning Operations IMR

Inspection Maintenance Repair

Detailed Design

System Building Blocks

Subsea Heat Exchangers Subsea Separation/Boosting Downhole Separation/Boosting Multiphase Flow Pumps Pipeline HIPPS system Well or Field Isolation Tie-ins/Future Expansion Annulus Monitoring/Venting Gas Lift/Injection/Disposal Water Injection Hydrate Inhibition Corrosion Inhibition Paraffin Wax Removal/Inhibition Scale Removal/Inhibition Anchored or DP Lay/derrick barge Diving Support Vessel (DSV) Multi-Service Vessel (MSV) Drilling Rig Supply/Work Boat Venturi per Well Test Header + Test Flowline Single MPFM + Test Header MPFM per Well Protection/Antisnagging Weight Limitations for Installation Transportation (Road / Ship) Foundations (Pile or Mudmat) Support for other equipment Carbon Steel vs CRA Corrosion Inhibition Corrosion Monitoring (eg FSM) Intelligent Pigging Topsides/Subsea Pig Launcher Pigging Loop/Dual Pipelines Individual Lines to each Well/Manifold Metered Subsea Distribution System Special Equipment Control System Thermoplastic Hoses Steel Tube Umbilicals ISU Integrated Service Umbilical VHF/UHF/Microwave Line of Sight Communications Geostationary Satellite LEO Low Earth Orbit Satellite Fibre Optic TLP Semisub Floating Production System FPSO Fixed Platform Spar Onshore Facility Umbilicals Xmas Trees Horizontal Conventional (Vertical) Individual Flowlines/Jumpers Daisy-Chain Manifold Steel Catenary/Lazy-Wave Flexibles Hybrid SSIV Direct Hydraulic Multiplexed Electrohydraulic Control Buoy

Facilities/Services Host Facility

Installation Spread

System Drivers System Building Blocks Construction Flow Assurance Commissioning Operations Materials Control IMR & Installation

Infield Gathering

Import/Export Risers

Well Testing

Connection Systems Structural

Diver/ROV/ROT Flange Remote Tie-Ins None Topsides Dehydration Topsides Compression Subsea Dehydration Subsea Compression

Vertical Horizontal

Infield Processing Pipeline Corrosion Well arrangements Chemical Injection

Satellite Wells (Vertical or Deviated) Cluster Manifold Wells (Usually Deviated) Template Manifold Wells (Deviated) Distributed Tie-In Daisy-Chain

The Traditional Approach

System Engineering Management

Operations & Requirements Analysis

System Design

Equipment Engineering

Test & Integration

Installation & Commissioning

Concept

FEED

Detail Design

Manufacture / Test & Integration

Commissioning & Operation

Time

Breaking with Tradition...

125,000 bopd PROCE SS SBR /PCL SHUT T L E TANK ER PE TRO-CANADA SWIVE L SOF E C OFFL OADING SBR /PC L ST EE L VE SSE L SBR /SHIPYARD TRANSOC E AN E XPL ORE R DRIL L RIG

TERRA NOVA

QUICK C O NNEC T /DISCONNE C T T URRE T SOF E C MOORINGS SOF E C PIL E D ANC HORS

INSTAL L ATION AC T IVIT IES CSO R ISE R CSO 'HOST ' T E MPL ATE /MANIFOL D KOS

XMAS T REE S F MC

FLEXIBLE FLOWLINES
CSO OPEN 'GL ORY HOL E ' CSO

PC C SO SBR HE S PC L F MC DC

PE T R O-C A NADA C OF L E X I P ST E NA OF F SH OR E SH AWMONT BR OWN & R OOT H AL L I B UR T ON E NE R G Y SE R V I C E S PC L C ONST R UC T OR S F MC (SOF E C , K OS) DOR I S C ONPR O

R ESERVOIR E NGINE ER ING PC /HES

DOWN HOL EWORK HES

The Jordan Wheel

Subsystems Equipment Vendor Engineer Lead Engineers:
Materials Controls Commissioning Operations Communications Flow Assurance

Interface Engineers Technical Integrity Group

What is the TIG?

Questions......

Workshop
Its discussion time........ We will spend the next 30 mins or so split into 2 groups

Group 1 Suggested key words: Responsibilities Ownership Deliverables (e.g. P&ID, Philosophies, Design Basis etc) Input & Influence [on project processes] Gate / Peer Reviews

Group 2 Suggested key words: Integrated Team System Manager Current project s [examples of use] Opportunity [to adopt as industry approach] Scaled [down for a small project]

Conclusions
We will record any outcomes from today's workshop and present them to the SUT for their use

Thank you for your time and participation

Society for Underwater Technology

Output from Workshop

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Group 1
Frame how the systems engineers responsibilities progress through the project lifecycle. PHASE 1: Definition of project design basis. Engineering concept definition / functionality. Take reservoir characteristics and provide to FA engineer FA design basis. System manager frames the opportunity. Develop a high level concept to prove commerciality of project. Feed into overall value of project (NPV, R01, etc).

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Group 1
PHASE 2: Generate alternative layouts for subsea architecture. Enhance project design basis, philosophies, P&IDs and strategies. Develop Subsea design and Pipeline design. Constraints on project contracting strategy, scheduling drivers and government issues etc. Technical qualification program. Screen options, both internally and externally. Select preferred option and provide recommendation. Conduct Pre-FEED surveys. Define technical specifications that need to be developed in Phase 3 (FEED ITT package). System engineer ensures integrity of design.

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Group 1
PHASE 3: FEED Driver to attain scope definition. Develop a schedule. Integration of all disciplines: Functional engineer. Operations. Flow assurance. Precommission / IMR. Project Execution Plan Role &Responsibilities. Prequals verification and assurance program. ITT procurement packages. Subsea Equipment Vendors, Umbilical Vendors, etc. Long Lead Items based on schedule constraints. Class III established. Final Investment Decision [FID].

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Group 1
PHASE 4: Execution. Award and manage packages. Interface management. Ensure project support is in place and processes are clearly defined. System verification activities: Design reviews. Monitoring and assessing Fit for Purpose SIT Constructability and installability.

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Group 2
Current Projects and how the system is managed: Pluto Systems manager Process and FA Materials / integrity Operations Commissioning I/F management Gorgon Engineering management Standard guidelines WEL SSF Integrity Team (TIAs) Centralise TIAs by project at the project base Integrated team.

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Group 3
Does the TIG work? There appear to be lots of chiefs is this extra responsibility over there normal discipline role? There has to be a facilitator for the TIG. But with what level of responsibility? The process needs to be well defined before project kick-off Lessons learnt from various projects (see group 2) should be compiled to see if it transferrable to your project Pros of TIG type & of Traditional type Cons of TIG type & of Traditional type Communication is key to the TIG Project management systems must be coordinated across the different disciplines/contracts Interfaces have to be filtered, meaningful and given prioritised accordingly Empowerment people in the TIG must be given the authority to make a decision and follow it through Scaling does not appear to be an issue and the TIG would seem lend itself particularly well to projects with smaller client team

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