(OTC 24029)ColdShield Qualification: Waterproof Bonded Composite Reinforcements for FPSO HULL Repair - Seal Selection

摘要

ColdShield is an innovative solution for making structural repairs and reinforcements in marine environments, specifically intended for the on-site maintenance of FPSO hulls. The purpose of this original process is to strengthen - in a safe and controlled manner - weakened offshore steel structures, without resorting to hot work such as welding or grinding, which involve naked flames. This paper presents the results of various laboratory tests, together with computer models for bringing this new technology up to qualification standard. The R&D campaign was conducted as a partnership between Total, the French Petroleum Institute (IFP - Energies Nouvelles) and COLD PAD, and involved four different private and public French laboratories.