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DP&T
CORRECTION EISE / EDR
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DATE 01/12/2017 02/03/2018
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CHECK SG5H BF6J
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 3
1.1 GENERAL ..................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 ABBREVIATIONS ............................................................................................................ 3
1.3 DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................. 4
2 REFERENCES ..................................................................................................... 5
3 CONTRACTOR’S EQUIPMENT ........................................................................... 7
3.1 MARINE VESSEL ........................................................................................................... 7
3.2 EQUIPMENT TESTING AND SURVEYS ............................................................................ 10
3.3 ROV REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................. 10
4 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................... 11
4.1 ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................... 11
4.2 GROUT BAGS ............................................................................................................. 12
4.3 MECHANICAL SUPPORTS ............................................................................................. 14
4.4 MATTRESS ................................................................................................................. 16
4.5 SLEEPERS .................................................................................................................. 17
4.6 ALTERNATIVE METHODS ............................................................................................. 17
4.7 SPAN RECTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................... 17
4.8 SURVEYS AND LOGS ................................................................................................... 18
5 DOCUMENTATION ............................................................................................ 19
5.1 DESIGN REPORTS AND PROCEDURES .......................................................................... 19
5.2 DAILY LOG REPORT .................................................................................................... 20
5.3 AS-BUILT .................................................................................................................... 20
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 General
This Technical Specification establishes the scope of work and minimum
requirements for the Engineering and Construction related to the free-span
correction activities.
The minimum scope of work for the engineering design activity includes:
• The design of the free-span supports;
• Free-span correction procedures;
• Offshore construction of free-span corrections using grout bags, mechanical
supports, or other previously approved alternative technique to suppress
existing free-spans.
This Technical Specification has its scope limited to describe free span supports
design, procedures and operation of free span corrections. Regarding vessel
requirements, it shall be noted that other requirements shall apply in accordance
with others PETROBRAS technical specification.
This document is applicable to free spans rectification caused by soil imperfections
or by pipeline crossings. In the last case the support installation shall be done
before pipeline installation.
1.2 Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are applied in this document:
API American Petroleum Institute
DGPS Differential Global Positioning System
DNV Det Norske Veritas
DP Dynamic Positioning
FPSO Floating Production Storage and Offloading
GB Grout Bag
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ISO International Standards Organization
IBAMA Instituto Brasileiro do Meio Ambiente (Brazilian Institute for Envonment)
MS Mechanical Support
MSL Mean Sea Level
PDOP Position Dilution of Precision
ROV Remotely Operated Vehicle
USBL Ultra Short Base Line System
VRU Vertical Reference Unit
WD Water Depth
WT Wall Thickness
1.3 Definitions
The following definitions are used for the purpose of this technical specification:
CONTRACTOR The group or organization responsible for the design, manufacture, testing and
delivery of the specified equipment and supply of services to perform the duties
specified within the scope of this specification. This is used interchangeably with
“Supplier” or “Manufacturer” or “Vendor”.
SHALL Indicates a mandatory requirement
SHOULD Indicates a preferred course of action
WORK The entire project requirements as stated in the Purchase Order
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2 REFERENCES
2.1 The revisions to be addopted for the referenced documentation shall be according to
specific contract requirements.
2.2 Documents & Specifications
ON BOTTOM ROUGHNESS AND FREE SPAN
[1] I-ET-0000.00-0000-940-P9U-002 ASSESSMENT
[2] I-ET-0000.00-0000-275-P9U-001 PIPELINE AND CABLE CROSSINGS
[3] I-ET-0000.00-0000-940-P9U-003 THERMO-MECHANICAL DESIGN OF SUBSEA
PIPELINES
[4] PROJECT DESIGN REPORTS PIPELINE DATASHEET
PIPELINE DESIGN BASIS
PIPELINE DESIGN ROUTE (OR AS-LAID IF AVAILABLE)
PIPELINE GEOFISICAL DATA
PIPELINE GEOTECNICAL DATA
METOCEAN DATA
PIPELINE ALIGNMENT SHEET
PIPELINE POST-LAY SURVEY REPORTS
PIPELINE FREE-SPAN ANALISYS
PIPELINE CROSSING DESIGN
PIPELINE THERMOMECHANICAL DESIGN
[5] ET-3000.00-1521-610-PAZ-001 PROJETO DE INTERFACES PARA OPERACOES COM
ROV/ET-ESPECIFICACAO TECNICA
[6] ET-3000.00-1521-610-PAZ-002 FERRAMENTAS PARA OPERAÇÃO POR ROV
[7] I-ET-0000.00-0000-250-P9U-001 SLEEPER FOR LATERAL BUCKLING INITIATION
2.3 Industry Standards
[8] DNVGL-ST-F101 SUBMARINE PIPELINE SYSTEMS
FREE SPANNING PIPELINES
[9] DNVGL-RP-F105
DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND
[10] API-1111
MAINTENANCE OF OFFSHORE HYDROCARBON
PIPELINES
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PIPELINE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS FOR LIQUID
[11] ASME-B-31.4
HYDROCARBONS AND OTHER LIQUIDS
[12] ASME-B-31.4 GAS TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION PIPING
SYSTEM
[13] ISO-9000 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
MANUAL OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION
[14] AISC 89
INSPEÇÃO EXTERNA – DUTOS SUBMARINOS
[15] N-1487
INSPEÇÃO SUBAQUATICA VISUAL
[16] N-1815
FOTOGRAFIA SUBAQUATICA
[17] N-2481
EXECUÇÃO DE DESENHO E OUTROS DOCUMENTOS
[18] N-381
TÉCNICOS EM GERAL
CODIFICAÇÃO DE DOCUMENTOS TÉCNICOS DE
[19] N-1710
ENGENHARIA
EMISSÃO E REVISÃO DE DOCUMENTOS DE PROJETO
[20] N-2064
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3 CONTRACTOR’S EQUIPMENT
CONTRACTOR shall propose methods of seabed span correction and shall
demonstrate the suitability of all proposed methods in accordance with the
Installation License issued by IBAMA. CONTRACTOR shall ensure that there is
no risk of damage to the pipelines.
3.1 Marine Vessel
3.1.1 General
CONTRACTOR shall provide an operational marine vessel capable of successfully
performing the Work in accordance with the requirements of the contract. All
vessels shall have valid class certify with a recognized classification society. The
valid class shall cover all systems of importance for the safety of the operation.
Contractor shall supply vessel details to PETROBRAS including the spread
required to perform the work. Contractor shall provide details of previous
experience with the methods and installation equipment to PETROBRAS for
review prior to selection of the appropriate method.
The vessel shall be capable of locating the freespans identified by the post lay
survey and holding station (DP system) over the work site for the duration of the
freespan correction operation.
The vessel operations shall be designed to prevent damage to the spanning
pipeline and other pipelines, umbilicals, flexibles, and subsea structures identified
by the post-lay survey and the alignment sheets.
Further requirements for the vessels shall be as defined in DNVGL-ST-F101 and
PETROBRAS technical specifications regarding support vessels.
3.1.2 Positioning Equipment
The surface positioning system shall be provided using two different systems. A
primary system shall be the DGPS (with 100% redundancy), while the secondary
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system shall be proposed by the Contractor for PETROBRAS approval. For
underwater positioning the USBL system shall be used.
Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS):
The CONTRACTOR shall operate two DGPS providing 100% back-up in the event
of system failure, as the method of establishing surface position. Preference shall
be given to systems that receive differential corrections via satellite link and
provide a multi-reference station capability with weighting given to the nearest
station. The positioning accuracy shall be equal or less than ±1.5 meters.
In order to achieve this accuracy the following DGPS parameters shall be
monitored in real time and operated within the ranges below (95% of the time):
• PDOP < 4
• Number of satellites above elevation mask > 6
• Arrival interval for differential corrections < 3 seconds
Acoustic – Ultra Short Base Line System (USBL)
For the survey, an USBL subsea positioning system with tracking transducer shall
be used. This system shall be interfaced with the on-line electronic survey
manager system and the surface positioning systems.
The CONTRACTOR shall supply all necessary equipment in order to have a fully
operational USBL system interfaced to the on-line electronic survey manager
system and the surface positioning systems. The installation of equipment shall
comply with supplier’s recommended requirements, and special attention shall be
given to the following:
• The hull mounted USBL transducers shall be located as to minimize
disturbances from thrusters and machinery noise and/or air bubbles in the
transmission channel or other acoustic transmitters;
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• The USBL equipment shall be supplied with its own computer display unit
and shall be capable of operating as a stand-alone system;
• The USBL transducer array shall be mounted on a long stem;
• The VRU shall be of a type recommended by the USBL system supplier;
• The system shall be capable of positioning at least nine transponders
and/or responders;
• The system shall be supplied complete with, as a minimum, the supplier’s
recommended spares and replacement components.
The USBL equipment shall be subject to PETROBRAS approval.
The installation and calibration of the system shall provide an accuracy of better
than 1% of the slant range or 10m, whichever is more restrictive.
The CONTRACTOR shall present prior mobilization the list of equipments with the
technical specification and calculation of the overall accuracy of the USBL system
for PETROBRAS approval. The CONTRACTOR shall advise PETROBRAS of the
capability of the proposed positioning systems for the WORK with respect to
accuracy and repeatability.
3.1.3 Cranes and Lifting Equipment
Cranes and lifting equipment including lifting gear, lifting appliances, slings,
grommets, shackles and pad-eyes, shall meet applicable statutory requirements.
Certificates for the equipment and materials, valid for the operations and
conditions under which they will be used, shall be available on board for review.
All material and appurtenances shall be lowered to the seabed by a hoisting
device (crane or winch). These devices shall be such that movements from the
vessel are isolated from the equipment been lowered, in order to perform a
smooth operation.
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3.2 Equipment Testing and Surveys
All test programs, surveys, etc. carried out by Contractor to comply with this
Specification shall be witnessed by PETROBRAS at its own discretion. If any
equipment is deemed to be in unsatisfactory condition, it shall be repaired and
submitted for re-inspection prior to mobilization. Any repairs required as a result of
failing a test or survey shall be Contractor’s responsibility.
Any vessels used for the span correction work shall fully comply with the relevant
statutory and PETROBRAS requirements.
3.3 ROV Requirements
ROV onboard installation vessel shall be capable of successfully performing the
work in accordance with the requirements of the contract. ROV shall be in
compliance with at least the requirements of [6].
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4 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Engineering Requirements
The maximum free spans allowed for the pipeline are defined on [4]. Where a
pipeline exceeds the maximum allowed free-span length, CONTRACTOR shall
determine the correction system, which is the most suitable for the case under
analysis.
The size, shape and location of the correction devices shall be determined within
the scope of the stress analysis calculations. Any system shall be approved by
PETROBRAS before being applied. CONTRACTOR shall verify PIPELINE
THERMOMECHANICAL DESIGN [3] to make decisions on type and details of
correction method to be applied.
CONTRACTOR shall select the type of pipeline spans supports based on
environmental loads, pipeline installation and operational loads and type of soil in
the area considering also the long term settlement of the support. In case of using
grout bags the scour effect shall be analyzed, if necessary.
CONTRACTOR shall study and define a methodology to suppress free-spans
using the techniques defined below and shall issue a specification of the
equipment required to perform such operation. A procedure to perform this
operation shall also be supplied supported by the necessary calculations required
when movement of the pipeline is necessary.
CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for establishing the methodology for free-
span correction considering all techniques presented in this technical specification.
Contractor can propose alternative methods not mentioned within this specification
for free span correction. These alternative solutions shall be presented to
PETROBRAS for approval prior its usage and shall be in accordance with the
Installation License issued by IBAMA.
The pipeline is deemed supported once pipeline at support location is raised by a
calculated height above seabed. This shall be such that the length of free span is
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not increased, or if the length changes, that the length is still under the allowable
limit (considering the activity of support installation and the position of pipeline
after the new support is installed).
The methodology to be defined by CONTRACTOR shall only consider field proven
methods. Final selection of the technique to be used for free-spans correction
during operation should be made only after completing a detailed assessment of
the number and location of free-spans to be corrected; this means that if a
provisory selected method is used during pipelay to correct spans required for
installation phase, it shall be replaced by the best methodology for the design life
of pipeline.
4.2 Grout Bags
For grout bag support, the length of any supports perpendicular to the pipeline
shall be, at least, three times the outer diameter of the pipeline on the pipe/grout
bag interface.
Figure 1: Basic details for grout bag correction
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Figure 2: Basic details for grout bag span correction for higher height correction
The pipeline shall be restrained from lateral movement. CONTRACTOR shall
propose a solution to guarantee that the pipe do not move laterally. This shall be
approved by PETROBRAS.
For diverless operations, the grout bags shall be outfitted with ROV operated
fittings and quick-release mechanisms. Written approval from PETROBRAS shall
be granted for the grout bag type prior to use.
The grout mix design shall be selected by CONTRACTOR to provide at least 10
MPa compressive strength after 28 days curing time in seawater and shall be
tested prior to offshore operations.
CONTRACTOR shall provide the bags, equipment, and labour for free span
correction when results of the post-lay survey have shown the need for free span
correction using grout bags.
Grout sacks with armoured concrete plate may be used by CONTRACTOR as an
alternative method. In this case, small grout sacks shall be used only for final
adjustment as presented below. Scour effect shall be analyzed when necessary.
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Figure 3: Grout sacks with armoured concrete plate
4.3 Mechanical Supports
The mechanical supports shall consist of three permanent elements, which remain
on the pipe after installation:
• Self-closing clamp;
• Lifting frame;
• Two extensible legs;
• Mudmats (foots).
The mechanical support is also composed of two elements, used for support
installation and retrieval to the surface:
• Hydraulic tools;
• Hydraulic Power Unit.
The mechanical support shall be deployed from a DP vessel with suitable crane
capacity and shall achieve the following requirements:
• Provide vertical lift to pipe;
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• Support an inclined pipe with cross slopes (including feet adjustment to
grant full contact to soil);
• Be fully operated by ROV.
CONTRACTOR shall provide mechanical supports, materials, hydraulic system,
equipment and labour for all free-span correction, as required.
Figure 4: General arrangement of mechanical support
The mechanical support must be specified and fabricated by the CONTRACTOR,
or by the defined sub-contractor, previously approved by PETROBRAS.
CONTRACTOR shall provide detailed design of mechanical support, considering,
at least, but not restricted to:
• Mechanical Support Analysis;
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• Shoes analysis;
• Cathodic Protection Analysis;
• Support-Soil Interaction;
• Lateral, vertical and axial loads.
The shoes of the mechanical support shall be such that it can be adjusted
regarding longitudinal and lateral soil inclination. Shoes shall be totally in contact
with soil. Written acceptance from PETROBRAS shall be granted for the
Mechanical Support type prior to use.
All mechanisms on the support shall be in compliance with ROV intervention tools,
and shall be in compliance with [5].
4.4 Mattress
Whenever freespans longer than the maximum admissible are previously identified
on the on-bottom roughness analyses, mitigation by concrete mattress can be
used. In that case, mattresses shall be installed prior to pipelaying.
CONTRACTOR shall design the mattress spread considering the laying corridor
specified for the project, in order to assure that the pipeline will be laid over them.
ROV shall monitore the TDP during laydown of pipeline on the mattresses.
Matresses tipicaly employ the inherent strength of concrete blocks linked together
by an array of strong polypropylene rope. According to design requirements, the
mattresses can be uni-directional or bi-directional. Uni-directional mattresses are
often selected for use where soil conditions are weak and additional bearing is
sought over that of multi-directional type mattresses. Polypropylene rope and
cement shall be designed to withstand the design life of the project.
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Figure 5: Bi-directional mattress Figure 6: Uni-directional mattress
4.5 Sleepers
Sleepers are usually used for controlling lateral buckling behavior, and are
secondary structures to be installed on the seabed purely for the purpose of
supporting the pipeline. However, it is acceptable the adoption of sleepers with the
purpose of free span correction. The pipeline crossing over sleepers shall be in
compliance with all requirements established in Technical Specification of Pipeline
and Cable Crossings [2].
Sleepers design, construction and installation shall be in accordance with [7],
whenever applicable.
4.6 Alternative Methods
An alternative method, which could be adopted, may be lowering the pipeline by
digging or trenching at a high point, according to the soil bearing capacity and
free-span length.
When considering this solution CONTRACTOR shall consider the requirements of
[3] and all environmental impacts due to the proposed solution.
4.7 Span Rectification Requirements
CONTRACTOR shall identify, from the list of free-spans provided by the PIPELINE
POST-LAY SURVEY REPORTS [4] which free-spans require correction to meet
operational requirements. Following agreement with PETROBRAS, the
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CONTRACTOR shall then perform post pipe-lay span correction as required.
All post-lay span correction work shall be performed in the air-filled condition prior
to pipeline cleaning/flooding.
CONTRACTOR shall propose the method to be adopted for free span corrections
for PETROBRAS approval. For spans with soil inclination higher than 6 degree, it
is recommended that CONTRACTOR verify the applicability of a pipeline lowering
technique, soil rectification prior to pipelay or rock dump post pipelay. It is
important to note that this methodology may also be applicable for soil inclination
lower than 6 degree.
CONTRACTOR shall correct immediately all free spans identified during pipelay
survey if identified spans length are longer than the Accepted Criteria for
installation spans.
4.8 Surveys and Logs
Videos and logs of all span correction activities shall be kept and submitted to
PETROBRAS after completion of the work. CONTRACTOR shall generate as-built
drawings for all free-spans corrected.
The offshore survey activity shall be reported and stored in multimedia format. In
order to perform this task an electronic survey management system shall be used.
according to the specification for detailed design, procurement an installation of
the specific project.
PETROBRAS’ alignment sheets and data sheets shall be revised to produce the
as-laid charts, updated and delivered to PETROBRAS.
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5 DOCUMENTATION
All documents to be issued shall include in an introduction:
• Field description (if a Design Basis will not be issued by CONTRACTOR);
• Objective;
• Executive Summary.
All documents to be issued shall be in accordance with the last revision of
PETROBRAS standards below:
• N-381 - Execução de Desenho e outros Documentos Técnicos em Geral;
• N-1710 - Codificação de Documentos Técnicos de Engenharia;
• N-2064 – Emissão e Revisão de Documentos de Projeto.
5.1 Design Reports and Procedures
CONTRACTOR shall develop and issue free-span design reports and correction
procedures for PETROBRAS review, prior to CONTRACTOR mobilization to site.
These reports and procedures shall include, but not be limited to:
• Memory of calculations and drawings;
• Free-span correction procedures;
• Drawings and descriptions of the main free-span correction equipment.
The above mentioned procedure to be issued by CONTRACTOR, and reviewed
by PETROBRAS, prior to CONTRACTOR’s mobilization to site, shall include the
following information:
1 OBJECTIVE
2 PIPELINE DATA
3 PROCEDURE DATA
THE DATA OR PART THEREOF ARE PETROBRAS PROPERTY AND MUST NOT BE USED IN ANY WAY WITHOUT PERMISSION.
THE PRINTING OR REPRODUCTION OF THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT CONTROLLED. ALWAYS CHECK THE LAST VERSION.
NO REV.
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3.1 CONTRACTOR Vessel Data
3.2 Sea state limit for operation
3.3 Expected waiting on weather
4 FREE SPAN TO BE CORRECTED
4.1 Detailed on spans to be correction
4.1.1 Type of support to be used
4.1.2 Height and position of support
4.1.3 Support installation procedure
5 DELIVERABLES
5.2 Daily Log Report
CONTRACTOR shall prepare a daily log describing the activities performed during
free-span correction operations.
Typically this will include, at least:
• Vessel / Sea state details, including wait-on-weather time;
• Span number;
• Span location;
• Summary of the work achieved;
• Span detailed data (length, clearance from seabed etc);
• Problem areas.
5.3 As-built
CONTRACTOR shall prepare an as-built report for span correction operations, on
completing offshore activities.
As a minimum, the document shall include:
THE DATA OR PART THEREOF ARE PETROBRAS PROPERTY AND MUST NOT BE USED IN ANY WAY WITHOUT PERMISSION.
THE PRINTING OR REPRODUCTION OF THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT CONTROLLED. ALWAYS CHECK THE LAST VERSION.
NO REV.
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• Engineers reports and drawings;
• Survey results;
• Survey videos – before and after correction;
• As-built drawings of span correction areas;
• Log of activities.
All final documents shall be compiled into a CD/DVD-ROM with a navigator to be
issued to PETROBRAS at the end of the work.
The survey performed by the ROV shall be recorded on digital means and handled
to PETROBRAS on DVD. These videos shall be voice commented at the relevant
frames and edited with explicative legends. The DVD shall have an introductory
menu to guide to those relevant parties of inspection. The DVD menu shall have
fast access link to all spans corrected by CONTRACTOR.
THE DATA OR PART THEREOF ARE PETROBRAS PROPERTY AND MUST NOT BE USED IN ANY WAY WITHOUT PERMISSION.
THE PRINTING OR REPRODUCTION OF THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT CONTROLLED. ALWAYS CHECK THE LAST VERSION.
