Statoil selects ProTek for Statfjord module protection
28th March 2007
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ProTek™ Composite Passive Fire Protection chosen by Statoil for Statfjord Late- Life
Solent Composite Systems Ltd based on the Isle of Wight has been selected by Statoil and contractor Aker Kvaerner Offshore Partners and Kaefer to supply their ProTek™ passive fire and blast system for cladding to protect the steel- work on the Statfjord B Late-Life project,. This rig is being converted from oil to gas and requires upgrading of the existing fire protection, as part of the refurbishment programme.
The ProTek™ cladding, which includes beams, columns and nodes for the inner module, meets all current requirements by Statoil for jet-fire, pool fire and blast protection, and in particular prevents the steel temperature from exceeding 400 degrees C. SCS developed this innovative new design in ProTek™ from earlier projects in Hammerfest where it was used for the steel leg protection on the ESDV enclosures at the Snøhvit site.
The lightweight, composite cladding is engineered to resist specified explosion loads, followed by jet fire, followed by pool fire in accordance with Statoil’s rigorous safety regime for the Statfjord module. The high insulation properties of the ProTek™ system ensures minimum temperature rise, whilst providing integrity of the protected area at higher operating temperatures of up to 120 degrees C.
In selecting the ProTek™ cladding system the key criteria was the absence of “hot work” which avoided shutdown of the adjacent equipment. Further there is no risk of corrosion or pollution throughout the life of the installation.
On the Statfjord module the ProTek™ cladding is custom designed to fit around the stringers, cable trays and other intrusions, is self supporting and easily installed at site. Statoil recognised the advantages over traditionally used spray on systems which tend to deteriorate over time, and thus have a higher lifetime cost than the zero maintenance regime offered by ProTek™ cladding.
ProTek™ is engineered from an advanced structural composite system which is lightweight and has wide design versatility. Being virtually inert, there is zero corrosion risk and outstanding weather resistance, thus offering a maintenance free life for at least 30 years. The fire performance is certified by Lloyds and DNV and will withstand a two hour jet fire test at 0.3 kg /sec gas release, and blast tests up to 1.5 barg.
In addition to cladding and ESDV/actuator protection ProTek™ is used for fire and blast walls, marine fire partitions, underdeck/splashzone and flexible riser passive fire protection as well sub-sea structures and encapsulations. SCS expects its composite engineering expertise to be widely utilised in the growing sub-sea gas exploration market.
SCS has a long and proven track record of providing engineered composite solutions to the energy industry – not only offshore oil and gas, but wind and tidal stream.
In addition to its energy industry expertise SCS practises world class quality, health and safety standards, SCS has Achilles JQS and FPAL registration and ISO 9001 Quality certification. ISO 14001Environmental and OHAS 18001 Health and Safety certification is expected in spring 2007.
Further information, photos and images from:
Huw Radley
Managing Director
Solent Composite Systems Ltd
Victoria Barracks
Albany Road
Cowes Waterfront Venture Quays
East Cowes, IOW
PO32 6AA
United Kingdom
Tel: +44(0)1983 292602 or +44(0)7770 731067
E-mail: huw@solentcomposites.com
URL: www.solentcomposites.com
Further Information>> www.solentcomposites.com
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