
doi: 10.4043/6672-ms
ABSTRACT A unique and prototype pull-in and connection system were developed for the TOGI project. The offshore pull-in of the 20" pipeline and service lines and cable were performed without any problems. The mechanical and electrical connections became more problematic than envisaged. Supplementary methods and equipment had to be developed during the offshore phase for some of the operations. The paper will present design characteristics and experiences during testing and operations. INTRODUCTION For pull-in and connections on the TOGI template the following tools were developed:Pull-in tool for 20" pipeline and service lines and cableConnection tool for horizontal hub connections of20" pipelineService lines to manifoldX-mas tree to manifoldPig module to manifoldElectrical bridge connection tool for connection of inductive connectors between cable termination and manifold.Control pod running tool for electrical connections between control pod and manifold. Fig 1 shows the pull-in and connection areas on the template. The tools developed during the offshore phase for rectification work were:Honing tool for repair of 20" outboard hub.ROV operated brushing tool for 20" and 11" hubs.ROV operated brushing tool for electrical female receptacles.ROV operated inspection tool. The main parameters for the design and operation of the pull-in and connection systems have beenfirst end tie-in of pipeline and service lines and cableall modules on the Template to be independent retrievableall metal to metal seals to be replaceabledual electrical connections for each welldesign life of 18 yearsdiverless operations This paper is one in a series of six which are presented at the OTC 1991. DESIGN OF PULL-IN AND CONNECTION TOOLS Pull-in Tool The pull-in tool system consists of:Pull-in Tool (PLT)Alignment Funnel/Lock Down structures being part of the TemplatePipeline/Service Line Termination A common pull-in tool was developed for both 20" pipeline and the service lines and cable. Fig. 2 shows the main features of the tool. The functional requirements of the tool are:Direct pull-in from lay barge for both 20" pipeline and service lines and cable.All tool operations shall be fully reversible at any point in the operation.The tool shall be able to lock itself down to the template.In case of hydraulic failure, the PLT shall be retrievable by means of ROV override.Pull-in angle of the pipeline shall be within +/- 4 degrees. Final alignment to achieve the connecting tolerances of +/- 0.25 degrees shall be performed by the Pull-in Tool.The hub shall feature a removable hydrostatic pressure cap which prevents flooding during pipeline laying.Flooding of the pipeline shall be from the laydown head at Oseberg prior to connection. The pressure shall be equalised over a pressure cap which shall remain fitted until making the 20" connection.To remove the pull-in head.The tool shall be deployed by the use of drill string and guidewire techniques.The pull-in force for pipeline is estimated to be 60 tonnes.
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