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Production Automation - Establishing the Building Blocks for Sucess

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 Production Automation - Establishing the Building Blocks for Sucess A production automaton is a conceptual framework often used in systems engineering and management to model and analyze the processes involved in production systems. It helps organizations understand the flow of materials, information, and resources necessary to achieve successful outcomes. Here’s how the concept can be applied to establish building blocks for success: ### Key Components of a Production Automaton 1. States : Each state represents a specific condition or stage in the production process. For example, states might include raw material acquisition, processing, assembly, quality control, and delivery. 2. Transitions: These are the actions or events that move the system from one state to another. Transitions can be triggered by various factors such as completion of tasks, availability of resources, or changes in demand. 3. Inputs and Outputs : Inputs are the resources (materials, information, labor) that en
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Electro-Chlorination Package in FPSO

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 Electro-Chlorination Package in FPSO Electro chlorination is the process of producing hypochlorite by passing electric current through salt water. Electro chlorination is a process that involves using electricity to generate chlorine from saltwater. This chlorine can then be used for various applications, such as disinfection, water treatment, or corrosion control. In the context of a Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, electrochlorination can be used for seawater treatment and disinfection. On an FPSO, seawater is often used for various purposes, such as cooling systems, firewater systems, ballast water treatment, and general utility water. Electrochlorination systems can be installed on FPSOs to treat seawater and produce chlorine on-site. The generated chlorine can be used to disinfect seawater to control marine growth and prevent biofouling in the vessel's systems. The advantages of using electrochlorination on an FPSO include: On-site chlorine generati
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Drone in Offshore (Oil & Gas)

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 Drone in Offshore (Oil & Gas) A drone used in offshore operations is typically referred to as an offshore drone.  Offshore drones are commonly employed in the oil and gas industry for various tasks such as  - monitoring offshore platforms,  - conducting inspections,  - surveying pipelines, and  - providing real-time data for decision-making.  These drones are equipped with specialized sensors and cameras to capture high-quality images and videos of offshore structures and equipment.  They help improve safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in offshore operations.
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BALLAST CONTROL SYSTEM (FPSO)

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 BALLAST CONTROL SYSTEM (FPSO) A Ballast tank is a compartment within a boat, ship or other floating structure that holds water. The ballast system keeps the offshore unit in a stable condition and at a suitable draught, heel and trim in all relevant states of operation. In order to provide adequate stability to vessels at sea, ballast is used to weight the ship down and lower its centre of gravity. The segregated ballast system is designed in floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) to comply with International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) regulations. It has ballasting/ de-ballasting and transfer functions from one tank to any other ballast tanks. Ballast filling is via ballast main pipes which run to the ballast seawater from topside seawater lift pumps or topside utility pumps using gravity filling. In previous FPSO projects, the ballast pumps were located in pump room, but recently projects have installed the hydraulic operated, submersib
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  5G Networking We live in a world where we all are dependent on faster internet and a virtually connected lifestyle. All we look forward to is having great internet and the right gadget to live the day. We literally eat, breathe, talk, listen and work on technology. The mobile network and internet connection plays a very important role when we speak of work and leisure. As the mantra states- “Faster is better!”, speed and technology play a very crucial part and we all are totally into faster internet for better productivity.   Earlier, we all know how big was 4G LTE network was all about. Now we all are set to bring in the upgraded and smarter connectivity option, known as 5G. The latest talk of the town is considered as a very fast and swift mode of connection. But what exactly is 5G all about? Let us know more about the technology and why is it so much in the talks.   What is 5G? The latest 5th generation mobile network is 5G, which is one attention seeker in today’s time af
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1.2.3 DIESEL OIL SYSTEM

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   DIESEL OIL SYSTEM General Process system description: Ships marine diesel engines run on Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO), nowadays a low sulphur content, or Marine Diesel Oil (MDO) or Marine Fuel Oil (MFO). The diesel oil system has as its purpose, Receiving          Storage        Purification and distribution of diesel oil to the various users on the FPSO. The main function of the diesel oil system is to provide purified diesel oil to Topsides Main  Turbo Generators (Package A/B/C) Port and Starboard (Package D/E/F),  Fire water pump Day Tank  (5-TA-  1710A/B/C/D),  Inert  Gas  generators  Day  Tank  5  TA  1210  A/  B  and  Hull  users Essential diesel generator DO day Tanks 4TA 6520A/B/C,  Emergency diesel generator DO day tank 4TA 6710, Life Boat  refuelling, Crew Boat refuelling and Fast Rescue Craft refuelling. In addition diesel oil is used for flow lines preservation before Start-up or during on-site operation for Topsides.    The diesel oil system consists of: Raw diesel oil storag
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BILGE SYSTEM

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BILGE SYSTEM 1.1.1      BILGE SYSTEM The Bilge is the lowest compartment on a ship, below the water line, where the two sides meet at the keel. Introduction: The bilge system enables water and oily water to be removed from machinery spaces, pump rooms, void spaces and other compartments.  There are two suction lines for emptying each bilge well. The first line is connected to the bilge through bilge main pumps (or daily bilge pumps) which have 5-10 m3/hr capacity. The second line is the direct bilge suction (or emergency bilge suction) and must be connected directly t emergency bilge pumps suction. This is used in emergency and at least two direct bilge suctions (or emergency bilge suction) must be provided at machinery space in each pontoon area in semi-submerisbile project and pump room and aft & forward machinery spaces in FPSO project. It is a classification requirement that the bilge system has an emergency connection that is connected to the largest seawater pump. This is pro
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