Oil & Gas Automation

  NORSOK STANDARDS M-001 Materials selection NORSOK M-001: Materials Selection  standard, which is a key document in the Norwegian petroleum industry for ensuring safe and cost-effective material use in offshore and onshore facilities: 🔧 Purpose and Scope NORSOK M-001  provides  guidance and requirements  for: Material selection Corrosion protection Corrosion control Design limitations for materials Qualification of materials and manufacturers It applies to  hydrocarbon production and processing facilities , including: Fixed offshore installations Subsea production systems Onshore terminals  (excluding civil/structural works) 1 . 🧪 Key Principles Designed for a  minimum 20-year design life . Emphasizes  corrosion evaluation  and  environment-specific material selection . Covers: Weld overlays Chemical treatments Corrosion monitoring Dissimilar metal connections 🏗️ Applications Covered Drilling equipment Well comple...

  Pivotree’s modular subsea system : 🔹 Origin & Purpose Pivotree has developed a modular subsea system specifically designed for small to mid-sized offshore fields . The goal is to enable: Faster deployment Lower operational costs Scalable and flexible architecture for varied offshore environments 🔹 Technology Validation The system has undergone full prototype testing , ensuring reliability and performance. It has received DNV (Det Norske Veritas) certification , which confirms compliance with international safety and quality standards. 🔹 Design Features Suitable for water depths up to 1,500 meters Includes quick disconnect capabilities , making it ideal for: Typhoon-prone regions Remote offshore locations These features enhance safety , maintenance efficiency , and mobility . 🔹 Compatibility The system is designed to integrate seamlessly with: Existing FPSOs (Floating Production Storage and Offloading units) Major OEM subsea equipment This ensures cost-effective retrofi...

  PTFE Tapes & Sealents - Where to use and avoid in Oil & Gas Offshore Industries? In offshore oil and gas operations, PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) tape and sealants are not outright banned , but their use is highly regulated and often restricted depending on the application, pressure class, and safety requirements . Here's a breakdown of the considerations: ✅ When PTFE Tape/Sealants Are Allowed Low-pressure, non-critical systems : PTFE tape is commonly used for threaded joints in low-pressure hydraulic or pneumatic systems. Non-hydrocarbon services : Such as water or inert gas lines. Temporary installations : Where ease of disassembly is prioritized. ❌ When PTFE Tape/Sealants Are Restricted or Prohibited High-pressure systems PTFE tape can shred during installation, leading to blockages in valves or orifices , which is dangerous in high-pressure environments. Hydraulic and control systems Offshore platforms often prohibit PTFE tape in hydraulic control lines (e.g., fo...