Caisson Drainage Design - Guide To The Selection - BP - rp44-11
Caisson Drainage Design - Guide To The Selection - BP - rp44-11
Caisson Drainage Design - Guide To The Selection - BP - rp44-11
RP 44-11
June 1992
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FOREWORD ....................................................................................................................iv
1. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................1
1.1 Scope .....................................................................................................................1
2. OVERALL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................2
2.1 General.....................................................................................................................2
2.2 Safety 2
2.3 Piping Specification.................................................................................................3
2.3.1 General............................................................................................. 3
2.3.2 Open Drainage Systems ................................................................... 3
2.3.3 Closed Drainage Systems................................................................. 4
2.3.4 Sanitary Drainage Systems............................................................... 4
2.4 Catchment Areas......................................................................................................4
2.5 Drainage Gulleys .....................................................................................................5
2.6 Collection System Maintenance ..............................................................................5
2.7 Outfall Locations .....................................................................................................6
3. GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS .................................................................6
3.1 Topsides Structural Design Considerations.............................................................6
3.2 Gravity Flow Requirements.....................................................................................7
3.3 Hydraulic Design .....................................................................................................8
3.3.1 General............................................................................................. 8
3.3.2 Open Drainage Systems ................................................................... 8
3.3.2.1 Peak Flows ....................................................................................... 9
3.3.2.2 Minimum Flows/Sediment Transport Capability ............................ 9
3.3.2.3 Surcharging of Gulleys .................................................................. 10
3.3.2.4 Hydraulic Capacity and Line Sizing .............................................. 10
3.3.2.5 Maintaining Liquid Levels in Loop Seals/Seal Pots ...................... 11
3.3.3 Closed Drainage Systems............................................................... 11
3.3.4 Sanitary Drainage Systems............................................................. 11
3.4 Thermal Design .....................................................................................................11
3.5 Weight Minimisation.............................................................................................11
3.6 Module Drainage Design and Hookup Minimisation............................................12
3.7 Winterisation .........................................................................................................12
3.8 Helidecks ...............................................................................................................12
3.9 Corrosion ...............................................................................................................12
4. OIL-FREE WATER DRAINAGE ...........................................................................13
4.1 General...................................................................................................................13
4.2 Equipment Requirements ......................................................................................13
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FOREWORD
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1.
INTRODUCTION
1.1
Scope
1.1.1
1.1.2
1.1.3
This document does not cover:The treatment and handling of produced (formation) water, and
discharges arising from the use of oil-based muds.
All aspects of detailed design, although some important design points
are included. It does not include manufacture, construction or
commissioning.
Requirements specific to floating production platforms, but reference
should be made to the guidelines of this document when developing
drainage philosophies for such installations.
The collection and disposal of once-through seawater cooling water,
although this may feature in the design of the platform effluent system.
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2.
OVERALL REQUIREMENTS
2.1
General
2.1.1
The study shall consider the routing of the platform effluent into one or
more of the segregated systems covered in Sections 4 to 10 inclusive.
Consistent with the requirements for safe design, the number of
collection systems shall be kept to a minimum.
This Recommended Practice assumes segregation of the produced
water system from the oil-free and oily water drainage systems.
2.1.2
(b)
(c)
2.2
Safety
The following general principles shall be applied to the design of all
drainage systems:(a)
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(b)
(c)
(d)
2.3
Piping Specification
2.3.1
General
The specification for the pipework of drainage systems should be
compatible with the associated piping system.
2.3.2
2.3.2.1
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2.3.2.2
2.3.3
2.3.3.1
2.3.3.2
2.3.4
2.4
Catchment Areas
Catchment areas shall be related to the process equipment which they
surround. All areas must drain freely and away from other equipment.
(see also 3.1).
Due allowance must be made for out-of-true alignment. High points should be
under equipment where possible.
2.5
Drainage Gulleys
2.5.1
2.5.2
Gulleys shall be designed to slope towards the outlet, such that they do
not remain permanently liquid-filled. Use of weirs in gulleys generally
should be avoided. Deck gulleys should be covered with grating.
Unobstructed drainage will facilitate ease of cleaning, and reduce the risk of fire
spreading in the event of a minor hydrocarbon spill.
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The grating should not present a trip hazard. The effect of partial blockage of the
grating by debris such as rags or lagging should be considered.
2.5.3
The normally-used gulley outlet (i.e. not the firewater overflow gulley
outlet) shall be fitted with a readily removable large-mesh strainer.
2.6
2.6.1
2.6.2
2.6.3
2.6.4
2.6.5
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2.6.6
2.7
Outfall Locations
All drainage outfalls shall be positioned so that platform pump intakes
(particularly those feeding the potable water plant) are at maximum
distance and across normal tidal current direction. Outfalls would
typically be at different depth from any water intake.
All overflows via deck plates shall be arranged to have discharge
overboard away from equipment, personnel, escape routes and
lifeboats on lower decks.
3.
3.1.1
(b)
(c)
(d)
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3.2
3.2.1
3.2.2
Pipes should be at such levels and gradients that liquids are not
retained in any part of a drain system other than where designed to be
so in the various traps.
3.2.3
3.2.4
Where up-hill collection lines are unavoidable, there may be a need for
gas pressure for blow-down of equipment and use of special operating
procedures.
For cases where effluent sources will be at a low level, it may be appropriate to
consider the following arrangements in order to avoid up-hill closed drain collection
lines which normally are not acceptable:(a)
Locate the closed drain drum in or below the lowest level module floor.
(b)
Locate local closed drain catch pot(s) at appropriate points around the
low-level modules, and feed the closed drain drum by means of low
turbulent energy dissipation pumps (permanent or temporary).
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(c)
Locate the inlet nozzles of the closed drain drum at a lower level than the
normal top mountings, but above the normal maximum operating level.
3.3
Hydraulic Design
3.3.1
General
Calculation of the hydraulic gradient within a drainage system shall be
based on roughness factors appropriate to mature pipework.
Consideration should be given to the use of hydraulic dampers on any
large diameter lines to prevent flash flooding due to long vertical runs
of pipe.
3.3.2
Peak flows.
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
3.3.2.1
Peak Flows
3.3.2.1.1
The drainage systems shall be designed for the greater of the following
three flows:(a)
(b)
(c)
The platform open drainage systems are required to carry process effluents,
washdown water, rain-water and firewater. Note that in the case of deck areas
drained into the oily water open drainage system, this peak flow will be met by the
oily water open drainage system (see Section 5) and the firewater overflow drainage
system (see Section 8).
3.3.2.1.2
The design rate of firewater drainage from a process area shall be the
greater of:either
or
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Specific flow rates for deluge water depend upon local statutory regulations. For
example, in the case of platform designs that follow UK Statutory Instruments 1978
No. 611 (The offshore installations (fire-fighting equipment) regulations 1978), the
rate of firewater applied can be calculated on the basis of 12.2 litres per minute over
each square metre of designated area (0.25 gallons/square foot/minute). There
may be additional flows determined by the need to protect individual plant
components, firewalls and structures.
Firewater flowrate employed should be the maximum output from all installed
nozzles not just the design output of the deluge system.
The design rate of rain-water flow from open decks can be calculated from
considering the design storm intensity on the exposed area. It will usually be very
much less than that indicated above. Guidance regarding calculation methods,
which include consideration of vertical surfaces, is given in BS 6367 and BP Group
RP 4-1.
3.3.2.2
3.3.2.2.1
3.3.2.2.2
3.3.2.3
Surcharging of Gulleys
Surcharging of gulleys in open drainage shall be accommodated by
provision of freeboard above the design flow rate level. This freeboard
shall be not less than 100mm. For gulleys provided with firewater
overflows (see also 8.2.1), the freeboard shall be between the design
flow rate level and the lip of the overflow tundish.
3.3.2.4
3.3.2.4.1
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The hydraulic capacity of open drains depends on pipe size, allowances for entry,
exit and fittings losses, gradient, condition, degree of surcharge that can be tolerated
and the nature of liquid to be carried.
3.3.2.4.2
3.3.2.4.3
3.3.2.4.4
VL
d
g
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*G
(ii)
(iii)
Provide drain entry boxes with integral vortex breakers such that the liquid
depth will be sufficient to avoid entrainment. (There will be intermediate
situations when flow rates will be low enough to give unstable conditions)
3.3.2.5
3.3.2.5.1
3.3.3
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3.3.4
3.4
Thermal Design
Drainage piping system design shall accommodate thermal
expansion/contraction of lines, resulting from the temperature range of
effluents.
3.5
Weight Minimisation
3.5.1
3.5.2
3.6
3.6.1
3.6.2
3.6.3
3.6.4
3.7
Winterisation
Where applicable, drainage lines, loop seals, seal pots and headers
shall be protected for winterisation in accordance with BP Group RP
44-2.
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3.8
Helidecks
Helidecks shall be surrounded by gulleys discharging directly to sea in
cases where fuel loading does not take place. Where fuel loading takes
place the drains shall flow to the oily water open drainage collection
system. Drains pipework shall be able to cope with burning fuel. See
also 8.1.
3.9
Corrosion
3.9.1
3.9.2
4.
General
4.1.1
This system shall be provided to deal with oil-free water drainage, for
example potable water overflows, run-off (including firewater) from
module roofs and open deck areas, other than those liable to be
contaminated by oil or chemicals.
4.1.2
Routing of run-off over the deck plates away from other plant
areas and discharge overboard.
(b)
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4.1.3
4.2
Equipment Requirements
4.2.1
Gulleys
Oil-free water drainage gulleys should be provided as shown in Figure
3 . (See also Section 8.2.1)
4.2.2
4.2.3
Seals
Modules that are designed to be pressurised shall be provided with
loop seals to prevent air losses. The depth of liquid required in these
seals will depend upon the pressure level chosen for the module, and
likely pressure surges e.g. doors opening and closing.
5.
General
5.1.1
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
Figure 4a and Figure 4b are schematic diagrams for typical oily water
open drainage systems. Figure 4a is based on drainage caisson
separation; Figure 4b is based on primary oil separation before the
drainage caisson. These separation facilities are described in 5.2.
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5.1.2
5.1.3
5.1.4
Where bulk storage is to be provided for helifuel, lube oil and seal oil,
the handling areas shall be provided with kerbs and valved connections
to the oily water open drainage system; the valves normally being
closed.
Valves to drain may be opened to dispose of uncontaminated rain-water. If minor
contamination is present, adequate water flushing shall be available, and the area
cleared via the drains.
5.2
5.2.1
5.2.1.1
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The oil removal package should be integrated with the drainage caisson pump. The
feed to the package will be intermittent, and as most of the solids collected in the
drainage system will have fallen out in the caisson, the necessity for pre-filters or
other means of sludge/solids removal in the feed line to the oil removal package
should be evaluated.
The feed to the oil removal package will be under manual control, unlike the feed to
the oily water separator, and will be of known volume and pressure, thus permitting
the selection of compact proprietary equipment.
5.2.2
5.2.2.1
5.2.2.2
5.3
Equipment Requirements
5.3.1
Drainage Collection
5.3.1.1
Piping from tundishes, equipment drip pans and drain gulleys shall
incorporate loop seals. The seal depth shall be consistent with module
pressurisation requirements but not less than 300 mm.
5.3.2
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5.3.2.1
Other than at loop seals and seal pots, drainage headers and subheaders shall contain no pockets, and shall drain towards the
applicable oil/water separation facility (see 3.1 and 3.2).
5.3.2.2
Separate drainage headers shall be run from the hazardous and nonhazardous areas to the applicable oil/water separation facility, to avoid
the possibility of backflow from the hazardous to non-hazardous areas.
5.3.3
Seal Pots
5.3.3.1
5.3.3.2
The seal pots should have a seal depth at least twice the seal depth of
the loop seals at drainage collection points. The seal depth shall not be
less than 600 mm.
5.3.3.3
5.3.3.4
5.3.3.5
5.3.3.6
Each seal pot shall be fitted with test cocks set at appropriate levels to
allow the level of liquid seal in the pot to be proven.
5.3.3.7
The seal pot design and location should consider the need for routine
seal level checking and cleaning.
5.3.3.8
5.3.4
Vents
5.3.4.1
5.3.4.2
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5.3.4.3
Flame arresters shall be fitted to vent outlets that discharge into areas
where an intermittent source of ignition is possible.
5.3.4.4
5.3.4.5
5.3.5
5.3.5.1
The oily water separator shall remove all suspended oil particles of 50
microns and greater.
Note that the suspended oil content at the inlet to the separator is typically 0-2,000
mg/litre (normal), and 100,000 mg/litre (maximum).
5.3.5.2
5.3.5.3
5.3.5.4
Provision of filter screens between the separator inlet bay and the tilted
plate section should be considered.
5.3.5.5
5.3.5.6
5.3.5.7
5.3.5.8
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5.3.5.9
5.3.6
5.3.6.1
The pumps shall take suction from the separated oil compartment in
the oily water separator and discharge under level-switch control,
typically to the main crude oil line, downstream of an LP production
separator. Two sets of level switches shall be fitted to the separated oil
compartment for this purpose.
Typically, two pumps should be installed, each capable of pumping 10% of the
maximum normal liquid flow into the oily water separator. During normal
operation, only one pump should be running, and shall be controlled using the lower
set of level switches. However, if the drainage into the separated oil compartment
exceeds the pump discharge rate, causing the level to rise, then the second pump
shall be started automatically under control of the higher set of level switches. A
selector switch shall be provided for selection of the leading pump.
5.3.6.2
5.3.7
Drainage Caisson
5.3.7.1
5.3.7.2
The water shall enter the caisson via downcomers which shall extend
to be permanently submerged to provide a liquid seal and to minimise
turbulence on entry. Consideration shall be given to the need for wave
damping.
5.3.7.3
5.3.7.4
5.3.7.5
The drainage caisson shall extend well below LAT, and shall be
located in accordance with 2.7.
The bottom of the caisson is typically at -50 m LAT in the Northern North Sea.
5.3.7.6
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A caisson having the typical internal diameter of 1.0 metre will provide only limited
damping of any vertical wave motion. Therefore, the use of a low level orifice or
slotted plate for damping should be considered if the platform is in an open-sea
location.
Consideration should be given to providing integral plates or using a proprietary
caisson design to improve oil/water separation. Access for cleaning and
maintenance needs to be taken into account in such applications.
5.3.7.7
The caisson design should include a 150 mm mesh or bars across the
exit, to prevent entry of divers.
5.3.7.8
5.3.7.9
5.3.7.10
5.3.8
5.3.8.1
5.3.8.2
The pump and driver shall be designed for fully submerged operation.
5.3.8.3
5.3.8.4
5.3.8.5
5.3.8.6
5.3.8.7
5.3.8.8
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(a)
(b)
(c)
5.3.9
6.
General
6.1.1
(b)
(c)
Production separators.
Scrubbers.
Crude oil pumps.
Level gauges.
Condensate pumps.
Test separators.
Knock-out drums.
Compressor suction and blow-down drums.
Fuel oil tanks (including overflows).
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6.1.2
Connection of the sources referred to in 6.1.1 (a) and 6.1.1 (b) to the
oily water closed drainage system should be restricted to those where
drain-down cannot be safely achieved by the following methods:(a)
(b)
(c)
The use of portable pumps (hand operated, or powered) may be considered for the
transfer of liquids by the methods of drain-down given in (a), (b) and (c).
6.1.3
6.1.4
The contents of the oily water closed drains system should be routed to
fall by gravity, via oily water closed drain headers, to the closed drain
drum (but see also 2.1.2).
Any layout which results in drain lines running 'uphill' in places, and thus requiring
gas pressure to assist drain-down, should be avoided. This may be achieved by
judicious location of the equipment, the closed drain drum and the interconnecting
lines (see 3.1 and 3.2).
6.1.5
Closed drain lines for cold/dry service from NGL and condensate
vessels shall be kept separate from any wet oil drainage lines, to avoid
blockage by hydrate and ice. A pre-heater shall be provided for the
closed drain drum for such service. Trace heating of the lines may also
be required, with instrumentation to indicate blockages.
Consideration should be given to increasing the drain diameter towards the drum to
allow for gas breakout as pressure is reduced.
6.1.6
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6.1.7
6.1.8
The water content of the liquid flow from the closed drain system into
the closed drain drum should be taken as 0-10% (normal), and 100%
(peak).
6.1.9
Depending on the anticipated duty for the closed drain drum a simple
vessel only may be sufficient, with a pump sending all contents to an
LP production separator. It may be necessary to achieve separation
within the drum.
See Commentary notes on flow reversal in 5.2.1 and 5.2.2 above.
The requirement to achieve separation within the closed drain drum depends, for
example, upon the amount of seawater returned to the drum from the drainage
caisson (see 5.2 of the essential requirements of this document), and the need to
avoid commingling seawater with any produced water in the crude oil system.
If separation in the drum is necessary it should be partitioned as follows:(a)
(b)
(c)
6.1.10
6.1.11
Oil recovered from this primary oil separation vessel shall be pumped
to the LP production separator and its water content should be taken as
0-1% (normal), and 10% (peak). In normal operation, the contents of
the de-oiled water section shall be discharged, under manual control, to
the drainage caisson (see 2.2 (b)).
See Commentary notes on flow reversal in 5.2.1 and 5.2.2 above.
6.1.12
6.1.13
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Equipment Requirements
6.2.1
General
6.2.1.1
6.2.1.2
6.2.3.1
(b)
(c)
For very large vessels, there should be provision to reduce the inventory to a
minimum using normal process outlets. The size of the drain drum can then be based
on the lowest practical inventory of the vessel and piping. Consider supply
operations and the likely overflow from storage tanks.
6.2.3.2
6.2.3.3
If the closed drain drum requires desanding facilities, the sparge shall
be arranged so that the heating elements and bottom outlet nozzles as
well as the vessel base are cleaned effectively.
6.2.3.4
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should be noted that the high-level control should be designed to avoid the risk of
liquid carry-over to the flare system.
6.2.3.5
6.2.3.6
The recovered oil pumps and closed drain drum instrumentation may
be top mounted to allow the drum to be located at a low level, i.e.
within or below platform lowest deck level.
6.2.4
6.2.4.1
Typically, two recovered oil pumps should be provided, each sized for
50% of the total design feed flow rate to the closed drain drum and
suitable for the 'oil' properties.
Frequently the oil will be light condensate, i.e. with a high vapour pressure.
6.2.4.2
6.2.4.3
7.
Each recovered oil pump shall be fitted with high and low pressure
switches on the discharge, in accordance with API RP 14C. Operation
of these switches shall initiate shutdown of the pumps.
7.2
The drainage philosophy for the wellhead and drilling areas should be
generally as shown on Figure 6. The drainage systems in this area
should be as follows:(a)
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(b)
(c)
(d)
7.3
7.4
The surface drainage of the well deck and the BOP/impact deck should
be allowed to discharge direct to sea through the gaps between the
BOP/impact deck plates and the open grating of the welldeck.
Note that the quantities of surface drainage flows on these decks will generally be
limited by the collection system for deck drainage on the drilling floor above. This is
because the drilling derrick/substructure shields these decks.
8.
7.5
7.6
General
8.1.1
(ii)
(iii)
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(iv)
Note that (i), (ii) and (iii) will only apply where a credible pool fire hazard exists.
This excludes gas processing, high pressure condensate processing, high flash-point
fuels remote from other hazards, and process sections containing less than 1 tonne
of low flash-point liquids after stabilisation or polar solvents.
(b)
(c)
These measures, plus solid floor edging at louvers shall be used to ensure that there
is no overflow into other areas.
8.1.2
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The capacity of the system will be reduced if there are too many bends, dirt traps,
etc. It may be improved by the inclusion of vortex breakers.
8.1.3
The hydraulic design of the firewater drainage system shall allow for
the maximum output (not just the design output) of the firewater
system plus that of any portable equipment that may also be used.
Where practicable, the design should be 110% of the maximum output so as to allow
for cross flow from other areas and pooling. An allowance for supercharging may
also be made (see 8.2.1).
8.2
Equipment Requirements
8.2.1
Gulleys
Firewater overflow drainage gulleys should be provided as shown in
Figure 7 (see also 3.3.2.3). Where practicable, the design should
ensure discharge of oil to the sea before the firewater.
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8.2.2
Divisions
Upstands at louvered walls and 'sleeping policemen' should be 25 mm
higher than that required for drainage control. Further allowance
should be made for deck irregularities. When deciding on the position
of a division, personnel movements and trip hazards shall be
considered.
8.2.3
8.2.3.1
Drainage piping should fall towards the discharge point (see 3.1 and
3.2).
8.2.3.2
8.2.3.3
8.2.3.4
8.2.3.5
Any form of impediment to the free flow of surface water to the drains
should be avoided.
8.2.3.6
8.2.4
Bunded Areas
Firewater shall be prevented from overflowing from bunded areas,
such as around tanks containing flammable or hazardous materials,
during deluge. The use of overflow outlets leading to the firewater
drainage system or provision of low-level manual drains to the oily
drains system should be considered.
8.2.5
Helidecks
Helidecks shall be provided with a gulley drain system which shall
drain to a safe location (see 8.1.1 and 8.2.1).
9.
CHEMICAL DRAINAGE
9.1
General
9.1.1
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9.1.3
9.1.4
(a)
(b)
(c)
All chemical storage and handling areas and their sub-divisions, shall
be provided with kerbs and valved connections to chemical drains, the
valves normally being closed.
The layout shall be such that any significant sized spill can be collected and
drummed for disposal ashore. Valves to drain may be opened to dispose of
uncontaminated rain-water. If minor contamination is present adequate water
flushing shall be provided, and the area cleared via the chemical drain. Specific
attention shall be given to ensure that the design of the containment is appropriate to
the materials handled, and also to avoid risk to personnel, especially those working
on lower platform levels.
9.1.5
9.1.6
9.1.7
9.1.8
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10.
9.2
Equipment Requirements
9.2.1
9.2.1.1
Drainage piping should fall towards the discharge points. (see 3.1 and
3.2).
SANITARY DRAINAGE
10.1
General
10.1.1
10.1.2
10.1.3
10.1.4
10.2
Equipment Requirements
10.2.1
10.2.1.1
Drainage piping should fall towards the discharge point. The net
slopes and line sizes shall be selected in accordance with BS 8301.
10.2.1.2
10.2.2
Seals
In cases where drains emanate from pressurised areas, e.g.
accommodation modules, seals should be provided to minimise
leakage of air.
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10.2.3
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CRUDE OIL
)
(
GAS
LP
PRODUCTION
SEPARATOR
PRODUCED WATER
FLASH DRUM
PRODUCED WATER
TREATMENT PACKAGE
CRUDE OIL
)
(
PRODUCED WATER
FROM HP SEPARATOR
SCRUBBERS ETC.
FIGURE 1A
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TO FLARE
PRODUCED WATER
TREATMENT PACKAGE
OIL PUMP
PRODUCED WATER
)
(
SANITARY
DRAINAGE
SYSTEM
OIL-FREE
WATER
DRAINAGE
SYSTEM
DRILLING AREAS
DRAINAGE
SYSTEM
(SECTION 10)
(SECTION 4)
(SECTION 7)
)
(
OILY WATER
OPEN
DRAINAGE
SYSTEM
(SECTION 5)
)
(
OILY WATER
CLOSED
DRAINAGE
SYSTEM
(SECTION 6)
CHEMICAL
DRAINAGE
SYSTEM
(SECTION 9)
FIREWATER
OVERFLOW
FIREWATER
OVERFLOW
DRAINAGE
SYSTEM
SEWAGE
MACERATOR
(SECTION 8)
PRODUCED
WATER
OIL REMOVAL
PACKAGE
(OIL WATER
FILTER
COALESCER)
CLOSED
DRAIN
DRUM
)
(
RECOVERED OIL
PUMP
OVERBOARD
OVERBOARD
SHALE
SHUTE
SEWAGE
OUTFALL
LINE
TREATED
WATER
SEA LEVEL
OVERBOARD
SEAWATER
OUTFALL
CAISSON
INPUTS TO BE
BELOW LIQUID
LEVEL AT
ALL TIMES
DRAINAGE
CAISSON
PUMP
DRAINAGE CAISSON
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FIGURE 1B
SIMPLIFIED OVERALL DRAINAGE SYSTEM
(PRIMARY OIL SEPARATION UPSTREAM OF DRAINAGE CAISSON)
CRUDE OIL
TO FLARE
)
(
GAS
LP
PRODUCTION
SEPARATOR
PRODUCED WATER
FLASH DRUM
CRUDE OIL
FROM HP SEPARATOR
SCRUBBERS ETC.
SANITARY
DRAINAGE
SYSTEM
OIL-FREE
WATER
DRAINAGE
SYSTEM
(SECTION 10)
(SECTION 4)
PRODUCED WATER
TREATMENT PACKAGE
)
(
PRODUCED WATER
PRODUCED WATER
SEPARATED OIL
TREATMENT PACKAGE
OIL PUMP
PRODUCED WATER
)
(
DRILLING AREAS
)
DRAINAGE
(
SYSTEM
(SECTION 7)
OILY WATER
OPEN
DRAINAGE
SYSTEM
(SECTION 5)
)
(
OILY WATER
CLOSED
DRAINAGE
SYSTEM
(SECTION 6)
CHEMICAL
DRAINAGE
SYSTEM
(SECTION 9)
FIREWATER
OVERFLOW
FIREWATER
OVERFLOW
DRAINAGE
SYSTEM
SEWAGE
MACERATOR
(SECTION 8)
SEPARATED OIL
PUMP
PRODUCED
WATER
CLOSED
DRAIN
DRUM
OILY WATER
SEPARATOR
)
(
SEAWATER
RECOVERED OIL
PUMP
OVERBOARD
TREATED
WATER
OVERBOARD
SHALE
SHUTE
SEWAGE
OUTFALL
LINE
SEAWATER
OUTFALL
CAISSON
INPUTS TO BE
BELOW LIQUID
LEVEL AT
ALL TIMES
DRAINAGE
CAISSON
PUMP
DRAINAGE CAISSON
SEA LEVEL
OVERBOARD
FIGURE 2
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FIGURE 3
OIL-FREE WATER DRAINAGE SYSTEM SCHEMATIC
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VENT
VENT
VENT
GULLEY
GULLEY
TUNDISH
TO CRUDE OIL
OUTLET OF LP
PRODUCTION
FROM OTHER SEPARATOR
DECK LEVELS
ATMOSPHERIC
VENT RELIEF
SYSTEM
TYPICAL CONNECTION
(OTHER HAZARDOUS
AREAS)
TUNDISH
1:100 MIN
NET FALL
TYPICAL CONNECTION
(OTHER NON-HAZARDOUS AREAS)
NET FALL
1:100 MIN
NET FALL
RODDING
POINT
1:100 MIN
NET FALL
1:100 MIN
DRAIN TANK
OR CAISSON
LEGEND
VALVE NORMALLY
OPEN
VALVE NORMALLY
CLOSED
OIL REMOVAL
PACKAGE
(OIL WATER
FILTER COALESCER)
SEAL LEVEL
TEST COCKS
FIGURE 4A
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RELIEF VALVE
REVERSIBLE
SPADE
REMOVABLE
STRAINER
SAMPLING
SYSTEM
FLAME
ARRESTER
REMOVABLE
GRATING
NITROGEN PURGE
DECK PLATE
DRAINAGE
CAISSON
PUMP
SEA LEVEL
300mm
300mm
DRAINAGE
CAISSON
FIREWATER
OVERFLOW DRAINAGE
SYSTEM
OILY WATER
OPEN DRAINAGE
SYSTEM
TYPICAL OPEN DRAIN GULLEY
WITH FIREWATER OVERFLOW
VENT
VENT
VENT
GULLEY
TO CRUDE OIL
VENT
TUNDISH
FROM OTHER
OUTLET OF LP
DECK LEVELS
PRODUCTION
SEPARATOR
TYPICAL CONNECTION
ATMOSPHERIC
TO CLOSED
DRAIN DRUM
VENT RELIEF
SYSTEM
1:100 MIN
NET FALL
1:100 MIN
NET FALL
1:100 MIN
RODDING
POINT
NET FALL
1:100 MIN
DRAIN TANK
OR CAISSON
FIGURE 4B
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BYPASS
BYPASS
SEAL LEVEL
TEST COCKS
LEGEND
VALVE NORMALLY
OPEN
REMOVABLE
VALVE NORMALLY
FALL
STRAINER
CLOSED
REMOVABLE
GRATING
RELIEF VALVE
FALL
REVERSIBLE
DECK PLATE
SPADE
NITROGEN
FLAME
PURGE
ARRESTER
NITROGEN PURGE
300mm
300mm
SEPARATED
OIL PUMP
OILY WATER
SEPARATOR
DRAINAGE
CAISSON
PUMP
OILY WATER
OPEN DRAINAGE
SYSTEM
SEA LEVEL
FIREWATER
OVERFLOW
DRAINAGE
SYSTEM
CAISSON
LEGEND
VALVE NORMALLY
OPEN
VALVE NORMALLY
CLOSED
VESSEL AND
TANK DRAINS
REVERSIBLE
SPADE
LINE DRAINS
(MANIFOLDS, HEADERS, ETC.)
TYPICAL
CONNECTION
VENT TO
LP FLARE
TYPICAL AREA
CONNECTION
RODDING
POINT
FIGURE 5
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RELIEF VALVE
ATMOSPHERIC
VENT HEADER
NET
FALL
FLUSHING
POINT
RELIEF
FLARE
MANAGER
1:100
MIN
RODDING
POINT
FROM DRAINAGE CAISSON PUMP (SEE FIGURE 4b)
NET
FALL
1:100
MIN
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TYPICAL MANIFOLDING OF
INSTRUMENT
DRAINS TO OILY WATER
CLOSED DRAINAGE SYSTEM
OPTIONAL
SPARGE
(TREATED
WATER)
EMERGENCY (HIGH-LEVEL)
AUTOMATIC DUMP VALVE
NET
FALL
CLOSED DRAIN
DRUM
OPTIONAL
ELECTRIC
HEATER
TO CRUDE OIL INLET
OF LP PRODUCTION
SEPARATOR
TO
DRAINAGE
CAISSON
MANUAL DRAIN
VALVE
RECOVERED OIL
PUMP
NOTES :
DRILLING FLOOR
FIGURE 6
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FIREWATER
OVERFLOW
TO SEA
IMPACT DECK
)
(
)
(
HOSE
CONNECTION
)
(
WELL
COMPLETION
FLOOR
)
(
)
(
)
(
HOSE CONNECTION
DRAINAGE OVERBOARD
THROUGH OPEN MESH
FLOOR
CLOSED OILY
WATER DRAIN
SHALE CHUTE
OVERBOARD
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DECK PLATE
DECK PLATE
TYPICAL
CONNECTION
RODDING
POINT
TYPICAL CONNECTION
(PRESSURISED MODULE)
TYPICAL
CONNECTION
OPEN DRAIN
GULLEY
OPEN DRAIN
GULLEY
NET FALL
1:100 MIN
RODDING
POINT
NET FALL
NOTES:
REMOVABLE STRAINER
REMOVABLE GRATING
1. FIREWATER OVERFLOWS DO NOT REQUIRE
LOOP SEALS IN NON-HAZARDOUS AREAS,
UNLESS CONNECTED TO A HEADER.
DECK
PLATE
300mm
SEE NOTE 1
OILY WATER
OPEN DRAINAGE
SYSTEM
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FIREWATER
OVERFLOW DRAINAGE
SYSTEM
1:100 MIN
OVERBOARD
OVERBOARD
FIGURE 7
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LINE DRAINS
(MANIFOLDS, HEADERS, ETC.)
VESSEL AND
TANK DRAINS
SEAWATER
1:100 MIN
NET FALL
FIGURE 8
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CONNECTION
CHEMICAL DRAIN
LEGEND
INSULATING GASKET
AND BOLTING
CHEMICAL DRAIN
PIPING SPECIFICATION
SEAWATER
PIPING SPECIFICATION
SEAWATER
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REVERSIBLE SPADE
SEAWATER
OUTFALL CAISSON
PIPING UNION
)
(
NOTES :
)
(
)
(
)
(
TYPICAL CONNECTIONS
1.
FIGURE 9
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NET FALL
FLUSHING
CONNECTION/
RODDING POINT
(TYPICAL)
NET FALL
SEWAGE OUTFALL
LINE
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APPENDIX A
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APPENDIX B
BS 5572
BS 6367
BS 8301
API RP 14C
BP Group RP 4-1
Drainage systems
(was BP CP 5)
BP Group RP 6-1
Corrosion Monitoring
(was BP CP 50)
BP Group RP 44-2
Winterisation
(was BP CP 24)
BP Group GS 142-6
Piping Specifications
(was BP Std 170)
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APPENDIX C
SUPPLEMENTARY COMMENTARY
C1
Scope
C2
General
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sections would not be needed. For example, oily water may not be present on the quarters platform of
a multi-platform complex.
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